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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Kendall, FL (2026)

Compare 18 ABA providers serving Kendall. Explore the full ranked list and find a provider that feels right for your child.

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Abacus Therapies - Fort Lauderdale — 2 locations

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2 Locations · Serving Kendall, 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
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Calla ABA Therapy

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Serving Kendall, 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 Kendall, 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
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New Patterns ABA

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Serving Kendall, 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
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Behavior Analysis Inc. - Kendall

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Kendall, FLAges 1-22

Behavior Analysis Inc. (BAI) is South Florida's oldest and most respected behavioral agency, providing state-of-the-art ABA therapy services since 1994. With over 100 years of collective experience and thousands of clients served, the Kendall location offers compassionate, research-backed autism support services for individuals in the greater Miami area. Board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) bring decades of expertise to every case, ensuring each child receives care that matches their unique needs. The center serves children as young as two, teens, and young adults, focusing on developmental milestones, behavior improvement, and school readiness. Programs include functional behavior assessments, parent training, and progress tracking with daily data collection. The center serves Kendall, South Miami, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and surrounding neighborhoods. The center is open Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM and Saturday 8AM-3PM, with in-home services available at families' convenience. The center accepts all major insurance companies and makes house calls throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
  • Autism
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Other ABA Providers in Kendall

ABA All-Stars Therapy Services
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ABA All-Stars Therapy Services

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Serving Kendall, 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

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Serving Kendall, 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

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Serving Kendall, 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

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Serving Kendall, 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

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Serving Kendall, 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

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Serving Kendall, 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

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Serving Kendall, 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

Planning guides

Plan your next ABA provider call in Kendall

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

Florida FES-UA funding guide

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Florida ABA and Medicaid managed care

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How to choose an autism therapy center

Questions to ask about BCBA supervision, intake, setting, parent training, and waitlists.

ABA therapy cost by state

Private-pay ranges, insurance mandates, and current Medicaid ABA rules for every state.

IEP process guide

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Kendall?

Kendall families search for ABA by name and by ZIP code, such as 33193, because commutes across southwest Miami-Dade decide which clinic or in-home team is realistic for an autistic child. Miami-Dade shares SMMC Region I with Monroe County, UM-NSU CARD serves the county, and Early Steps is split between a north office and a south office.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Kendall

Kendall ABA providers run clinic programs and send therapists to homes across the area. If your child also needs speech therapy or your family prefers Spanish, raise both on the first call. Ask each provider which ZIP codes its staff actually cover, which days and times are open and how absences are made up.

Public evaluation, ABA intake and health plan approval are three separate tracks, so keep all three moving. Our Kendall special needs schools page covers school options, and our Miami ABA page lists providers closer to the city.

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

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Kendall

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, Kendall families have access to a comprehensive network of support services.

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Kendall is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 18 therapy providers serving the Kendall area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Kendall 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 Kendall 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 Kendall

How do ABA wait lists work in Kendall?
Ask each provider three things: when the intake assessment can happen, how long your plan usually takes to approve hours, and whether after-school slots in your ZIP code are full. A provider with openings in another part of Miami-Dade may have no staff in 33193. Join several lists, send the diagnostic report early, and ask whether a morning schedule could start sooner than an afternoon one.
How does Medicaid ABA work in Miami-Dade?
Florida Medicaid covers behavior analysis for children under 21 who need it. Since February 1, 2025, children in an SMMC plan get ABA through that plan, and Miami-Dade families choose among the plans offered in Region I, which also covers Monroe County. All ABA needs prior authorization based on a physician's order, a diagnostic evaluation and a behavior assessment. Children not enrolled in a plan go through Acentra.
Does insurance cover speech therapy and ABA for autism in Kendall?
Florida Statute 627.6686 covers both. Insurer-issued group plans must pay for ABA, speech, occupational and physical therapy to treat autism for children under 18, or older if still in high school, diagnosed by age 8. Benefits under the law can be capped at $36,000 a year, indexed for inflation, and $200,000 lifetime. Individual and small-employer plans are excluded, so ask whether speech and ABA count against the same limit.
Where can a Kendall child be diagnosed with autism?
UM-NSU CARD does not diagnose, but it helps families find qualified evaluators and can refer to the University of Miami's Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic. Developmental pediatricians, child neurologists and licensed psychologists also diagnose. After the evaluation, CARD staff will go over the results with you at no cost. Ask the evaluator for a written report that names the diagnosis, since every ABA authorization starts there.
Which Early Steps office serves Kendall?
Miami-Dade has two. North Dade Early Steps runs through the University of Miami, and Southernmost Coast Early Steps, run by Easterseals Florida from an office on SW 117th Avenue, serves South Miami-Dade and Monroe. The statewide Early Steps contact directory confirms which office covers your address. Children from birth to 36 months with delays qualify at no cost, with no income requirement.
Is in-home ABA or a clinic better for a Kendall family?
In-home ABA saves a drive on crowded roads and builds skills inside daily routines, but it depends on a therapist reaching your ZIP code on schedule. A clinic offers peers and on-site BCBA supervision, and staffing is often steadier. Many families use a clinic on weekdays and add home sessions for parent training. Ask your plan whether both settings are approved before you commit.
Where should a Kendall parent go after age 3?
Miami-Dade County Public Schools handles preschool Child Find through its Pre-K Exceptional Student Education office, which serves children ages 3 to 5; a referral from Early Steps or a call to its Child Find specialist starts the process, beginning with a screening. A school evaluation decides eligibility for ESE, not for ABA, so keep therapy intake moving at the same time. If your child is already in Early Steps, the transition plan should start at least 90 days before the third birthday.
Can we get ABA parent training in Spanish in Kendall?
Ask before intake. Find out from each provider whether the BCBA, not only the technician, speaks Spanish, since the BCBA runs parent training and writes the treatment plan. Ask for the plan and progress reports in Spanish. Your health plan can help you find in-network ABA providers; ask it about staff languages too.

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