Whole-Child Family-Centered Autism Care

Not Just ABA. Partnered with RWJBarnabas Health

The only autism care provider part of by a major healthcare system

RWJBarnabas Health — New Jersey’s largest healthcare system — and Children’s Specialized ABA have partnered to create something the autism care world hasn’t seen before: a comprehensive care model that brings hospital-grade resources directly to families navigating the autism journey. This isn’t a referral relationship. It’s a deep, integrated partnership.

We provide ABA therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and family support — all coordinated by one multidisciplinary team, all under one roof. From your child’s first assessment to ongoing treatment and beyond, we are with you at every stage.

Our seven modern, sensory-friendly centers span four states, and our in-home services reach 33 counties. Wherever you are, comprehensive care is closer than you think.

Meet the Medical Leadership Behind Your Child's Care

Our Quality Committee isn’t just BCBAs reviewing data. It’s hospital physicians, psychologists, and autism specialists from RWJBarnabas Health ensuring every program meets the highest clinical standards.

Dr. Smith

MD/PhD

developmental pediatrician at RWJBarnabas Health Quality Committee Member

15 years of experience in autism diagnosis and early intervention. As a Quality Committee member….

Dr. Rossie

MD/PhD

developmental pediatrician at RWJBarnabas Health Quality Committee Member

15 years of experience in autism diagnosis and early intervention. As a Quality Committee member….

Dr. Shawn

MD/PhD

developmental pediatrician at RWJBarnabas Health Quality Committee Member

15 years of experience in autism diagnosis and early intervention. As a Quality Committee member….

What Hospital-Backed Autism Care Actually Means

A lot of providers talk about quality. Here’s what it looks like when a major healthcare system is behind it.

Priority Access to Specialists

Your child receives white-glove service through our direct “Together Line” — a dedicated channel to RWJBarnabas Health specialists including nutrition, psychology, and medicine. When your child needs something beyond what we provide in-center, you’re not handed a list of phone numbers and left to figure it out. Our team coordinates that care for you.

Hospital-Grade Quality Standards

Our Quality Committee is composed of Board Certified Behavior Analysts, hospital physicians, psychologists, and administrators. They review clinical outcomes — not annually, but quarterly. Every program, every center, held to the same institutional standards you’d expect from a healthcare system.This isn’t a checkbox. It’s ongoing, rigorous oversight that keeps your child’s care at its highest.

Autism Center of Excellence Access

Through RWJBarnabas Health’s Autism Center of Excellence, our clinical team has access to cutting-edge autism research, advanced diagnostic tools, and specialized expertise that most ABA providers simply don’t have a connection to.

Our treatment approaches are informed by ongoing research — not just the latest published study, but active collaboration with researchers working in autism today.

Comprehensive Autism Care Under One Roof

Six services. One team. Every part of your child’s development.

Serving Families Across Four States

Seven modern, sensory-friendly centers and in-home services across 33 counties. Designed around where families actually live — not just where it’s convenient for us

New Jersey

Beltsville — Now Open Owings Mills — Now Open

In-home services across Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Union, Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Somerset, Mercer, Burlington, and Camden counties.

Maryland

Jackson — Now Open Newark — Opening 2026 Voorhees — Opening 2026

In-home services across Baltimore Metro, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Howard, Charles, and Calvert counties.

North Carolina

Greensboro — Now Open

In-home services across Charlotte Metro, Raleigh Metro, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, Alamance, Wake, Mecklenburg, and Union counties.

Arizona

Phoenix Metro Area

In-home services across Phoenix Metro, Maricopa, and Pinal counties. Center locations coming soon — sign up to be notified when we open.

Join Our Team

Build your career in autism care with a healthcare system that invests in your growth — not just your paycheck.

Milestones BCBA Program

We pay 50% of your BCBA tuition. That’s not a typo — and it’s not a buried benefit. The Milestones program is designed to remove the single biggest financial barrier to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Clear Career Pathways

From entry-level RBT to senior clinical leadership — we promote from within and we show you exactly how to get there. No guessing.Many of our BCBAs, senior BCBAs, and clinical directors started as RBTs right here.

University Partnerships

Through MOUs with partner universities, our team members get tuition discounts on undergraduate and graduate programs — plus flexible scheduling that actually works around a full-time job.

Begin Your Child's Journey Today

Most families find that ABA therapy is fully covered by insurance — with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs. We handle the paperwork. You focus on your child.

Insurance Accepted

We accept most major insurance plans serving families in New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, and Arizona — including:

Our dedicated insurance team verifies your benefits before services begin, handles authorization, and communicates directly with your insurer so you don’t have to play phone tag.

Simple Intake Process

Getting started is easier than you think. From your first call to your child’s first session — here’s exactly what happens:

Step 1: Initial Contact

Call us or request an appointment online. We'll answer your questions, verify your insurance, and get the process moving — no waiting weeks for a callback.

Step 2: Comprehensive Assessment

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst conducts a thorough assessment of your child to build an individualized treatment plan built around their specific needs and strengths.

Step 3: Insurance Authorization

We handle all insurance authorization paperwork and communicate directly with your insurer. Most families don't have to make a single phone call.

Step 4: Treatment Begins

Your child starts therapy within 2-4 weeks of insurance authorization — with ongoing parent training and regular progress updates from day one.

Free Resources to Support Your Family

Six services. One team. Every part of your child’s development.

M-Chat Screening

Free autism screening tool — 5 minutes, immediate results

Parent Guides

Download free guides on diagnosis, insurance, IEPs, and home support

Video Library

Practical ABA strategies from our clinical team

Provider Portal

Healthcare providers: refer patients and track progress

Ready to Get Started?

Connect with our team to learn how Children’s Specialized ABA can support your family. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.

Simple Intake Process