1. New York City, NY
New York City takes the number one spot deservingly. Just like other cities on this list, it offers public and private schools, numerous programs that offer speech and language therapies, occupational therapies, ABA and what not. There are a lot of Nest programs, where students with autism study along with children who are not on the spectrum and these programs are located in various public schools across the city. There are abundant cultural programs, museums and sensory gyms and playgrounds designed for children with autism. New York City presents a perfect blend where you can find all the professional help and advice you need as well as places where your child and the whole family can have fun. This list of the best cities and states to live in for autism services can serve as a guideline to what you need to look for if you are planning to move in order to get better autism services. We hope that the information provided on this list will be of some use for you and your family.