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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Peachtree Corners, GA (2026)

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Blossom ABA Therapy - Peachtree Corners — 2 locations

Premium
2 Locations · Serving Peachtree Corners, GAAges 0-13Accepting new clients

At Blossom ABA Therapy in Peachtree Corners, we provide center-based ABA therapy for children with autism in a warm, structured setting. Our onsite team also provides speech and occupational therapy, coordinating services around each child's goals. Our clinic includes therapy rooms, sensory and movement spaces, play areas, and room for parents to be part of the process. Individualized sessions build communication, social, daily living, and school-readiness skills while family collaboration helps progress carry into home routines. We welcome families from Peachtree Corners, Norcross, Berkeley Lake, Johns Creek, Duluth, and surrounding Gwinnett and North Fulton communities.

  • Center-based
  • Speech therapy
  • Occupational therapy
Blue Cross Blue ShieldUnitedHealthcare+ 10 more
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Apricott ABA Therapy Center

Premium
Serving Peachtree Corners, 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
Adult and child writing together.
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Gradual Behavioral Health

Premium
Serving Peachtree Corners, 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

Other ABA Providers in Peachtree Corners

Progress ABA: Behavioral Consulting and Therapy Services, LLC

Verified
Serving Peachtree Corners, 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 Autism Center

Listed
Peachtree Corners, GA
Ages:Ages 1+

Georgia Autism Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Serving a diverse age range from as young as 12 months through early adulthood, the center focuses on delivering tailored assessments and interventions that address the unique needs of each individual. The mission is to empower families by offering a continuum of care that includes diagnostic evaluations, educational planning assistance, and coordination of services across various therapeutic disciplines. Utilizing evidence-based methodologies, the center's team of experienced professionals employs a collaborative approach to ensure that each child receives personalized support. This includes not only assessments for developmental delays but also strategies for managing associated challenges such as anxiety and behavioral disorders. The staff works closely with families, schools, and healthcare providers to create a comprehensive support network that facilitates smooth transitions as children grow. What sets Georgia Autism Center apart is its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with families and community resources, ensuring that every child has access to the necessary tools for success. With a focus on low student-to-teacher ratios and specialized facilities designed for optimal learning, the center provides an environment where children can thrive both academically and socially. The emphasis on ongoing communication with parents further enhances the supportive atmosphere, making it a trusted resource in the journey toward understanding and addressing autism spectrum challenges.

  • Medicaid
  • Evaluations
  • Coordination of Care
Apollo Behavior
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Apollo Behavior

Listed
Serving Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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 Peachtree Corners, 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

Peachtree Corners family guide

ABA Therapy in Peachtree Corners, GA: What Families Should Know

In Peachtree Corners, ABA therapy for autism is available at clinics in Gwinnett County, through in-home teams, and as caregiver coaching by video. Most families pay with employer insurance covered by Ava’s Law or with a Georgia Families Medicaid plan. Children under 3 are referred to Easterseals North Georgia, which runs Babies Can’t Wait for Gwinnett County, and children 3 to 5 go through Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Early Childhood Special Education referral, while a pediatrician referral starts the medical diagnosis insurers need.

ABA therapy options in Peachtree Corners

Center-based ABA

Peachtree Corners borders Norcross, Duluth, and Berkeley Lake, so families often compare clinics in neighboring cities too. Tour at the exact hour your child would attend, since afternoon traffic changes the trip.

In-home ABA

Home sessions help Peachtree Corners families who would otherwise drive to a clinic several afternoons a week. Ask whether the provider already has technicians assigned in southwest Gwinnett and how it covers sick days.

School and daycare support

Ask whether the BCBA can observe at your child’s preschool or Gwinnett County Public Schools classroom with permission, and how ABA goals will line up with the IEP the Early Childhood Special Education team writes.

Telehealth parent coaching

Video coaching suits working parents with long commutes. Ask for a fixed weekly coaching slot written into the plan.

Autism evaluations

Marcus Autism Center on Briarcliff Road in Atlanta and the Emory Autism Center in Decatur are metro Atlanta autism centers. Marcus needs a doctor referral, so ask your pediatrician to send it now, and join ABA lists while you wait.

How to start ABA therapy in Peachtree Corners

  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 Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners that fit. It is free for families.

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Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Peachtree Corners?

Medicaid in Gwinnett County

For Gwinnett County children on Medicaid, ABA is covered as Adaptive Behavior Services for members under 21 under the EPSDT benefit. Children are usually enrolled in Amerigroup, CareSource, or Peach State Health Plan through Georgia Families, and PeachCare for Kids members use the same plans, so confirm the clinic is in network for that specific plan. With a documented autism diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist, the provider requests prior approval for the assessment, then a separate approval for treatment, and reassesses every six months. Georgia Families: 888-423-6765.

Private insurance

Ava’s Law (O.C.G.A. § 33-24-59.10) makes state-regulated plans, including the State Health Benefit Plan, cover autism diagnosis and medically necessary ABA for members 20 or younger, with no visit limits and an optional ABA cap of $35,000 a year. Marketplace plans and self-funded employer plans, which follow federal ERISA rules, can differ, and employers with ten or fewer employees are exempt.

Plans Peachtree Corners families often ask about:

  • Amerigroup (Georgia Families)
  • CareSource Georgia (Georgia Families)
  • Peach State Health Plan (Georgia Families)
  • PeachCare for Kids
  • State Health Benefit Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

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

What state-regulated insurers cannot do

  • Refuse to cover assessments, evaluations, or tests by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist to diagnose autism in a member 20 or younger.
  • Refuse to cover ABA for autism when the plan determines it is medically necessary under established criteria.
  • Limit the number of visits.
  • Count payments for care unrelated to autism toward the yearly ABA maximum.
  • Use the law to cut speech, occupational, or physical therapy the plan otherwise covers.

What still applies

  • Coverage runs through age 20; the law does not require ABA coverage at 21 or older.
  • Plans may cap ABA at $35,000 a year and may apply deductibles, coinsurance, and reasonable limits that fit the law.
  • ABA must be provided or supervised by a person certified by a national board of behavior analysts, and a physician or psychologist can be asked to show ongoing medical necessity at least once a year.
  • The law does not apply to plans from employers with ten or fewer employees, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules instead.
  • Marketplace plans need not cover benefits beyond the ACA essential health benefits, and an insurer can claim a one-year exemption if the Insurance Commissioner approves an actuary’s certification that the newly required coverage would raise average premiums by more than 1 percent.

Getting an autism diagnosis in Peachtree Corners

Gwinnett splits the early years between two agencies. Easterseals North Georgia evaluates toddlers under 3 for Babies Can’t Wait at no cost, and an autism diagnosis qualifies a child automatically. From age 3, Gwinnett County Public Schools evaluates for preschool special education, while a medical evaluation from a physician or psychologist is what insurance and Medicaid need to authorize ABA.

Under age 3

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

Easterseals North Georgia administers Babies Can’t Wait for Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton counties. The developmental evaluation is free, and services are open to children from birth to the third birthday regardless of income. GNR Public Health’s Children 1st program uses the same referral line.

770-339-5048 Website

Evaluation

Marcus Autism Center (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta)

Toddlers 2 and younger are seen by a multidisciplinary team in a one-day visit of about three hours; children 3 and older have a parent interview and a separate testing day. You need a doctor referral.

404-785-9400 Website

Evaluation

Emory Autism Center

Diagnostic assessments for autism across the lifespan at 1551 Shoup Court in Decatur.

404-727-8350 Website

School districts serving Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners too.

Autism in Peachtree Corners 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.

8,668
Children under 18 living in Peachtree Corners
2.4%
Peachtree Corners 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.

93.2%
Peachtree Corners children under 19 with health insurance
17.5%
Peachtree Corners residents age 5 and up who speak Spanish at home

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

$82,139
Median household income in Peachtree Corners
9.5%
Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners city and Gwinnett County. The county autism figure is an estimate, not a count.

Peachtree Corners local numbers

What ABA therapy costs in Peachtree Corners

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 Peachtree Corners 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).

Peachtree Corners kids compared with Georgia and the US

Peachtree Corners children compared with Georgia and the United States
Measure Peachtree Corners Georgia United States
Children under 18 with a disability 2.4%5.1%4.9%
Children under 19 with health insurance 93.2%93.1%94.5%
Children under 18 below the poverty line 9.5%18.3%16.1%
Children under 18 with a disability
Children under 18 with a disability: Peachtree Corners 2.4%, Georgia 5.1%, United States 4.9%. Peachtree Corners 2.4% Georgia 5.1% United States 4.9%
Children under 19 with health insurance
Children under 19 with health insurance: Peachtree Corners 93.2%, Georgia 93.1%, United States 94.5%. Peachtree Corners 93.2% Georgia 93.1% United States 94.5%
Children under 18 below the poverty line
Children under 18 below the poverty line: Peachtree Corners 9.5%, Georgia 18.3%, United States 16.1%. Peachtree Corners 9.5% 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.

Peachtree Corners autism resources for families

Advocacy & navigation

Parent to Parent of Georgia

Georgia’s Parent Training and Information Center and Babies Can’t Wait central directory: training, parent-to-parent support, and a statewide special needs database at no cost.

800-229-2038 Website

Early intervention

GNR Public Health, Children and Youth with Special Needs

Children 1st and related programs for Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale families. Email gnrc1st@gnrhealth.com or call for eligibility and enrollment.

770-339-5048 Website

Developmental disability services

DBHDD Region 3 Field Office

Developmental disability intake and evaluation for Gwinnett County, including NOW and COMP waiver requests, at 3073 Panthersville Road, Building 10, Decatur. Developmental Disabilities Intake and Evaluation: 404-244-5031.

404-244-5050 Website

Medicaid

Georgia Families

Find out which Medicaid or PeachCare plan your child has and how to change it.

888-423-6765 Website

Diagnosis & evaluation

Emory Autism Center

Evaluations, ABA, and family programs for autistic children, teens, and adults.

404-727-8350 Website

Diagnosis & evaluation

Marcus Autism Center

Autism diagnosis and treatment center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Doctor referral required.

404-785-9400 Website

More questions about ABA therapy in Peachtree Corners

How do I refer my preschooler to Gwinnett County Public Schools for an evaluation?

Start with the Early Childhood Special Education Parent Questionnaire. Then log in to ParentVUE, open Online Registration, and pick option #10, the Early Childhood Special Ed Referral Process, with a birth certificate and adult photo ID ready. If your child attends a preschool or daycare, ask the teacher to complete the teacher questionnaire. The team calls after it reviews everything.

Does a Georgia Marketplace plan have to cover ABA?

Ava’s Law has a carve-out for qualified health plans sold through the exchange in Georgia: the specific autism benefits that go beyond the ACA essential health benefits are not required of those plans. Plans sold outside the exchange still follow the law in full. If you buy marketplace coverage, read the plan’s summary of benefits for ABA before you enroll.

How often does Georgia Medicaid review my child’s ABA hours?

A follow-up behavioral assessment is required every six months for a child to keep receiving Adaptive Behavior Services, and treatment needs its own prior approval based on the plan of care. Keep your BCBA’s progress reports and attend the reassessment, since that data drives how many hours the Georgia Families plan approves for the next period.

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

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

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Peachtree Corners?

Peachtree Corners sits in southwest Gwinnett County along the Chattahoochee, between Norcross and Duluth, so families searching for autism therapy here can reach clinics in several directions. Many families here want center-based ABA, and in-home programs also serve local neighborhoods. Plan networks and rush-hour traffic on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and I-285 often decide which option works.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Peachtree Corners

Compare ABA therapy in Norcross, Duluth and Lawrenceville alongside Peachtree Corners clinics. When you call, ask who supervises your child, how often the BCBA is on site, and whether parent training is booked weekly. Tour at the hour your child would attend so you see the real drive and the real room. The ABA intake checklist lists the records providers request.

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

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Peachtree Corners

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

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Peachtree Corners is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 32 therapy providers serving the Peachtree Corners area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners 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 Peachtree Corners

What makes a good center-based ABA program in Peachtree Corners?
Look for a program that plans each child's day rather than filling hours. Ask to see the schedule: how much time is one-on-one, how much is small group, and when children practice waiting, sharing and following group directions. Ask whether parents can observe, how often goals are updated and what credentials each technician holds. Ask, too, how the center supports a child who is not ready for group time yet.
How long is the wait for center-based ABA in Peachtree Corners?
No public source tracks Gwinnett wait times. Center openings come in time blocks, so ask which blocks are open now and which would open sooner if your schedule were flexible. Intake still runs through a benefits check, a BCBA assessment and authorization. Get on lists at two or three centers in Peachtree Corners, Norcross or Duluth, and update each one when your availability changes.
How does Georgia Medicaid authorize ABA in Gwinnett County?
Georgia Medicaid pays for Adaptive Behavior Services, including ABA, for members under 21 who have a documented autism diagnosis. Every service needs prior authorization: the behavior assessment is approved first, and treatment cannot be authorized until the assessment and plan of care are submitted. Children in Georgia Families are covered through Amerigroup, CareSource or Peach State Health Plan, so a Gwinnett center must be in that plan's network. Ask the center to check eligibility before scheduling the assessment.
What should I ask my insurer about ABA in Peachtree Corners?
First ask whether the plan is state-regulated or self-funded. State-regulated plans fall under Ava's Law, O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10, which requires coverage of medically necessary ABA for people 20 or younger, with no visit limits and a permitted ABA cap of $35,000 a year. Self-funded and federal plans follow their own documents. Then ask about prior authorization, in-network centers near Peachtree Corners, and your deductible and copay per session.
Is in-home ABA an option if center hours do not fit?
Often. Ask each provider whether it staffs in-home ABA in this part of Gwinnett, since home sessions can help a family whose schedule clashes with center blocks. Home sessions work on daily routines and let parents learn the strategies directly. Some children split their week, with home sessions after school and center days for peer practice. Ask whether one BCBA would supervise both settings and whether the plan authorizes them together.
Where can Peachtree Corners children get an autism diagnosis?
Marcus Autism Center, part of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, evaluates, diagnoses and treats autism and is a common referral for metro Atlanta families. Your pediatrician can screen first and refer you there or to a developmental pediatrician or licensed psychologist closer to Gwinnett. Georgia Medicaid accepts a diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist. Ask for the full written report, because ABA authorization depends on it.
Who runs Babies Can't Wait for Peachtree Corners?
Easterseals North Georgia administers Babies Can't Wait, Georgia's early intervention program, for Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton counties. Children from birth to the third birthday qualify with a diagnosed condition such as autism or with a delay confirmed by evaluation, regardless of family income. The developmental evaluation is free. Parental consent is not required to make a referral, though the state encourages referral sources to talk with the family first.
How do Peachtree Corners families request a GCPS evaluation?
Gwinnett County Public Schools runs evaluations through its Special Education and Psychological Services division. For a school-age child, send a dated written request to your child's school. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 go through the district's Early Childhood Special Education referral instead of the neighborhood school. With your consent, the BCBA can share goals with the IEP team. The evaluation request guide includes a sample letter.

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