Lexington supports a number of adults and children with a diagnosis on the Autism spectrum, people who have unique needs and a need for individualized supports. We tailor activities and strategies to address those needs with evidence-based interaction and communication tools including: specialized training for staff and families in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Cognition Supports, Splash the Spectrum, Autism Movement Therapy, Assessments and Supports for Sensory Challenges, and Visual Supports. Lexington also hosts the Fulton-Montgomery Chapter of the Autism Society of America and the ASPIE group.
Lexington’s Article 16 Clinic
Autism Diagnostic Testing (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised/Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule): An extensive interview designed to assist in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Provider Qualifications: Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Speech Language Pathologist (both with comprehensive training in the administration of the ADI-R/ADOS)
For more information, please call (518) 736-3937. or email - info@thearclexington.org.
The Lexington CDPHP Autism Resource Center
Located on the Transitions and Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts campus in Mayfield, NY, this center includes a library of books and references on autism, computer kiosks for autism research and current literature and periodicals related to autism support. In addition to research and references on autism, the CDPHP Autism Resource Center will feature autism diagnosis and evaluation appointments, expert consultations, a family support group, parent workshops and training, a proactive caring stress reduction program, referral for respite and community habilitative services as well as social skills/executive functioning classes.