Best ABA Therapy in Houston, TX (2025)

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that helps children with autism develop communication, social, and daily living skills. ABA uses positive reinforcement to encourage helpful behaviors and reduce challenging ones.

✓Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision
✓Experience with your child's age group
✓Individualized treatment plans
✓Parent training component
✓Data-driven progress tracking

Insurance: California law (SB 946) requires health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for autism. Medi-Cal and Regional Centers may also fund services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the typical waitlist for ABA therapy?▾

Waitlists vary by provider and location, typically ranging from 2-12 weeks. Providers marked as 'Accepting New Clients' often have shorter wait times.

How many hours of ABA therapy does my child need?▾

Typically 10-40 hours per week, based on your child's needs and BCBA recommendation. Many families start with 15-25 hours and adjust over time.

Does insurance cover ABA therapy?▾

Yes. California law requires most health insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for autism. Medi-Cal and Regional Centers may also provide funding.

What's the difference between home-based and clinic-based ABA?▾

Home-based ABA occurs in your home, allowing skills to be taught in natural settings. Clinic-based ABA offers structured environments with more resources. Many families use a combination.

Your Regional Office

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

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📍 9401 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074, 9401 Southwest Freeway Houston 77074

📞 (713) 970-7000

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🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Administrative Offices). Crisis services are available 24/7.

Eligibility varies by program. Generally, individuals must reside in Harris County and have a documented intellectual or developmental disability or be an eligible child under the age of 3 with developmental delays.

Texas Resources

Key Laws

SB 1484

Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.

HB 1481

Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.

Funding Sources

LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)

Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Medicaid Waiver Programs

HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.

Private Insurance

Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.

School District (IEP)

Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.

ABA Therapy in Nearby Cities

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