• AutismUp
50 Science Parkway (HQ located at the Golisano Autism Center), Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-248-9011
contact@autismup.org • www.autismup.org
AutismUp’s mission is to expand and enhance opportunities to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism, those with developmental disabilities, and their families, as well as those who do not have a diagnosis. The nonprofit offers participants training in social and readiness skills, along with supported fitness, recreation, sensory regulation, and community transition programs. In addition, AutismUp provides family navigation, advocacy, educational programs, and other supportive services for parents, caregivers, professionals, first responders, businesses, and schools. AutismUp serves over 4,000 families in Greater Rochester and the surrounding area.
• Golisano Autism Center, Inc.
50 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-685-8300 • 1-866-AUTISM-4 (288-4764)
The Golisano Autism Center is transforming the delivery of autism services in the region. A comprehensive, enriched and innovative model co-locates resources offered by multiple providers and experts in ASD (autism spectrum disorder) who have knowledge in their specific service areas. Clinical, educational, recreational, social and transitional services help fulfill the needs of a growing community of individuals with autism from early intervention through adulthood. The Golisano Autism Center is positioned on a bus line and centrally located for families from Greater Rochester and its surrounding areas. Fragmented autism services are a thing of the past. The Autism Helpline is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Happiness House
731 Pre-emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456 • 315-789-6828
Offers an array of services in the Finger Lakes area to individuals of all ages exhibiting characteristics of or diagnosed with autism and their families, including diagnostic evaluations, a full-day integrated preschool program designed specifically for children with autism, speech, occupational and physical therapy and a respite care program for those who have a person with autism residing in their home. Also offers Finger Lakes Parents Supporting People with Autism, a monthly support group that provides education, activities, and socialization opportunities for individuals with autism and for those who care for them.