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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Sandy Springs, GA (2026)

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Apricott ABA Therapy Center

Premium
Serving Sandy Springs, 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
AetnaAmerigroup+ 8 more
Adult and child writing together.
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Gradual Behavioral Health

Premium
Serving Sandy Springs, 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
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Blossom ABA Therapy - Riverdale — 2 locations

Premium
2 Locations · Serving Sandy Springs, 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

Other ABA Providers in Sandy Springs

North Georgia Autism Center - Woodstock

Verified
Serving Sandy Springs, GA
Ages:Ages 0-18

We exist to solve the critical issues involving Autism Spectrum Disorder faced by both our clients and their families. Our unique approach to ASD is not only what differentiates us, but also what makes us successful. We provide a broad range of therapies, services and solutions to help facilitate change and support our clients.

  • Center-based
  • School-based
  • Medicaid

Progress ABA: Behavioral Consulting and Therapy Services, LLC

Verified
Serving Sandy Springs, 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

BlueSprig Sandy Springs

Listed
Sandy Springs, GA
Ages:Ages 0-18

At our Sandy Springs center, BCBAs and RBTs build ABA programs around each child's strengths and goals. Sprouts serves ages 0 to 4 and Sprigs ages 4 to 6; Branching Out, for ages 7 to 18, is reserved for current clients. Services may be center-based, at home, or in the community. School support is considered after assessment and coordination with the insurer and district. The center is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and we work with most major plans, including TRICARE. Our center is at 4920 NE Roswell Road, Suite 1.

  • Center-based
  • Community-based
Butterfly Effects

Butterfly Effects

Listed
Sandy Springs, 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
The Treetop

The Treetop

Listed
Serving Sandy Springs, GA
Ages:Ages 2-18

We provide ABA therapy for children in the Sandy Springs area, including home- and school-based services. Our team works with children ages 2–18, with support shaped around their needs and daily environments. Parent guidance is part of the broader service offering; available programs and settings depend on the child’s plan and local service coverage.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Medicaid
Apollo Behavior
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Apollo Behavior

Listed
Serving Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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
Circle City ABA
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Circle City ABA

Listed
Serving Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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 Sandy Springs, 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

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Sandy Springs?

Sandy Springs sits in north Fulton County between I-285 and GA 400, and families here compare autism therapy across Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Roswell and Buckhead. Center-based ABA clinics are the most searched option, with in-home ABA close behind. Many families also look for pediatric speech therapy at the same time, since speech and ABA often run together.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Sandy Springs

The north Fulton and Perimeter area has many ABA clinics, so you can compare on fit rather than taking the first opening. Look at ABA therapy in Dunwoody and ABA therapy in Roswell alongside Sandy Springs listings. Ask each clinic about BCBA supervision, parent training, how it coordinates with your child's speech therapist, and how it handles rush-hour scheduling on GA 400. The ABA intake checklist lists records to have ready.

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

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Sandy Springs

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

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Sandy Springs is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 34 therapy providers serving the Sandy Springs area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs can confidently access high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy services designed to help children reach their full potential.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Sandy Springs

How long is the wait for ABA in Sandy Springs?
Clinics do not publish dependable wait times, so ask each one for its current estimate and where your child would sit on the list. Intake moves through a phone screen, insurance verification, a BCBA assessment and authorization of the plan. Insurance approval and BCBA openings slow most starts. Join two or three lists at once, and ask whether a morning clinic slot would open sooner than after-school hours.
What should I look for in a center-based ABA clinic in Sandy Springs?
Visit before you commit. Ask how many children and technicians share each room, how often the BCBA is on site, and whether your child will practice skills with peers. Ask how the clinic reports progress data to parents and how it prepares children for preschool or kindergarten. Check that the supervising BCBA appears in the BACB certificant registry. Center programs often run longer daytime blocks, so confirm the hours your insurance approved.
Can my child get speech therapy and ABA at the same time?
Yes. Speech therapy and ABA address different goals and often run in the same week. A licensed speech-language pathologist works on language, articulation and communication devices, while the BCBA works on behavior, daily living and social skills. Ask whether a clinic offers both or coordinates with an independent speech clinic. Ask your plan whether speech therapy and ABA have separate visit limits or authorizations.
Can a Sandy Springs child use Medicaid or PeachCare for ABA?
Yes, through Georgia Medicaid's Adaptive Behavior Services benefit for members under 21. Coverage rests on medical necessity: a licensed physician or psychologist documents the autism diagnosis, and the clinic requests prior authorization, once for the BCBA assessment and again for the treatment plan. PeachCare for Kids members usually belong to Amerigroup, CareSource or Peach State Health Plan, so confirm which one your north Fulton clinic bills.
Does Ava's Law apply to my Sandy Springs employer plan?
Only if the plan is state-regulated. Ava's Law (O.C.G.A. 33-24-59.10) makes those plans cover autism diagnosis and medically necessary ABA through age 20, with no visit limits and an allowed ABA cap of $35,000 a year. A self-funded employer plan sits outside the law and writes its own rules. Ask HR which type you have, then ask the plan about prior authorization and in-network clinics.
Where can Sandy Springs children get an autism diagnosis?
Start with your pediatrician for a screening and referral. Marcus Autism Center, part of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, provides autism evaluations, and developmental pediatricians and licensed child psychologists also diagnose. Insurance and Medicaid need the written report before authorizing ABA, so ask for the full evaluation. You can join clinic wait lists while the evaluation is pending.
How does a Sandy Springs family start Babies Can't Wait?
Refer through the Fulton County Board of Health, which runs Babies Can't Wait for Fulton County families. It serves children from birth to the third birthday, and parental consent is not needed to make a referral. Autism qualifies a child on its own; otherwise a developmental evaluation decides. Evaluation and service coordination are free, and private ABA can run alongside.
Is in-home ABA available in Sandy Springs?
Ask each provider whether it sends technicians to homes in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody, and whether it can combine home and clinic sessions. In-home ABA works well for routines such as bedtime, meals and sibling play. Ask which neighborhoods each provider covers, how often the BCBA visits, and whether apartment or condo settings change the plan. For school evaluations, contact Fulton County Schools in writing.

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