There are many agencies in our community that serve children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Some of these agencies exist to serve the general public; others solely serve the autism population; and some are geared to serve individuals with developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral challenges, neurological deficits, and/or autism spectrum disorders. Here are some of the agencies that may be able to offer you assistance, as well as a brief synopsis of what each agency has to offer.
7572 Court Street, Suite 2
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-3207
877-873-2979 ext. 235, 7572
Provides comprehensive services to children, adults, seniors, and families to help promote personal development, healthy independence, and improved quality of life.
26 Emory Street P.O. Box 770
Morrisonville, NY 12962
(518)561-7280
Provides training for people in life-saving skills, preparation for disasters, and recovery when disasters occur.
P.O. Box 896
57 Rennie Street
Malone, NY 12953
518-483-1460
Franklin County Area - Promotes national and international awareness and advocacy for at-risk members of the community. Provides case-management for those in their teens to age 26 who are expecting. Offers parent support and education, helps individuals in need of donations.
314 South Manning Blvd.
Albany, NY 12208
518-437-5700
Provides preschool evaluations (disorders of learning, language, motor function, and social engagement including autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, dyspraxia, and cerebral palsy), a seizure clinic, a dental clinic, and other specialty services.
P.O. Box 2640 (194 U.S. Oval)
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-561-4999
Provides parent-child playgroups, free developmental screenings, child care resources & referrals, parenting education & support, Parents Anonymous® groups in conjunction with child care, supervised visitation services, Kinship Caregiver Services, Professional Development for child care providers, etc. Sponsor Special Education Parent Network to help parents who have children ages 3-21 with a disability improve their educational experience. Started the Post Adoption Project, designed to prevent post adoption disruptions.
31 6th Street
Malone, NY 12953
518-483-3261
Provides children’s residential services, vocational programs, community support services, residential programs, day program services, etc., for people with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and/or chemical dependency issues.
33 Oak Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-5190
Provides lending materials including autism-related literature, books on behavioral interventions, alternative therapies, etc.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-420-4334
Provides autism, behavior, and educational consultation to school districts, agencies, and families.
196 Water Street, P.O. Box 565
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-9544
Provides an array of services that support families of children with emotional and/or behavioral challenges, including Family Support, Case Management, and Planning.
61 Main Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518-359-9110
Organization that helps provide the needy with furniture, household items and clothing. Everything is given away with a minimal charge from $1 to $5. Donations of all items are accepted, as well as monetary donations.
36 Church Street
PO Box 1337
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: 518-891-2280
2445 State Route 30
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518-359-3311
4235 State Route 37
Malone, NY
1-838-333-8842
Providing social skills classes for ages 2-adult, as well as behavioral plans and support for families. Administers staff trainings for schools and other community based programs.
518-966-2934
Provides cognitive-behavioral therapy (age 6 and up) for anxiety, depression, and for families with children with ADD/ADHD, behavior challenges, learning problems, anxiety issues, and oppositional defiant disorders. Uses psychological and neuro-psychological assessments to achieve appropriate diagnoses and targeted treatment solutions.
7572 Court Street Suite 2
PO Box 848
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-3207, ext. 228
Serving Lake Placid, Moriah, Saranac Lake, Au Sable Forks, Elizabethtown, Lewis, Essex, Ticonderoga. Provides a comprehensive preschool program designed to foster healthy development in children ages 3-5, filled with experiences that support the social, health, nutritional, educational, and emotional needs of children. Early Head Start offers early childhood and family development services to children from birth to 3 years old, pregnant women and families.
54 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Plattsburgh: 518-561-6310
Malone: 518-483-7022
Serving Clinton and Franklin Counties with Center and home based services. Classrooms in Plattsburgh, Beekmantown, Brushton, Malone, Peru, Saranac, Keeseville, Champlain, Malone, Ellenburg, and Tupper Lake. Provides a comprehensive early childhood education program providing services to income eligible families with children ages three -five, to meet the needs of each individual child to prepare them for kindergarten, and to assist families in finding and accessing community supports. Early Head Start offers early childhood and family development services to children from birth to 3 years old, pregnant women and families.
146L Arsenal Street, Suite 10A
Watertown, NY 13601
518-785-9440
Provides information, resources, referrals and support to parents and other agencies who have, or are currently working with children with special needs.
202 C Cornelia Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-1911
Provides treatment of psychological disorders adults including depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as learning issues, insomnia, anger management, and addictions. Treatments include meditation, energy psychology, rhythmic light and sound treatments, and augmenting treatments such as bio-feedback, neuro-feedback, and heart rate variability bio-feedback.
10 Saint Patrick’s Place
Post Office Box 194
Port Henry, NY 12974-0194
518-546-3381
Provides a multitude of services in Essex County, including Residential Services, Day Services, Respite, Supported Employment, and Family Support Services, and Home-Based Supports and Services. Helps individuals be as independent as possible, and helps families remain together for as long as they desire, avoiding unnecessary out-of-home placement.
518-569-3831 (Heidi)
518-593-0445 (Elizabeth)
Provides speech improvement through articulation therapy to children whose speech sound productions are delayed, but are unable to qualify for speech services through their local school districts. Private Pay only.
19 Clay Street
Malone, NY 12953
518-483-6481
Provides behavioral pediatrics, including treatment with medication, to children with autism spectrum disorders and other disabilities and developmental delays.
12 Mohawk Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518-521-3703 ext. 111
Provides support for individuals with special needs and their families by supporting education, home life, productive employment, community involvement, recreational services, and advocacy.