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

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ABS Kids - Nashville Old Lebanon Pike — Old Lebanon Pike Ste 25

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Nashville, TN • Ages 0-12

ABS Kids' East Nashville ABA Therapy Center & Autism Diagnosis Clinic at 2710 Old Lebanon Pike Ste 25 provides center-based and in-home applied behavior analysis, autism diagnosis, and community integrations. The Nashville location page describes personalized ABA treatment plans, collaboration with families, healthcare professionals, educational staff, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and extended family systems, and identifies Board Certified Behavior Analysts, certified ABA Behavior Technicians, and family support coordinators on the care team. ABS Kids says its ACQ accreditation reflects its clinical quality standards and that research-based assessment protocols and real-time measurement guide individualized care. The official Nashville page publishes the shared Nashville phone 615-549-6608 and lists 615-905-9200 as the fax; the prior Listing phone was the fax number and is corrected here. ABS Kids' general insurance page says its team reviews benefits and helps with authorization, but no Nashville-specific payer names are published, so families should verify the exact plan, eligibility, and authorization. The intake form says the Intake Department will contact families within two business days. Call 615-549-6608, email info@abskids.com, or use the contact form to discuss assessment and scheduling.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
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ABS Kids - Nashville Wallace Road — Wallace Rd. Suite 6

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Nashville, TN • Ages 0-12

ABS Kids' South East Nashville ABA Therapy Center at 330 Wallace Rd. Suite 6 provides center-based and in-home applied behavior analysis, autism diagnosis, and community integrations. The Nashville location page describes personalized ABA treatment plans, collaboration with families, healthcare professionals, educational staff, Metro Nashville Public Schools, and extended family systems, and identifies Board Certified Behavior Analysts, certified ABA Behavior Technicians, and family support coordinators on the care team. ABS Kids says its ACQ accreditation reflects its clinical quality standards and that research-based assessment protocols and real-time measurement guide individualized care. The center page lists Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the shared Nashville phone 615-549-6608. ABS Kids' general insurance page says its team reviews benefits and helps with authorization, but no Nashville-specific payer names are published, so families should verify the exact plan, eligibility, and authorization. The intake form says the Intake Department will contact families within two business days. Call 615-549-6608, email info@abskids.com, or use the contact form to discuss assessment and scheduling.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
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Ascend Autism - Nashville — Westwood Dr

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Nashville, TN • Ages 1-12

Ascend Autism's Nashville ABA Therapy Center at 2603 Westwood Dr, Nashville, TN 37204 is a 5,000-square-foot center offering early-intervention, full-day, half-day, and after-school ABA programs, integrated social skills learning, parent coaching, and ASD evaluation support. The Nashville page describes a naturalistic, engaging play-based approach, one-on-one therapy from ABA-trained Behavior Therapists, and BCBA oversight. Its full-day program text says 18 months to 6 years and 35-40 hours per week; the half-day program is 20-25 hours per week, while the after-school program is for school-aged children and has limited availability. The Nashville page says ABA services are covered by the majority of health plans, including Medicaid. Ascend's accepted-insurances page names Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem BlueCross, Beacon, Cigna, Empire, Oxford Health, and Carelon as examples of accepted plans, but exact Nashville network status must be confirmed. Enrollment asks families for the front and back of the insurance card and an ASD evaluation report. Call 615-703-3531, email info@ascendautism.com, or use the contact and enrollment forms.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Evaluations
  • Social skills
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Athena Care - Nashville — Athens Way

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Nashville, TN • Ages 3-12

Athena Care's Nashville behavioral health center at 220 Athens Way, Suite 104 provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in in-home and office settings. The Nashville ABA page describes individualized programs created and managed by a BCBA, evaluation of each learner's abilities and preferences, stepwise skill teaching, ongoing data tracking, and family and staff review of progress. The page also describes autism testing and broader assessment, psychotherapy, and medication-management services. It lists Monday-Friday hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a local care-coordinator number, (615) 320-1155. Athena Care says it is in-network with most major insurance plans; the reviewed pages do not publish a branch-specific named plan list or Medicaid status, so families should confirm benefits and authorization directly.

  • In-home
  • Center-based
  • Telehealth
  • Autism Testing
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Autism Education & Therapy Center - Nashville — Music Valley Dr

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Nashville, TN

Autism Education & Therapy Center (Autism ETC) is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a specialized approach that combines Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy with educational techniques. Serving a diverse age range, Autism ETC focuses on creating a nurturing environment where young learners can thrive. The center's mission centers on delivering effective, evidence-based interventions that not only address the unique needs of each child but also facilitate successful integration into traditional school settings. With a collaborative, team-oriented approach, Autism ETC emphasizes parent training and involvement, ensuring families are equipped with the tools and strategies necessary for continued progress at home. What sets Autism ETC apart is its commitment to maintaining a low student-teacher ratio, fostering strong partnerships with families, and providing specialized facilities designed to enhance learning experiences. This holistic model not only promotes behavioral improvements but also nurtures emotional growth and communication skills, making Autism ETC a beacon of hope for families navigating the challenges of ASD.

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Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center - Nashville — Lebanon Pike

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Nashville, TN • Ages 0-12

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center - Nashville provides ABA therapy for children with autism in Nashville, Tennessee. Programs are designed and supervised by a BCBA, with day to day sessions run by RBTs. 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. Alongside ABA, this location offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, and feeding therapy. Autism evaluations are available here, so families who are still seeking a diagnosis do not have to start over somewhere else. Pediatricians and parents trust Hopebridge for expertise in treating various disorders. Hopebridge provides diagnostic assessments along with therapy services. 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 Aetna, Ambetter, Ascension Personalized Care TN, BlueCare MCD TN, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), and Cigna / Evernorth BH. TennCare and Tennessee Medicaid plans are accepted. Families come to this location from across Nashville and the wider Middle Tennessee area.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
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Kyo Autism Therapy - Nashville — Trousdale Drive

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Nashville, TN • Children

Kyo provides individualized ABA therapy for children across the Nashville area, primarily in homes and schools so skills can be practiced where everyday routines happen. Its clinicians collaborate with caregivers and education teams, using assessment and ongoing data to shape goals around communication, social interaction, behavior, independence, and participation at home and school. The exact Nashville page says Kyo works with most major health payers and Medicaid, but it does not publish a location-specific commercial-plan list; families should verify their exact network and authorization requirements. Services are overseen by BCBAs with direct support from trained behavior staff. Families can call 877-264-6747, email info@kyocare.com, or use Kyo's enrollment form to discuss eligibility, scheduling, service area, and current capacity.

  • In-home
  • School-based
  • Medicaid
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Lacuna Autism Services - Nashville — Kermit Drive Suite 100

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Nashville, TN • Children

Lacuna Autism Services provides individualized ABA therapy from its Nashville South center on Kermit Drive, in family homes, and in community settings. Treatment is designed around each child's communication, social participation, behavior, independence, and daily routines, with caregiver collaboration and ongoing progress measurement. The exact location page currently says there is no waitlist and publishes 14 coverage options: Cigna, Aetna, Humana Military, Magellan, TennCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, BlueCare Tennessee, TRICARE, Ambetter, Anthem, Optum Behavioral Health, Wellpoint, and Meritain Health. Because network status and authorization can vary by product, families should confirm benefits directly. Call the Nashville center at 615-499-5840, email care@lacunaautism.com, or use the contact form to discuss assessment and scheduling.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid
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Proud Moments ABA - Nashville — Park Ave.

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Nashville, TN • Ages 0-21

Proud Moments ABA provides individualized ABA therapy from its Park Avenue center in Nashville and through in-home services. 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 ABA support from infancy through age 21, with caregiver participation built into treatment. The Nashville 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, UnitedHealthcare, and Meritain Health. Families can call 615-331-1141, email info@proudmomentsaba.com, or use the get-started form to confirm benefits, authorization, assessment timing, and recommended service hours.

  • Center-based
  • In-home
  • Medicaid

Other ABA Providers in Nashville

The Autism Clinic at Hope - Nashville — Trousdale Dr.

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Nashville, TN
Ages:Ages 3-12

The Autism Clinic at Hope - Nashville provides ABA therapy for children with autism in Nashville, 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. Alongside ABA, this location offers speech therapy and diagnostic evaluation. Autism evaluations are available here, so families who are still seeking a diagnosis do not have to start over somewhere else. Compassionate, individualized care. Play-based techniques. Early intervention focus. 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, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Families come to this location from across Nashville and the wider Middle Tennessee area.

  • Center-based
  • Speech therapy
  • Evaluations

Wellspring Learning Centers - Harding Pike — Harding Pike

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Nashville, TN
Ages:Ages 1-5

Wellspring Learning Centers' Belle Meade center on Harding Pike provides center-based ABA for preschool-aged children and early learners with autism and related developmental needs. BCBAs and RBTs deliver individualized comprehensive or focused programs in spaces for one-to-one teaching, group social learning, and play. Published services include feeding therapy, toilet training, and parent guidance alongside communication, social, behavior, independence, and school-readiness goals. Comprehensive programs may run 30–40 hours weekly, while focused programs may run 10–25 hours depending on clinical need. Wellspring says it is in network with most major Tennessee insurers and accepts TennCare but does not publish other plan names. The center lists Monday-Friday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 615-236-6399 or use the enrollment form to verify coverage and capacity.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Focused ABA
  • Comprehensive ABA

Wellspring Learning Centers - Harding Place — Harding Place

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Nashville, TN
Ages:Ages 1-5

Wellspring Learning Centers' Antioch center on Harding Place provides center-based ABA for preschool-aged children and early learners with autism and related developmental needs. BCBAs and RBTs deliver individualized comprehensive or focused programs in a 7,700-square-foot setting with one-to-one teaching rooms, group activity areas, and an indoor playscape. Published services include feeding therapy, toilet training, and parent guidance alongside communication, social, behavior, independence, and school-readiness goals. Comprehensive programs may run 30–40 hours weekly, while focused programs may run 10–25 hours depending on clinical need. Wellspring says it is in network with most major insurers and accepts Medicaid/TennCare but does not publish other plan names. The center lists Monday-Friday hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 615-236-6399 or use the enrollment form to verify coverage and capacity.

  • Center-based
  • Medicaid
  • Focused ABA
  • Comprehensive ABA

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Nashville?

Nashville is Tennessee's largest ABA market, so most families here are choosing between programs rather than searching for one. The practical question is usually which provider can staff the hours your family needs, in the setting your child does best in, under the plan you actually carry. Tennessee runs three separate systems that often get confused: early intervention for children under three, school district evaluation for age three and up, and private clinical ABA arranged through a provider and a health plan. You can start the public route that matches your child's age while you compare providers.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Nashville

For a child under three, the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) is the statewide birth-to-three program, and its Greater Nashville district office is based in Nashville. For a child three or older living in Davidson County, Metro Nashville Public Schools runs a countywide Child Find process. Nashville ABA providers differ in setting, BCBA supervision, caregiver training, and how they handle authorization and cancellations, so ask what each program can commit to week over week. The <a href="/guides/early-intervention-guide">early intervention guide</a> explains the birth-to-three route, and the <a href="/tools/aba-intake-checklist">ABA intake checklist</a> keeps provider calls consistent. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Nashville often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Nashville

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

Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Nashville is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 13 therapy centers serving the Nashville area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville

Where does a Nashville family start if a child is under three?
Contact the Tennessee Early Intervention System and ask about referral, evaluation, and eligibility. TEIS is a voluntary birth-to-three program and its services are provided at no cost to families. The state operates regional district offices, and the Greater Nashville office is located in Nashville. Metro Nashville Public Schools directs families of children under roughly two and a half to TEIS specifically, because planning the handoff to school services before the third birthday takes time. This public route is separate from private ABA intake, so you can pursue both at once.
How does Metro Nashville Public Schools handle a special education referral?
MNPS conducts a countywide Child Find covering children ages three through 21. A referral can come from school personnel, the family, or others in the county such as physicians and childcare providers, and it should be made any time a disability is suspected. If your child already attends an MNPS school, the district asks you to raise concerns with the teacher or principal, who will discuss next steps through its multi-tiered system of support. Putting your request in writing helps establish a clear date. The evaluation request guide walks through how to word it.
What if my child is homeschooled or attends a private school in Nashville?
Districts still have Child Find obligations for children who live in their geographic area but are homeschooled or parentally placed in private school. MNPS asks these families to contact the principal of the school their address is zoned to. Being evaluated does not mean enrolling in the district school, and eligibility for services is decided through the district's own process rather than by a private clinical assessment.
Can a Nashville child receive ABA and school services at the same time?
Yes, when each is appropriate. An IEP addresses educational access and school-based supports, while ABA is a clinical service arranged through a provider and a health plan. The two use different eligibility rules and different goals. Ask both teams what can be shared with your written consent and who owns which goal so the plans complement rather than duplicate each other. The IEP guide covers how the school side is built.
How should Nashville parents compare ABA providers when there are many nearby?
In a large market, availability and consistency separate programs more than marketing does. Compare the setting, the specific recurring hours a provider can hold, BCBA supervision, caregiver training expectations, how missed sessions are covered, and whether in-home staff actually cover your neighborhood rather than the metro generally. Ask about the intake and authorization timeline up front. The therapy center guide provides a comparison framework.

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