10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Orem, UT (2026)
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SoaringHigh ABA - Salt Lake City
VerifiedSoaringHigh ABA provides applied behavior analysis therapy in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah for children and teens ages 2 to 21 on the autism spectrum. Our team delivers individualized ABA in the home, at school, in the community, and in clinic, with telehealth available for parent support and coaching. Each program is built around the learner's own goals, and families are partners in every plan. We accept most commercial insurance plans and Utah Medicaid, and we are currently accepting new clients.
- Center-based
- In-home
- Medicaid
- Telehealth

ABS Kids - Orem
ListedAt our Orem center, we provide center-based and in-home ABA therapy for children with autism. Our team works with families on social communication and self-advocacy. We also provide community-integrated care and autism diagnosis. The center is on West 1130 South in Utah County.
- Center-based
- In-home
- Medicaid
GIANT Steps Autism Preschool - Orem
ListedGIANT Steps is the autism day-treatment preschool operated by Wasatch Behavioral Health. It serves children ages 3 to 5 who have a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, or who are found to be on the spectrum at the time of assessment, and children graduate out when they move on to kindergarten. Six classrooms hold up to 12 children each, for a total of 72 preschoolers and their families. The schedule runs Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, follows the local school district calendar through the end of June, and adds a summer program in July so children keep working on what they learned during the year. Classrooms sit inside working school buildings. The main site is at Foothill Elementary in Orem, with additional sites at Canyon Crest Elementary in Provo, the Horizon School trailer in Saratoga Springs, and the Summit Center in Springville. Partnerships with the Alpine, Nebo, and Provo school districts supply the special education piece, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, adaptive physical education, and the TeachTown curriculum, which the districts provide and Wasatch Behavioral Health staff administer. Instruction draws on principles of learning and behavior modification including applied behavior analysis, attending leveling taken from the Getting Ready to Learn model, naturalistic teaching principles, and TEACCH picture schedules. Each child works an Individualized Recovery Plan covering attending goals, imitation, receptive and expressive language, and cognitive skills, with self-help targets such as toilet training, dressing, cleaning up, and eating a wider variety of foods. Group time covers language, social skills, weekly themed centers aimed at fine motor and sensory work, Kindermusik, computer group, and community outings. Because this is a behavioral health program rather than a private school, it also delivers mental health and autism diagnostic evaluation, PEP-3 and CARS-2 developmental testing before and after, psychiatric services, individual and family therapy, case management, and help transitioning into school district services at graduation. Parents are worked into the treatment rather than kept at the edge of it. About one hour a week of parent training happens inside the program, with two to four hours a month of evening training, a parent support group sponsored by Friends of GIANT Steps, and an annual sibling day camp. Home visits and in-home treatment are provided as needed. Both Medicaid and non-Medicaid families are served, though Medicaid funding pays for roughly twice as many placements and those slots are held for Medicaid clients. Eligibility assessments are offered first come, first served, and the waiting list often runs past a hundred names in a school year, so contacting the program at the first signs of developmental delay matters more here than in most places. Contact the school about getting a child on the waiting list.
Utah Autism Academy Orem Campus
ListedWe provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children, teens and young adults ages 2 to 21 with autism spectrum disorder or related conditions. Our Orem clinic on South Geneva Road is also our corporate office, and services take place in the center, in family homes and out in the community. Each client has an Individualized Treatment Plan written by a team of professionals, our staff and the child's parents or caregivers. Therapists are trained in ABA, Verbal Behavior and Discrete Trial Training. Clients work at 1:1 to 1:3 staff ratios, then practice new skills in small groups with peers. Programs also teach daily living, self-help and hygiene skills at the center and carry them over at home through parent meetings and daily home notes. We are a nonprofit. To fund services, we work with insurance companies, government programs, private pay families and charitable foundations. Our new community center adds adult clinic space for ABA along with social skills classes.
- Center-based
- In-home
- Verbal Behavior
- Discrete Trial Training
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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Orem?
Orem families should check the home address early: school districts, Baby Watch local programs, and ABA provider service areas can follow different boundaries. In Orem and north Utah County, compare the real trip to a clinic with in-home availability, school pickup, staff continuity, and caregiver coaching. Public early intervention, school evaluation, and private ABA each have a separate intake.
Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Orem
For children under three, Utah Baby Watch provides the public early-intervention referral route and local program contacts. For school support, contact Alpine School District to verify whether it serves your exact address. The Utah State Board of Education district directory lists district contacts. Utah special-education rules and policies explains evaluation procedures. ABA providers separately review clinical records, schedules, and plan requirements. Utah Medicaid families can review the Utah Medicaid autism-related services page; other plans should be checked directly for network, setting, authorization, and cost. The IEP guide and ABA intake checklist can help organize those conversations. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Orem often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.
Understanding Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in Orem
Utah's autism insurance law, Utah Code 31A-22-642, requires health benefit plans in the individual and large group markets to cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Treatment includes behavioral health treatment such as applied behavior analysis, provided or supervised by a board certified behavior analyst or a Utah-licensed professional whose scope includes mental health services, along with pharmacy, psychiatric, psychological, and speech, occupational, and physical therapy. For plans entered into or renewed since January 1, 2020, the earlier age window of 2 through 9 no longer applies, and behavioral health treatment may not carry a limit on the number of hours covered. The diagnosis must come from a licensed physician board certified in neurology, psychiatry, or pediatrics, or a licensed psychologist, with experience diagnosing autism. The provider submits a treatment plan to the insurer within 14 business days of starting treatment, and the insurer may review treatment no more than once every three months. The statute does not reach small group plans, and self-funded employer plans follow federal ERISA rules, so confirm which kind of plan you have. Utah Medicaid covers medically necessary autism services, including ABA, and its EPSDT benefit runs from birth through the end of the month of the 21st birthday. The Medicaid Autism Waiver no longer accepts new applications, so new families use regular Medicaid instead. Confirm medical necessity, provider participation, covered settings, and family costs with the child's exact plan.
Utah Autism Support Programs and Regulations
Baby Watch Early Intervention, run by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, serves eligible children from birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities. Because the Medicaid Autism Waiver no longer accepts new applications, Medicaid-enrolled children now reach ABA through regular Medicaid prior authorization rather than a waiver slot. As the third birthday approaches, the early intervention team plans the transition to the local school district, which evaluates educational eligibility and develops IEPs separately from any medical authorization. When exploring specialized educational programs to complement ABA therapy, Orem families have access to a comprehensive network of support services.
Selecting the right ABA therapy provider in Orem is an important decision that can significantly impact your child's progress. The 14 therapy providers serving the Orem area each bring unique strengths, from specialized early intervention programs to school-based services and intensive behavioral support. Many Orem providers offer comprehensive parent training, ensuring that therapeutic strategies extend seamlessly into daily life. With Utah's strong insurance protections and regulatory framework supporting autism treatment, families in Orem can confidently access high-quality, evidence-based ABA therapy services designed to help children reach their full potential.
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