10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Florence, AL (2026)

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For the One Pediatric Therapy - Florence — Mall Road

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Florence, AL

For the One Pediatric Therapy is at 2577 Mall Road, Suite D, in Florence. The clinic provides one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis with registered behavior technicians. Sessions target functional communication, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, safety, independent living, and school skills. A BCBA leads parent training and can arrange observation through a one-way mirror or beside the child. The team also offers school consulting, including functional behavior assessments and staff training, when openings exist. Direct therapy and school consulting currently have a significant waitlist. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payers include Alabama Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Singing River Behavior Associates Florence clinic

Singing River Behavior Associates - Florence — Mall Road

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Florence, AL

Singing River Behavior Associates is at 2460 Mall Road in Florence. The clinic opened in June 2023 and provides one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis for kids and teens with autism and other developmental challenges. Plans target communication, social skills, and self-care. Therapists collect data and adjust the plan as needed. Parent collaboration is part of the model. The clinic is led by Dr. Britney Burton, BCBA-D, and Dr. Mary Ware Brock, BCBA.

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Florence?

Florence families are in the Shoals, where school, county, and provider travel boundaries can differ. A useful search starts with Alabama’s public early-intervention or Child Find route and then tests whether an ABA provider can maintain the setting, caregiver involvement, and school-compatible schedule your family can actually use.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Florence

Alabama’s Early Intervention System is the public route for eligible children under three; the <a href="https://rehab.alabama.gov/services/ei" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">state EI page</a> explains how to ask for referral and evaluation. Florence City Schools or the district serving the home handles Child Find after the transition. ABA providers manage clinical assessment, payer authorization, BCBA oversight, caregiver coaching, and home or clinic sessions. The <a href="/guides/early-intervention-guide">early intervention guide</a>, <a href="/guides/choosing-autism-therapy-center">therapy center guide</a>, and <a href="/blog/aba-therapy-vs-special-needs-schools-decision-factors-in-2026">school-versus-ABA guide</a> support the comparison. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Florence often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Florence

How does a Florence family request Alabama Early Intervention?

Contact Alabama’s Early Intervention System and ask for the local office serving your address, then request information about evaluation, eligibility, and transition planning. Private ABA providers use a separate intake, so you do not have to wait to ask them about assessment and coverage.

Which district should a Florence parent contact for Child Find?

Verify the home address with Florence City Schools or the appropriate Lauderdale County district before submitting a written request. Nearby Shoals communities can have different school offices and transportation rules. The serving district—not a private therapist—decides educational eligibility.

Is a Florence clinic or an in-home program a better fit?

Compare the real commute, school-day timing, available staff, caregiver coaching, BCBA supervision, and cancellation plan. Ask whether the provider can keep goals consistent across home, clinic, and community settings and whether its in-home radius includes your exact address.

How can school and ABA teams share useful information in Florence?

Sign releases that specify what can be shared, then ask each team to distinguish educational goals from clinical goals and identify who will communicate schedule changes. Private ABA can complement an IEP but does not replace the district’s evaluation or services. The IEP guide helps prepare questions.

What should Florence families confirm before an ABA authorization is filed?

Ask the plan and provider to confirm diagnosis documentation, medical necessity, prior authorization, network status, covered setting, hours, renewals, and family costs. Verify that staff can serve Florence consistently, not merely that the provider lists the Shoals. Use the intake checklist.

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