ABA Therapy in New Jersey
Graham Behavior Services offers individualized ABA therapy for children and adults with autism, designed to foster independence, life skills, and meaningful progress. Services are available in your home, our clinic, schools, and the community.
Looking for ABA Therapy for Adults?
At Graham Behavior Services, we provide ABA therapy services beyond age 18, supporting adults in building independence, daily living skills, social interactions, and vocational abilities tailored to their needs.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the only scientifically validated therapy for individuals on the autism spectrum. This evidence-based approach helps strengthen meaningful skills such as communication, social interaction, and daily living while reducing behaviors that may interfere with learning and growth. By using positive reinforcement and personalized strategies, ABA empowers individuals to build lasting abilities that promote greater independence and enhance overall quality of life.
“The goal of ABA is two-fold: to increase useful behaviors that improve quality of life and decrease those that are harmful or interfere with learning or relationships. It is a structured teaching approach that can be implemented in many settings to teach skills from many domains (communication, self-care, academic, play/leisure, social skills, etc.). It involves understanding patterns of behavior and examining the influence of environmental factors including what happens before and after the behavior”
Who Provides ABA Therapy?
ABA therapy is provided by a team of trained professionals:
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs): Highly trained professionals who hold a master’s degree, develop personalized treatment plans, and supervise the therapy team.
- Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs): These professionals work under the supervision of a BCBA to assist in implementing therapy plans.
- Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs): RBTs are paraprofessionals who carry out the direct implementation of therapy under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA.
At Graham Behavior Services, our behavior therapists typically have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and one year of ABA experience, and many are certified teachers, social workers, or graduate students studying behavior analysis.
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Who is ABA Therapy For?
ABA therapy supports individuals of all ages, starting as early as 12 months. We provide therapy for children, teens, and adults up to age 18, helping them build life skills, independence, and social relationships.
Where Does ABA Therapy Happen?
ABA therapy is provided in settings that best support your child’s growth. Sessions often take place at home, in school, or in the community so skills can be learned and practiced in real-life situations. Depending on your child’s goals, therapy may include structured table work, play-based learning, or outings to apply skills in different environments. Many skills are first introduced in one setting and then expanded to others for consistency and independence.
What Skills are Addressed?
Each program is customized to your child’s unique needs and goals, focusing on meaningful skill development such as:
Communication and Social Skills: Building expressive language, understanding others, and forming positive connections
Self-Care and Daily Living: Strengthening routines like toileting, dressing, feeding, and healthy sleep habits
Academic and Play Skills: Encouraging learning, problem-solving, and age-appropriate play
Job and Independence Skills: Preparing for future work, community involvement, and daily responsibilities
Behavior Management: Reducing challenging behaviors and teaching positive coping strategies
What are the Payment Options for ABA Therapy?
Understanding the Cost of ABA Therapy
The cost of ABA therapy depends on your insurance coverage and the number of therapy hours your child needs. Many children with autism benefit from 25 to 40 hours per week, which can affect the overall cost.
Insurance Coverage in New Jersey
Most health insurance plans in New Jersey are required by law to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. While insurance typically covers a large portion of the cost, families may still have some out-of-pocket expenses such as deductibles, co-pays, or co-insurance.
How We Help
At Graham Behavior Services, we guide families through the insurance process and explain all costs up-front, so there are no surprises.
We are an out-of-network provider with most major insurance plans.
Have Questions?
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