Not Just ABA. Partnered with RWJBarnabas Health
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.
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.
15 years of experience in autism diagnosis and early intervention. As a Quality Committee member….
15 years of experience in autism diagnosis and early intervention. As a Quality Committee member….
15 years of experience in autism diagnosis and early intervention. As a Quality Committee member….
A lot of providers talk about quality. Here’s what it looks like when a major healthcare system is behind it.
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.
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.
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.
Six services. One team. Every part of your child’s development.
Evidence-based ABA therapy delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who design individualized treatment plans built around your child’s strengths, interests, and goals.
Our naturalistic, play-based approach teaches functional skills — communication, social interaction, daily living — through activities your child already enjoys. Not drills. Not compliance.
Licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work alongside our ABA team to support your child’s communication development in a way that builds on — not competes with — their therapy goals.
Whether your child is pre-verbal, learning to use an AAC device, or working on social communication, our SLPs are integrated into the same care plan.
Licensed occupational therapists address sensory processing, fine motor skills, and self-care — the everyday skills that help your child feel comfortable and capable in the world around them.
From sensory regulation strategies to school readiness, our OTs help children build independence in a way that transfers from the therapy room to home, school, and the playground.
Licensed clinical social workers provide counseling, care coordination, and community connection for your entire family — because raising a child with autism affects everyone in the household.
Our social workers handle the behind-the-scenes work so you don’t have to: insurance coordination, school advocacy, resource connections, and a steady hand through the parts of the journey that feel most overwhelming.
Parent-to-parent support from families who have walked this journey before you. See Section 3 for the full story — this program is one of our proudest offerings and a reason many families choose us.
Comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations for children up to age 10, available in New Jersey and North Carolina. If you’re seeking a diagnosis, need updated evaluations for school or insurance, or want a second opinion — we can help.
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
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.
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.
Greensboro — Now Open
In-home services across Charlotte Metro, Raleigh Metro, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, Alamance, Wake, Mecklenburg, and Union counties.
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.
Build your career in autism care with a healthcare system that invests in your growth — not just your paycheck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Getting started is easier than you think. From your first call to your child’s first session — here’s exactly what happens:
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.
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.
We handle all insurance authorization paperwork and communicate directly with your insurer. Most families don't have to make a single phone call.
Your child starts therapy within 2-4 weeks of insurance authorization — with ongoing parent training and regular progress updates from day one.
Six services. One team. Every part of your child’s development.
Free autism screening tool — 5 minutes, immediate results
Download free guides on diagnosis, insurance, IEPs, and home support
Practical ABA strategies from our clinical team
Healthcare providers: refer patients and track progress
Connect with our team to learn how Children’s Specialized ABA can support your family. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.