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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Lilburn, GA (2026)

Compare 33 ABA providers serving Lilburn. Explore the full ranked list and find a provider that feels right for your child.

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Blossom ABA Therapy - Riverdale — 2 locations

Premium
2 Locations · Serving Lilburn, GAAccepting new clients

At Blossom ABA Therapy in Riverdale, we provide center-based ABA therapy for children with autism in a setting built for learning, movement, and connection. Individualized sessions help children build communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills. Our clinic includes private therapy spaces, sensory and group activity areas, literacy corners, art and craft areas, and active play zones. We use play and everyday routines to make skill-building meaningful, while parents remain an active part of their child's care. We serve families in Riverdale, Jonesboro, Morrow, Forest Park, Stockbridge, Fayetteville, College Park, and nearby Clayton County and south metro Atlanta communities.

  • Center-based
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Gradual Behavioral Health

Premium
Serving Lilburn, GAAges 0-17Accepting new clients

Gradual Behavioral Health provides in-home ABA therapy for children ages 2 to 18 across Georgia. Our therapists come to your home or your child’s daycare, so therapy fits into the routines your family already has. Meaghan Timko leads our clinical program. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 20 years in ABA. She builds each treatment plan around your child’s goals and trains every therapist on our team to deliver it with care and consistency. Getting started is fast. Our office handles the paperwork from start to finish, including insurance verification, authorizations, and scheduling. You focus on your child. We handle the rest. We work closely with your child’s pediatrician. We share progress, coordinate referrals, and keep everyone caring for your child on the same page. Gradual is a Georgia team serving Georgia families. Call us at 404-327-6405 to learn how we can help your child grow.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
TricareAnthemBlue Cross Blue Shield+ 1 more
Apricott ABA Therapy Center in Marietta, GA photo 2
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Apricott ABA Therapy Center

Premium
Serving Lilburn, GAAges 1-18Accepting new clients

Families in the Atlanta metro area can access Apricott in-home Applied Behavior Analysis services with clinical oversight from Board Certified Behavior Analysts and trained therapists. The Georgia regional hub is designated at 2470 Windy Hill Road SE in Marietta, supporting coordination of assessments, care planning, and ongoing services for learners across communities such as Atlanta, Alpharetta, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Buckhead, and surrounding neighborhoods. Apricott participates with major commercial insurers and Medicaid where applicable, with transparent eligibility support so families understand coverage before services begin. Greater Atlanta care is delivered primarily in home and community settings so therapy fits naturally into daily routines. Treatment emphasizes individualized goals, caregiver collaboration, and measurable progress across communication, adaptive skills, and everyday independence. Apricott maintains a BHCOE-accredited framework with typically quick turnaround and limited wait times compared with many regional providers. Apricott serves toddlers through adolescents, tailoring plans to each developmental stage. Parent participation is encouraged, with practical coaching so strategies carry over beyond scheduled sessions. Center-based options elsewhere in Georgia use the same organizational standards for quality and family communication when families explore multiple levels of care.

  • In-home
  • Medicaid
AetnaAmerigroupBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareSource+ 6 more

Other ABA Providers in Lilburn

Progress ABA: Behavioral Consulting and Therapy Services, LLC

Verified
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 0-18

Our Goal is to provide highly effective treatment for children with autism and their parents by following a method scientifically proven to bring clear results. The method we use is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) based on extensive clinical peer reviewed research. We service families with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum 18 months to 18 years. Therapy addresses a variety of areas including language, cognitive, social, self-help (potty training, dressing, grooming, eating), gross motor & fine motor skills, play skills, and behavioral issues. Behavioral consultation includes ​skill assessment, functional behavioral assessment, treatment planning, parent training, and creating a behavior intervention plan (BIP). We are locally owned with a heavy emphasis on in family involvement, flexibility, intervening in natural environments (home, schools, daycares, and other community locations), and extensive Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) training. We provide individualized treatment with hours recommended based on thorough assessment (4-40 hours a week depending on level of need). Our goal is for the child/adolescent to become more independent, develop healthy relationships, and eventually fade services. Our Behavior Analysts provide in-person supervision so that we can give RBT's direct support and adjust plans as needed. We provide parent training to help families work with their own children.

  • Community-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
Georgia Regional Behavioral Services - Lilburn

Georgia Regional Behavioral Services - Lilburn

Listed
Lilburn, GA
Ages:Eighteen months to twenty-one years

We provide ABA therapy for children in Lilburn and nearby communities, with sessions at our flagship center, in homes, and in schools. At the Lilburn center, children can use individual therapy rooms, a small-group room, and a sensory gym. A BCBA leads each family's clinical plan with support from Registered Behavior Technicians. We work on communication, social participation, behavior and replacement skills, self-help, and independence, and include structured caregiver training so strategies can carry into daily routines. Our team can coordinate with a child's teachers and IEP team when the family requests it. For insurance-covered ABA, we typically need a written autism diagnosis from a licensed psychologist, developmental pediatrician, or psychiatrist; we check benefits and plan requirements before services begin.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid

Key Autism Services: ABA Therapy In Georgia - Lilburn

Listed
Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 0-12

Key's Lilburn crew sees a lot of Gwinnett traffic and overlapping schedules: half-day preschool pickup, siblings in the car, dinner barely on the table. Matching is partly about zip code so you are not introducing a new stranger to your kid every month if they can help it. If you are juggling work shifts, ask the boring stuff up front—cancellation windows, whether weekend makeups exist, and what happens when your child spikes a fever but you still need continuity. Same for insurance: get the member-specific answer, not 'we take most plans.'

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

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

Our Acworth center on Acworth Forest Drive provides ABA planned around each child's needs and family routines. A BCBA develops the treatment plan, with a family conversation, benefit review, and clinical assessment as part of admissions. We accept Anthem and Humana for ABA; benefits and authorization depend on the policy. Families may also explore financial-assistance resources for autism care.

  • Center-based
  • Telehealth
Apollo Behavior
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Apollo Behavior

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

At our Lawrenceville center on North Brown Road, BCBAs plan individualized ABA around each child's needs, including communication, daily skills, and learning. Behavior technicians provide day-to-day teaching under BCBA oversight, while the team tracks progress. Families take part in a conversation, benefit review, and clinical assessment before treatment planning. We accept Anthem and Humana for ABA; benefits and authorization depend on the policy.

  • Center-based
  • Telehealth
Apollo Behavior

Apollo Behavior

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

Families in Milton and north Fulton can come to our North Alpharetta center on Deerfield Parkway for one-to-one ABA. We assess each child's strengths and support needs, then a BCBA develops an individualized program. Goals can address communication, social connection, daily routines, and readiness for learning. During intake, we review benefits before care is planned.

  • Center-based
  • Telehealth
Behavior Frontiers
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Behavior Frontiers

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 0-6

Our Smyrna center runs a weekday, full-day ABA program for early learners under age 6. A BCBA develops and supervises each child's program, while RBTs provide direct teaching in therapy rooms, a sensory gym, and play areas. Families can take part in two guidance sessions each month. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid

Benchmark Human Services

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 0-21

Benchmark Human Services offers ABA support for children and teens with autism in Georgia, including Savannah. Families can ask about behavioral therapy, social skills work, group therapy, and caregiver training. Services are offered across multiple Georgia communities instead of through a single Savannah clinic.

BlueSprig

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 0-18

Our Smyrna center at 1155 Concord Rd SE, Suite 220, is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM. BCBAs and RBTs provide ABA at the center, at home, and in the community, with school-based sessions when clinically appropriate. New families join Sprouts (ages 0 to 4) or Sprigs (ages 4 to 6), and we offer family guidance and a free consultation. We accept BCBS, Aetna, TRICARE, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, and Medicaid.

  • Center-based
  • Community-based
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
Butterfly Effects

Butterfly Effects

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

We provide in-home ABA therapy in Smyrna, where most of our services take place in the family's home. Families can observe sessions, give feedback to our staff, and take part, while therapy builds functional communication and age-appropriate social skills. We are BHCOE accredited and accept most insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare, and United Healthcare.

  • In-home
Butterfly Effects

Butterfly Effects

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 2-12

Our Sandy Springs center offers full-day early-intervention ABA for children ages 2 to 6 and after-school ABA for ages 6 to 12. RBTs work one-to-one on school readiness, communication, social interaction, and motor skills. Pretend-play, sensory, gross-motor, and language-rich spaces give children room to practice. We work with most insurance providers.

  • Center-based
  • Early intervention
Circle City ABA
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Circle City ABA

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

At our Marietta center on Franklin Gateway, families can use the playroom and therapy rooms for direct and group ABA. We also provide social-skills therapy, parent training, and behavior consultation. Speech therapy is available on site through our partnership with Leap for children receiving ABA. We accept private insurance, TRICARE, Georgia Medicaid through GAMMIS, and other state funding or grants, including Peach State.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Speech therapy

Dogwood Autism Services

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 1-7

We provide intensive early-intervention ABA for young children with autism in Atlanta, in the clinic, at home, and in the community. A BCBA oversees treatment, including natural-environment teaching and caregiver participation. Goals support communication, learning, and everyday independence. We participate with Aetna, Amerigroup, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna, Georgia Medicaid, Peach State, and UnitedHealthcare; out-of-network arrangements may also be available. Our Atlanta location is at 5163 Roswell Road.

  • Center-based
  • Community-based
  • Medicaid
  • Early intervention
Elevation Autism Center

Elevation Autism Center

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 1-5

At our Norcross center, a program supervisor works with each family on a learning plan for the child. We provide individualized, BCBA-led ABA alongside speech and occupational therapy for young children. Parents can join biweekly meetings, receive training at the clinic, and review progress reports and goals to support practice in daily routines. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Center-based
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy
Elevation Autism Center

Elevation Autism Center

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

At our Alpharetta clinic, we provide individualized ABA for children with autism. A program supervisor works with each family to build a learning plan around the child's needs and goals. Play-based activities address communication, social interaction, and everyday living skills. Parents can join biweekly meetings, receive coaching at the clinic, and review progress reports and goals. The clinic is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Center-based
Elevation Autism Center

Elevation Autism Center

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 1-5

At our Marietta clinic, we provide ABA, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for children ages 1 to 5. The team plans around communication, social, and daily-living goals, then uses play and structured teaching to practice those skills. Parents take part through regular meetings, clinic coaching, and progress reviews. Our center is at 877 Franklin Gateway SE, Suite 280, and is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Center-based
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy

Flywheel Centers

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

Our Atlanta ABA center at 2303 Cumberland Parkway serves children with autism from 18 months through adolescence, with Georgia-licensed BCBAs writing each treatment plan. The center includes sensory integration tools and structured peer interaction. We also have an Alpharetta center on Atlantis Place and provide in-home ABA in Sandy Springs. A free consultation is the first step for new families.

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

Flywheel Centers

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Children

We provide Smyrna-area families with individualized ABA at home and at our Atlanta center at 2303 Cumberland Parkway; our Alpharetta clinic is another Georgia option. Georgia-licensed BCBAs develop plans around the child and family's needs, with goals for social, communication, and everyday skills. Intake gathers information about the child and guides assessment and service planning.

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

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 1-3

Families in Marietta can use our Kennesaw center for ABA, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding support, caregiver guidance, and autism testing. We plan ABA around each child, while the wider pediatric team supports communication, daily living, feeding, and developmental needs. In Georgia, our ABA payer list includes Georgia Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare. Benefits and authorization vary by plan.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
  • Evaluations
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
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Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 1-10

Hopebridge opened its Fayetteville center so families in Fayette County could get full autism care in one place. Instead of juggling ABA, speech, and occupational therapy at different locations, kids from 15 months through early elementary can receive a coordinated plan under one roof. The team uses a 360 Care model that blends applied behavior analysis with speech, OT, feeding support, and family guidance. Center hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 to 6. Most major insurance plans and Georgia Medicaid are accepted, and diagnostic evaluations are available to help families get started sooner.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
  • Evaluations
Positive Behavior Services

Positive Behavior Services

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Ages 1-21

We provide ABA therapy in Fayetteville and other Georgia communities, including Fayette, Coweta, and Fulton counties. Sessions can take place in homes, schools, and daycares for individuals ages 18 months through 21 years. Caregivers can join monthly parent training over Zoom, and families can work with our Family Resource Navigator.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Medicaid
Propel Autism

Propel Autism

Listed
Serving Lilburn, GA
Ages:Up to 8 years

Propel Autism in Marietta serves children up to 8 years old with ABA therapy and puts the whole family at the center of care. Their clinicians conduct assessments and build personalized treatment plans. The Marietta clinic is designed for safe play and learning with gym, toy rooms, and creative spaces. They accept Medicaid, Peach State, Amerigroup, CareSource, Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare, Optum, Aetna, Tricare, and Cigna.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid

Lilburn family guide

ABA Therapy in Lilburn, GA: What Families Should Know

Lilburn sits between Tucker, Stone Mountain, and Lawrenceville, so ABA therapy for autism here means in-home teams across southwest Gwinnett, clinics within a short drive on US-29 (Lawrenceville Highway), and BCBA coaching by video. Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids cover ABA through the Georgia Families plans, and O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10 requires state-regulated private plans to cover it through age 20. Under age 3, Easterseals North Georgia runs Babies Can’t Wait for Gwinnett; at 3 and older, Gwinnett County Public Schools handles the preschool special education referral.

ABA therapy options in Lilburn

In-home ABA

Home programs reach Old Town Lilburn and the subdivisions across the 30047 ZIP code. Ask whether the provider already has technicians in 30047 and whether it can hold the same team for after-school sessions.

Center-based ABA

Lilburn families typically compare clinics in Tucker, Norcross, Lawrenceville, Snellville, and Stone Mountain. Time the drive on Lawrenceville Highway (US-29) at the after-school hour you would actually book, not at noon.

School and daycare support

Lilburn children attend Gwinnett County Public Schools; Parkview High School and Berkmar High School both have Lilburn addresses. Ask whether the BCBA will consult with a preschool teacher or the IEP team, and sign a release so they can share data.

Telehealth parent coaching

Video coaching works well for bilingual households, where a parent can practice strategies in the language spoken at home. Ask whether the provider has Spanish-speaking BCBAs or technicians before intake.

Autism evaluations

From Lilburn, the Emory Autism Center in Decatur and Marcus Autism Center on Briarcliff Road are both southwest of Lilburn toward Atlanta. Get on both waitlists, because a written diagnosis is what unlocks insurance or Medicaid approval for ABA.

How to start ABA therapy in Lilburn

  1. 1

    Confirm the diagnosis and coverage

    Insurers and Georgia 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 Lilburn 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 Lilburn that fit. It is free for families.

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Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Lilburn?

Medicaid in Gwinnett County

Georgia Medicaid covers ABA, listed as Adaptive Behavior Services, for autistic members under 21 with a diagnosis documented by a licensed physician, psychologist, or other licensed professional. In Gwinnett County, a child on Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids is enrolled with Amerigroup, CareSource, or Peach State Health Plan through Georgia Families, and each plan keeps its own ABA network. The assessment, each six-month follow-up assessment, and treatment all need prior authorization. Georgia Families (888-423-6765) can confirm or change your child’s plan.

Private insurance

O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10 requires Georgia-regulated health plans to cover autism diagnosis and medically necessary ABA for members 20 and younger, without visit limits; a plan may hold ABA to $35,000 a year. Plans from employers with 10 or fewer employees are exempt, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules rather than this state law.

Plans Lilburn families often ask about:

  • Amerigroup Community Care
  • CareSource Georgia
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • PeachCare for Kids
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente Georgia

Georgia’s autism insurance law (O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10)

What state-regulated insurers cannot do

  • Refuse to cover autism assessments, evaluations, or tests by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist for a covered person 20 or younger.
  • Leave out applied behavior analysis that the plan finds medically necessary under its established criteria.
  • Limit the number of visits for autism treatment.
  • Count payments for care unrelated to autism toward the yearly ABA cap.

What still applies

  • The coverage requirement ends after age 20, and a plan may cap ABA at $35,000 a year.
  • ABA must be provided or supervised by a behavior analyst certified by a national board, such as a BCBA.
  • Plans may use deductibles, coinsurance, and reasonable limits that fit the law, and may ask a physician or psychologist to show ongoing medical necessity at least once a year.
  • Plans offered by employers with 10 or fewer employees are exempt, and marketplace plans do not have to cover autism benefits beyond federal essential health benefits.
  • Self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead.

Getting an autism diagnosis in Lilburn

Lilburn parents can open three doors in the same week. A toddler under 3 can be referred to Easterseals North Georgia for a free Babies Can’t Wait evaluation without any diagnosis. A child 3 or older can start the GCPS early childhood referral online. And for any age, ask your pediatrician for an autism evaluation referral, since insurers and Medicaid require that medical diagnosis before approving ABA.

Under age 3

Babies Can’t Wait, Easterseals North Georgia (Gwinnett County)

Runs Georgia’s early intervention program for Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton counties. Serves children 0 to 36 months with developmental delays or certain diagnosed conditions; the developmental evaluation is free, and eligibility is based on delay or disability, not income.

770-339-5048 Website

Evaluation

Emory Autism Center

Diagnostic assessments for children 17 and younger at 1551 Shoup Court in Decatur. Parents can request services directly; check Emory’s insurance list first.

404-727-8350 Website

Evaluation

Marcus Autism Center (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta)

Autism assessment and diagnosis at 1920 Briarcliff Road. Toddlers have a one-day team evaluation; older children have an interview visit and a separate testing day. You need a referral from your child’s doctor.

404-785-9400 Website

School districts serving Lilburn 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 Lilburn too.

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Early Childhood Special Education

    Complete the Parent Questionnaire, then submit Online Registration in ParentVUE under option 10, Early Childhood Special Ed Referral Process. Children already evaluated elsewhere should call the ECSE Intake Team first: 678-301-7244.

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools, Child Find

    If you think your school-age child may have a disability, GCPS asks you to contact its Parent Mentor (678-301-7212) or the Special Education Office of Compliance (678-301-7104). Talk to your child’s school as well.

Autism in Lilburn 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 8,230
Estimated autistic children in Gwinnett County

An estimate: 255,158 county residents under 18 divided by 31, not a count of diagnoses.

4,686
Children under 18 living in Lilburn
1.6%
Lilburn 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.

89.1%
Lilburn children under 19 with health insurance
45.2%
Lilburn residents age 5 and up who speak Spanish at home

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

$63,581
Median household income in Lilburn
41.4%
Lilburn 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 Lilburn city and Gwinnett County. The county autism figure is an estimate, not a count.

Lilburn local numbers

What ABA therapy costs in Lilburn

Private-pay ABA in Georgia typically runs $95 to $160 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 Lilburn by weekly hours
Hours per week At $95/hr At $160/hr
10 hours $4,117/mo $6,933/mo
20 hours $8,233/mo $13,867/mo
30 hours $12,350/mo $20,800/mo
Monthly private-pay ABA cost at 10, 20, and 30 hours a week in Georgia: 10 hours $4,117 to $6,933; 20 hours $8,233 to $13,867; 30 hours $12,350 to $20,800. 10 hrs/week $4,117 $6,933 20 hrs/week $8,233 $13,867 30 hrs/week $12,350 $20,800 Low end ($95/hr) High end ($160/hr)
Private-pay monthly cost before insurance, Georgia hourly range.

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

How long is the ABA wait in Georgia?

In January to March 2022, TRICARE families in Georgia 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.

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

Lilburn kids compared with Georgia and the US

Lilburn children compared with Georgia and the United States
Measure Lilburn Georgia United States
Children under 18 with a disability 1.6%5.1%4.9%
Children under 19 with health insurance 89.1%93.1%94.5%
Children under 18 below the poverty line 41.4%18.3%16.1%
Children under 18 with a disability
Children under 18 with a disability: Lilburn 1.6%, Georgia 5.1%, United States 4.9%. Lilburn 1.6% Georgia 5.1% United States 4.9%
Children under 19 with health insurance
Children under 19 with health insurance: Lilburn 89.1%, Georgia 93.1%, United States 94.5%. Lilburn 89.1% Georgia 93.1% United States 94.5%
Children under 18 below the poverty line
Children under 18 below the poverty line: Lilburn 41.4%, Georgia 18.3%, United States 16.1%. Lilburn 41.4% Georgia 18.3% 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.

Georgia autism identification vs the US

Georgia public schools served 13.90 children per 1,000 ages 5 to 21 under the IDEA autism category in 2024-25, about 1 in 72, 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: Georgia 13.90 per 1,000 children ages 5 to 21, United States about 1 in 64. Georgia 13.90 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.

Lilburn autism resources for families

Advocacy & navigation

Parent to Parent of Georgia

Georgia’s Parent Training and Information Center. Free help with special education questions, trainings for parents, and the Roadmap to Success online guide.

800-229-2038 Website

Early intervention

Easterseals North Georgia Early Intervention

Babies Can’t Wait referrals for Lilburn and the rest of Gwinnett County. Call or use the developmental referral form online.

770-339-5048 Website

Autism support

Spectrum Autism Support Group

Gwinnett-area autism support organization with the Sesiones En Familia family program, parent support groups, respite, camps, and a teen Saturday social club.

Website

Diagnosis & evaluation

Emory Autism Center

Diagnostic assessments plus behavior support, ABA, and school-based consultation, based in Decatur.

404-727-8350 Website

Medicaid

Georgia Families

Confirm which plan covers your child or switch plans. Peach State members can call 866-874-0633, Amerigroup 800-600-4441, and CareSource 855-202-0729.

888-423-6765 Website

Developmental disability services

DBHDD Region 3 Field Office

Serves Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Newton, and Rockdale from Panthersville Road in Decatur. Contact it about state developmental disability services.

404-244-5050 Website

More questions about ABA therapy in Lilburn

Does Babies Can’t Wait cost anything for a Lilburn family?

The developmental evaluation through Easterseals North Georgia costs nothing, and eligibility rests on your child’s delay or diagnosis, not family income. You do not need an autism diagnosis to refer a toddler. Call 770-339-5048 or send the online referral form. Babies Can’t Wait and private ABA are separate services, so you can pursue both while your child is under 3.

Are there Spanish-language autism supports near Lilburn?

Yes. Spectrum Autism Support Group, a Gwinnett-area autism organization, runs a family program called Sesiones En Familia alongside its parent support groups. When you call ABA providers, ask directly whether a Spanish-speaking BCBA will write the treatment plan and lead parent training, not only whether a technician speaks Spanish. Parent training in the language you use at home makes it easier to carry strategies into daily routines.

Can a Lilburn high schooler still get ABA covered?

Georgia Medicaid covers Adaptive Behavior Services until age 21 when the treatment is medically necessary. State-regulated private plans must cover ABA through age 20 under O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10, though self-funded employer plans set their own age limits. For a Lilburn teen, ask the provider to build goals around school, daily living, and job readiness, and share them with the IEP team.

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.

Planning guides

Plan your next ABA provider call in Lilburn

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

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Lilburn?

Lilburn is in western Gwinnett, near Tucker and the I-285 / US 29 corridor. For local families, school-based evaluation, Georgia’s birth-to-three early-intervention program, and private ABA each have separate intake rules. Start by checking which district serves the home, then compare a provider’s actual staffing, caregiver coaching, setting, and schedule.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Lilburn

For school services, begin with Gwinnett County Public Schools and ask where to send a Child Find or special-education evaluation request; district boundaries and assigned contacts can be address-specific. Children under three may be referred to Georgia Babies Can’t Wait; use the Georgia Department of Public Health program page to find the referral route. The early-intervention evaluation and family plan are separate from school eligibility. Private ABA is also separate: the provider conducts its clinical intake, while the family’s health plan determines documentation, network, and authorization requirements. A search toward Tucker or Norcross may cross school or provider service boundaries; use the home address to check each separately. Ask about supervisor availability, caregiver training, school-day scheduling, and what happens if an assigned staff member is absent. The early intervention guide and ABA intake checklist help prepare those calls. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Lilburn often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Lilburn

Georgia's autism coverage law, O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10, was strengthened by Ava's Law in 2015 and expanded again in 2018. It requires state-regulated health insurance policies and HMO contracts, including the State Health Benefit Plan, to cover autism for covered individuals age 20 and under. Plans must cover diagnostic assessments by a licensed physician or psychologist and medically necessary applied behavior analysis, which a nationally board certified behavior analyst must provide or supervise. Plans may not limit the number of visits but may cap ABA at $35,000 per year, and payments for care unrelated to autism do not count toward that cap. A licensed physician or psychologist may be asked to confirm ongoing medical necessity at least once a year. The law does not apply to plans offered by employers with 10 or fewer employees, exchange plans do not have to cover benefits beyond the federal essential health benefits, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead. Georgia Medicaid covers Adaptive Behavior Services, its name for ABA, for members under 21 with a documented autism diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist, including children in Georgia Families plans and the Katie Beckett program. No NOW or COMP waiver is needed. Prior authorization is required for all services, with the assessment and the treatment plan authorized separately. Families seeking additional support may find valuable resources through Georgia's special needs resource directory.

Georgia Autism Support Programs and Regulations

Babies Can't Wait, run by the Georgia Department of Public Health, is Georgia's early intervention program under Part C of IDEA. It serves children from birth to the third birthday, regardless of income, who have a diagnosed condition likely to cause delay or a confirmed developmental delay. Anyone can refer a child by sending the state's Child Health Referral Form to the local referral contact for the county where the family lives, or by phone, email, fax, letter or in person. Evaluation and service coordination are free; other services use a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay, and Medicaid and private insurance are billed with the family's permission. After the third birthday, the local school system handles Child Find and special education evaluation. For longer term support, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities operates the NOW and COMP Medicaid waivers for people with an intellectual disability or a closely related developmental disability, such as autism, that substantially limits functioning. Applicants who appear eligible go on a planning list, and funding goes to those with the highest need rather than by time on the list. When exploring specialized educational programs to complement ABA therapy, Lilburn families have access to a comprehensive network of support services.

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Lilburn is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 33 therapy providers serving the Lilburn area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Lilburn providers offer comprehensive parent training, ensuring that therapeutic strategies extend seamlessly into daily life. With Georgia's strong insurance protections and regulatory framework supporting autism treatment, families in Lilburn 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 Lilburn

Which school office should a Lilburn family contact for an evaluation?
Start with Gwinnett County Public Schools, but confirm the serving district and attendance area from the child’s home address, especially near county or city boundaries. Ask for the Child Find or special-education evaluation process and where to send a dated written request. The district makes its own educational eligibility decision; a private diagnosis or ABA evaluation does not substitute for it. The evaluation request guide can help you prepare.
How can a Lilburn family begin early intervention before age three?
Georgia’s Babies Can’t Wait program is the public early-intervention pathway for eligible infants and toddlers from birth until age three. Contact the Georgia Department of Public Health program and ask which local referral contact serves your address. This evaluation and family-centered plan are separate from a school IEP and private ABA intake; you can ask about those pathways in parallel.
Can a child in Lilburn receive school support and private ABA?
Families may explore both systems, but their decisions and purposes differ. The school district evaluates educational eligibility and plans school services; an ABA provider handles clinical assessment and treatment, and the health plan makes its own coverage and authorization decisions. Ask each team what information it needs, get consent before sharing records, and coordinate schedules around the child’s school day. See the IEP guide for the school process.
What should families in Lilburn confirm about ABA insurance?
Ask the child’s specific plan and the provider to confirm required diagnostic records, medical-necessity review, network or enrollment status, prior authorization, approved setting and hours, renewal steps, and family cost sharing. Get the authorization and expected start date in writing. A provider’s general statement that it accepts a carrier does not confirm that this plan approved this service or schedule.
What local travel and staffing questions matter around Lilburn?
A search toward Tucker or Norcross may cross school or provider service boundaries; use the home address to check each separately. Ask the provider to confirm service at the exact address, who will staff the recurring hours, how often a qualified supervisor is available, and what happens after cancellations or staff absences. If considering a clinic in another city, map the full weekly trip at the actual appointment time before deciding that it will work.

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