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Supporting providers. Empowering families.
Action Behavior Centers is one of the largest national providers of pediatric applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA therapy is a leading therapy focused on treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is widely recognized as an evidence-based treatment for children with autism and is supported by several decades of research demonstrating its effectiveness.
With more than 300 locations nationwide, ABC is a trusted partner to providers in the communities we serve. Together, we are able to further our mission of helping children with autism reach milestone moments.
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How to refer a patient
At Action Behavior Centers, partnering with community healthcare providers is central to our mission of making high-quality autism services accessible to more patients. Our dedicated referral team is readily available to expedite provider referrals and can be reached via fax, email, or our secure and HIPAA-compliant provider portal. The provider portal offers a centralized and secure platform for submitting new referrals and tracking the status of previously referred patients.
Allow us to handle the details
- Contacting the family.
A member of the local ABC team will reach out to the family within 24 hours to gather additional information and determine appropriate next steps based on the child’s diagnostic status. - Verifying insurance.
ABC will verify insurance eligibility and benefits on behalf of the family. If coverage is not available, we connect families with helpful resources. - Scheduling the first appointment.
We don’t believe in waitlists! Initial appointments are scheduled as quickly as possible. - Updating referring providers.
For patients referred through the ABC provider portal, status updates are available in real time.
Our autism services
Diagnostic support services
We support providers by helping to evaluate young patients for possible autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through online screeners and face-to-face assessments conducted by qualified clinicians. Comprehensive assessment results are sent to you to support diagnostic decision-making and care planning. Our diagnostic support services include:
Evidence-based ABA therapy
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is a medically necessary treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Clinical outcomes consistently show that ABA supports meaningful developmental progress and long-term gains in the adaptive and foundational skills children need to succeed in traditional educational settings. Skills we help with include:
- Communication
- Social skills
- Emotion regulation
- Adaptive living skills
- Reduction of target behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, elopement)
How do we provide ABA therapy?
ABA therapy for children with autism at ABC is delivered at an intensity of 20 to 40 hours per week. Therapy is individualized, uses play-based techniques, and is grounded in the latest clinical research and best practices. We use two core ABA methods to support functional skill acquisition and long-term generalization for children on the spectrum:
Discrete Trial Training (DTT)
Targets foundational behaviors by breaking tasks into discrete, teachable units.
Natural Environment Training (NET)
Supports independence and school readiness through real-life situations.
ABC locations
With no waitlists and more than 300 locations across the country, ABC is committed to helping families access timely care. We provide personalized ABA in the following three settings:
Center-based therapy
In a playful and engaging environment, children with autism work 1:1 with a clinician to reach individualized goals through a combination of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET), promoting skill acquisition and generalization.
ABC at Home
ABC at Home provides play-based learning in a home setting. Children with autism work 1:1 with a clinician who focuses on developing adaptive and foundational skills and how to apply what they've learned to real-life situations. Available in select markets.
ABC Academy
ABC Academy is specifically designed for school-age children with autism, ages 5–12. We offer both part-time and full-time ABA therapy in this setting to help children develop essential social and executive functioning skills. Available in select markets.
Leading the way in outcomes-based autism care
At Action Behavior Centers, we are committed to delivering outcomes that truly matter to families. The Action Institute for Outcomes Research (AIoR) was founded to support our mission of enhancing early behavioral intervention through rigorous, data-driven outcomes research.
Dedicated to compassionate, high-quality pediatric autism care, the Action Institute comprises a team of caring professionals who actively contribute to the scientific literature and help shape the future of autism treatment. AIoR ensures that ABC’s therapeutic practices remain both evidence-based and outcome-focused through ongoing analysis and clinical inquiry.
Meet our clinical experts
ABC is led by nationally recognized clinical experts in patient-centered, innovative, and evidence-based treatment for autism. Our clinical leaders are experts in pediatric behavioral therapy for autism and oversee the training and development of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
Charna Mintz, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Gregory Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
Linda LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Clinical council
Malika Pritchett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Summary of the ABC difference
- Leading pediatric ABA network in the U.S.
- Emphasis on developing prerequisite skills and school readiness
- No waitlists for families
- Small clinical caseloads
- Family Guidance sessions built into each child’s care to support caregivers & reduce parental stress
- Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for young learners
- The Action Institute provides clinical training & outcomes tracking
- Dedicated provider referral tea
