County resource guide
Autism Resources in Westchester County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Westchester County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Westchester County (White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon) is part of the NYC metro with access to Westchester Medical Center and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital — one of the stronger pediatric programs in the region. RCSN (Resources for Children with Special Needs) and Advocates for Children serve Westchester families for free advocacy and resource navigation. New York's ABA insurance mandate and OPWDD services apply statewide.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Westchester County:
Westchester BOCES — Special Education
Westchester has many independent school districts. Contact your local district's CSE for school-age referrals. Westchester BOCES can assist in routing your request: (914) 937-3820.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers13 providers in Westchester County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Valhalla · multi-county
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital — Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center is the region's premier pediatric academic medical center, offering comprehensive autism evaluations through its developmental and behavioral pediatrics program. The multidisciplinary team conducts gold-standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments and coordinates closely with school CSE teams and community providers.
Top academic pediatric center for the Hudson Valley and Westchester region.
Valhalla · multi-county
Maria Fareri Children's Hospital — Putnam County Families
Putnam County families seeking comprehensive autism evaluation are best served by Maria Fareri Children's Hospital at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, approximately 20 minutes from Carmel. The academic pediatric center offers ADOS-2 evaluations, neuropsychological testing, and multidisciplinary assessments. Maria Fareri explicitly serves Putnam as part of its Hudson Valley catchment area.
Closest comprehensive pediatric autism evaluation center for Putnam County families.
Bronx · multi-county
Montefiore Medical Center — Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center
Montefiore's Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) in the Bronx is one of New York City's premier autism evaluation and treatment programs. The interdisciplinary team — including developmental pediatricians, neuropsychologists, and speech-language pathologists — conducts gold-standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments. CERC has a long history of serving the Bronx's diverse, predominantly Medicaid-enrolled population and coordinates closely with NYC Early Intervention and the DOE.
One of the Bronx's most experienced autism evaluation programs. Accepts Medicaid. Expect a waitlist — call early.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
White Plains
Westchester County Early Intervention Program
Westchester County's official Early Intervention (EI) program, administered through the county Department of Health. Provides free evaluations and services for children birth to age 3 who show developmental delays or are at risk for autism. Service coordinators guide families through evaluation, IFSP development, and transition to CPSE at age 3.
Call as soon as you have any developmental concern — services are FREE for eligible children.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Nanuet · multi-county
Autism Learning Partners — Rockland County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy for Rockland County children with BCBA-supervised individualized programming. Naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention approach. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate and coordinates with Rockland County CPSE teams and OPWDD service coordinators.
NY ABA insurance mandate applies. NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
White Plains
Westchester ABA Therapy
Westchester-based BCBA-supervised ABA therapy provider offering center-based and in-home services for children in Westchester County. Individualized treatment plans using naturalistic teaching strategies alongside discrete trial training. Coordinates with local school districts and accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate.
New York ABA insurance mandate applies to commercial plans.
Carmel · multi-county
Westchester ABA Therapy — Putnam County
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy serving Putnam County families with in-home services. Putnam County's smaller population means limited local center options, so in-home ABA is the primary service delivery model. Accepts commercial insurance under New York's ABA mandate; NY Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children.
In-home ABA is primary for Putnam. Center-based options require travel to Westchester.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Tarrytown · multi-county
Center for Communication — Westchester
A Westchester County speech-language pathology practice specializing in autism communication, including minimally verbal children, AAC evaluation and implementation, social communication groups for school-age children, and feeding therapy. Locations in Tarrytown and Yonkers serve families across southern Westchester. Accepts commercial insurance and private pay.
Westchester's AAC specialists are in short supply — call early. Also explore NYC-based practices if Westchester waitlists are long.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Valhalla · multi-county
Westchester Medical Center — Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Westchester Medical Center's Maria Fareri Children's Hospital offers pediatric occupational therapy for children with autism, including sensory integration therapy, fine motor skill building, and daily living skills training. Services are coordinated with the hospital's developmental pediatrics program for integrated post-evaluation care. Accepts most commercial insurance and Medicaid.
Coordinated with Maria Fareri autism evaluation team. Accepts Medicaid. Also explore private OT practices in White Plains and Yonkers.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
White Plains · multi-county
Autism Society — Hudson Valley Chapter
The Hudson Valley chapter of the Autism Society of America serves Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, and Orange counties with parent support groups, family social events, and connection to local resources. Monthly meetings rotate between White Plains and other locations for accessibility.
Nanuet · multi-county
Autism Society — Hudson Valley Chapter (Rockland)
The Hudson Valley Autism Society chapter serves Rockland County with parent support groups, family programming, and local resource connections. As a densely populated suburban county bordering NYC and Westchester, Rockland families have access to a robust network of service providers that chapter meetings help navigate.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
New York · multi-county
New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC)
NYFAC provides free IEP advocacy, parent training, and special education navigation support to families across Westchester and the greater New York area. Staff advocates attend IEP meetings with parents, help families understand their IDEA rights, and support families in resolving disputes with school districts without costly litigation.
FREE IEP advocacy. Call well before your IEP meeting — they get booked up.
New York · multi-county
New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC) — Rockland
NYFAC provides free IEP advocacy and special education navigation support to Rockland County families. Staff advocates attend IEP meetings, help families understand IDEA rights, and support dispute resolution without litigation. Rockland County families are served through NYFAC's outreach program extending from the NYC metro area.
FREE IEP advocacy. Call well before your IEP meeting — early contact improves outcomes.
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Helpful guides
Guides for Westchester County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Westchester County
Serving families across Westchester County including Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains, Peekskill, Ossining, Mamaroneck, Harrison, Rye and Port Chester and more.
See all New York resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in New York.
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