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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Memphis, TN (2026)

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Filling in the Gaps ABA Therapy Center - Memphis — Mt. Moriah Road

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Memphis, TN • Ages 0-6

Filling in the Gaps ABA Therapy Center provides research-based ABA and family support in Memphis, with an emphasis on expanding access in underserved communities. Programs include early intervention, center- and home-based ABA, social-skills groups, caregiver training, family support groups, IEP support, and occupational therapy. The provider describes support beginning at birth through age 6 for early-intervention programming and also references services for children and adolescents. Its clinical leadership includes BCBA and Tennessee LBA credentials, and assessments are used to build individualized learning and behavior goals. The site says it works with most major health plans but does not publish payer names or confirm Medicaid, so those details must be verified directly. Families can call the number on this listing, email info@fitgaba.com, or submit the online application to discuss eligibility, scheduling, and coverage.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Early intervention
  • Occupational therapy
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Germantown Behavioral Solutions - Memphis — Sanderlin Ave.

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Memphis, TN • Ages 3-17

Germantown Behavioral Solutions' East Memphis office is listed at 5170 Sanderlin Ave., Suite 202, Memphis, TN 38117. The provider's official services pages describe Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), functional behavioral assessments, behavior-management planning and implementation, counseling, school-based services, speech and language assessments and related interventions, and psychoeducational, autism, developmental, psychological, gifted, and optional school assessments. GBS describes data-driven, evidence-based, individually tailored care. Its contact page lists 901-646-2797 and info@gtownbehavioral.com; families can use the contact form to ask about the East Memphis service fit. The reviewed official pages do not publish named insurance plans, Medicaid status, branch-specific ages, or current availability, so those details should be confirmed directly.

  • School-based
  • Behavioral Analysis
  • Speech therapy
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Harwood Center - Memphis — Park Avenue

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Memphis, TN • Ages 5-6

Harwood Center provides early-childhood autism and developmental services in Memphis for children beginning around age 2 through the transition to kindergarten. Its clinic-based programs use individualized teaching and therapy supported by licensed special-education teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, educational specialists, and behavior technicians. The provider also describes community-based services and individual sessions, with goals aimed at communication, learning, social participation, behavior, independence, and readiness for school routines. Harwood's FAQ lists TennCare as a funding option, so the Listing retains Tennessee Medicaid coverage while directing families to verify eligibility and authorization. Families can call 901-584-8281, email intake@harwoodcenter.org, or use the contact page to discuss evaluation, programming, schedule, and current availability.

  • Center-based
  • Community-based
  • Medicaid
  • Early Childhood Intervention
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Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center - East Memphis — Lynnfield Rd, Bldg. B

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Memphis, TN • Ages 1-9

Hopebridge's East Memphis Autism Therapy Center at 2233 Lynnfield Rd, Bldg. B, Memphis, provides intensive, individualized clinical therapy in a center setting. The exact location page lists Diagnosis & Evaluations, ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Feeding & Swallowing Therapy, and Family Guidance; Hopebridge marks the complementary services with an asterisk and notes that some may not be available at every center, so families should confirm the current East Memphis offering during intake. Hopebridge's 360 Care model combines individualized goals, caregiver input, and coordinated clinical support; ABA programs are developed and overseen by BCBAs with RBT support. The center lists Monday-Friday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and phone 901-586-8606. Hopebridge's Tennessee payer page publishes Aetna, Ambetter, Ascension Personalized Care TN, BlueCare MCD TN, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna / Evernorth BH, Humana Behavioral Health, Meritain Health, United Healthcare (UHC), United Healthcare (UHC) Community Plan Medicaid, and Wellpoint Medicaid. Network participation and authorization vary by plan, so families should verify benefits before scheduling. Hopebridge's FAQ says its primary focus is diagnosis and ABA between 15 months to 9 years, with services offered to children up to age 10; families should confirm current branch fit and capacity through intake.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
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Jaded Lotus ABA - Memphis — Covington Way Suite 5

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Memphis, TN • Ages 1-13

Jaded Lotus ABA's Memphis clinic at 5115 Covington Way, Suite 5 provides individualized ABA therapy and early intervention for children from 1 to 13 years old with autism and developmental disabilities. Its published services include functional assessment, comprehensive therapy, naturalistic-environment teaching, ABA Initial Consultation, and IEP Advocation. The provider describes a caregiver interview and initial assessment, treatment-plan development, insurance authorization, Behavior Technician-led sessions with BCBA oversight, and data-based plan updates; published schedules typically comprise 10-40 hours per week. The clinic lists Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is by appointment only. Its homepage lists Wellpoint, BlueCare, Cigna, Medicaid/TennCare, Commercial BCBS TN, Aetna, Magellan, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Private Pay; families should confirm benefits and authorization directly. Call (901) 498-0108 or email jfullwiley@jadedlotusaba.com to begin.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
  • Early intervention
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Proud Moments ABA - Memphis Hwy 64 — US Hwy 64

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Memphis, TN • Ages 3-5

Proud Moments ABA - Memphis Hwy 64 provides ABA therapy for children with autism in Memphis, Tennessee. Programs are designed and supervised by a BCBA. Each child starts with an assessment, and goals are built around the skills that matter most day to day: communication, play and social connection, routines and self-care, and reducing the moments that make a day hard for the whole family. Therapy is delivered through structured sessions in the center and sessions in the family home. Alongside ABA, this location offers parent training. Individualized Applied Behavior Analysis programs. Parent training. Highly qualified BCBA/LBAs. Parent and caregiver coaching runs alongside the child sessions, so the strategies that work in therapy carry over to home, school, and everyday outings. Accepted plans include TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. TennCare and Tennessee Medicaid plans are accepted. Families come to this location from across Memphis and the surrounding Shelby County communities.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Parent training
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Proud Moments ABA - Memphis Players Club — Players Club Pkwy

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Memphis, TN • Ages 0-21

Proud Moments ABA provides individualized ABA therapy from its Players Club Parkway center in Memphis. BCBAs and behavior technicians use assessment and ongoing measurement to build goals around communication, social participation, independence, daily living, and behavior that interferes with learning or safety. The provider describes clinic- and home-based ABA, parent training, and support from infancy through age 21. The exact Memphis page lists Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and says the center is accepting new clients with no waitlist. Published coverage includes Medicaid, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare. Families can call 901-256-4670, email MCFolmar@proudmomentsaba.com, or use the get-started form to confirm benefits, authorization, assessment timing, and recommended hours.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
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Total Care ABA - Memphis — Poplar Ave Suite 250

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Memphis, TN • Ages 3-12

Total Care ABA's Memphis listing corresponds to the provider's Tennessee office at 6000 Poplar Ave Suite 250, Memphis, TN 38119. The Memphis location page describes at-home ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities; the Tennessee page also describes virtual behavioral therapy for Shelby County and surrounding communities. Published Memphis services include benefit checks, consultations, family support, initial assessments, and at-home ABA therapy. The provider describes in-school ABA elsewhere, but this Memphis page does not establish a local in-school offering. The Memphis page displays coverage logos for Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, and Mercy Care; network status, eligibility, and authorization must be confirmed for the family's exact product. Call the Tennessee office at 901-577-3000, email info@totalcareaba.com, or use the contact form.

  • In-home
  • Medicaid
  • Telehealth
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University of Memphis Autism Clinic — Alumni Ave

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Memphis, TN • Ages 2-7

The University of Memphis Autism Clinic provides individualized ABA services for young children with autism, generally ages 2 to 7, with older children considered case by case. Board Certified Behavior Analysts supervise programs and Registered Behavior Technicians support direct therapy. The clinic describes home-, clinic-, school-, and community-based placements, with goals developed around communication, learning, behavior, social participation, and everyday independence. Its official pages say the clinic is in network with most major insurers and offers private-pay options but do not name plans or confirm Medicaid, so the prior negative Medicaid value was not defensible. The current contact page says the clinic is unavailable for immediate placement and offers a waitlist. Families can call 901-678-3454, email UofMAutismClinic@memphis.edu, or use the contact page for current intake guidance.

  • Center-based
  • In-home

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Memphis?

Memphis is the largest ABA market in West Tennessee, and for many families in the region it is the practical center of care. Provider addresses across Shelby County often serve a much wider area than the city itself, so the listing closest to you is not always the program that can actually staff your hours. Tennessee keeps early intervention, school evaluation, and clinical ABA on separate tracks, which means a family can start more than one process at the same time instead of waiting for one to finish.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Memphis

The Tennessee Early Intervention System covers children from birth to three, and its Memphis Delta district office is based in Memphis. For a child three or older, Memphis-Shelby County Schools runs Child Find and special education evaluation across its geographic area. ABA providers in Memphis may offer clinic-based therapy, in-home sessions, caregiver training, and school coordination, and they differ in BCBA supervision, authorization support, and the hours they can keep staffed. The <a href="/tools/aba-intake-checklist">ABA intake checklist</a> helps you ask every program the same questions. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Memphis often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Memphis

Tennessee requires meaningful coverage for autism under state-regulated health plans. The state passed a mandate covering treatment of autism for children in 2006, and on August 1, 2019 the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued a bulletin requiring insurers to cover medically necessary care for autism, including applied behavior analysis. TennCare, the state Medicaid program, covers medically necessary behavioral services for eligible children through its managed care organizations, and one TennCare rule is worth knowing before intake: a prior authorization request for ABA must come from a treating physician or other treating healthcare provider who has personally examined the enrollee and provided diagnostic or treatment services, which excludes a clinician brought in primarily to support a coverage decision. Self-funded employer plans are governed by federal rather than state law, so the state mandate may not reach them. Confirm eligibility, medical necessity, prior authorization, network status, covered settings, and cost sharing with both your plan and the provider before therapy begins.

Tennessee Autism Support Programs and Regulations

The Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) is the state's voluntary birth-to-three program, offering therapy and other services to families of infants and young children with developmental delays or disabilities at no cost to families. TEIS operates nine regional district offices, including ones based in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Murfreesboro, and referrals can be made by a parent or by anyone with a concern. Once a child turns three, responsibility shifts to the local school district's Child Find process, which covers children ages three through 21, including those who are homeschooled or parentally placed in private school. Families whose income would otherwise rule out Medicaid should also ask about TennCare's Katie Beckett program for children under 18 with significant disabilities or complex medical needs, which has separate parts for children who meet an institutional level of care and for those who do not. When exploring specialized educational programs to complement ABA therapy, Memphis families have access to a comprehensive network of support services.

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Memphis is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 10 therapy centers serving the Memphis area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Memphis providers offer comprehensive parent training, ensuring that therapeutic strategies extend seamlessly into daily life. With Tennessee's strong insurance protections and regulatory framework supporting autism treatment, families in Memphis 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 Memphis

Where do Memphis families start for a child under three?
Contact the Tennessee Early Intervention System about referral, evaluation, and eligibility. TEIS is voluntary, serves children from birth to three, and its services are provided at no cost to families. The Memphis Delta district office is located in Memphis. Memphis-Shelby County Schools also points families of children from birth through age two toward TEIS as part of its own public awareness work, so the two systems are used to handing children off around the third birthday.
How does Memphis-Shelby County Schools handle Child Find?
MSCS identifies, locates, and evaluates children with disabilities in its geographic area, including children who are homeless, wards of the state, attending private schools, or homeschooled. It informs families about special education services for ages three through 21 and about TEIS for younger children. For kindergarten through 12th grade, a parent request for evaluation is discussed with the school counselor, who asks for the request in writing. Putting it in writing yourself avoids ambiguity about the date.
My child is close to turning three. Who evaluates then?
Responsibility shifts from TEIS to the school district around the third birthday, and that transition is planned in advance rather than handled on the day. Ask your TEIS service coordinator when transition planning begins and what the district will need. Families of a child approaching age three, or a child aged three to five who is not enrolled in a district preschool program, are directed through the district's early childhood referral route rather than a neighborhood school.
Can Memphis families use ABA and school-based services together?
Yes, when each is appropriate. School services address educational access under an IEP, while ABA is clinical care authorized through a health plan. Because the eligibility standards differ, a child can qualify for one and not the other. Ask both teams what may be shared with your written consent, which goals each team owns, and how the weekly schedule will accommodate both. The IEP guide covers the school side in detail.
Should I look beyond Memphis city limits for ABA?
Often yes. Cordova, Bartlett, and Collierville sit within the same Shelby County market and may have different openings, settings, or insurance participation. Compare the full weekly travel burden rather than the shortest single trip, and confirm that a provider listing a suburban address actually staffs your neighborhood for in-home sessions.

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