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Search Occupational Therapy in NYWhat to Look For in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help children with autism develop fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and the skills needed for daily activities like eating, dressing, and handwriting.
- ✓Sensory integration training
- ✓Experience with autism spectrum disorders
- ✓Sensory gym or appropriate equipment
- ✓Home program recommendations
- ✓Collaboration with school and other therapists
Insurance: Most health insurance covers occupational therapy. Schools provide OT through IEPs. Regional Centers may fund OT for eligible children.
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Long Island DDRO
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📍 45 Mall Drive, Suite 1, Commack, NY 11725, Commack 11725
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - confirm with DDRO)
New York State residents with a developmental disability, which must have originated before the age of 22, is likely to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial handicap to such person's ability to function normally in society.
New York Resources
Key Laws
Autism Insurance Reform Act
Requires health insurance to cover autism diagnosis and treatment including ABA therapy.
Timothy's Law
Mental health parity law ensuring coverage for behavioral health conditions.
Funding Sources
OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
New York's state agency providing services through DDROs (Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices).
Medicaid Waiver
HCBS waiver provides home and community-based services.
Private Insurance
ABA coverage mandated. Contact your insurer for specifics.
School District (CPSE/CSE)
Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education (ages 3-5) and Committee on Special Education (5+).
Early Intervention (EIP)
Free services for children 0-3 through county health departments.