Not Just ABA. Complete Support for Your Child’s Development — Backed by a Major Healthcare System
Most autism care providers offer therapy in isolation. We provide a complete care system: ABA therapy, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, social work support, and family mentorship — all coordinated by one clinical team, all backed by our partnership with RWJBarnabas Health.
From your child’s first assessment to ongoing treatment and family support, we’re with you at every stage.
Six integrated services. One coordinated team. Every part of your child’s development.
The foundation of evidence-based autism treatment
Applied Behavior Analysis is the most researched and effective treatment for autism. We deliver it through naturalistic, play-based approaches in center-based programs or in-home services — whichever works best for your family.
Available: Center-based at 6 locations | In-home across NJ, MD, NC, AZ
What ABA therapy addresses:
Building communication skills that actually transfer to daily life
Our licensed speech-language pathologists work directly alongside your child’s ABA team — not in a separate office you have to drive to on different days. Communication strategies are coordinated and reinforced across both services.
Available: Center-based and in-home (select families)
What speech therapy addresses:
Helping your child feel comfortable and capable in daily life
From sensory processing to fine motor skills to self-care — our occupational therapists address the skills that help your child function independently at home, school, and in the community.
Available: Center-based and in-home (select families)
What occupational therapy addresses:
Navigating the system so you don’t have to do it alone
Every family working with us gets a dedicated licensed clinical social worker. They handle insurance authorization, attend IEP meetings with you, connect you to community resources, and provide individual or family counseling when helpful.
Available: All families (center-based and in-home)
What social work provides:
Parent-to-parent support from families who’ve been there
Our Family Faculty program connects you with experienced parents who’ve raised children with autism. Not therapists. Not consultants. Real parents who understand because they’ve lived it — and who are here to help you navigate the journey.
Available: In-person at our centers and virtual for all families
Note: Family Faculty program availability may vary by location. Contact us to learn more.
What Family Faculty provides:
Comprehensive autism assessments for children ages 18 months – 10 years
If you’re seeking an autism diagnosis, need updated evaluations for school placement, or want a second opinion — our Director of Psychology conducts comprehensive diagnostic assessments using gold-standard tools.
Available: New Jersey and North Carolina locations only
Evaluations include:
Your child doesn’t just need ABA. They need coordinated care that addresses every aspect of development.
Most autism care providers offer one service in isolation. When your child needs speech therapy or occupational therapy, you’re sent somewhere else to coordinate separately. That’s not how this works with us.
When your child receives services from us, their Board Certified Behavior Analyst, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, and social worker work together with shared goals and regular team meetings.
Our social workers and BCBAs attend IEP meetings, communicate with teachers and school psychologists, and help ensure skills learned in therapy transfer to the classroom.
We work with schools across New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, and Arizona — public schools, private schools, charter schools, special education programs.
Through our partnership with RWJBarnabas Health, we coordinate with pediatricians, developmental specialists, and other medical providers when appropriate.
Our “Together Line” provides direct access to RWJBarnabas Health specialists for nutrition, psychology, and medical consultation when your child needs services beyond what we provide.
Choose center-based therapy, in-home services, or a combination of both.
Our centers provide intensive programming in purpose-built therapeutic environments with:
Best for: Families wanting full-day or half-day structured programs, peer socialization, access to specialized equipment, separation between therapy and home routines.
Our clinical team provides services in your natural environment — teaching skills in the exact context where your child will use them.
Best for: Families preferring therapy at home, flexible scheduling, parent coaching in real-time, teaching skills in natural environments.
Many families use both — intensive center sessions for skill acquisition plus in-home services for generalization and parent training.
Most families find that autism services are fully covered by insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Thanks to autism insurance mandates in New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, and Arizona, most families receive comprehensive coverage for ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.
Our insurance team handles:
Initial contact — we verify insurance and schedule assessment
Comprehensive assessment with appropriate specialists
Insurance authorization (we handle all paperwork)
Services begin with ongoing parent training
Most families start services within 5-6 weeks of first contact.
Most children receive multiple coordinated services. For example, many children participate in ABA therapy plus speech therapy, or ABA plus occupational therapy. Your child’s assessment will identify which combination of services makes sense for their needs.
All services are coordinated by one team with a unified treatment plan.
Center-based provides intensive programming in a therapeutic environment with specialized equipment and peer interaction.
In-home delivers therapy in your natural environment with built-in parent coaching.
Many families use both. We’ll help you determine what works best during the assessment process.
We serve children ages 18 months through 12 years for most services.
Diagnostic evaluations are available for children 18 months through 10 years.
During the comprehensive assessment, our team evaluates your child across multiple developmental areas and recommends appropriate services based on their specific needs and your family’s goals.
You’re not locked into services forever — treatment plans evolve as your child grows and develops new skills.
Yes. Our social workers and BCBAs regularly attend IEP meetings, coordinate with teachers and school psychologists, and help ensure skills learned in therapy transfer to the classroom.
If you’re seeking a diagnosis, we offer comprehensive diagnostic evaluations using gold-standard assessment tools (ADOS-2, ADI-R).
We also provide free M-Chat screening tools online as a starting point.
Connect with our team to learn how Children’s Specialized ABA can support your family. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.
Let’s talk about how our comprehensive services can support your child and family.
Whether you’re just beginning the autism journey, seeking better coordinated care, or looking for a provider that offers more than just ABA — we’re here to help.
