Community Initiatives
New-York Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health has hosted the annual Autism Speaks Westchester/Hudson Valley and Fairfield County Walk for many years. CADB is a proud sponsor and leads the hospital’s team each year. Most recently the staff, clinicians, and leaders of CADB participated in the Walk in October 2024. Team NYP-CADB raised funds that will ultimately make a difference in the lives of people with autism. Please consider registering for the 2025 Walk which will again take place on our hospital campus on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The Arc Westchester's Project SEARCH® Autism Enhancement (PSAE) is a 10-month internship program for neurodiverse young adults who have exited high school and whose goal is competitive employment. PSAE is an Arc Westchester program in collaboration with NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health (NYPWBH), The Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB), and NEXT for AUTISM. PSAE is an OPWDD community-based prevocational service that takes place in White Plains, New York on the NYPWBH campus, where total immersion in the workplace facilitates the teaching and learning process, as well as the acquisition of employability and marketable work skills. Interns work with a team comprised of their families, PSAE instructors/coaches, supervisors, and mentors during this important transition to work. The application and screening process is time-sensitive and begins in January and February by attending an Information Session. To learn more about PSAE, including how to register for an Information Session, visit Project Search Autism Enhancement | The Arc Westchester or email [email protected].
Reaching Out
The team at NewYork-Presbyterian's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) partners with other members of the NewYork-Presbyterian Autism Task Force and organizations in our community who share our commitment to supporting autistic individuals and their families. Through outreach efforts, educational events, and fundraising initiatives, our team engages with our neighbors to promote autism acceptance.
CADB has co-chaired two Autism Awareness Virtual Community Outreach Fairs, following the successful in-person 2019 fair in 2020 and 2021. The goal of these events was to introduce nonprofit partner organizations and educate fair attendees about autism resources available in New York City and surrounding communities.
CADB also coordinated the first annual Multidisciplinary Care of Autistic Children Conference in 2024. The goal of this professional education event was for physicians and health care providers to gain a better understanding of the complex needs and management of this patient population, which helps to close the gap related to the provision of medical services and promote equity in healthcare for these individuals.
Connecting with our community
CADB providers have shared information about CADB and autism throughout New York City and Westchester County. Our team has presented and participated in local community agency events, conferences, and workshops. We have also opened our doors to the community most recently in 2024 for a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat event.
Why Choose Us
The team at CADB is dedicated to supporting the autism community, bolstering support for patients and families, and raising funds for research. For more information or if you are a community organization that is interested in collaborating with us, please give us a call.
Contact us
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center
Center for Autism & the Developing Brain