Center-Based ABA Therapy
ABC of NC uses a variety of evidence-based educational techniques within a caring environment to help children develop their full potential. Services include:
- Community outings/field trips for generalization and expansion of child’s interests
- Ongoing supervision by ABC of NC program supervisor
- Coordination of additional services when appropriate (e.g., provision of one-on-one aide for preschool or day care center; school observations by consultant)
- Individualized curriculum development
- Fully trained staff of technicians who provide one-on-one therapy
- Team meetings for family and educational team
- Written report following each team meeting
- Phone/e-mail consultation with parents
- Consistent data-based and qualitative evaluations of a child’s program and progress
- Attendance at child’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and/or IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) meetings
Commercial Insurance:
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• United Healthcare
NC Medicaid Managed Care:
• AmeriHealth Caritas of NC
• Healthy Blue of NC
• United Health of NC
• WellCare of NC
NC Local Management Entities (LME)/Managed Care Organizations (MCO):
• Partners Health Management
• Trillium Health Resources
• Vaya Health
When you connect with ABC of NC, our team is here to guide you through every step of the insurance process with clarity and care. We will:
1. Verify your benefits for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services
2. Review your plan’s coverage requirements and eligibility
3. Explain your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and how your plan works
4. Help you understand what services are covered and what that means for your child
5. Discuss any copays or coinsurance you may be responsible for
Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident as you begin services.
Our experienced team manages the authorization process on your behalf so you can focus on your child. This includes:
1. Gathering and organizing all required clinical documentation
2. Submitting authorization requests to your insurance provider
3. Collaborating with your child’s providers and care team
4. Monitoring approvals and managing ongoing authorizations
5. Helping maintain continuity of services without interruption
We are committed to making this process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
1. Does insurance cover ABA therapy?
Most major insurance plans include coverage for autism evaluations and ABA therapy. Coverage details can vary, and our team will help you understand your specific plan.
2. What costs should I expect?
Depending on your insurance plan, you may be responsible for:
• Copays
• Deductibles
• Out-of-pocket maximums
• Any non-covered services
We will walk through these details with you so there are no surprises.
3. How long does insurance authorization take?
Insurance authorization typically takes 2–3 weeks for initial assessments followed by an additional 2-3 weeks to approve treatment. Our team works proactively with insurance providers to move this process along as efficiently as possible while meeting all requirements.
Center-based ABA therapy services are designed for individuals who may:
Be very early learners and/or may have never been enrolled in an autism-specific program
Be having difficulty in or may not be ready for group education settings
Have limited language skills, both expressive and receptive
May have limited play interests
Have difficulty with peer interactions
Have significant aggressive, self-injurious, or destructive behaviors
Students may receive from one to six hours per day of intensive 1:1 instruction, and schedules can be adjusted to suit the needs of each student/family.
ABC offers a diverse and holistic environment that encourages life skills for children with autism - exposure to all sorts of art and culture with class participation.