County resource guide
Westchester County, New York
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Westchester County. New York statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
5 listedDiagnostic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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