ABA therapy

ABA therapy in New Jersey, built around one child at a time.

Centered Solutions is a BCBA-owned practice providing ABA therapy for kids with autism in New Jersey and select areas of New York. Care happens at home, at school, and in the community. Every plan starts with a fresh assessment of your child. A named BCBA stays close to the case.

In plain language

What applied behavior analysis actually is.

ABA is the study of how learning and behavior work, applied to the goals that matter in a specific child's life.

In practice, ABA means looking closely at what a child can already do, what they're working toward, and what the situations around a behavior are teaching. From there, a behavior analyst builds a plan that teaches skills like communication, daily routines, play, flexibility, and independence. It also reduces the behaviors that get in the way of them.

Progress is measured, so the plan can change when the data says it should. Good ABA doesn't look like a worksheet. Early on it often looks like play, because a child has to be comfortable with a person before they'll learn from them.

Where care happens

Care in the places your child actually spends time.

At home

Most of our work happens here. Routines, communication, and daily living skills in the setting where they need to hold up.

At school

Functional behavior assessments, IEP development support, and program consultation with districts throughout New Jersey and select areas of New York.

In the community

Skills practiced where they're used: stores, playgrounds, appointments, and the everyday places families go.

By telehealth

Available where it fits the plan, most often for family training and caregiver coaching sessions.

More about in-home ABA therapy

Learn more about in-home ABA therapy in New Jersey and how sessions fit into everyday routines.

Looking for care near you? Read about ABA therapy in Wayne, Clifton, Park Ridge, Cresskill, or Jersey City.

Your care team

A BCBA and a behavior technician, working as one team.

The BCBA (board certified behavior analyst)

Assesses your child, writes the treatment plan, and supervises the work. The same BCBA stays with the case as goals change, so you're not re-explaining your child to someone new.

The behavior technician

Runs the day-to-day sessions and carries out the plan. Every clinician is credentialed and background checked before they work with a family.

How a plan is built

From assessment to a plan you understand.

Hours and goals come out of your child's assessment rather than a standard package.

  1. 01

    Intro conversation

    A conversation with a clinician about your child, your goals, and whether we're a fit.

  2. 02

    Insurance & intake

    We verify eligibility and walk you through authorization before clinical work begins.

  3. 03

    Assessment

    A strength-based assessment of what your child can do and what they're working toward.

  4. 04

    Individualized plan

    Goals, hours, and settings written for your child, then explained to you in plain language.

  5. 05

    Matching

    A clinician matched on experience, availability, and working style, by a person who knows the region.

  6. 06

    Care begins, and adapts

    Sessions start with supervision built in, and the plan changes as your child grows.

See the full family process
Insurance & private pay

In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare.

Coverage depends on your plan. We verify eligibility first and walk you through authorization rather than leaving it to you. Private pay is available for families without in-network coverage and for our additional supportive services.

What to expect with your insurance

The process is the same across carriers.

  1. 1

    Verify eligibility and cost sharing

  2. 2

    Request assessment authorization

  3. 3

    Complete the assessment and submit treatment plan

  4. 4

    Receive treatment authorization

  5. 5

    Staff the case and begin care

In-network insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare

Most families are authorized and matched within a couple of weeks.

Insurance and coverage details

How getting started works

  1. Reach out or apply
  2. We verify your insurance benefits
  3. Assessment with a BCBA
  4. Care begins at home
Common questions

Questions about ABA therapy in New Jersey

ABA stands for applied behavior analysis. It looks at how learning and behavior work, then applies that to the goals that matter in your child's life. It teaches skills like communication, routines, play, and independence, and reduces behaviors that get in the way.
We provide ABA therapy for kids with autism. Every plan is built around one child, based on what they can already do and what they are working toward.
We serve families across New Jersey, with select services in New York. Care happens at home, at school, and in the community.
It starts with a fresh assessment of your child. Your BCBA writes goals, hours, and settings from that assessment, then explains the plan to you in plain language.
A BCBA assesses your child, writes the plan, and supervises the work. A behavior technician runs day-to-day sessions. The same BCBA stays with the case as goals change.
Progress is measured. The plan changes when the data says it should, and your BCBA walks you through what is changing and why.
Centered Solutions takes the lead on the insurance process for our clients in New Jersey: benefit verification, authorizations, claims, and appeals. We guide you through each step. You are involved when your input is needed, but the paperwork and phone calls are on us.