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

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Blossom ABA Therapy - Riverdale — 2 locations

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2 Locations · Serving Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna

Progress ABA: Behavioral Consulting and Therapy Services, LLC

Verified
Serving Smyrna, 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
Behavior Frontiers
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Behavior Frontiers

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Smyrna, 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

BlueSprig

Listed
Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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
Flywheel Centers

Flywheel Centers

Listed
Smyrna, 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
Success On The Spectrum

Success On The Spectrum

Listed
Smyrna, GA
Ages:Children

At our Smyrna center, children receive one-to-one ABA from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; home sessions run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. BCBAs supervise each program. Parents can observe in the Parent Viewing Room and join weekly training meetings, so they can follow the treatment plan and support practice through the week.

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

Listed
Serving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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

Benchmark Human Services

Listed
Serving Smyrna, 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.

Butterfly Effects

Butterfly Effects

Listed
Serving Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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
Hopebridge
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Hopebridge

Listed
Serving Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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

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Serving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna?

Smyrna sits in south Cobb County between Marietta and the Atlanta city line, so families searching for ABA therapy in Smyrna often weigh providers in Marietta, Vinings and northwest Atlanta too. Autism therapy here runs through private ABA programs, while two public systems cover the early years: Babies Can't Wait before age three and the Cobb County School District's preschool special education program from age three.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Smyrna

ABA programs serving Smyrna typically pair a BCBA-led assessment with weekly sessions delivered by registered behavior technicians and scheduled parent coaching. Compare the setting (center, home or both), the supervision schedule and the after-school openings. Short drives across the county line can widen the choice, so look at ABA therapy in Marietta and ABA therapy in Atlanta alongside Smyrna, and use the ABA intake checklist to keep answers comparable.

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

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Smyrna

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

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

How do Smyrna families get on an ABA wait list?
Call several providers in the same week and ask each one to add your child to its list and tell you what it still needs. Most ask for the autism diagnostic report, insurance information and your available hours. Openings depend on BCBA caseloads and on when the insurer approves the assessment and treatment plan, so no one can promise a date. Check back every few weeks.
Does PeachCare for Kids or Medicaid cover ABA in Smyrna?
Yes, when ABA is medically necessary for a child under 21 with a documented autism diagnosis. Georgia Medicaid calls the benefit Adaptive Behavior Services and covers it under EPSDT. PeachCare for Kids and Medicaid members in Cobb County are enrolled with Amerigroup, CareSource or Peach State Health Plan through Georgia Families, and each plan requires prior authorization. The diagnosis must come from a licensed physician or psychologist.
What does Ava's Law mean for a Smyrna family's insurance?
Ava's Law is Georgia's autism insurance mandate. It reaches many fully insured policies and requires coverage of autism diagnosis and medically necessary ABA through age 20, with no visit limits and an ABA benefit that may be capped at $35,000 a year. It does not reach self-funded employer plans or federal employee plans, which follow their own documents. Ask the insurer whether ABA needs prior authorization, and which Smyrna providers are in network.
Where can a Smyrna child get an autism diagnosis?
Ask your pediatrician for a developmental screening and a referral to a developmental pediatrician or licensed psychologist. Marcus Autism Center, part of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, also evaluates and diagnoses autism. Georgia Medicaid accepts a diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist, and both Medicaid and private plans need the written report before they authorize ABA. Join provider lists while you wait.
How does Babies Can't Wait work for Smyrna toddlers?
Babies Can't Wait serves Georgia children from birth to the third birthday regardless of income, and Cobb & Douglas Public Health handles referrals for Cobb County. Referrals can be made by phone, email, fax, letter or in person, and parental consent is not required to refer. A child with an autism diagnosis qualifies automatically. Others qualify through a developmental evaluation. Evaluation and service coordination are free to families.
How does Cobb County preschool special education work after age three?
The Cobb County School District serves eligible three, four and five-year-olds who live in the district. Parents, physicians and community agencies can refer. Parents complete online registration before an evaluation is scheduled, and the evaluation covers cognitive, communication, motor, social-emotional and self-help skills. For a Babies Can't Wait child, the district and the program plan the transition so an IEP is ready by age three.
Should Smyrna families compare providers in Marietta and Atlanta?
Often, yes. Smyrna is a short drive from Marietta to the northwest and Atlanta to the southeast, so a provider across the line may have the hours you need sooner. Time the actual commute at session time, since traffic near the I-285 and I-75 interchange changes drive times through the day. For in-home ABA, ask whether staff already travel to Smyrna addresses.
What does parent training in ABA look like?
A BCBA meets with parents on a regular schedule to teach the same strategies your child practices in sessions, such as how to prompt a request, reinforce a skill, and respond calmly to challenging behavior. Ask how often parent sessions happen, whether they take place at home or by video, and whether the BCBA checks that you can use each strategy before moving on.

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