What We Do

Making Lives Better

Located in Western New York, The Summit Center is one of the leading not-for-profit agencies serving individuals with developmental, social, and behavioral challenges, including autism.

With a staff of 500 professionals and expertise in autism and social/emotional development, The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based educational, behavioral health, adult, and community programs to more than 1,000 children and adults each year with developmental, social and behavioral challenges. We want to make lives better – for everyone.

What we do

Adult Division

The next step in your journey.

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Behavioral Health Division

Support for individuals with behavioral, social, or emotional concerns.

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Community Division

Support for you and your family.

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Early Intervention & Education Division

Where your child's journey begins.

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WNY Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

A collaborative program of The Summit Center, University at Albany, and The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.

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Not sure which program is the right one?

We would be more than happy to help you figure it out! Call, email, or come for a visit!

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Our Resources

What is Autism

Autism is a complex neurological disorder that cannot be diagnosed through medical tests.

Diagnosing Autism

Autism is a complex neurological disorder that cannot be diagnosed through medical tests.

Evidence-Based Practice

it is critical to provide a framework for families to evaluate treatment claims and decide which will be most effective for their child.

Autism Resources

Additional obtained from these external web sites linked to our site is intended for your general knowledge.