Establishes four comprehensive autism assessment centers in New York for children aged 5-18.

The bill amends the public health law to establish four comprehensive autism assessment centers in New York. These centers will provide intensive assessments, short-term interventions, and individual treatment plans for children aged 5-18 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. They will also offer residential services, medical clinical services, and educational services approved by the state education department. The commissioner will provide grants for the development of these centers and require annual reporting on their activities and findings.

Establishes four comprehensive autism assessment centers in New York for children aged 5-18.

The bill amends the public health law to establish four comprehensive autism assessment centers in New York. These centers will provide intensive assessments, short-term interventions, and individual treatment plans for children aged 5-18 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. They will also offer residential services, medical clinical services, and educational services approved by the state education department. The commissioner will provide grants for the development of these centers and require annual reporting on their activities and findings.