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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Glendale, AZ (2026)

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Hopebridge - Glendale

Verified
Glendale, AZAges 1-10

Our Glendale center runs a center-based program built around early intensive behavioral intervention, introducing children to new environments and experiences while they build skills. Applied Behavior Analysis is the basis of our one-on-one therapy, and we pair it with occupational therapy and speech therapy so a child's care happens in one facility. Families can also start here with answers: we provide diagnostic assessments along with ABA, OT and speech evaluations. Our programs are designed for early intervention, starting as young as 15 months, and are best suited to children younger than 10. Our Care and Benefits Coordinators help families work through coverage, and we participate in Medicaid where the plan covers ABA therapy.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Developmental delays
Building that houses Soar Autism Center Arrowhead
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Soar Autism Center - Glendale — 3 locations

Verified
3 Locations · Serving Glendale, AZUp to 6 years

Our Arrowhead center in Glendale brings every specialty a young child needs into one place. We care for children up to age six, so all of our work is early intervention. ABA therapy here is naturalistic and play-based, built on the Early Start Denver Model, and it is coordinated with speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic evaluations and developmental-behavioral pediatric care, including ADHD evaluation. Our BCBAs, speech therapists and occupational therapists complete each child's first assessment together, so there is one shared plan. Families without a diagnosis can begin with a virtual intake, a play-based testing session and a results call. We are on the second floor, with the elevator and stairs just inside the main entrance, and open parking for visitors.

  • Center-based
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • ADHD
Therapy session at an ACES center
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ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services) - Glendale

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Glendale, AZChildren

Our Talavi Boulevard center in Glendale offers personalized, data-driven ABA therapy for children working on communication, social interaction, daily living skills or challenging behaviors. We begin every program with a comprehensive assessment and an open conversation with your family, then set goals that fit your child. Families stay closely involved. We share progress regularly, coach caregivers on strategies, and help carry goals into the home and community. Our parent and family training teaches practical ABA techniques for everyday routines. ACES is in network with more than 100 insurance plans and handles benefit verification, and before services begin we explain any out-of-pocket costs. Private pay options are available.

  • Center-based
  • Telehealth
  • Autism spectrum disorder
Therapy room at an Action Behavior Centers clinic
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Action Behavior Centers - Glendale

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Glendale, AZAges 1-8

Our Arrowhead Ranch center in Glendale offers strengths-based ABA therapy for children from Arrowhead Ranch and surrounding neighborhoods. We work with children ages 18 months to 8 years on communication, social and daily living skills. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst designs and oversees every program, and our Registered Behavior Technicians provide one-on-one therapy during sessions. Kids spend their day in group therapy areas, reading corners, crafting areas and indoor play spaces designed for sensory exploration. Parents are part of the plan through twice-a-month Family Guidance sessions with a BCBA. We also offer autism evaluation support for children 18 months to 6 years, and the center is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

  • Center-based
  • Autism spectrum disorder
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Child climbing a rock wall at a Centria Autism center
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Centria Autism - Glendale

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Glendale, AZAges 1-12

Our South Glendale center on North 59th Avenue provides ABA therapy for children ages 1 to 12, from the first steps after a diagnosis through later stages of development. Each child starts with a comprehensive assessment of strengths and challenges, and our team turns it into an individualized treatment plan with clear goals that we review and adjust as progress comes in. At the center, children work one-on-one with therapists and also join peers for structured learning activities. For families who prefer therapy at home, we provide in-home ABA so new skills fit into daily routines. Our team members speak English, Spanish and Arabic, and we can often arrange translation for other languages.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Autism spectrum disorder
Founders Bre and Justin Hartman of Phoenix Autism Center
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Phoenix Autism Center - Glendale

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Glendale, AZAges 2-11

We are a local, family-owned early intervention ABA center, started by Bre and Justin Hartman after their own toddler was diagnosed with autism. Our Glendale center focuses on young children, and our Board Certified Behavior Analysts write individualized programs based on assessment, data and goals specific to each child. Therapy combines Discrete Trial Training, which teaches skills in small, clearly prompted steps, with natural environment teaching during play and daily routines. Speech therapy and occupational therapy are also offered at this location, so families can keep services together. We help families work with their insurance company through the process and are in network with Mercy Care. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Autism spectrum disorder

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The Treetop ABA - Glendale

The Treetop ABA - Glendale

Listed
Glendale, AZ
Ages:Ages 1-15

Walk into our Glendale center and you will see a calm, child-led ABA space: quiet therapy rooms, a sensory room stocked with regulating tools, and a peer-play zone where kids practice the social skills that carry into preschool. Early intervention is our specialty here, with structured, play-based learning and school-readiness routines for children 18 months through 15. We also bring ABA into Glendale homes for children through age 17, practicing skills during mealtimes, bedtime and sibling play while parents watch the techniques live. For school-age kids we collaborate with Glendale Elementary, Glendale Union High School and local charter and private schools, offering IEP support and BCBA consultation for teachers. Every program is designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Arizona Medicaid and major insurance are accepted.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Autism spectrum disorder

All About ABA

Listed
Serving Glendale, AZ
Ages:Ages 0-18

For our San Tan Valley families, home is the therapy room. A toilet training goal gets taught in your own bathroom and a play goal on your own living room floor, which is why parents are invited into sessions and taught how to run the same strategies between visits. All About ABA serves children with autism from birth to age 18 through natural, play-based ABA led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Each plan starts with an assessment, and BCBAs write the program, set recommended hours and send six-month progress reports to families and healthcare providers. Skill areas include language and functional communication, daily living skills, play and leisure, community skills, toilet training and generalizing what a child has learned to new people and places. Services also run in the community and by telehealth, and school-based sessions depend on insurance coverage. Our Arizona team works out of an office in Scottsdale and travels to families across the Phoenix area, Apache Junction, Casa Grande and Coolidge as well as San Tan Valley. Medicaid and most major insurance plans are part of how families fund care here, and we help check benefits before an assessment is scheduled.

  • In-home
  • Community-based
  • Telehealth
  • Parent training
Centria Healthcare

Centria Healthcare

Listed
Serving Glendale, AZ
Ages:Ages 1-12

Centria starts from one rule: a child should feel happy and ready before any learning begins, which the team calls the principle of assent. Our Tempe center on South Hardy Drive puts that rule to work for children ages 1 to 12, with one-on-one behavioral support aimed at milestones in communication, social interaction and daily skills. Centria Autism began in 2010 in Michigan and became that state's largest ABA provider within five years, and today we serve 11 states, including several centers around the Phoenix valley. Every plan opens with a full assessment, then a treatment plan that changes as the child grows, daily data collection, parent and caregiver education, and work on carrying skills into school and the community. Early intervention ABA is available for the youngest learners. Most major insurances are accepted, and families can choose commercial, Medicaid or self-pay when they enroll so our team can begin checking benefits.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Early intervention
  • Parent training
Horizon ABA - Chandler
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Horizon ABA - Chandler

Listed
Serving Glendale, AZ

You won't find us at a table running drills all day. Horizon ABA builds therapy on NDBI, naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions, so a child picks up communication and social skills through play, mealtimes and the ordinary routines of the day. A BCBA-led team works with children with autism in their own homes and, when it helps, inside their classrooms. Families across Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Tempe and Apache Junction use us, and early intervention and parent training sit next to the core ABA program. Treatment opens with an assessment of social, communication, daily living and behavior needs. Once the family agrees to the plan, we send an hour recommendation to your insurance funder, and our technicians begin training on your child's goals while the review is underway. A BCBA supervises each technician every week and coaches parents on using the strategies at home and in everyday settings. Our Chief Clinical Officer is a BCBA who developed an inclusion preschool program and a social skills group for school-age kids. The Chandler office is on South Arizona Place.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Autism spectrum disorder

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Glendale?

Glendale families are part of the west Valley provider market, with ABA options that may also serve Phoenix, Avondale, and Litchfield Park. The city crosses more than one school-district boundary, so public-school evaluation should always start with the district serving the family's address. For younger children, Arizona's statewide early-intervention route is often the first call; for older children, parents can run a Child Find request alongside a private ABA search.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Glendale

ABA providers serving Glendale may offer center-based treatment, in-home sessions, caregiver coaching, and support around school routines. Glendale Elementary School District runs a local Child Find route for families within its boundaries, but other Glendale addresses may be served by another district. At intake, ask a provider about its west Valley service radius, insurance network, and ability to coordinate with the public team involved in your child's care. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Glendale often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Glendale

Arizona's autism coverage law, often called Steven's Law, appears in parallel sections of the insurance code for each type of insurer: A.R.S. 20-826.04 (hospital and medical service corporations), 20-1057.11 (health care services organizations), 20-1402.03 (group disability insurers) and 20-1404.03 (blanket disability insurers). These plans may not exclude or deny coverage, or impose dollar limits, deductibles or coinsurance, based solely on an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, and they must cover medically necessary behavioral therapy, including applied behavior analysis. A licensed or certified provider must provide or supervise the therapy. The current statute sets no age limit and no dollar cap, though plans may still apply their normal deductibles, coinsurance and other contract terms. The law does not apply to individual policies, small employer plans (2 to 50 employees), limited benefit coverage, or services received outside Arizona, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead. AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program, covers Behavior Analysis Services for members with autism spectrum disorder and other diagnoses when medically necessary, under AHCCCS Medical Policy 320-S. A licensed behavior analyst directs the services under an individualized treatment plan and issues progress reports at least every six months. Families seeking additional support may find valuable resources through Arizona's special needs resource directory.

Arizona Autism Support Programs and Regulations

The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP), run by the Department of Economic Security under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, supports infants and toddlers under age 3 with disabilities or developmental delays. Families can apply online through DES or by phone. Early intervention is free to families: with written consent, AzEIP may bill private insurance or AHCCCS, but families pay nothing beyond existing premiums. At age 3, children who still need support move to preschool special education through the local school district, which also runs Child Find evaluations for older children. Arizona law (A.R.S. 36-551) lists autism as a qualifying condition for the DES Division of Developmental Disabilities when the disability began before age 18 and causes substantial limitations in three or more major life areas. Students with a disability can also use an Empowerment Scholarship Account for educational therapies. The Department of Education's ESA Parent Handbook lists ABA from a credentialed provider, such as a BCBA, as an approved therapy, and ESA funds can cover the portion insurance does not pay. When exploring specialized educational programs to complement ABA therapy, Glendale families have access to a comprehensive network of support services.

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Glendale is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 16 therapy providers serving the Glendale area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Glendale providers offer comprehensive parent training, ensuring that therapeutic strategies extend seamlessly into daily life. With Arizona's strong insurance protections and regulatory framework supporting autism treatment, families in Glendale can confidently access high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy services designed to help children reach their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Glendale

Who can Glendale families contact about a public special-education screening?
For families within Glendale Elementary School District boundaries, the district's Child Find program identifies and evaluates children who may need special education. Because Glendale spans several districts, verify the serving district from your home address before relying on a contact or timeline.
Does a Glendale child need an autism diagnosis before a district evaluation can begin?
No. A parent who suspects a disability can ask the resident district about Child Find or a special-education evaluation. The district evaluates educational impact and eligibility under its own process; a medical diagnosis or ABA recommendation may be helpful information, but it is not the only way to start the request.
Why is provider service radius important for in-home ABA in Glendale?
West Valley providers do not all staff every Glendale neighborhood at every time of day. Before accepting a waitlist spot, ask whether in-home sessions are currently available for your address, how therapist travel is handled, and whether the provider can maintain afternoon or evening hours if those are essential.
Where else do Glendale families commonly compare ABA programs?
Phoenix, Avondale, and Litchfield Park can add nearby west Valley options. Searching across those markets may reveal a better clinic commute or an insurer match, but compare the complete weekly transportation burden rather than only the shortest first drive.

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