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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Scranton, PA (2026)

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Friendship House - Scranton

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Scranton, PAAges 5-6

Our Autism Center on Maple Street in Scranton offers treatment for children on the autism spectrum, delivered by staff extensively trained in applied behavior analysis. We believe individuals on the spectrum can be active, contributing members of the community, and our programs are built around that goal. Center-based ABA is a full-day, intensive, comprehensive program for children ages 2.5 to 6 who already have an autism diagnosis. In 2026 we added a classroom designed to mirror a kindergarten room, with desks, a smart board and a daily schedule, so children can rehearse the routines they will meet on their first day of school. For children and adolescents in school, home and community settings, our trained Behavioral Health Technicians provide one-on-one support that builds adaptive behaviors and reduces behaviors that get in the way of learning.

  • Center-based
  • School-based
  • Autism spectrum disorder

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Scranton?

Scranton has two ABA options on this page, both in the city. Friendship House, a nonprofit on Maple Street founded in 1871, runs a full-day autism program for young children and ABA in classrooms, homes and the community across Lackawanna County. Prime ABA Consultants on Ash Street works with children and adolescents with autism or ADHD.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Scranton

In Lackawanna County, Medical Assistance ABA runs through Pennsylvania's Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) rules and the county's HealthChoices behavioral health plan, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization. Children under 5 with delays can start with Early Intervention through the state CONNECT Helpline at 1-800-692-7288. The DHS Behavioral HealthChoices page lists the plan for each county. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Scranton often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Scranton

Where can I find ABA therapy in Scranton, PA?
Friendship House at 1509 Maple Street and Prime ABA Consultants at 2000 Ash Street are the two Scranton ABA providers listed here. Friendship House serves children with an autism diagnosis through a center program and through community-based ABA delivered by Behavioral Health Technicians in school, at home and around town. Prime ABA works with children and adolescents with autism or ADHD on communication, social skills and safety, and keeps Sunday hours, which helps parents who work weekdays.
Where can I get autism testing or screening in Scranton?
Start with your child's pediatrician, who can screen at a well visit and refer you to a developmental pediatrician or licensed psychologist for a full autism evaluation. Ask that evaluator for a written report and recommendations. If your child is under 5, call the CONNECT Helpline at the same time for a free Early Intervention screening of developmental delays. Friendship House's center program accepts children who already have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, so the evaluation comes first.
What does the Friendship House autism program in Scranton include?
Friendship House runs full-day, intensive center-based ABA for children ages 2.5 to 6 with an autism diagnosis, at locations throughout Lackawanna County. Older children and teens can get community-based ABA, where a Behavioral Health Technician supports your child one-on-one in the classroom and also at home and in the community. The goal, in the agency's words, is for each child to be as personally and socially independent as possible, with families and treatment teams working together.
Can I get in-home ABA in Scranton?
Yes. Prime ABA Consultants offers in-home ABA, with office hours Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 6:00pm, Friday until 2:00pm and Sunday 9:00am to 6:00pm. Friendship House's community-based ABA reaches children at home as well as at school. In-home sessions work well for toddlers and for goals tied to daily routines such as meals, dressing and bedtime. Give your address on the first call, since staffing depends on where in Lackawanna County you live.
Does Pennsylvania Medical Assistance cover ABA in Scranton?
Yes, for children, youth and young adults under 21. Pennsylvania pays for ABA as part of IBHS through a licensed IBHS agency. You need a written ABA order from a licensed physician, licensed psychologist or certified registered nurse practitioner, based on a face-to-face visit and written within 12 months before services start. Lackawanna County's HealthChoices behavioral health plan is Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, so ask each agency whether it is in that network. If a problem stays unresolved with the plan or county, DHS runs a line for ABA access issues.
Does private insurance pay for autism ABA in Pennsylvania?
Act 62, Pennsylvania's autism insurance law, requires group health policies issued in Pennsylvania to employers with 51 or more employees to cover autism diagnosis and treatment, ABA included, for children under 21, with no limit on visits. The current annual maximum is $51,908, rising to $53,310 for policies issued or renewed in 2027. Because the law reaches policies written in Pennsylvania, a Scranton parent whose employer is headquartered elsewhere should ask HR where and how the plan is written.
How long is the wait for ABA in Scranton, and how do I shorten it?
Neither Scranton provider publishes a wait time, so contact Friendship House and Prime ABA in the same week with the same packet: the autism evaluation, the written ABA order, and your insurance and Medical Assistance cards. Check the order's date, because Medical Assistance ABA needs one written within the past 12 months. Ask each agency whether a Behavioral Health Technician is free during your hours, then release the second spot once services start.
Who do I call for a Scranton child under 5 with delays?
Call Pennsylvania's CONNECT Helpline or email help@connectpa.net. CONNECT refers families of children from birth to age 5 to their local Early Intervention program for a developmental screening and, if appropriate, an evaluation, and Early Intervention services cost families nothing. Friendship House also provides Early Intervention service coordination for infants and toddlers up to age 3 in Lackawanna County. Early Intervention does not replace ABA, so keep the autism evaluation moving in parallel.

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