ABA Therapy After Early Intervention in Massachusetts
When Early Intervention ends, many families whose child has an autism diagnosis are looking for what comes next. First Steps Developmental Services offers ABA therapy for children under age six — at its center in Woburn, MA, and in the home for children three and under across 25 towns in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties.
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ABA While Your Child Is Still in Early Intervention
If your child has received an autism diagnosis, you do not have to wait for Early Intervention to end before starting ABA therapy.
Already in Early Intervention
First Steps Developmental Services accepts children who are currently enrolled in the state Early Intervention program.
Insurance Coverage
With an autism diagnosis, insurance will cover ABA therapy at First Steps Developmental Services even while your child is still receiving Early Intervention services. Call (781) 460-9756 so the team can verify your specific plan.
What Comes After Early Intervention
In Massachusetts, Early Intervention serves children from birth to age three. When it ends, families with a child who has an autism diagnosis can continue with ABA therapy at First Steps Developmental Services.
Center-Based ABA in Woburn
The Woburn center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Families choose between a half-day program (four hours) and a full-day program (eight hours). First Steps Developmental Services is BCBA-owned and operated, and there is no waitlist.
Home-Based ABA, 3 and Under
For families who prefer in-home therapy, First Steps Developmental Services offers home-based ABA for children three and under across 25 towns in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties.
No Diagnosis Yet?
If your child does not yet have a diagnosis, the Early Insights developmental assessment program at First Steps Developmental Services may be the next step.
ABA Therapy at First Steps Developmental Services
First Steps Developmental Services is a BCBA-owned and operated ABA center at 18 Commerce Way, Suite 1500, in Woburn, MA. The center serves families from Woburn, Stoneham, Winchester, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield, Wilmington, Medford, Melrose, Lexington, Andover, and Arlington.
First Steps Developmental Services is a member of the Council of Autism Service Providers and an Approved Continuing Education Provider through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
To learn about center-based ABA therapy in Woburn or home-based ABA therapy across the surrounding towns, visit those pages. For a full list of programs, see ABA therapy programs at First Steps Developmental Services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child start ABA therapy while still in Early Intervention?
Yes. First Steps Developmental Services accepts children who are currently enrolled in the state Early Intervention program. If your child has an autism diagnosis, you do not have to wait for Early Intervention to end before starting ABA therapy.
Will insurance cover ABA therapy while my child is in Early Intervention?
With an autism diagnosis, insurance will cover ABA therapy at First Steps Developmental Services even while your child is still receiving Early Intervention services. Call (781) 460-9756 so the team can verify your specific plan.
When does Early Intervention end in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, Early Intervention serves children from birth to age three. First Steps Developmental Services offers ABA therapy for children under age six, so families can continue after Early Intervention ends.
Does First Steps Developmental Services offer ABA therapy at home?
Yes. First Steps Developmental Services offers home-based ABA for children three and under across 25 towns in Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties, as well as center-based ABA at 18 Commerce Way in Woburn, MA.
Is there a waitlist?
No. First Steps Developmental Services currently has no waitlist for new patients.
How do we get started?
Call (781) 460-9756 or email info@firststepsds.com. The center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Getting Started
To ask about starting ABA therapy, call (781) 460-9756 or email info@firststepsds.com. The center is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
To learn about the intake process at First Steps Developmental Services, visit that page.
Woburn, MA 01801
8:30 AM–6:00 PM
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