Resources local to the Saratoga Springs Area
This website was created by Skidmore students as part of our class: PS 234: Developmental Disabilities and Autism.
Our goal in the website is to help local families and individuals find various therapies, supports, medicines, and centers which are geared towards helping those with ASD. We hope you find this resource helpful in your search.
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive the best care and support available, here are some local options.
Therapy Services
Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy which focuses on helping individuals integrate their sensory systems and initiate and sustain purposeful interactions.
Physical Therapy is therapy which uses methods such as exercise and massage to improve the physical functioning and gross-motor skills of the patient.
Speech Language Pathology is a type of therapy that helps individuals with verbal, nonverbal, and social communication skills.
Unconventional Therapy Options
Art therapy is a creactive therapy that improves social interaction, self-esteem and expression, behavior, and mental health.
Equine Facilitated Therapy and other activities use horses as a tool to provide therapy and treatment to improve physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being of participants.
Music Therapy is an intervention method in which music is used to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.
Medications
Resource and Programming Centers