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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Coral Springs, FL (2026)

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Abacus Therapies - Fort Lauderdale — 2 locations

Premium
2 Locations · Serving Coral Springs, FLAges 0-17Accepting new clients

Abacus Therapies provides individualized, caring home and school-based ABA services. We currently have immediate openings for both morning and afternoon schedules. Two things that distinguish Abacus Therapies are the amount of clinical support and our consistency. We provide two to three times the required amount of BCBA supervision, and families can depend on us to deliver an average of 90% or more of the services we schedule. Although Abacus provides services in both Florida and North Caroline, it is not a private-equity-owned provider. Abacus was founded by, and remains owned by, parents of a child with autism. That family perspective continues to shape our commitment to individualized care and strong relationships with the families we serve. Our local clinical team makes care decisions in partnership with each child’s family. We follow each child’s interests, build on their strengths, and believe ABA should be fun, individualized, and meaningful to the children and families we serve.

  • Center-based
  • School-based
  • Speech therapy
  • Social skills
AetnaCigna+ 9 more
Parents supporting a young child during a play activity at home
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Calla ABA Therapy

Premium
Serving Coral Springs, FLAges 0-18Accepting new clients

For TRICARE Families: In-Home ABA Therapy That Fits Your Family's Life We know military family life can be unpredictable, so we bring ABA therapy right into your home — support that fits around your family's routines instead of asking your family to fit around ours. Alongside individualized ABA therapy, we offer parent and caregiver training, so what your child learns in session carries naturally into everyday moments like mealtimes and bedtime. Every plan starts with your child right where they are and grows at their own pace, with steady BCBA oversight and open communication with your family throughout. As a TRICARE-participating provider, we're glad to make quality, in-home ABA care accessible and easy to fit into your family's world.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Telehealth
HumanaTricare
InBloom Autism Services - Sunrise therapy center in Sunrise, FL
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InBloom Autism Services - Sunrise

Verified
Serving Coral Springs, FLAges 1-5

The Sunrise Learning Center brings InBloom's center-based ABA model to northwest Broward County with spaces suited to children roughly 18 months through 5 years old. Along with full-day ABA programming, families can use the Learning Readiness Program, sensory-rich play areas, and a mock classroom that rehearses kindergarten routines. Therapy rooms balance safety, sensory support, and fun. Calming colors, varied textures, and purposeful play materials keep children engaged while Board Certified Behavior Analysts tailor each plan. Parents stay involved through coaching, progress meetings, and clear updates on goals for communication, social skills, and daily routines. InBloom also provides autism diagnostic evaluations (ADOS-2 or Tele-ASD-Peds) for toddlers in Florida and other listed states, plus help navigating insurance questions. Contact the center to schedule a tour, check benefits, or learn whether diagnostic services are available for a specific child.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Early intervention
  • Social communication
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldCigna+ 3 more
Reading together during an ABA session
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New Patterns ABA

Verified
Serving Coral Springs, FLAges 1-22

New Patterns ABA provides in-home and community-based ABA therapy for children, teens, and adults with autism across Florida. Care happens where families live and learn, in the home and in the community, so skills carry over into everyday routines. Each client is paired with a provider matched to their needs, personality, and goals, and a BCBA designs an individualized plan that evolves with progress. The team takes a whole-person approach. Every client, family, and caregiver has a voice in the process, and parent training is built in so progress continues between sessions. Scheduling is flexible, with daytime, evening, and weekend availability to fit each family's routine. New Patterns ABA is privately owned and family-centered, small enough to know each client personally and experienced enough to support complex needs. The team handles insurance authorizations and paperwork from the first call, working to secure coverage so care can start without delay. Service areas include the Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and South Florida metros and their surrounding communities.

  • In-home
  • Community-based
  • Parent training
  • Evaluations

Other ABA Providers in Coral Springs

Pivotal Achievements - Coral Springs

Listed
Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 1-8

Our Coral Springs center provides one-to-one ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 8 years. Early Achievements serves children ages 18 months to 4, while After School Achievements is designed for ages 4 to 8. BCBA and registered behavior technician team members build treatment around a child’s strengths, needs and family goals.

  • Center-based
  • Preschool Setting

Shiloh ABA Inc.

Listed
Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 5-12

ABA therapy provider serving families in Coral Springs and the surrounding Broward County area.

  • Center-based
  • In-home

Step Forward ABA - Coral Springs

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 1-10

Step Forward ABA brings ABA therapy to children in Coral Springs at home and at school, and our nearest Broward clinic, at 1806 N. Flamingo Rd. in Pembroke Pines, offers in-center sessions. We serve children and young adults ages 2 to 18 with autism, behavioral concerns, and other developmental disabilities. Our bilingual English and Spanish BCBAs build each program, and our services include parent training and behavior intervention. Most of our learners receive 15 to 25 hours of therapy a week.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Parent training
  • Behavior Intervention

Spring Health ABA Center

Listed
5(1)
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 1+

Located in South Florida, Spring Health ABA Center focuses on early intervention ABA therapy for kids with autism and developmental needs. The team uses personalized treatment plans based on each child's strengths and goals, with emphasis on communication, social skills, and daily living abilities. Families work directly with BCBAs who conduct initial evaluations and design interventions that fit their child's learning style. Services are available in-home and in-community settings throughout Florida.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
ABA All-Stars Therapy Services
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ABA All-Stars Therapy Services

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Adolescents

ABA All-Stars Therapy Services is a family-owned practice at 13973 SW 119th Avenue in Miami. We provide ABA therapy at home, at school, and at our center, where children practice skills alongside peers in structured activities. We also offer speech therapy, music therapy, specialized tutoring, a school readiness program, and parent training. Our micro-school, powered by Prenda, combines small-group instruction with personalized learning plans and ABA support. We accept CMS, Step Up, CCP, and Sunshine Health. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Speech therapy
  • Music Therapy
ABA Growth & Connection
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ABA Growth & Connection

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 1+

ABA Growth & Connection provides individualized ABA therapy for children and teens with autism, ADHD, and other developmental conditions from our office at 15450 New Barn Road in Miami Lakes. We offer in-home and community ABA, in-school ABA, behavioral therapy for children and teens, and parent training and support. Our team works in English and Spanish. We work with Medicaid and most major insurance plans, including private insurance, and verify coverage at no cost. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday, in the morning and afternoon, and services can start right away. We are also an ACE provider offering professional development for behavior analysts.

  • Community-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Evaluations
Behavior ACC Services

Behavior ACC Services

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL

Behavior ACC Services is a dedicated children's therapy center for autism and developmental services located in Miami, Florida. We are a team of highly motivated and dedicated therapists who utilize varied evidence-based strategies and methodologies to reach optimum progress for each child. Our clinic is fully equipped to target the personalized needs of our families, providing comprehensive ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy services. We provide support and guide families to access the best service and resources available, and our families are our priority. With a focus on individualized care and evidence-based interventions, Behavior ACC Services is committed to helping children with autism and developmental delays achieve their fullest potential. Key offerings at Behavior ACC Services include comprehensive ABA therapy using varied evidence-based methodologies including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Verbal Behavior, and Natural Environment Training (NET). The center conducts over 100,000 therapy hours per year, serving more than 300 clients with a team of 100+ BACB certified employees. The center uses multiple assessment tools including ABLLS-R, AFLS, VB-MAPP, PEAK, ESDM, and Essential for Living to create personalized treatment plans. What sets Behavior ACC Services apart is its BHCOE (Behavioral Health Center of Excellence) accreditation, demonstrating the organization's commitment to quality and continuous improvement. The center is led by Clinical Director Adriana Cavassa, who has over 10 years of experience as a BCBA. The team emphasizes teamwork, respect, dignity, empathy, and patience in all interactions, and maintains an open-door policy for family communication. The center provides services in both English and Spanish, accepting a wide range of insurance plans including Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Humana Military/Tricare, Florida Medicaid, CMS, Molina, Sunshine Health, Community Care Plan, and Florida KidCare.

  • In-person
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
  • Autism
New Life ABA
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New Life ABA

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 1+

Our Miami location provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and parent training. The wider program also offers speech and language services and personal support services. Treatment plans are developed around each person's needs and everyday routines. The office is at 12985 SW 130th Court, Unit 217, in Miami.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth

The Blue Journey Inc - Jacksonville

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 2+

The Blue Journey Inc. provides applied behavior analysis for children, teenagers, and adults with special needs in homes, schools, the community, and other settings throughout Florida. Our Jacksonville office is at 4651 Salisbury Rd., Suite 400, and our Miami-area office is in Palmetto Bay. Each client gets an individualized treatment plan with observable, measurable goals, including verbal communication. We believe access to ABA should not depend on income, so we offer sliding scale fees and a financial assistance program and help families find other financial resources. We also offer 40-hour RBT training courses in person and online. Our team started The Blue Journey after more than ten years in the field of ABA.

  • Community-based
  • In-home
  • Social skills
  • Daily Living Skills

The Paper Tree House

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 2+

The Paper Tree House is a Miami developmental and cognitive-enrichment practice that starts with a free 15-minute fit call. Its programs address foundational systems related to focus, learning, and emotional regulation, with families invited to discuss the child’s needs and next steps before choosing a program.

  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Educational Therapy
  • Executive Function Training
  • Tutoring
Brightstone Therapy - Jacksonville
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Brightstone Therapy - Jacksonville

Listed
Serving Coral Springs, FL
Ages:Ages 1+

Brightstone Therapy provides ABA services for toddlers and children with autism and other developmental delays in Jacksonville and across Florida and Georgia. Care can be clinic-based, home-based, or built into partner childcare centers. Our programs include the Precious Stones Learning Program, childcare-integrated ABA, and integrated speech and occupational therapy. Our BCBAs and RBTs focus on communication, social skills, and adaptive behavior. Plans we accept include Florida Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem, and the Step Up for Students scholarship.

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

Coral Springs family guide

ABA Therapy in Coral Springs, FL: What Families Should Know

Autistic children in Coral Springs get ABA at clinics along the University Drive and Sample Road corridors, through home sessions across northwest Broward, and through caregiver coaching. Families pay with an insured employer plan under s. 627.6686, F.S., or with Florida Medicaid through a Region H managed care plan for children under 21. Toddlers under 3 start with Gold Coast Early Steps at the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, and children 3 to 5 get a free screening through Broward County Public Schools Child Find at 754-321-7200.

ABA therapy options in Coral Springs

In-home ABA

Northwest Broward home teams often group Coral Springs with Parkland, Margate, Coconut Creek, and Tamarac, so a family west of Coral Ridge Drive or up by Wiles Road may wait longer for a matched technician. Ask the provider which of those cities its current staff already drive to each week.

Center-based ABA

A clinic seat in Coral Springs saves time only if the commute works twice a day. Compare a site off University Drive with one near the Sawgrass Expressway at the hour you would really drive, and ask whether morning or after-school hours open first.

School and daycare support

Broward County Public Schools decides what happens inside a classroom, so a private technician needs the school’s written permission to observe or support there. Bring your BCBA’s behavior plan to the IEP meeting so the school team sees the strategies already working at home.

Telehealth parent coaching

Parent training by video fits Coral Springs families who juggle a commute down I-95 or the Sawgrass. Florida Medicaid covers caregiver training as its own service, and it helps carry routines between in-person sessions.

Autism evaluations

ABA approval in Florida depends on a full diagnostic report, not a one-line letter. Coral Springs families can reach a children’s hospital neurology program in south Broward, and should ask any evaluator up front whether the report will meet Medicaid’s comprehensive diagnostic evaluation standard.

How to start ABA therapy in Coral Springs

  1. 1

    Confirm the diagnosis and coverage

    Insurers and Florida Medicaid authorize ABA after a licensed physician or psychologist diagnoses autism. Call the member number on your card and ask whether ABA needs prior authorization.

  2. 2

    Compare Coral Springs providers

    Use the provider list on this page to check settings, ages served, and insurance. Shortlist two or three that fit your schedule and location.

  3. 3

    Ask the intake questions that matter

    Ask about current intake timing, in-network status for your exact plan, who writes the treatment plan, and how parent training works.

  4. 4

    Get matched if you want help

    Tell us your child's age, coverage, and preferred setting. We share options in and around Coral Springs that fit. It is free for families.

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Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Coral Springs?

Medicaid in Broward County

Florida Medicaid pays for medically necessary behavior analysis for children and young adults under 21, through the child’s SMMC plan since February 1, 2025. Broward County is SMMC Region H by itself, and the managed medical assistance plans there are Community Care Plan, Humana Healthy Horizons, Simply Healthcare, and Sunshine Health. All behavior analysis needs prior authorization, the first request includes a physician’s order and a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, and families pay no copay. Choice Counseling (877-711-3662) checks or changes a child’s plan; the Medicaid helpline is 877-254-1055.

Private insurance

Insured group health plans and group HMOs must cover ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy for an eligible autistic child under s. 627.6686 and s. 641.31098, F.S., with caps of $36,000 a year, indexed to medical inflation, and $200,000 lifetime. Small-employer and individual plans fall outside the law, and a self-funded employer plan follows federal ERISA rules even when a big insurer’s name is on the card.

Plans Coral Springs families often ask about:

  • Community Care Plan (Medicaid)
  • Sunshine Health (Medicaid)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons (Medicaid)
  • Simply Healthcare (Medicaid)
  • Florida Blue
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Florida’s autism insurance law (s. 627.6686 and s. 641.31098, F.S.)

What state-regulated insurers cannot do

  • Leave ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy for autism out of a covered group policy or group HMO contract.
  • Deny or refuse to issue coverage for medically necessary services because a person is diagnosed with a developmental disability.
  • Refuse to contract with, renew, or reissue coverage, or otherwise end or restrict it, solely because of a developmental disability diagnosis.
  • Apply dollar limits, deductibles, or coinsurance to these services that are less favorable than those for physical illnesses the plan generally covers, apart from the statute’s own caps.
  • Skip well-baby and well-child screening for autism spectrum disorder.

What still applies

  • Coverage is for a child under 18, or 18 or older and still in high school, who was diagnosed with a developmental disability at age 8 or younger.
  • Plans may cap these services at $36,000 a year and $200,000 lifetime; the annual cap is adjusted each January 1 using the medical part of the Consumer Price Index.
  • Treatment must be prescribed by the child’s treating physician under a signed treatment plan that lists goals, frequency, and how often the plan is updated.
  • Individual-market, individually underwritten, and small-employer plans are excluded, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules.

Getting an autism diagnosis in Coral Springs

In Broward the under-3 path and the school path both run through Fort Lauderdale offices, while the medical diagnosis that unlocks ABA comes from a physician or child psychologist. Coral Springs parents can start Early Steps or Child Find with a phone call and no diagnosis, then book the medical evaluation in parallel.

Under age 3

Gold Coast Early Steps (Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center)

Broward County’s Early Steps program for children from birth to 36 months with developmental delays, run from the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center at 1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Parents can ask for an evaluation themselves. The referral line is 954-728-1101, and services come at no cost to families.

954-728-1083 Website

Evaluation

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Neurology

Diagnoses autism at any age through a comprehensive developmental evaluation, with complex neurodevelopmental, complex ADHD, and neurobehavioral clinics. Call the neurology scheduling line.

954-265-2423 Website

Evaluation

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program

Autism evaluations led by a pediatric neurologist, developmental-behavioral pediatrician, or psychiatrist, with a psychology consultation when the physician recommends it. The program lists service locations in Davie and Weston as well as the Miami main campus; the number below is the hospital’s main line.

305-666-6511 Website

School districts serving Coral Springs families

Public schools evaluate children from age 3 at no cost through Child Find. ABA providers can coordinate with your child's IEP team. Compare special needs schools in Coral Springs too.

Autism in Coral Springs by the numbers

1 in 31
8-year-olds identified with autism across 16 CDC monitoring sites

CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 2022 data published in 2025.

About 13,240
Estimated autistic children in Broward County

An estimate: 410,337 county residents under 18 divided by 31, not a count of diagnoses.

35,081
Children under 18 living in Coral Springs
4.2%
Coral Springs children under 18 with a disability

Census disability questions cover hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care, and independent living, so this is broader than autism.

92.2%
Coral Springs children under 19 with health insurance
24.7%
Coral Springs residents age 5 and up who speak Spanish at home

Ask providers whether they have Spanish-speaking BCBAs or technicians.

$93,602
Median household income in Coral Springs
10.5%
Coral Springs children under 18 living below the poverty line

Many of these children qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, which cover ABA.

Sources: CDC ADDM Network (2022 surveillance year, MMWR April 2025); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B01001, B18101, B27010, C16001, B19013, B17020) for Coral Springs city and Broward County. The county autism figure is an estimate, not a count.

Coral Springs local numbers

What ABA therapy costs in Coral Springs

Private-pay ABA in Florida typically runs $110 to $175 an hour. The table multiplies that range by weekly hours (hours x 52 weeks / 12 months) to show a monthly bill before insurance. This is an illustration, not a quote: your bill depends on authorized hours, the mix of technician and BCBA time, and what your plan pays.

Estimated monthly private-pay ABA cost in Coral Springs by weekly hours
Hours per week At $110/hr At $175/hr
10 hours $4,767/mo $7,583/mo
20 hours $9,533/mo $15,167/mo
30 hours $14,300/mo $22,750/mo
Monthly private-pay ABA cost at 10, 20, and 30 hours a week in Florida: 10 hours $4,767 to $7,583; 20 hours $9,533 to $15,167; 30 hours $14,300 to $22,750. 10 hrs/week $4,767 $7,583 20 hrs/week $9,533 $15,167 30 hrs/week $14,300 $22,750 Low end ($110/hr) High end ($175/hr)
Private-pay monthly cost before insurance, Florida hourly range.

Estimate your cost with insurance using your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum.

Florida Medicaid ABA rate

Florida Medicaid pays an ABA provider $12.26 for each 15-minute unit of technician-delivered ABA (CPT 97153), or $49.04 an hour, and $19.17 per unit when a BCBA or other qualified professional adjusts treatment (CPT 97155). This is what Medicaid pays providers, not a price families pay.

97153 per 15 minutes (RBT, BCaBA, or Lead Analyst)
$12.26
97155 per 15 minutes (Lead Analyst)
$19.17
Effective
Jan 1, 2026

Fee-for-service rate from the AHCA Behavior Analysis Fee Schedule 2026. Managed care plans negotiate their own rates with providers. Compare states in our Medicaid ABA spending and rates by state report.

How long is the ABA wait in Florida?

In January to March 2022, TRICARE families in Florida waited an average of 53 days from a verified referral to their first ABA appointment, 25 days longer than TRICARE's 28-day access standard for specialty care. This figure covers military families only, comes from one 2022 snapshot, and does not promise a wait for any family today. See every published ABA wait time.

Florida TRICARE average wait of 53 days from referral to first ABA appointment, compared with the 28-day access standard. Florida average 53 days 28-day standard 28 days

Source: Defense Health Agency, TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration report to Congress, Table 3 (April 2023; data January 1 to March 31, 2022).

Coral Springs kids compared with Florida and the US

Coral Springs children compared with Florida and the United States
Measure Coral Springs Florida United States
Children under 18 with a disability 4.2%5.1%4.9%
Children under 19 with health insurance 92.2%92.5%94.5%
Children under 18 below the poverty line 10.5%16.5%16.1%
Children under 18 with a disability
Children under 18 with a disability: Coral Springs 4.2%, Florida 5.1%, United States 4.9%. Coral Springs 4.2% Florida 5.1% United States 4.9%
Children under 19 with health insurance
Children under 19 with health insurance: Coral Springs 92.2%, Florida 92.5%, United States 94.5%. Coral Springs 92.2% Florida 92.5% United States 94.5%
Children under 18 below the poverty line
Children under 18 below the poverty line: Coral Springs 10.5%, Florida 16.5%, United States 16.1%. Coral Springs 10.5% Florida 16.5% United States 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (ACS 2024 5-year), tables B18101, B27010, and B17020, via Census Reporter. Census disability questions cover hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care, and independent living, so the disability rate is broader than autism.

Florida autism identification vs the US

Florida public schools served 14.30 children per 1,000 ages 5 to 21 under the IDEA autism category in 2024-25, about 1 in 70, below the national rate of about 1 in 64. School identification counts only children served in special education under the autism category, so it runs lower than the CDC's clinical estimate of 1 in 31 eight-year-olds. Compare autism rates in every state.

IDEA autism identification, 2024-25: Florida 14.30 per 1,000 children ages 5 to 21, United States about 1 in 64. Florida 14.30 per 1,000 United States about 1 in 64

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 child count, school year 2024-25, divided by Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population ages 5 to 21.

Coral Springs autism resources for families

Advocacy & navigation

Family Network on Disabilities (FND)

Florida’s Parent Training and Information Center, with free help for parents preparing for IEP and ESE meetings.

800-825-5736 Website

Autism support

UM-NSU CARD, Broward office (Davie)

The state-funded Center for Autism and Related Disabilities for Broward families, at Nova Southeastern University, 7600 SW 36th St., Bldg. 200, Davie. Services are free to families.

954-262-7111 Website

Early intervention

Broward Child Find and Gold Coast Early Steps referral

Broward’s Children’s Services Council lists both doors for a child under 3: Child Find or the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

754-321-7200 Website

Autism support

Autism Society of Florida

Statewide nonprofit with parent support groups, drowning prevention training, and legislative advocacy for autistic Floridians.

407-207-3388 Website

Medicaid

Florida Medicaid Choice Counseling

Confirm your child’s Region H plan or switch to one that contracts with the Coral Springs provider you want.

877-711-3662 Website

Developmental disabilities

Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Southeast Region (Fort Lauderdale office)

Serves Broward County at 3125 West Commercial Boulevard, Suite 200. Ask about APD eligibility and the iBudget waiver, which covers behavior analysis from age 21.

954-467-4218 Website

More questions about ABA therapy in Coral Springs

How do I refer my Coral Springs toddler to Early Steps?

Call Gold Coast Early Steps at the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (954-728-1083, referrals 954-728-1101) or Broward Child Find at 754-321-7200. You do not need a diagnosis or a doctor’s note; parents may request the evaluation themselves. The program serves Broward children from birth to 36 months at no cost to the family, and you can join private ABA waitlists the same week.

Which Medicaid plans can a Coral Springs child use for ABA?

Broward is SMMC Region H, served by Community Care Plan, Humana Healthy Horizons, Simply Healthcare, and Sunshine Health. Each plan keeps its own provider list, so ask the plan for in-network ABA providers near your ZIP before calling clinics. If the provider you want contracts with a different plan, Choice Counseling at 877-711-3662 explains when and how you can switch.

My child turns 3 soon. What happens with the Broward school evaluation?

Early Steps ends at 36 months, so start the school side a few months ahead. FDLRS Reach and Broward Child Find screen children from 34 months who are not in public school, and the preschool evaluation team at the Wingate Oaks Center in Fort Lauderdale decides whether more testing is needed. An IEP and a private ABA authorization are separate decisions, so keep both moving.

How many hours of ABA therapy does a child need each week?

It depends on the treatment plan. Focused programs that target a few skills often run 10 to 25 hours a week, while comprehensive programs for young children can run 30 to 40 hours. The supervising BCBA recommends hours after an assessment, and your insurer or Medicaid plan authorizes them.

What is the difference between a BCBA and an RBT?

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) holds a graduate degree, assesses your child, writes and adjusts the treatment plan, and supervises the team. A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) delivers most one-to-one sessions under that BCBA's supervision.

How long does ABA therapy take to show results?

Families often see early changes in the first few months, and the BCBA reviews progress data against goals at least every six months, which is also when most insurers reauthorize hours. Ask any provider how they share progress data with parents.

Do I need a referral to start ABA therapy?

Most plans require an autism diagnosis and a prescription or referral for ABA from a physician or psychologist, followed by prior authorization. Some commercial plans skip the referral step, so check your policy before your first intake call.

Reviewed 2026-10-22 against linked state and provider sources.

Nearby therapy options

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Planning guides

Plan your next ABA provider call in Coral Springs

Use these guides before you ask about intake, insurance, school coordination, parent training, or waitlists.

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Coral Springs?

Coral Springs sits in northwest Broward County beside Parkland, Margate and Coconut Creek, and families searching for ABA near them often compare providers across all four. Families here often ask about programs for toddlers and about bilingual staff. Broward is its own Medicaid region and has its own Early Steps program, and it shares UM-NSU CARD with Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Coral Springs

ABA providers around Coral Springs offer clinic-based and in-home therapy and parent training, and many coordinate with Broward County Public Schools IEP teams. UM-NSU CARD, based in Davie, gives free support to Broward families. Compare nearby options in Margate and Fort Lauderdale, and use the ABA intake checklist on every call.

When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Coral Springs often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Coral Springs

Florida's Steven A. Geller Autism Coverage Act, sections 627.6686 and 641.31098 of the Florida Statutes, requires group health insurance policies and group HMO contracts, including the state employee group plan, to cover autism screening and treatment through applied behavior analysis, speech, occupational and physical therapy. It covers children under 18, and older students still in high school, who were diagnosed by age 8. The law does not apply to individual market plans or plans sold to small employers, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead. Treatment must be prescribed by the treating physician under a written treatment plan, ABA must come from a certified behavior analyst or a psychologist, clinical social worker or counselor licensed in Florida, and coverage cannot be denied because services are habilitative. The statute allows an annual benefit limit of $36,000, adjusted each year for medical inflation, and a $200,000 lifetime limit. Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary behavior analysis for recipients under 21. Since February 1, 2025, most children receive it through their Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plan. The steps are a physician's written order, a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation by a qualified licensed practitioner, and a prior authorization request that the provider sends to the plan, or to Acentra for children not enrolled in a plan. Recipients 21 and older can receive behavior analysis through the iBudget waiver. Families seeking additional support may find valuable resources through Florida's special needs resource directory.

Florida Autism Support Programs and Regulations

Early Steps, run by the Florida Department of Health's Children's Medical Services through local Early Steps offices, is Florida's early intervention program under Part C of IDEA for infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months with developmental delays, disabilities or certain at-risk conditions. Anyone involved in a child's care, including parents and physicians, can make a referral, and there is no income requirement. Most services are delivered at home at no cost to the family; with the family's consent, Early Steps bills private insurance or Medicaid first. After the third birthday, the local school district handles Child Find and Exceptional Student Education evaluation. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities serves Floridians age 3 and older with qualifying developmental disabilities, including autism, and runs the iBudget Florida waiver, where enrollment follows priority pre-enrollment categories and many eligible people wait. The Family Empowerment Scholarship for students with disabilities can pay approved providers for specialized services, including ABA, for children age 3 and older who have an IEP or a disability diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist. When exploring specialized educational programs to complement ABA therapy, Coral Springs families have access to a comprehensive network of support services.

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Coral Springs is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 22 therapy providers serving the Coral Springs area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Coral Springs providers offer comprehensive parent training, ensuring that therapeutic strategies extend seamlessly into daily life. With Florida's strong insurance protections and regulatory framework supporting autism treatment, families in Coral Springs 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 Coral Springs

How do we find ABA services near us in Coral Springs?
Search by the address where sessions will happen, not just the city, since in-home teams set travel zones. For each provider, confirm your plan network, the supervising BCBA, whether a center is within a reasonable drive on University Drive or the Sawgrass Expressway, and which hours it can staff. Verify the BCBA in the BACB registry. Parkland and Margate providers are often as close as Coral Springs ones.
How long are ABA wait lists in Coral Springs?
No provider publishes a Broward wait time, and openings shift with staff. Ask each provider which step is pending: insurance verification, the BCBA assessment, or plan authorization. Asking for a bilingual BCBA can narrow openings, so ask about language early. Join two or three lists, and ask whether in-home or clinic hours would start first.
Does Florida Medicaid cover ABA in Coral Springs?
Yes, for recipients under 21 who need behavior analysis. Since February 1, 2025, the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plan your child is enrolled in pays for ABA and manages authorization. Broward County is SMMC Region H on its own. Every service needs prior authorization, and the first request includes the diagnostic evaluation and a behavior assessment. Ask which Region H plans each provider accepts.
Does Florida law require private insurance to cover ABA?
Check three things on your Coral Springs plan: whether it is a group plan, whether an insurer issues it rather than your employer funding it, and whether the employer counts as a small employer. An insurer's group plan for a larger employer falls under s. 627.6686. It covers ABA, speech, occupational and physical therapy for autism when the child was diagnosed by age 8 and is under 18 or still in high school, within caps of $36,000 a year, adjusted for inflation, and $200,000 lifetime.
Are there ABA programs for young autistic children in Coral Springs?
Ask each provider directly, since age ranges differ, and ask whether it serves toddlers in a center room or at home. Ask the youngest age each program accepts, how many hours it recommends for a toddler, how parents take part, and how it prepares children for Broward pre-kindergarten. Early Steps and private ABA can run at the same time for a child under 3.
Are bilingual ABA therapists available in Coral Springs?
Bilingual staffing differs from one provider to the next, so name your language on the first call so the provider can check its staffing. Ask whether parent training, progress reports and the treatment plan are available in your language, not only the sessions. Ask whether your child can keep the same bilingual technician each week. UM-NSU CARD also offers free family support and training in Broward County.
How do we get an autism diagnosis in Coral Springs?
Coral Springs pediatricians screen at well-child visits and refer to developmental pediatricians, child neurologists or licensed psychologists across Broward. Ask the evaluator whether the report will meet your Medicaid plan's or insurer's ABA requirements, since a thin summary can stall authorization. UM-NSU CARD's Davie office cannot diagnose, but after the evaluation it offers free consultation and parent training. Get on ABA wait lists as soon as the appointment is booked.
What early intervention serves Coral Springs children under 3?
Gold Coast Early Steps, run through Broward Health's Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center, is Broward's local Early Steps program for children from birth to 36 months. Parents can call the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center to make a referral. There is no income requirement, and services happen at home, in child care or in other everyday settings at no cost to the family. Later, Broward schools evaluate children 3 and older through Exceptional Student Education.

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