Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

About

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD Albany) is a resource center for families, educators, and community professionals. CARD Albany offers: education and training for school personnel, families, and community professionals comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorders ongoing research to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism experiential learning opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students The New York State Regional Centers for Autism Spectrum Disorders are a partnership of six university-affiliated programs across New York State. The partnership has an overarching goal of identifying, disseminating, and assisting in the implementation of evidence-based practices to build capacity to improve services and outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorders. The University at Albany currently serves as headquarters for the statewide network, with partners at the University of Rochester; University at Buffalo, SUNY/The Summit Center; College at Old Westbury, SUNY; Binghamton University, SUNY; and the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Services Provided

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support)

Family Supports

• Support groups (e.g., parents, caregivers, peers)
• Educational resources for families
• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)

Other Services

• Advocacy

Supported Age Ranges

• Early childhood (0-5)
• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• ALBANY
• SCHENECTADY
• SARATOGA
• MONTGOMERY
• WARREN
• COLUMBIA
• GREENE
• RENSSELAER
• WASHINGTON