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ABA in PA PROVIDER DIRECTORY

WELCOME Dear Pennsylvania, It has been well-established that ABA is the cornerstone of treatment for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. In fact, ABA is not only used to help teach any number of essential skills (communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, etc.), but it is also used to address a variety of behavioral challenges. The overall goal of ABA is to help individuals become more independent which, we hope, will lead to happier and more satisfying lives. My advocacy organization, ABA in PA Initiative, is dedicated to public education and was started to help families like yours obtain ABA therapy. In addition to the ABA in PA Provider Directory (hereby referred to as ‘The Directory’), you can use the website (abainpa.com) to learn information about ABA or to follow us for information sent out regularly via our Facebook and Twitter links. For example, for families who don’t think they are getting what they need or think ABA “isn't working" there is a document on the website titled “How Would I Know My Child Was Getting ABA” to help families better evaluate the services they are receiving. ABA can be obtained from either private agencies or public agencies (now referred to as Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS); previously known as Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS)/Wraparound). Please note a growing number of private agencies are now accepting Medical Assistance (MA) as a means of payment so closely monitor The Directory for updates. We usually update The Directory every 3-4 months so please check back often! We know for ABA to be implemented properly, clinicians with appropriate education, supervision, and credentialing are needed. Without such clinicians, it will be impossible for your child to obtain the help he/she truly needs. As a result, always make sure the clinicians working with your child have one the following credentials - Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/Behavior Technician (BT). Finally, an unfortunate reality in Pennsylvania is the availability of ABA services is outpaced by the demand for ABA services. This fact makes the process of securing ABA that much more difficult. If you find yourself having trouble securing ABA, the following are some suggestions on how to address this issue or make a complaint.


1) Contact your insurance provider and tell them you have not been able to find an ABA provider (BCBA, BCaBA or RBT/BT) and that you need their help. See what they recommend. If necessary, ask to go “out-of-network” to get your child ABA services faster if “in-network” options are not available. - Your insurance provider could be a private company (Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, TRICARE, etc.) or Medical Assistance (MA). If Medical

Assistance (MA) be sure to contact your child’s care manager at your Managed Care Organization (MCO). The MCO’s in Pennsylvania include the following: PerformCare, Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH), Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Magellan Behavioral Health, or Value Behavioral Health.

2) At the same time, contact the government by email at [email protected] and copy Rachel Mann at [email protected] at the Disability Rights PA and tell them what is going on. They can follow your case to help make sure your child gets the services he or she needs.

Thank you for taking the time to review The Directory! Cheryl Tierney-Aves, MD, MPH Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics President, ABA in PA Initiative


UPDATES FOR THE MOTHER’S DAY 2020 EDITION This update of The Directory contains a number of changes to our agencies/providers and I want to bring specific attention to the following:

• We have two new additions to The Directory- Helping Hands Family (ABA and social skills programming) and NeurAbilities. WELCOME ABOARD!!!

• There has been a variety of updates (highlighted in yellow) to agencies in terms of contact information, services/staff qualifications, counties served, and payment options accepted. These agencies include ABA2Day Behavior Services, All Bright ABA, ADERS, Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners, Behavior Frontiers, Brandstein Family Services, BTI Group LLC, DCS Applied Behavior Analysis, Exceptional Learning, Expressive Pathways, Foundations for Growing, Helping Hands Family, The Hope Learning Center, Journey Center, Keystone ABA, Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention, Matrix, Melmark, PAAC, and Verbal Beginnings.

• The status of the following agencies has changed (moving to either blue or green): ABA Support Services, ABA2Day Behavior Services, Achieving True Self, Allegheny Behavior Analysis Services, ADERS, Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners, Behavior by Design, Behavior Therapy International, Brett DiNovi & Associates, Connecting the Pieces, Dean Behavioral Consulting, EBS Children’s Therapy, Expressive Pathways, Journey Center, Keystone ABA, K.W. Behavioral Consulting, Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention, and Melmark.

• There have been three (3) agencies removed from Table #1 of The Directory for various reasons. These agencies are Connect Plus Therapy, Family Autism Center at Penn Foundation (not providing ABA services as part of IBHS programming), and FUNctional Connections (not pursuing IBHS licensure).

The team continues to contact agencies regarding the new regulations for services to children and adolescents under Pennsylvania’s Medicaid (Medical Assistance/MA) program. Our questions to each agency remained the same: a) whether the new regulations apply to their agency and b) if they do, whether or not the agency is going to obtain licensure to service children in need of ABA. For the purposes of consistency, we used the same color-coding system to designate the status for each agency:

• Green- licensure does not apply or licensure has been attained • Blue- licensure is in process • Orange- a response to our inquiry has not yet been received or the agency is still in the decision-making process about licensure

We also want to point out additional information you will see in this update. First, any changes to contact information, services and staff certification, county/counties served and payment methods are highlighted in yellow. Second, an additional row in the services and staff certification section was added to identify those agencies offering telehealth/telemedicine/video options. This is valuable information to have during this time of COVID-19 restrictions. Finally, we expanded the glossary so acronyms could be used more prominently in the services and staff certification section in efforts to shorten the length of The Directory.


Thank you so much again for supporting The Directory and ABA in PA! Stay safe and be well! - Cheryl, Todd, Abena, Greg, Megha, and Rea

NOTE TO OUR AGENCIES Please take time to review the information for your agency. We want to make sure everything we have for you is accurate and current. If additions or alterations need to be made to any of the information contained in The Directory, please email Abena at [email protected]. Either she or a member of the team will make

sure your information is changed for the next update. Thank you so much for your continued service to our communities and the children and families of Pennsylvania.

ITEMS REGARDING THE DIRECTORY

- Please note Tables #1 and #2 are not exhaustive lists of providers. We welcome feedback via Facebook or our website if you are aware of additional agencies delivering quality ABA programming in Pennsylvania.

- We are looking for feedback on your experience with the ABA providers. Remember, quality ABA programs consist of a variety of

components including 1) BCBAs to oversee your child’s care utilizing an evidence-based treatment programs (such as Verbal Behavior, ESDM, AIM, PEAK, etc.) and 2) data collection which should be taken and reviewed with you ROUTINELY. If you are not experiencing these components please take the time to report your concerns to us via the “Contact Us” form found on the www.abainpa.com website. To complete the form, simply follow the instructions listed under the “ABA THERAPY IN PA” tab (http://abainpa.com/call-to-action-how-to-get-aba-therapy-in-pennsylvania)

- Free legal support for you and your child may be available through Disability Rights of PA. You can either access their website

(https://disabilityrightspa.org/) or you can contact Rachel Mann directly via her email address ([email protected]). Her team can help assist you free of charge as well.


TABLE #1: ABA PROVIDERS

AGENCY/COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION SERVICES AND STAFF CERTIFICATION COUNTY/COUNTIES SERVICED ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS ABA Beginnings, LLC

8 S. Stoner Road Shiremanstown, PA 17011 Phone: (717) 799-9117 Director Pam Keene, BCBA Email: [email protected]

Services Consultation (ABA, IEPs, research based strategies within the field of autism), training services to service providers, and in-home program set-up and management.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA

Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York

Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

ABA Connections of PA, LLC

221 Belmont Avenue Oreland, PA 19075 Phone: (610) 420-8811 Website: www.abaconnectionspa.com Email: [email protected]

Services Individualized treatment and behavior plans, parent training and support, FBAs and PBSPs.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Montgomery and Philadelphia Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

ABA Support Services, LCC **

Trolley Station Mall Suite 22A 224 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18120 Phone: (610) 365-8373 Fax: (610) 365-2522 Website: www.abasupportservices.com Email: [email protected] President Amy Gable Email: [email protected]

Services FBAs, initial/ongoing assessment of behavior problems and behavior skill development, development of behavior analytic strategies and procedures, instruction/ consultation to caregivers and patient’s support system, observation of patient and caregivers/support system, ABLLS and VB-MAPP assessments, and social skills assessments. Social Skills Groups: see Table #2 for specific information.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Tioga, Wayne, Wyoming and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: United Behavior Health, Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MH Net, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, and United Healthcare Private/Self-Pay School Contracts


Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

ABA Therapy Solutions 136 Tradewind Road New Castle, PA 16102 Phone: (800) 400-3455 Website: http://abatherapyforkids.com/ Co-Owner/Chief Clinical Officer Ashley Overton Email: [email protected] Co-Owner/President Ryan Pastore Email: [email protected]

Services Individualized programming and development, VB therapy, assessments (FBA, VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS), behavior intervention plans, social skills training, functional communication training, professional development training, school consulting, IEP development and support, and BCBA/BCaBA/RBT supervision.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA, BCaBA and RBT

Beaver, Lawrence and Mercer Private Insurance: most insurance plans accepted

Private/Self-Pay

ABYay, LLC 3755 Tunnel Hill Rd Seven Valleys, PA 17360 Phone: (717) 668-4356 Fax: (888) 411-1339 Contact Chris Robinson Email: [email protected]

Services FBAs, VB, VB-MAPP, PEAK, and ABLLS. We specialize in language skill development. Our clinicians are experienced in building play skills, expanding social skills, managing restricted and repetitive behavior, challenging behavior reduction, enhancing executive functioning skills, ADLs, and addressing feeding behaviors.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y



Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

ABA2Day Behavior Services**

ABA2Day Behavior Services West 3744 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073

ABA2Day Behavior Services 606 East Baltimore Pike, 2nd floor Media, PA 19063 Phone: (844) 924-0777 Fax: (877) 599-3340 Website: www.myaba2day.com Email: [email protected]

Services Services include individual and group services, FBAs, assessments, school shadowing/therapy, consulting and video self modeling. Specific ABA services include intensive teaching, VB, teaching/education, school readiness (including intensive preschool/kindergarten readiness), ABA, life skills, toilet training, language acquisition, communication skills, play skills, social skills, academics, arts and crafts, music and dance, gross motor/fine motor skills, ESY/camp programs, assistance with doctor’s appointments, and social skills groups.

Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA) – Delaware and Montgomery Counties CBH, Horizon and Quest Services Private Insurance: Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, EHP Significa, Intergroup Corporation, MHN Coventry, Highmark, Significa, TRICARE MHN Heath NET (serving military families), AmeriHealth,




Keystone Health, Penn Behavioral Health (University and Hospital). United Healthcare, Optum, Highmark BCBS of Delaware, Anthem Private/Self-Pay Funding through Early Intervention (Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties) Funding through Elwyn (3-5) Philadelphia

ACHIEVE Behavioral Success, P.C.

220 South Russel Street York, PA 17402 Phone: (717) 968-1976 CEO Bradley Groover (MA, LBS, BCBA) Email: [email protected] Fax: (717) 718-5403

Services Individualized programming and treatment development including: EI, skills training, toilet training, food selectivity, challenging behaviors, verbal behavior programming, social skills training, functional communication training; parent skill training and support, school and agency consulting, advocacy, and ISP/IEP support.



Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York

We accept most major commercial insurances, Private/Self-Pay, School Contracts and Managed Care Agency Contracts. Please contact this provider for specific information regarding additional payment options.

Achievement Center 4950 W. 23rd Street Erie, PA 16506 Phone: (814) 459-2755 Toll-free: (888) 821-3110 Fax: (814) 456-4873 45 E Washington St Corry, PA 16407 Phone: (814) 964-3005 Fax: (814) 964-3085 18257 Industrial Drive PO Box 457 Meadville, PA 16335 Phone: (814) 724-1331 Fax: (814) 724-1343

Services Behavior Analytic Services (BAS) FBAs (descriptive and experimental), language and social skills assessments (ABLLS-R; VB-MAPP; and PEAK), comprehensive treatment plans for IBHS that use an ABA approach (focusing on positive reinforcement and non-coercive methods), language and social skills acquisition curricula and programs using discrete trial instruction, NET, relational training, toileting, food selectivity, progressive desensitization (dental, medical, haircuts, etc.), and sleep interventions. Also provides training and education to schools, school districts, and community programs (e.g., Boy Scouts, church groups). ACTive Parenting (Erie County location only) Conducted in an outpatient clinic over an 8-week period and involves behavioral skills training and counseling components for the parents of children already enrolled

Crawford, Erie, Forrest and Warren

Medical Assistance (MA)- Managed Care Organizations (MCOs): Beacon Health Options (Crawford County location only) and Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Private Insurance: Aetna Apex Health Solutions, Beacon Health, Cigna, Geisinger Health Plan, Highmark, Humana, Medical Mutual of Ohio, MCA Administrator, Meritain Health, MHNet, NGS, Coresource, Optum, United Health Care, Univera, UPMC, Vantage


Seneca Building 305 North State Street Warren, PA 16365 Phone: (814) 726-4975 Toll-free: (877) 726-4975 Fax: (814) 726-4976 Website: www.acheivementctr.org

in IBHS. Offers a unique combination of an ABA approach for the child with ACT for the parent; develops psychological flexibility with parenting; fosters a commitment to valued action to maximize parents’ ability to effectively participate in their child’s treatment; and provides a generalization phase where the skills learned in the clinic can be transferred to the home.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Achieving True Self**

8865 Norwin Avenue Suite 27 (#123) North Huntingdon PA 15642 Phone: (866) 287-2036 x 101 Fax: (888) 244-1718 Website: www.achievingtrueself.com Intake Coordinator Angelica Clark Email: [email protected] Phone (866) 287-2036 x 1218

Services Treatment services are data-driven and delivered through the principles of ABA. We provide assessment and treatment of persons with autism and behavioral health diagnosis with a strong family systems approach. Our team members focus on the transference of skills throughout all stages of treatment to support the ultimate independence of the individual served, their family, and their surrounding community.

Achieving True Self is expanding credentialing and negotiating contracts with MCOs and other payers across the state. Call (866) 287-2036 x 101 with inquiries.


Staff Certification BCBA, RBT and BT

Allegheny, Franklin, Fulton, Washington and Westmoreland

Please call (866) 287-2036 x 101 regarding accepted methods of payment and insurance options.

All Bright ABA, LLC**

20 Bella Vista Drive Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Phone: (717) 516-1243 Fax: (717) 724-8650 Website: www.allbrightaba.com Email: [email protected]

Services PEAK, VB, DTT, AIM, direct instruction and social skills training.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y

Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Perry and York

Accepts all major insurance plans and private pay options available.


Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y Accepting new clients Staff Certification BCBA, RBT, and BT

Allegheny Behavior Analysis Services, LLC**

3000 McKnight East Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 295-6734 Fax: (412) 837-1290 Website: www.abaservicespgh.com Contact Laura Cwynar (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS, LBA) Email: [email protected]

Services We focus on serving and improving the lives of children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD and other disabilities using the principles of ABA. Our ultimate goal is to work with families and children while facilitating teamwork and collaboration between those that support them. ABA programming includes VB, DTT, NET, and PRT. The new ABA Services PGH Place offers 1:1 ABA therapy sessions, social skills groups, parent and community training and BCBA supervision.



Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington

Private Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Tricare/ Managed Health, Network, and Aetna Private/Self-Pay

Alliance Health Wraparound

634 Brown Avenue Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Phone: (412) 823-5293 Fax: (412) 823-5294 Website: www.ahwraparound.com Email: [email protected] Co-Directors Susan Stewart-Bayne (MA, LBS, MT) Melissa Rayman-Keilbach (M.Ed., LBS, MT)

Services Alliance provides intense behavioral interventions to children with ASD as well as children who have been diagnosed with a serious emotional disturbance. Staff are trained specifically in techniques designed to address the needs of children with ASD. Alliance strives to provide IBHS to our clients with staff that are trained in all the current interventions/ techniques (play therapy, sensory diets, social skills training, DTT, etc.) that are available while staying true to the principals of ABA. Alliance also has several psychologists available who have extensive experience in the autism field and are available to provide services in the home and at two offices located in Turtle Creek and Green Tree.

Home/Community (Y/N) -- School Based -- Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) --

Allegheny Please contact Alliance for specific information regarding payment options.


Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y Staff Certification BCBA

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. (ACRP)

Corporate Office 131 Market Street Johnstown, PA 15901 Phone: (814) 535-2277 Website: www.acrpkids.org Locations in Altoona, Bedford, Ebensburg, Johnstown and Somerset.

Services ASD services, ABA, after school therapeutic program, summer treatment program, Summer Therapeutic Activities Program (STAP), blended case management, telepsychiatry, respite program, peer support program, and wellness recovery action planning, and education (alternative education- Johnstown and Center for Achievement Autism School).

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) -- Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Applied Behavioral Solutions, LLC

1874 Catasaqua Road (#440) Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: (610) 707-1487 P.O. Box 491 Reeders, PA 18352 Phone: (610) 707-1487 Website: www.appliedbehavioralsolutionsllc.com

Services BCBA/BCaBA supervision and mentoring, clinical/ corporate consultations, planning/development/ implementation of individualized treatment plans using proprietary evidenced-based strategies and interventions, DTT and VB program development, ABA home program development, face-to-face video/telephone-e-mail conferences and consultations, IEP support, school/home/community consultations, FBAs (and other assessments), provider proprietary behavioral data collection/data tracking system, and individual/group/ workshop sessions available on BACB task list topics.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) -- Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Lehigh and Monroe Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Applied Behavioral Mental Health Counseling

3477 Corporate Parkway Suite 100 Center Valley, PA 18034 Email: [email protected]

Services Provides home-based behavioral therapy, ABA therapy, and parent counseling for children and young adults ages

PA Medicaid will be accepted along with a primary insurance.


0-21 with ASD and other pervasive developmental disorders. Services are focused on the child's needs.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Aspire Child & Family Services, Inc.

1810 County Line Road Suite 414 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 Phone: (267) 388-0670 Website: https://aspirecfs.com/ Contacts Jaime Friedman, Psy.D. Email: [email protected] Monica Drowos, BCBA, LBS Email: [email protected]

Services Full service mental and behavioral health organization that treats a variety of mental health and behavioral disabilities. IBHS offered in various settings including home, school, community, and center-based.



Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery

Medical Assistance (MA)- (Buck, Delaware, Montgomery)- Magellan (MBH) Private Insurance- Independence Blue Cross, Optum, Aetna, and more (all counties including Philadelphia)

ATTAIN ABA 1923 Welsh Road Philadelphia PA 19115

Phone: (215) 769-9222 Website: https://www.attainaba.com/ Locations in Carbondale, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and Stroudsburg. Please refer to the website for contact information for each specific location.

Services Assessments, ABA, BCBA supervision and parent training.



Allegheny, Carbon, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, Monroe, Philadelphia, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming

Medical Assistance (MA)- PerformCare (CBHNP), Magellan (MBH), CCBHO (UPMC) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources Services, Inc. (ADERS)**

900 Buffalo Road Suite 1 Lewisburg, PA 17837 Phone: (570) 523-6787 Website: www.adersinc.org Email: [email protected] Contact Steve McAnnaney Email: [email protected]

Services Diagnostic evaluations, Adult Autism Waiver services (behavior specialist, community inclusion and employment services), ABA, EI, and life coaching. Licensed psychologist on staff to provide diagnostic evaluations using ADOS.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y

Center, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union

Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Providing service through Autism Waiver, Consolidated, and Person Family Centered Waivers. Contracting with insurance providers


Locations in New Columbia and Montandon. ADERS is a 501(c)3 non-profit

Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Private Insurance: Aetna, Optum, Highmark, Geisinger Health Plan and Magellan

Aveanna Healthcare

4 Neshaminy Interplex Drive Suite 202 Trevose, PA 19053 Phone: (215) 322-8860 Fax: (215) 322-8867 Website: www.aveanna.com

Services VB, DTT, ADOS and psychological testing. As a Pennsylvania provider, LBS is applicable for IBHS cases. One hundred percent (100%) of our cases have a BCBA or LBS assigned to their case.



Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia

Commercial Insurance Plans Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) and Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH)

Avonbrook Consulting 32 Kodi Circle Avondale, PA 19311 Phone: (215) 370-1987 Fax: (484) 720-8110 President Katrina Mellott (MA, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services FBAs, BIPs, initial evaluations and ongoing consultation, ABA/VB program development and progress monitoring, staff/team training in ABA/VB (including VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R), parent training, guided practice, IEP development, in-service/staff trainings, coordination of school/home programs, assessments/material development, social skills, toilet training, ADLs, direct instruction and data collection.



Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia and parts of Lancaster

Private Insurance: Aetna, TRICARE, AND United/ Optum Also willing to contract with other plans when requested by client

Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

Main Office 800 East Main Street Bradford, PA 16701 Phone: (800) 345-1780 Website: www.beacon-light.org Email: [email protected]

Services Beacon Light provides a variety of community-based programs that work with children and families in their homes or schools. Programs are designed to help children cope with the struggles of mental and behavioral health issues so removal from the home isn’t necessary.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y

Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, McKean, Potter, Snyder and Warren

Medical Assistance (MA)


Locations in Bradford, Clearfield, Custer City, DuBois, McClure, Port Allegany, Tionesta, Towanda, Warren and Youngsville

Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Behavior Analysis and Therapy Partners**

139 Montgomery Avenue Suite 110 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Phone: (610) 664-6200 Fax: (610) 664-6202 Email: [email protected] Constitution Health Plaza 1930 S. Broad Street (#26) Philadelphia, PA 19145 Phone: (267) 507-2719

Services VB, DTT, NET, PRT and PEAK.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Bucks, Montgomery, out of network Delaware and Philadelphia ABA in Early Intervention system for Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

Act 62 Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH)

Behavior Analyst Consultant: Claire Choutka

Claire Maher Choutka (M.Ed., BCBA) Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral consulting services to school districts, intermediate units, providers and families seeking training and/or dealing with behavioral challenges. FBAs and curriculum consultations provided. Experienced with transition age issues, adaptive behaviors, and collaboration with school staff.


Agency is not currently open at this time and is not taking new clients. Staff Certification BCBA

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton and Montgomery

Contracts with school districts and Intermediate Units (IUs) Private/Self-Pay

Behavior and Education Support Services

4462 Buck Hollow Road Collegeville PA 19426 Phone: (215) 527-2124 Fax: (610) 831-9746 Website: www.behaviorandeducationsupportservices.com Contact Melissa Jernigan

Services ABA, autism, VB, FBA, PBSP, intensive teaching, NET, school services, home and community services, social skills, caregiver training, and ADL.


Bucks and Montgomery Medical Assistance (MA)- Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Administrators, Independence Blue Cross, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Optum, Horizon,


Email: [email protected]

Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y Staff Certification BCBA, BCaBA and RBT

ComPsych, Cigna, Highmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Behavior Buddy , LLC 1016 Warrior Road Suite 3 Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Phone: (610) 536-6325 Website: https://behaviorbuddyllc.com

Services Individual programming guided by the principles of behavior, FBAs, VB, DTT, NET, school/home/community consultation, PBSPs, IEP support, social skills training, and parent/caregiver training.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Delaware and Montgomery Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

Behavior By Design, LLC**

1 Rathon Road York, PA 17403 Phone: (717) 885-5906 Fax: (717) 600-8179 Website: www.bxdonline.com Email: [email protected]

Services We provide both on-going and consultative services for a variety of needs. Under both our Autism and EI programs we offer services related to feeding, dangerous behaviors, toileting, sleep, communication, social skills, and functional life skills.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y




Behavior Frontiers ** 201 King of Prussia Road Suite 650 Radnor, PA 19087 Phone: (267) 457-6102 Fax: (855) 568-2494 Contact Jessica Baldwin (MS.Ed, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected] i

Services Behavior assessment and design of behavior treatment plans; individualized, 1:1 ABA treatment provided in the child’s home, school, and/or community setting; comprehensive curriculum targeting the improvement of play skills, socialization, communication, self-help; techniques to reduce challenging behaviors; parent training and participation in behavior intervention methods; and facilitated play dates with peers.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y

Philadelphia and surrounding counties

Private: Aetna, Cigna, Optum, and ComPsych.

Contact this provider for free benefits verification.

Private/Self-Pay


Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y?N) Y

Staff Qualifications BCBA

Behavior Interventions, Inc.

Administrative Offices 583 Shoemaker Road Suite 230 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (484) 681-2170 Fax: (484) 320-8307 Website: www.behaviorinterventions.org Email: [email protected] Chief Executive Officer Jerome Bibelheimer (MS.Ed., BCBA) Chief Clinical Officer Christine Bibelheimer (MS.Ed., BCBA, LBS)

Services Autism services, social skills, toilet training, trainings/ workshops, EI, school-based services, assessments, feeding, and adult services.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) and Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, TriCare, Optum, Horizon

BTI Group LLC 2225 Sycamore St. Harrisburg, PA 17055 Phone: (844)-LUV4ABA or (844)-588-4222 Fax: (717)-775-3443 Website: www.btigroup.info Email: [email protected] Owner Paul Eschbach (MA, BCBA, LBS)

Services FBAs, intensive VB programming, transition to regular education, inclusion, school staff training, direct ABA therapy services in home/school/center/community, EI, multi-disciplined approach, and high-risk/high-profile problem behaviors. Clinic-based services are available in the Harrisburg area. PEAK assessments, and classrooms/teacher PEAK education/set up.


Telehealth is being offered with current and contact list clients depending on location, hours, and ability to do telehealth. Staff Certification BCBA, BCBA Candidate, RBT, and BT

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster. Lebanon, Perry and York

All major health plans accepted Contract with school districts Private/Self-Pay

Behavioral Pediatrics and ABA Therapy Associates

1152 Sumneytown Pike Lansdale PA, 19446 Phone: (267) 663-7141 Fax: (267) 663-7143 Email: [email protected] Executive Clinical and Administrative Director

Services Autism services (ABA therapy, life skills training, intensive teaching, educational evaluations, parent/caregiver training, consultation, organizational behavior management). VB (language acquisition/communication skills, assistive technology, American Sign Language, vocal VB, VB-MAPP), FBAs, social thinking programs (Zones of

Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery

Medical Assistance (MA) Commercial- Aetna, Independence Blue Cross, Cigna Behavioral Health, Highmark BC/BS, United Healthcare (Optum), Keystone, Tricare


Brenda Dougherty (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS)

Regulation, I Can Problem Solve, Superflex, The PEERS Curriculum), transition to college/vocational programs (executive functioning skills, vocational assessments), clinical applications (functional analytic psychotherapy, self-management, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, ACT) and organizational behavior management (consultation).

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Private/Self-Pay Adult Autism Waiver Services Consolidated Waiver P/FDS Waiver *Will contract with new insurances for new clients

Bethea-Miller Behavioral Consulting

Phone: (609) 433-7012 Website: www.bethea-millerbehavioralconsulting.org Email: [email protected]

Services School/home consultation, assessment/evaluations, clinical supervision, parent/staff training, sibling groups, social skills training, BACB supervision, and RBT training.



Bucks Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, AmeriHealth Administrators, Cigna, Horizon/ Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Magellan, and Value Options Private/Self-Pay

Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services

701 West Union Blvd Suite 10 Bethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: (610) 625-4404 Fax: (610) 625-4261 Website: www.bethlehempediatric.com

Services ABA services, behavior feeding approach, feeding therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social skills groups, and speech therapy.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) --


Lehigh and Northampton Private Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Highmark Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross, Anthem, and Horizon) and Cigna (Speech only). Private/Self-Pay

Beyond Behavior Consulting, LLC

193 Market Street Kingston PA 18704 Phone: (570) 846-0455 Fax: (888) 965-0581 Website: www.beyondbehaviorpa.com Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral consultation and direct support (ABA based treatment), treatment plan development and implementation, skills assessment, FBAs, PBSPs, and parent/teacher training.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N

Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wyoming Contact directly for additional counties served on an as needed basis

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Highmark/Blue Cross, Aetna, Tricare, Optum Behavioral Health Private/Self-Pay


Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Blair Family Solutions, LLC

1310 Valley View Blvd. Altoona, PA 16602 Phone: (814) 944-9970 Fax: (814) 944-9974 Website: www.blairfamilysolutions.org

Services Please contact us directly for services offered.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) --


Blair Medical Assistance (MA) for IBHS, FBMHS, and Outpatient Accepts most major insurances for outpatient services. Please contact this provider (telephone or via website) for specific information related to outpatient services.

Bluebird ABA, LLC 8222 Westminster Road Elkins Park, PA 19027-3005

Website: www.bluebirdaba.com Contact Susan Deikman Phone: (215) 585-1865 Email: [email protected]

Services PRT, ESDM, NET, VB, and DTT. Licensed psychologist available for diagnosis, evaluation, and family therapy.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA)- CBH Private Insurance: PPO Private Pay/Self-Pay School Districts- settlement agreements

Brandstein Family Services, LLC**

642 Cowpath Road (#181) Lansdale, PA 19446 Phone: (267) 217-3585 Fax: (267) 657-1341 Website: www.brandsteinfamilyservices.com Email: [email protected] Founder and Director Marlena Brandstein (MS BCBA, LABA, LBS)

Services Please refer to the website for services offered.



Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia


Brett DiNovi & Associates**

1000 Crawford Place #260 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Website: https://brettdassociates.com/ Executive Director of Staffing Joe Carter Phone: (302) 562-7472



Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Department of Human Services (DHS) Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH), and PerformCare


Fax: (888) 212-0084 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBdinovi1


Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay School District

Bright Beginnings Therapeutic Services LLC

38 North Scott Street Carbondale, PA 18407 Phone: (570) 281-6340 Fax: (570) 281-6342 109 Plaza Drive, Unit 5 Pocono Summit, PA 18346 Phone: (570) 216-3900 Fax: (570) 504-3433 Email: [email protected]

Services Please contact directly for services offered.

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y School Based (Y/N) N Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming

Medical Assistance- Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 319 50 Bigler Road Bigler, PA 16825 Phone: (814) 342-5678 Fax: (814) 342-5678 Website: www.cenclear.org Mental Health Programs Phone: (814) 342-5845 (877) 341-5845 Fax: (814) 342-0532

Services Early childhood (Early Head Start, EI, and Head Start), mental health (IBHS, BCM, CAT, Certified Community Behavior Health Clinic, CPS, CRS, CSBBH, Family Based Mental Health, Mental Health Outpatient Services, PCIT, and TASS), and drug and alcohol programs.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Home visits are on a case by case basis with program director permission. Client, family and staff must all be free from COVID-19 symptoms and not be in quarantine due to possible exposure. We have limited staff availability in some areas/counties. Staff Certification BCBA

Blair, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Coalport, Elk, Huntingdon and Jefferson

Medical Assistance (MA) Please contact this provider for specific information regarding other payment options.


Center for Developmental Disabilities of Pike County

101 Pocono Drive Milford, PA 18337 Phone: (570) 296-3992 Fax: (570) 296-4919 Website: www.cddkids.org Family Service Specialist Dana Wojciechowski Phone: (570) 296-3992 x 226

Services CDD provides a variety of early learning educational, therapeutic, and behavioral support services to children from birth to kindergarten and their families. Services include infant-toddler and preschool programs.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) --


Pike Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance (please contact CDD for specific information) Private/Self-Pay

Chance Light Autism Services

1001 West 9th Street King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (610) 831-1865 Fax: (877) 891-3208 Website: https://ChanceLight.com Email: [email protected] Contact Kerry Saulino Email: [email protected]

Services FBAs, FAs, BIPs, ABA evaluations, BCBA consultation and supervision for ABA programs using the VB approach, ABA- trained 1:1 aides/PCA’s, CPI-trained staff upon request, parent/family training, intensive toilet training, behavior support to IEP teams, IEP goal development, classroom-based consultation, professional development (in-services/workshops for schools), social skills groups (using Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking approach), and assist with the setup of ABA/VB classrooms for school districts.


Staff Certification BCBA, RBT and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Schuylkill

Commercial Insurance Medical Assistance (MA)

Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC)

2000 Old West Chester Pike Havertown, PA 19083 Phone: (484) 454-8700 Fax: (484) 454-8809 2901 Island Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 Phone: (267) 713-4100 Fax: (267) 713-4134 Website: www.cgrc.org

Services VB, DTT, PRT, and NET. We provide direct and consultative services to school districts as requested which are designed and individualized based on the district's needs. We also offer targeted trainings and FBAs as requested.


Staff Certification

Delaware and Philadelphia

Commercial Insurance Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Private/Self-Pay


BCBA and RBT

Children’s Behavioral Health, Inc.

Corporate Office College Park Plaza, Suite 203 Johnstown, PA 15904 Phone: (814) 262-0768 Fax: (814) 262-0795 Website: www.childrensbh.com Casey Rae Kuhn (MS, BCBA, LBS) Director of BCBA Programming Director of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services Children’s Behavioral Health Pathways Community Services Locations in Altoona, Bedford, Clearfield, Erie, Franklin, Hermitage, Huntingdon, Johnstown, Meadville, Punxsutawney, Somerset and State College

Services VB, NET, and PRT. Determination of client needs and response to intervention guide programming. We are a teaching employer. We provide supervision to those pursuing certification as a BCBA. Bachelor's level staff receive yearly training in ABA principles.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y

Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Staff Certification BCBA and LBS *Clinicians began monthly supervision with a BCBA who is reviewing treatment data, progress, and assisting with directing treatment goals and interventions.

Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, Mercer, Mifflin, Somerset and Venango


Clinical Counseling Pediatrics (A division of IIBD)

Hanover Square, Building E Suite 100 80 Gravel Pike Red Hill, PA 18076 Phone: (267) 613-9354 Website: www.clinicalcounselingpediatrics.com Email: [email protected]

Services Autism- ABA clinical services Clinical- counseling pediatrics and for parents



Montgomery Private insurance (please contact Clinical Counseling Pediatrics for a complete list) Private Pay/Self-Pay

Comprehensive Children and Family Services

Offices 229 Portersville Road Ellwood City, PA 16117 Phone: (724) 656-8483 15957 Conneaut Lake Road Meadville, PA 16335 Phone: (814) 724-1141 20 South Mercer Street New Castle, PA 16101 Phone: (724) 656-8483 194 East State Street Sharon, PA 16146 Phone: (724) 981-9900

Services Services provided across the following areas: anger management, ABA, autism services (specialized), child/adult outpatient services, cognitive behavioral and play therapies, FBAs – PA Bureau of Autism Services, Greenspan/Miller methods, medication management, psychiatric evaluations, psychological evaluations, school-based, social skills groups and IBHS.

Home/Community Based (Y/N) -- School Based (Y/N) -- Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) --

Staff Certification

Beaver, Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer



Website: www.comprehensivewraparound.com

BCBA, Certified Clinical Trauma Professionals, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Psychologists, Licensed and Licensed Psychiatrist

Connecting the Pieces, LLC**

987 Old Eagle School Road Suite 704 Wayne, PA 19087 Phone: (877) 633-8287 or (717) MeetCTP Fax: (610) 680-3918 Website: www.MeetCTP.com Email: [email protected] Contacts Lisa Kowalski (MS, BCBA) - CEO & Founder Email: [email protected] Amy Ronen (M.ED) - Director of Education Services Email: [email protected]

Services ABA/VB services (behavior and education therapies, FBAs, PBSPs, VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R, staff training, parent training, IEP goal development and recommendations, toilet training, activities of daily living, communication training, play and social groups, feeding programs and support, BCBA/BCaBA supervision, education services (special education tutoring/instruction, direct instruction, and adapted lesson plans), and social skills.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA and BCaBA

Wayne School Funding Private Pay/Self-Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Continuum Behavioral Health

1167 W. Baltimore Pike #258 Media, PA 19063 Phone: (484) 577-9928 Fax: (464) 585-1697 Website: www.autismspectrumalliance.com Clinical Director Suzanne Hughes (MS.Ed., BCBA) Email: [email protected]

Services FBAs, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland-II and VB-MAPP assessments, social skills assessments, behavioral reduction programming and treatment, comprehensive skill acquisition programming with an emphasis in VB, toilet training, food sensitivity assessment and intervention, parent and staff training, BCBA/BCaBA supervision and mentorship program, IEP development and advocacy, 1:1 home program instruction, contractual services to public and private schools, RBT training program, and collaboration with other professionals.


Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks Counties (in person); Statewide (Telehealth)

Private Insurance: Tricare, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross PPO, Magellan Health Services, Keystone HMO, Personal Choice, EAP Comcast, EAP Exxon, EAP Lowes, Highmark BCBS, Compsych, Optum, UBH, UHC, and UMR Private pay/self-pay


CSG (Community Services Group)

Corporate Office 320 Highland Drive PO Box 597 Mountville, PA 17554 Toll Free: (877) 907-7970 Phone: (717) 285- 7121 Fax: (717) 285-2658 Website: www.csgonline.org




Adams, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Dauphin, Huntington, Juanita, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Snyder, Schuylkill, Union and York


DCS Applied Behavior Analysis, LLC

Contact Dana Siegel Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.danadorn.com

Services VB, DTT, and NET. Work collaboratively with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) providers (speech pathologist, special education teachers, etc.) and/or help locate providers who have specialized training in providing AAC assessment and services. BCBA is trained in providing services to children who require AAC using ABA methodologies.


Monitoring the COVID-19 updates and will transition back to face-to-face services when safe to do so. Staff Certification BCBA

Bucks and Montgomery Magellan (MBH) Private Insurance: Aetna, IBC and Highmark

Dean Behavioral Consulting**

377 Jonquil Place Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Phone: (412) 207-9566 Cell: (312-480-6235) Fax: (412) 341-2928 Contact Sally Dean, M.S., BCBA, LBS Master of Science, Applied Developmental Psychology Board Certified Behavior Analysis Licensed Behavior Specialist

Services VB, DTT, Discrimination Training, NET, PRT, token economy, functional communication training, task analysis, ABLLS-R and AFLS.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Allegheny Medical Assistance- Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Other: Highmark, UPMC, Aetna


Email: [email protected]


Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

444 Devereux Drive Villanova, PA 19085 Phone: (800) 345-1292 Website: www.devereux.org/site/PageServer?pagename=autism Please access the website or call to find specific information for a location in PA near you.

Services We plan on providing ABA services through IBHS in Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties. We are requesting our license to be effective on April 1, 2020 for these locations (Contact: Crissy Auger- [email protected]). We will also be providing ABA through IBHS in Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The Poconos site will also be providing ABA (Contact: Tina Skoda- [email protected]).



Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Pike and Wayne

Autism and IDD waivers Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

EBS Children’s Therapy**

200 Skiles Boulevard West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: (610) 455-4040 Fax: (855) 251-8777 Website: https://ebschildrenstherapy.com/ Contact Chelsie Pessolano

Services VB, DTT, NET, PRT, EI, social skills groups, coping strategies, behavioral reduction programming, ABLLS-R, PEAK, parent training, Early Start Denver Model, and kindergarten readiness.



Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Commercial Insurance Private/Self-Pay

EdBeCo 325 Sentury Parkway, Building 5 West Suite 200 Blue Bell, PA 19422 Phone: (215) 593-7601 Website: www.edbeco.com Executive Director Maria Chepulis Email: [email protected]

Services Parent services (early childhood and school aged), ABA services, tutoring services, preschool/school services (school consultation, 1-on-1 support, FBAs, staff training, and workshops), and adult services.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Tele-intervention (called this by OCDEL) (Y/N) Y

Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Approved behavior provider under the Pennsylvania Adult Autism Waiver Contracts with several school districts in Montgomery County, as well as various early intervention agencies Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, and Independence Blue Cross Insurance Companies Private/Self-Pay


Agency open via our contracts with early intervention (0-3 and 3-5). Currently accepting new clients via contracts with MICU, Elwyn, or 0-3 via tele-intervention only. Staff Certification BCBA and BCaBA

Education Designers (Educational, Psychological, and Behavior Support Services and Divisions in PA region)

Education Designers Website: https://educationdesigners.org/ Email: [email protected] Dr. Kim Rehak and Associates (at Education Designers) Phone: (833) 588-5483

Services Education Designers offer 28 different services including FBAs and PBSP development, school-wide positive behavior supports, ABA/VB, and autism services. Please view the website for a complete list of services.



All Private/Self-Pay School District, Early Intervention Agency, or Intermediate Unit (IU)

Exceptional Connections, Inc.

Phone: (215) 285-3688 Website: www.exceptionalconnectionsaba.com Co-Founders Michele Slowik (M.Ed, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected] Laura Jastrzebski (M.Ed, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services Behavioral and educational consultative services utilizing the principles of ABA to meet the individual needs of each child. ABA used in the following situations: to reduce inappropriate behavior, teach replacement (appropriate) behavior, toilet train, feeding issues, sleep issues, teach language, teach independence in home/daily living skills, teach social skills, and use desensitization techniques.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private Insurance: Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Magellan Health Services), IBC, Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, TRICARE, United and Quest

Exceptional Learning, LCC

1000 N. Gravel Pike Office 100 Schwenksville PA 18074 Phone: (610) 287-4000 Website: www.expectional-learning.com Email: [email protected]

Services ABA/VB programming, FBAs, parent training, school consultation, social skills groups, feeding and toilet training, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), parent services/support, and workshops.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y


Contracts with Intermediate Units (IUs) and school districts Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross, TRICARE, Keystone, Cigna, and United. Will work with others based on client needs


Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


expandABILITIES

Website: www.expandabilities.com Services VB, DTT and NET.


Staff Certification BCBA, RBT and LBS

Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster Will consider Berks, Lebanon and York

All major private insurances, private pay

Expressive Pathways, LLC**

7540 Allentown Blvd., Unit 5 Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: (717) 649-6085 Website: www.expressivepathways.com Director Ashleigh Shaffer (MMT, BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services ABA, VB, functional daily living skills, communication programs, behavior plans, VB-MAPP assessments, IEP review/consultations, FAs, and FBAs.


We are open but are limited in the number of client hours we are providing so as to ensure proper social distancing practices (i.e. less children in the clinic at one time, more telehealth, providing in home services, providing in home services to those families who have accepted). Staff Certification BCBA

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon and Lancaster

Private Insurance: Aetna, Highmark, Cigna, Optum, Tricare, Capital Blue Cross Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Family Behavioral Resources

General Contact Information 4900 Perry Highway Building 2, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Phone: (724) 850-8118 Fax: (724) 850-9500 Website: www.familybehavioralresources.com Locations in Aliquippa, Altoona, Bedford, Butler, Chambersburg, Dravosburg, Edensburg,

Services Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS). Please refer to the website for additional services offered.


Staff Certification (including but not limited to) BCBA

Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Butler, Cambria, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Lancaster, Lycoming, Mercer, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland and York

Medical Assistance (MA)- Beacon Health Options, Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH), and PerformCare BCBS, Optum, DPW, Cigna, Aetna, UPMC, MHN, MHNet Medicare, Gateway Medicare Assured


Greensburg, Hermitage, Indiana, Johnstown, Kittanning, Lancaster, Latrobe, Lock Haven, McConnellsburg, Monroeville, New Kensington, North Huntingdon, Pittsburgh, Somerset, State College, Uniontown and Washington

*Not all practitioners within FBR are credentialed with all companies listed above. More information can be obtained by contacting FBR on the credentialed staff available in your area.

First Children Services

271 Bethlehem Pike Suite 104 Colmar, PA 18915 Website: www.firstchildrenservices.com Intake & Referral Hotline Phone: (888) 966-0746 Fax: (908) 654-2478 Email: [email protected]




Bucks and Montgomery

Medical Assistance (MA)- Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Most major insurance carriers Private/Self-pay

Foundations for Growing, LLC**

700 Abbott Drive Broomall, PA 19008 1822 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: (484) 444-2285 Website: www.foundationsforgrowing.com

Services ABA: developmental assessments (VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R), FBAs, multi-disciplinary consultations, comprehensive behavior support plans, social skills groups, parent trainings, special topic workshops. Occupational therapy, physical therapy (by Baby Steps Therapy, LLC), and speech and language therapies offered.


Staff Certification (included but not limited to) BCBA and RBT


Private Insurance: Aetna, Cigna Behavioral Health, Humana/Choice Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Managed Health Network, Highmark, Keystone Health Private/Self-Pay

Galena Autism and Behavioral Services, LLC

4877 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (267) 454-7357 Website: www.gabsautism.com

Services VB, DTT, NET, PRT, PEAK, social skills training, toilet training, FBAs, and FAs.



Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia and all surrounding counties.

We’re in-network with most private insurance companies. Cash or credit accepted.


GAMUT Early Intervention Services

433 West Market Street West Chester, PA 19282 Phone: (267) 253-5366 Website: www.gamutearlyintervention.com Director/Owner Marycate McDonough (MS.Ed., BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected] Clinical Director Veronika Sweeny (Ed.S., BCBA, LBS, NCSP)

Services ABA, parent training, FBAs, BIPs, individual skill assessment/scales, and individualized program development.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

We work with IUs and districts-some of the IU are using us through tele ed. Staff Certification BCBA



Garner Behavior Services. LLC

PO Box 5082 South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 279-8090 Website: www.gbsautism.com Owner Dana Garner (PhD, BCBA-D, LBS, Autism Specialist) Email: [email protected]

Services Intensive center-based 1:1 ABA for children with autism ages 2-7 (centers in Lycoming and Union counties). Home generalization of skills, parent training, workshops, and BACB trainee supervision. Social skills and expansion of learned skills in home and community for children ages 8-18. IEP Advocacy Team for school age students.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA, BCBA-D, RBT and BHT

Lycoming and surrounding counties


Glade Run Lutheran Services

Main Office P.O. Box 70 Beaver Road Zelienople, PA 16063 Website: www.gladerun.org Please access the website to find specific information for a location near you. Locations in Beaver Falls, Butler and Pittsburgh.

Services Please refer to the website for additional services offered.



Allegheny, Beaver and Butler Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Go2U ABA Home Therapy

300 Welsh Road, Building One Suite 100 Horsham, PA 19044 Phone: (267) 209-410

Services We serve the pediatric population and our clients generally range in age from 2 - 9 years of age. We have no wait list at this time and can schedule services quickly.

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery

Medical Assistance (MA)- Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Private Insurance


Fax: (855) 337-8251 Email: [email protected]

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N


Private/Self-Pay

Gym-Jam Therapy 1019 West 9th Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (610) 992-9900 Rockwood Center 1502 Route 61 Highway South Pottsville, PA 17901

Services Gym-Jam offers ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy and social skills groups.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) -- Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) --


Montgomery and Schuylkill Contact Gym-Jam for information about accepted payment methods

The Graham Academy

1 Institute Lane Kingston PA 18704 Phone: (570) 283-0641 Fax: (570) 283-1643 Website: http://thegrahamacademy.com The Graham Academy is a private academic school licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)

Services VB, DTT, and NET. The Graham Academy provides IEP driven educational services to students who have not been able to successfully attend school within their home school district.



Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Monroe

Students who attend are district funded

The Gregory Center of Applied Behavior Analysis

22 East Street Suite 2 Pittston, PA 18640 Phone: (570) 335-0357 Owner Jodi Gregory (BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services Provides quality ABA-based therapies to children with developmental and language delays.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Luzerne Medical Assistance (MA) Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Center

245 S. 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: (215) 829-5573

Services Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) and social skills programming.

Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavior Health (CBH)


Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N


Private/Self-Pay

Heartland Pediatric Feeding Disorders Services

110 Ivy Rock Lane Havertown, PA, 19083 Phone: (515) 771-6248 Website: www.heartlandfeeding.com Email: [email protected]

Services We provide services specific to pediatric feeding (i.e., total food refusal, food selectivity) which includes outpatient (bi-weekly) and intensive treatment options (every meal every day 7 days a week for 2-3 weeks, until the feeding issue is ameliorated). We may also provide related services such as: toileting, tooth brushing, sleeping, and taking medication. We have extensive experience in FAs, but we do not market those skills (FAs used only with co-morbid issues associated with feeding).


Currently continuing in-person initial consults (with appropriate precautions). Able to conduct follow-up through telehealth options for families whose insurance allows it. Staff Certification BCBA

Statewide: We serve families nation-wide; we travel to them.

Behavioral Health Insurance Medical Insurance Private/Self-Pay School Assistance (if feeding is an IEP goal)

Helping Hands Family** 200 N. Warner King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (484) 965-9966 Website: http://hhfamily.com

Services VB, DTT, and NET

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA)- Magellan (MBH, CCBHO (UPMC), CBH Private, commercial, and school insurance accepted.


Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems (a member of Chimes Family of Services)

Corporate Headquarters 467 Creamery Way Exton, PA 19341 Phone: (610) 363-1488 Toll Free: (800) 258-8860 Website: www.chimes.org/homcomb Locations in Wyomissing, Exton, Kennett Square, Phoenixville, Media, Upper Darby, Allentown, Pottstown and Easton.




Berks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton

Medical Assistance (MA) required for IBHS Please connect with the specific office/location for additional information regarding payment options.

The Hope Learning Center

Website: https://www.thehopelearningcenter.org/aba-clinic Email: [email protected]

Services Provides educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs including ABA, occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. The programming is based on the principles of ABA.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) N Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Currently accepting new clients and can continue with on-site services at this time. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Allegheny and surrounding counties

Private Insurance

Intercommunity Action, Inc.

6012 Ridge Avenue. Philadelphia, PA 19128 Main Number: (215) 487-0904 Fax Number: (215) 487-3716 6122 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 Phone: (215) 487-1330 x4002 Website: http://intercommunityaction.org/autism-services/ Email: [email protected]

Services VB, NET, Discrete Trials (ABA treatment type is tailored to client's needs/functioning level). Each child upon entering the program receives an FBA and a VB-MAPP if deemed necessary. We have a BCBA who provides clinical oversight over treatment delivered and documentation.


Agency is currently open but staff are working remotely. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavioral Health (CBH)

The International Institute For Behavioral Development (IIBD)

IIBD Service Center Hanover Square Building E, Suite 100

Services All Private Insurance (please contact IIBD for a complete list)


80 Gravel Pike Red Hill, PA 18076 Phone: (267) 281-4423 Website: http://www.theiibd.com/ Email: [email protected] Dr. Kim Rehak & Associates (at IIBD) Phone: (267) 281-IIBD (4423) Fax: (877) 872-8503 Email: [email protected]

The IIBD offers clinical-counseling services, assertiveness life coaching, and pediatric behavioral health care and therapy. Its divisions/affiliates/affiliations offer autism-ABA clinical services, mental health services, behavioral health services, clinical research, and organizational consulting.


Solo-independent private practice at the present time. Intake appointments to determine needs and offer recommendations. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Private Pay/Self-Pay

Intervention Fundamentals

Pittsburgh, PA Phone: (412) 438-3268 Website: www.iftrain.com Email: [email protected]

Services Intervention Fundamentals provides high-intensity (typically 30-40 hours across 3-5 days) outcome-based in-home caregiver training. We target four specific skill areas (toileting, feeding, communication, & sleeping), focusing on a single goal at a time. Following the intensive in-home training, we provide ongoing remote support until the benchmark skills are mastered and the goal is achieved.


We do not have a physical office. We only work in homes. We are currently not working in homes until at least April 30th. We are responding to new people who contact us. We are in the process of investigation providing telehealth to new clients. Staff Certification All services are provided by master’s level clinicians (LBSs & BCBAs) with a minimum of 5 years of supervised experience.

We are based in Pittsburgh, PA. Due to the intensive short-term nature of our in-home services, we can provide services throughout Pennsylvania. * *Additional daily program fees apply when service location is >1hr from Pittsburgh.

Commercial Insurances Accepted: - Blue Cross Blue Shield - Aetna - Cigna

We also have a financial assistance fund and offer flexible payment options to our private pay clients

Journey Center LLC** 120 Byron Avenue Altoona, PA 16602

Services Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre and Huntingdon

Medical Assistance (MA)


Phone: (814) 201-2773 Fax: (814) 201-2783 Website: www.thejourneycenter.net Contact Kimberly Bennett (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS, LSLP) Email: [email protected]

Assessments: VB MAPP, AFLS, FBAs, DTT, and social skills assessments. Instruction: DTT, NET, PBSPs, vocal shaping program, assistive technology, social skills training in groups and community, and daily living skills. Training: Ongoing parent support and training for church staff.


Staff Certification BCBA, LCSW and RBT

Private Insurance: United Behavioral Health, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna

K.W. Behavioral Consulting, LLC**

702 Floral Vale Blvd. Yardley, PA 19067 Phone: (215) 704-9224 Website: www.kwbehavioralconsulting.com Owner Kaitlin Walczak (BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services For parents/families: ABA/VB programming, ABLLS-R, behavior change programs, parent and family/sibling training, social skills training, community based instruction, IEP consultation, and pre-academic/ academic skills. For educators: BCBA supervision, classroom management/behavior change programs for students, social skills training and programming for schools, administration and interpretation of various assessment procedures (ABLLS-R, FBAs, BIPs), IEP consultation, and training/workshops. For home/office: DTT, NET, reinforcement-based procedures, parent training, social skills training, behavioral training and supports.



Bucks Accepting most major insurance plans Contact K.W. Behavioral Consulting for more information

Kaleidascope, Inc. 4934 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 Phone: (814) 824-4515 Fax: (814) 824-4533

Services We are looking to grow our ABA office-based therapy.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y

Erie and Crawford Private Insurance


Website: www.kas-erie.org

Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Business office closed to public, staff working from home remotely. Accepting new clients on a case by case basis. Staff Certification BCBA

Keppley Behavioral Consulting Inc.

306 Monaco Lane Blandon, PA 19510 Phone: (610) 392-6476

Services We provide ABA programs with a focus on the analysis of verbal behavior including mand training, intensive teaching of the verbal operants, and natural environment training including social skills development. We also utilize ABA techniques to increase academic skills when appropriate.


Staff Certification BCBA and BCaBA. Bachelor level therapists providing ABA therapy.

Berks, Lehigh and Montgomery

We are a private and school district funded agency. On occasion we have done single case agreements with a client’s insurance company.

Keystone Applied Behavior Analysis, LLC

Forbes Allies Center 3109 Forbes Avenue Suite 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: (412)- 684-2220 Website: https://keystoneaba.com/ Email: [email protected]


Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) N Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA, RBT

Allegheny

Aetna, Highmark, UPMC

Kids Peace Corporate Headquarters: 4085 Independence Drive Schnecksville, PA 18078 Phone: (800) 257-3223 Website: www.kidspeace.org Locations in Allentown, Bethlehem, Danville, Honesdale, Orefield, Scranton, Tobyhanna and Williamsport


Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Lackawanna, Lehigh, Lycoming, Monroe and Montour Able to provide services to any county, as they have contracts with Beacon Health Options, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) (for inpatient), and Magellan

Medical Assistance (MA) Private/Commercial Insurance Private/Self-Pay For specific information regarding payment options (Admission Information, FAQs and Insurance Information), please visit the website


Laurel Life Services 7564 Browns Mill Road Chambersburg, PA 17202 Phone: (717) 375-4834 Fax: (717) 375-4067 Website: www.laurellife.com Laurel Life- Counseling and Psychiatry 426 Phoenix Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: (717) 261-9832 Laurel Life Services- IBHS Phone: (717) 375-1517 – Franklin Co. Phone: (717) 582-9922- Cumberland & Perry Co.

Services ABA. Blended Education Support and Transition (BEST), and IBHS. Please refer to the website for additional services offered.



Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton and Perry

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Aetna. Cigna, Optum Behavior Health/United Behavior Health, ValueOptions, Highmark Capital Private/Self-Pay School/County Contract

Little Stars 203 South Elmer Avenue Sayre, PA 18840 Website: www.littlestarsaba.com Learning Academy Phone: (607) 565-4487 Email: [email protected] ABA Therapy and Counseling Center Phone: (607) 221-5303 or (607) 565-4487 Email: [email protected]

Services Little Stars offers 2 programs which are offered in the same building: 1) Learning Academy (daycare and learning center) and 2) ABA Therapy and Counseling Center. Services include VB, DTT, PRT, NET, social skills training using the PEERS curriculum, and sib shops. We also conduct FBAs and develop PBSPs in the school district. We are a team of BCBAs and RBTs that work with individuals with autism from 2 years old to adulthood.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Bradford, Lackawanna, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga

In the process of becoming in- network with MA and CCBH

Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention**

Lovaas Institute East Headquarters 423 White Horse Pike Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Phone: (856) 616-9442 Fax: (856) 310-5435 Website: www.lovas.com Email: [email protected] [email protected] Clinical Director and Site Administrator Linda Wright (MA, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA) Email: [email protected] Director of East Coast Operations/ CFO/Intake Matt Sands Email: [email protected]

Services Clinical-based and consultation-based services.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Montgomery and Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA) We can help guide you through the process of determining your son/daughter’s eligibility for ABA services under your health insurance plan. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist.


Main Line Behavior Services

Phone: (215) 995-1850 Website: www.mainlinebehaviorservices.com Email: [email protected]

Services Comprehensive evaluations, parent training, and in-home ABA therapy. Direct ABA therapy may be provided by a BCBA upon request. Our model involves building meaningful, trusting relationships as a foundation for teaching. We value creative thinking and develop “outside-of-the-box” strategies to fit each child’s individual learning style. In collaboration with families and other service providers, we aim to provide practical strategies that can be implemented in the real world.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) --



In-Network with Humana/ ChoiceCare, Cigna, Aetna, Managed Health Network, and Beacon Health Options

Maternal Child Consortium (MCC) Warwick Family Services

800 Clarmont Avenue Suite B Bensalem, PA 19020 Website: http://warwickfamilyservices.com/ Contact Sara Romasco Email: [email protected]

Services IBHS, DTT, NET, VB , and individualized programming.



Bucks and Philadelphia (inquire about Chester, Delaware and Montgomery)

Medical Assistance (MA)- including Philadelphia Private Insurance (Independent Blue Cross and Aetna)

Matrix Behavior Solutions, LLC

175 East Brown Street Suite 202 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Phone: (570) 234-3989 Fax: (570) 234-3986 Contact Robin Khan (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services IBHS, VB, DTT, NET and PRT.

School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Carbon, Monroe, Pike Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

Melmark, Inc.**

2600 Wayland Road Berwyn, PA 19212 Phone: (610) 325-2937 Email: [email protected]

Services Melmark is a comprehensive multi-service agency, providing residential, educational and therapeutic services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, brain injuries and other neurological and genetic diagnoses. All services are based upon the science of behavior analysis. Our varied programs promote independence, increased self-awareness and confidence

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, North Hampton/ Lehigh, Philadelphia, and York

Medical Assistance (MA): Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Community Care Behavioral Health (CCHB), Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH), and PerformCare, Private/Self-Pay School district funding,


while offering participant opportunities to make friends and develop personal interests.

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA, BCaBA, certified special education teachers and licensed SLP, PT, and OT

Merakey (formerly NHS)

Corporate Headquarters 620 East Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Phone: (888) 647-0020 Website: www.merakey.org Email: [email protected] Please access the website to find specific information for a location near you. Merakey has locations in 50+ cities throughout Pennsylvania.

Services IBHS. Please refer to the website for additional services offered.



Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Cambria Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Forrest, Fulton, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Lycoming, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Schuylkill, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Venango, Washington, Wayne, Westmorland and York

Commercial pay Medical Assistance (MA) Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

NeurAbilities 170 N. Henderson Rd, 2nd Floor King of Prussia, PA 19406-1349 Phone: (856)-346-0005 Fax: (855)-266-6180 Website: www.neurabilities.com

Services NeurAbiities offers evidence-based services under the principles of behavior analysis including but not limited to comprehensive assessments, customized program development, consultation, clinic and home-based services, caregiver training, and IEP support to promote language development, social communication skills, and independent functioning of learners to their maximum extent. Additionally, Neurabilities provides numerous free resources such as video series of developmentally appropriate activities and webinars for families and professionals. NeurAbilities offers comprehensive health services beyond ABA services, including neurology, neuropsychology, developmental pediatrics, cognitive behavior therapy, and online social skills group.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y

Montgomery, Philadelphia, and others

Magellan (MBH), CBH Private Insurance/Private Pay School District Contract


Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y

Staff Certification BCBA, RBT

Nurturing by Hands Behavior Consultants, LLC

8420 West Chester Pike Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: (484) 452-6273 or (484) 773-4106 Fax: (484) 452-6285

Services Please contact directly for services offered.

School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N

Staff Certification RBT

Please contact for information on counties served

Please contact for payment options

PA Counseling Services, Inc.

Main Business Office 200 North 7th Street Lebanon, PA 17046 Phone: (717) 272-1653 Website: www.pacounseling.com Locations in Carlisle, Chambersburg, East Petersburg, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mechanicsburg, Reading and York


Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: for a complete list of accepted insurance provider, please visit the website or call the clinic nearest you. Private/Self-Pay

Paragon Behavioral Health Services, LLC

510 North Park Road Suite 2 Wyomissing, PA 19610 Phone: (484) 516-2330 Fax: (484) 516-2333 Website: www.paragonbhs.com

Services VB, DTT, and NET.

Home/Community Based (Y/N) N School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N


Berks, Lancaster and Montgomery Commercial Pay Medical Assistance (MA) – Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Private/Self-Pay

Pathways Community Services

528 Seven Bridge Road, Suite 246 East Stroudsburg PA 18301 Phone: (570) 424-6221 Fax: (570) 424-6171 Website: http://pathwaysofpa.com/ Pottsville, PA Phone: (570) 622-6417 Director of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services Casey Rae Kuhn, MS, BCBA, LBS

Services VB, NET, and PRT. Determination of client needs and response to intervention guides programming. We are a teaching employer. We provide supervision to those pursuing certification (i.e. BCBA). Bachelor's level staff receive yearly training in ABA principles.


Carbon, Lehigh Monroe, Northampton, Pike and Schuylkill

See website


Children’s Behavioral Health Pathways Community Services

Staff Certification BCBA and LBS

Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc.

Location coming soon Phone: (215) 297-6159 Website: www.patternsbehavior.com Contact Kristi Julian

Services VB, DTT, NET, and PRT.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y


Delaware and Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

Pennsylvania Autism Action Center (PAAC)**

212 Kevin Lane Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Phone: (570) 992-6720 Email: [email protected] Owner/President Michelle Meaney-DeMarsh (M.Ed.)

Services Social skills groups and social outings. ABA services such as FBAs, direct RBT services with BCBA oversight, and with a focus on VB. Training offered in the following areas: family training, professional training, first responder training, and PAAC approved small business training and consultation.



Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike and surrounding areas

Private Insurance: Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Emblem, Geisinger, Harvard Pilgrim, Magellan, MagnaCare, MHN, UMR, United Sliding scale rates available for social skills groups and ABA hybrid social groups as well as through Sugar Plum Speech

Piece of Our Puzzle 81 Big Oak Road Suite 110 Morrisville, PA 19067 Phone: (484) 569-0377 Website: http://www.pieceofourpuzzle.com Contact Erin Farrell Email: [email protected]

Services VB, DTT, and Michelle Garcia Winner’s goal programs such as Superflex are available. **No current social skills groups, but if parents express interest, able to accommodate groups.



Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross


Potential Inc. 170 Pheasant Run Suite 100 Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: (215) 579-0670 (888) AUTISM-0 Fax: (215) 579-6960 Website: www.potentialinc.org www.springtimeschool.org Founder/President/CEO Kristine Quinby (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Services Child services: ABA, VB, FBAs, behavior plans, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social skills, and toilet training. Children’s services: ABA, FBAs, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social skills, toilet training, and a licensed elementary and high school. Adult Services: community support, behavior support, specialized skill building, respite, supported employment.


Providing limited services but office is closed. Not accepting new clients currently. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Bucks and surrounding counties Please contact this provider for specific information regarding counties serviced.

Medical Assistance (MA) now accepted in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties Private Insurance: In-network provider for most insurance companies. We are NOT a Tricare provider Private/Self-Pay

Quinn Developmental Services

P.O. Box 765 Ambler, PA 19002 Phone: (215) 654-7577 Website: www.quinndevelopmentalservices.com Email: [email protected] Assistant Executive Director Eileen Coudreaut Quinn (MS, BCBA)

Services Individualized case consulting, educational setting support, group activity workshops, courses/in-services, and specialty programs.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) -- Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) -- Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) --


Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery

Funding for services comes from 3rd party organizations/schools or direct-pay from parents. We have payer relationships with School Districts and Intermediate Units, and private funders, all in the Philadelphia Suburbs (primarily centered around Montgomery County). We have payer relationships directly with parents – providing some with the opportunity (and documentation) to pursue insurance reimbursement.

School of Play Website: www.schoolofplay.net Email: [email protected]

Services VB, NET and focus on functioning in daily life.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N

Staff Certification

Allegheny, Beaver and Butler

Most major insurance


BCBA and RBT

SMJ Behavior Consultant, LLC

Philadelphia, PA 19141 Phone: (484) 452-4172

Services VB, NET and DTT.



Delaware and Montgomery

Private Insurance: Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, US Family Health Plan, Devereux, and Geisinger Private/Self-Pay

So Love Autistic Center 433 Burmont Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Phone: (610) 446-3680 (610) 466-3682 Website: www.solovecenter.org Email: [email protected]

Services PRT, DTT and NET.

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y School Based (Y/N) N Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N




Southwestern Human Services

110 Fort Couch Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 831-8211 Website: www.shs-pgh.org Clinical Administrator Lisa Burke (MS) Email: [email protected]



Staff Certification BCBA and BCaBA

Allegheny and Washington Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance (UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Aetna, and UBH) Private/Self-Pay

Spectrum, LLC PO Box 164 Severn, MD 21144 Phone: (301) 346-5394 Fax: (800) 780-7939

Services VB, DTT and NET.

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y

Medical Assistance (MA)- Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay



Stepping Stones Therapeutics, LLC

1240 Madison Avenue Prospect Park, PA 19076 Phone: (484) 904-2004 (610) 931-9287 Website: www.steppingstonestherapeutics.com Email: [email protected] CEO Lori Short (MS, LBS, BCBA)

Services Direct treatment, initial/ongoing assessment/evaluation of behavior (i.e. FBA, VB MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland II), program development and implementation (i.e. VB, PBSPs, social skills curriculum), consultative services (i.e. family, team, IEP), IEP goal development and consultation, data analysis, self-help skills programs (i.e. toilet training), and progress reporting


Face-face in home service suspended until 4/6 (tentatively). Providing BCBA telehealth services (parent training, observation, team meetings, etc.). Not currently accepting new clients. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Delaware and Montgomery Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Private Insurance: Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, Magellan, Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, Highmark, Premier Blue Shield, Heath Partners, Employer Accounts Private/Self-Pay

Sunny Days, Inc. 1023 E. Baltimore Pike Suite #303 Media, PA 19063 Phone: (267) 504-4454 Toll Free: (610) 449-1600 Website: www.sunnydays.com Email: [email protected] Autism Coordinator Cindy O’Brien Phone: (610) 955-1211 Email: [email protected] Autism Services Program Supervisor Lindsay Carlisle 609-417-5202 [email protected]

Services ABA and other autism services to include FBAs and plan development and implementation. Plans are tailored to individual needs and circumstances and build upon client strengths.



Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Delaware

Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Sunrise Therapy 685 River Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: (732) 987-3829 Website: http://www.sunrisetherapytt.com/ Email: [email protected]

Services Sunrise is an Early Childhood Intervention provider, offering coordinated therapies for children ages birth through 5 with developmental delays and disabilities. Sunrise provides a full range of services including physical

Montgomery, Philadelphia and York Private Insurance (in-network and out-of-network benefits accepted)


therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, special instruction and ABA.



Swank Early Skills Development, LLC

1630 Manheim Pike Suite 5A, Box 16 Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone: (717) 945-6491 Fax: (717) 945-5268 Website: www.swankearlyskillsdevelopment.com Founder/Director Cynthia Swank (BCBA, LBS, M.Ed.)

Services “Helping children reach developmental milestones through the science of ABA.” Providing direct intervention and consultation services via EI, behavioral health (health ins), and special education client funding streams. We specialize in skills development to help kids acquire the foundation skills on which to build a lifetime of learning and independence. Areas of specialty include communication, problem solving, participation, pre-academic/early academic, early social skills, and self-help skills. We serve children from 18 months to 16 years of age who may have Autism, Apraxia, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities (including physical), or any combination of these.”

Home/Community Based (Y/N) Y School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y

Currently open with virtual services only. Staff Certification BCBA, BCaBA and RBT

Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York

Private Insurance (TriCare, Highmark, Aetna, Magellan, Humana, Blue Cross, CHIP, Quest, & Cigna) Private/Self-Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

TB Children’s Services 10 Goble Court Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Phone: (267) 461-0537 Website: www.tbchildrensservices.com Email: [email protected]

Services VB DTT and NET. We also provide other services to assist families.


Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay (cash or credit card)


Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Traina Behavioral Consulting, LLC

609 Corporate Drive West Langhorne, PA 19047 4 Terry Drive Suite 17 Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: (215) 346-6822 Fax: (267) 392-5340 Website: www.trainabehavioral.com Email: [email protected] Contact Allison Traina (M.S., BCBA, LBS)

Services ABA, communication and VB based programs, daily living skills, social skills training, potty training, feeding program, respite care services, EI and early learning, fine and gross motor based therapy, sibling inclusion, behavior treatment plans, FAs, FBAs, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R/HELP Strands/E-LAP Assessments, IEP and IFSP consultations, and individualized parent and family trainings.



Bucks, Mercer and Philadelphia

All Private Insurance accepted Behavior Health, Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, MH Net, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, and United Healthcare

TrueNorth Wellness Services

Toll-free number: (866) 325-0339 Website: www.truenorthwellness.org Locations in Gettysburg, Hanover, Harrisburg, McConnellsburg, Shrewsbury and York.




Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance

Verbal Beginnings, LLC**

Phone: (888) 344-5977 Fax: (888) 439-3040 Website: www.verbalbeginnings.com Email: [email protected] Contact Diana Wolf (MA, BCBA, LBA)

Services FBAs. VB, feeding, toileting training, self-help skills, behavior management, school consultation, IEP assistance, parent training, VB-MAPP, DTT and NET

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N

Allegheny and surrounding counties Private insurance: Highmark, United Healthcare, United Behavior Health, Cigna, Aetna, Capital Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, and Golden Rule Private/Self-Pay


Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


**if you don’t see your commercial insurance plan listed above and have an insurance policy that accepts ACT 62 benefits, please contact us and we will work with them to provide services under that benefit.

Vision Behavioral Health Services

2960 Germantown Pike Norristown, PA 19403 Phone: (610) 539-0280 Fax: (610) 539-0248 Website: www.vbhspa.com Email: [email protected]

Services Evidence-based protocols used in an eco-behavioral service delivery model. The model rests on data based accountability, high ethical standards, high treatment integrity, solid clinical oversight, and collaboration with families while working toward building resiliency in children with emotional and behavioral disorders. ABA programming includes VB, DTT, NET, and PRT.


Not currently accepting new clients. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance -- Magellan Commercial, Aetna, Independence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, and Cigna Private/Self-Pay

Vista School 1021 Springboard Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: (717) 583-5102 Fax: (717) 566-7296 Website: www.vistaautismservices.org Email: [email protected]

Services Direct services (social skills intervention), consultative (classroom design & consultation, training & support, data collection & analysis, behavior plans & intervention, and IEP process), in-service training, and adult services (employment, community integration center, behavior support, and residential)

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) N Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry


Vista Early ABA Intervention

659 Spring Garden Drive Middletown, PA 17057 Phone: (717) 835-1116 Fax: (717) 388-8812 Website: www.vistaautismservices.org Email: [email protected]

Services Early intensive behavior intervention delivered in a 1:1 direct therapy context for 20-35 hours a week and parent training.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) N Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y

Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry



Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y


Vista Adult Services Organization

24 Northeast Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Phone: (717) 835-1115 Fax: (717) 312-8934 Website: www.vistaautismservices.org Email: [email protected]

Services Comprehensive support, both direct and indirect, for adult customers within the home, community, residential, and employment environments. Support includes FBAs, program development including crisis plans and behavior support plans, monitoring of interventions and data analysis, and training/support for direct support staff/caregivers.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) Y Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) Y Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) N/A


Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and Perry

County-Based Funds Medicaid Waivers Private/Self-Pay (individual basis) School District Contracts

WellSpan Philhaven Main Location 283 South Butler Road P.O. Box 550 Mount Gretna, PA 17064 Toll Free: (800) 932-0359 Phone: (717) 273-8871 Website: www.philhaven.org Email: [email protected] Locations in East Petersburg, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mt. Gretna and York

Services For children and adolescents programming and services include IBHS, inpatient, day hospital/outpatient, family-based mental health, therapeutic after school, Summer Therapeutic Activities Program (STAP), and outpatient. Also, the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) specializes in the treatment of social, emotional, and behavioral issues affecting individuals with ASD and Developmental Disabilities (DD).



Adams, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.


Wesley Family Services

4250 Old William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA 15146 Phone: (412) 573-0141 Fax: (412) 573-0148 Website: www.wfspa.org

Services VB, DTT and NET.

Home/Community/School Based (Y/N) Y Center/Clinic Based (Y/N) N Works with other ABA agencies? (Y/N) N Works with IBHS collaboratively? (Y/N) Y Telehealth/telemedicine/video options (Y/N) Y


Medical Assistance (MA)- Beacon Health Options and Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH)

Other: UPMC, UBH, and Highmark Private/Self-Pay


TABLE #2: SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS AGENCY/COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION GROUP DETAILS COUNTIES ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS

(MA, PRIVATE INSURANCE, PRIVATE/SELF-PAY, ETC…)

ABA Support Services, LCC **

Trolley Station Mall Suite 22A 224 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 18120 Phone: (610) 365-8373 Fax: (610) 365-2522 Website: www.abasupportservices.com Email: [email protected] President Amy Gable Email: [email protected]

Social Skills Groups offered in collaboration with the Autism Society of Berks County. Groups are available at no cost, but require year-long commitment. Open to participants with autism who are high functioning, verbal, and residents of Berks County. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Berks

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance: United Behavior Health, Magellan Health Services, Cigna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, MH Net, Aetna, AmeriHealth, Independence Blue Cross, and United Healthcare Private/Self-Pay

ABA2Day Behavior Services

ABA2Day Behavior Services West 3744 West Chester Pike Newtown Square, PA 19073

ABA2Day Behavior Services 606 East Baltimore Pike, 2nd floor Media, PA 19063 Phone: (610) 864-7376 Fax: (877) 599-3340 Website: www.myaba2day.com Email: [email protected] Contact Alonna Marcus

Group Information BCBA, LBS, and ABA therapists create individualized social skills plans based on the needs of children in the group. Groups are comprised of individuals between 18 months and 12 years (split by age/level). Six different groups are conducted on Saturdays 9a-12p, with numerous other groups offered during the week. Saturday programming requires clients also be enrolled in regular 1:1 ABA programming during the weekday. Social Skills Camps Half day (9-12) Full day (9-3) Extended day (8-5)


Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay School funding Please contact an ABA2Day representative to discuss payment options.

Allegheny Behavior Analysis Services, LLC

3000 McKnight East Drive Suite 102 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 295-6734

Group Information Groups run weekly throughout the year and are led by BCBAs and RBTs.

Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Washington


ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training)

Phone: (717) 531-0003 x 284923 Email: [email protected]

Group Information This research study, funded by the Bureau of Autism Services and PA Department of Human Services, is 12-week program for teenagers (13-17) with Asperger’s Syndrome or high-functioning autism to learn about and practice social skills. Groups meet once weekly for a 90-minute group session followed by a 90-minute photography class Groups are also available for adult social skills.

Allegheny, Derry, Lackawanna and Philadelphia



Autism & Behavioral Consulting, LLC

Website: www.autismbehavioralconsulting.com/ Contact Kristin Kosmerl (BCBA-D, LBS) Email: [email protected]

Group Information Sessions run for 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings grouped according to ages (6-9, 10-12, 13-18) Sessions are run through the Autism Society of Berks County, which require a diagnosis of autism and living/schooling within Berks County.

Berks Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources Services, Inc. (ADERS)

116 Main Street Suite 2 Montandon, PA 17850 Phone: (570) 523-6787 Website: www.adersinc.org Contact Steve McAnnaney Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Locations in New Columbia and Montandon

Group Information **PILOT GROUP requesting feedback** Seeking 3rd-6th grade students looking to improve social skills in an 8-week group on Monday evenings from September 18-November 6. RSVP by September 1st via email ([email protected]) or phone (570-523-6787)

Center, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union

Optum

Behavior Buddy , LLC 51 Long Lane, 2nd Floor Upper Darby, PA 19082 Phone: (610) 536-6325 Website: https://behaviorbuddyllc.com/ Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups are offered weekly throughout the year. Structured groups for children and adolescents with autism (target ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, and 15-18). Groups utilize the Social Thinking curriculum and are designed to enhance play skills, communication skills, and self-regulation.

Delaware Private Insurance- contact this provider for specific information. Private Pay

Behavior Interventions, Inc.

Administrative Offices 583 Shoemaker Road Suite 230 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (484) 681-2170 Fax: (484) 320-8307 Website: www.behaviorinterventions.org Email: [email protected] (new families, referrals, and insurance/funding questions) Chief Executive Officer Jerome Bibelheimer (MS.Ed., BCBA) Chief Clinical Officer Christine Bibelheimer (MS.Ed., BCBA, LBS) *Some groups also available at Willow Grove, PA, New Jersey and Delaware sites

Group Information Groups are comprised primarily of ASD by age and skill level, and are run by BCBAs and RBTs to meet the needs of clients. Curriculum based on Social Skills Checklist by Kelly McKinnon and Janis Krempa. Activities are organized around a central theme each month, including developing friendships, play skills, problem solving strategies, following directions, and conversational skills. Within these themes, individual goals are developed and targeted for each child according to their skill level (i.e. requesting to have needs met, responding to peers, sustaining play, waiting in line, etc.) Social Skills Camps This 2-week program is planned and supervised by BCBAs and run by RBTs. The camps take place in June and August (9a-1p).

Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private Health Insurance


Bethea-Miller Behavioral Consulting

Phone: (609) 433-7012 Website: www.bethea-millerbehavioralconsulting.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups are run weekly. Group compositions include Autism, Developmental Disability, and neurotypical. Age groups are 6-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old, and 16-18 years old. Curricula/programming includes PEERS, Skillstreaming and SuperFlex.

Bucks Private Insurance: Aetna, AmeriHealth, AmeriHealth Administrators, Cigna, Horizon/Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Magellan, Value Options Private/Self-Pay

Brett DiNovi & Associates

1000 Crawford Place #260 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Website: https://brettdassociates.com/ Executive Director of Staffing Joe Carter Phone: (302) 562-7472 Fax: (888) 212-0084

Group information Groups run daily to monthly and are led by BCBAs, BCaBAs, and clinical coordinators. Age ranges from 3 years old to adult with diagnoses of I/DD, ADHD, ASD, ES, Asperger’s and neurotypical disorders.


Medical Assistance (MA)- PerformCare Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay School District

Center for ADHD 26 Summit Grove Avenue Suite 204 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Phone: (484) 278-1088 Website: www.centeradhd.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Ryan Wexelblatt, LSW - Director

Group Information Programs for boys of various ages with ADHD, social anxiety, and learning differences are available. Many groups are based on the Social Thinking methodology, which works to build fundamental skills to function socially, such as perspective-taking, reading nonverbal cues and learning how to be cognitively flexible. Social skills programming for girls is planned to begin in the fall of 2017.

Delaware and Montgomery Private/Self-Pay

The Center for Autism 3905 Ford Road Suite 6 Philadelphia, PA 19131 Phone: (215) 878-3400 Website: www.thecenterforautism.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups are run in the evening and consist of school-age children.

Philadelphia Some Private Insurances

Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC)

2000 Old West Chester Pike Havertown, PA 19083 Phone: (484) 454-8700 Fax: (484) 454-8809 2901 Island Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 Phone: (267) 713-4100 Fax: (267) 713-4134 Website: www.cgrc.org

Group Information Groups are either run weekly or twice weekly. Weekly groups are on an “as needed” bass and twice weekly groups are year round. Groups are for individuals ages 2-21 with ASD (mild and moderate functioning), ADHD, neurotypical etc. Groups are planned in a collaboration between a BCBA and a licensed clinician with autism experience. The groups are conducted by the licensed clinician and observed and supervised by a BCBA. We provide direct and consultative services to school districts as requested. These are designed and individualized based on the district's needs. We offer targeted trainings and FBAs as requested.

Delaware County and Philadelphia County

Commercial Insurance Medical Assistance (MA) Private/Self-Pay School District Funding


Community Counseling Center

2201 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148 Phone: (724) 981-7141 Fax: (724) 981-7148 Website: www.cccmer.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Meets once weekly to work on bullying and fitting in. Group consists of 10-16 year olds with diagnoses of ASD, ADHD, and ODD. An LPC conducts this group and determines the programming based on the group.

Mercer Private Insurance -- if covered under Act 62

Connect Plus Therapy 525 West Chester Pike Suite 308 Havertown, PA 19083 Contact Wendy Lax Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups meet weekly and are conducted by BCBAs and the clinical director. Groups are composed of individuals with ASD.

Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia

Out of network insurance

Connecting the Pieces, LLC

Phone: (484) 808-5680 Fax: (610) 680-3918 Website: www.connectingthepiecesllc.com Email: [email protected] Owner and Executive Director Lisa Kowlski (MA, CBA)

Group Information Students are placed in groups based on age and abilities. Groups consist of a maximum of 8 students, 1 group leader, 1 assistant and individual support for students when needed. Groups run for 6-8 weeks, utilizing ABA/VB programming to help establish initial motivation to join with peers and build motivation.

Wayne Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Continuum Behavioral Health

1651 Old Meadow Road Suite 600 McLean, VA 22102 Phone: (703) 635-6846 Website: www.autismspectrumalliance.com Director of Telehealth Meredith Kimener (BA, BCaBA) Email: [email protected]

Group Information We are offering two Online Social Skills Groups this spring. Each group is based on age and functioning level. The Pre-Teen Group is geared for individuals between the ages of 9-14 years. Our Teen/Adult Group is geared for individuals between the ages of 15-21 years. Both groups are taught by a licensed BCBA and we utilize the PEERS ® Curriculum to teach and practice a variety of social skills. Each week consists of a social group meeting for the participants to learn and practice skills followed by a parent meeting to learn the next week’s lessons and how to support their child. All meetings take place through our HIPAA compliant video-conferencing software, Zoom. I have attached our flyer for you to review. Meetings will take place each week on their designated days through a secure online meeting link. Here are the group meeting dates:

• Pre-Teen Group: Meetings every Tuesday from 5-7pm EST from March 10th to April 21st via Zoom videoconferencing.

• Teen/Adult Group: Meetings every Saturday from 12-2pm EST from March 28th to May 2nd via Zoom videoconferencing.

Additionally, we are offering an Advanced Social Skills Group that focuses on Online Safety. It is important for teens to learn how to safely navigate online

All counties in Pennsylvania Insurance may cover cost Private/Self-Pay


environments/settings. This group is geared for individuals between the ages of 13-18 years. Each week our BCBA will lead lesson on a variety of topics and integrate important social skills into the practice time. Topics will include: email safety and skills, using social media, online gaming, and cyber bullying. This is a 5 week course and all meetings will occur through secure videoconferencing links. Meeting will take place starting March 16th to April 13th from 5-6:30pm EST. The registration deadline is Friday, February 28th.

Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley

1126 Walnut Street Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone: (717) 274-3493 Fax: (717) 274-1304 Email: [email protected]

Group Information Children with ASD and other social delays will have the opportunity to participate in this social skills groups held at Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley. The groups are planned and taught by Lebanon Valley College professor and Michelle Scesa (M.A.CCC-SLP), with group activities led by student volunteers. Activities may include role-playing, games and educational exercises to help children learn how to navigate various social situations. Taking part in social skill groups help children learn from their peers and increases their understanding of body language and non-verbal cues. Social skill groups will be held on Tuesdays at the DDS-Valley Learning Center and will begin September 11th and will run until November 13th. Participants are expected to participate in the weekly sessions.

Lebanon Sessions are free. A $25 donation is requested at enrollment.

EBS Children’s Therapy 200 Skiles Boulevard West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: (610) 455-4040 Fax: (855) 251-8777 Website: https://ebschildrenstherapy.com/ Contact Chelsie Pessolano

Group Information Weekly groups (ages 3-5, 8-12) utilize the social thinking programming and are open to any child needing social skill help. Groups are led by a licensed psychologist and BCBA. Other groups to work on executive functioning and sibling support are offered.


Private/Self-Pay

Education Alternatives for ABA, LLC, A Partner of Early Autism Project

1001 West 9th Street King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (610) 831-1865 Fax: (877) 891-3208 Website: http://ed-alt.com/ Email: [email protected] Contact Jamie Larson Email: [email protected]

Group Information Structured play groups (ages 2-3) and social skills groups (ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, and teens), grouped by skill level and targeted social behaviors, meet 1 time per week September through June. Groups are conducted by BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs. Social Skills Camps Mini camps (3 days) in December and April. Weekly summer Camps (90 minutes/day) offered June-August

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Montgomery

Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay Flexible Spending Accounts


Evolve Coaching 711 South 21st Street, #218 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Phone: (412) 345-1170 Website: www.evolve-coaching.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information College social group meets weekly on the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) campus for students attending CMU, Pitt, Carlow or any other college in the area. This is an opportunity to meet other college students who are interested in improving their social interactions with others with a special focus on the campus environment. Young adult groups are also available! Both groups allow for the opportunity to learn and practice in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment with a customized curriculum of activities and discussion led by professional staff.

Allegheny

Family Autism Center at Penn Foundation

General Contact Information 807 Lawn Avenue Sellersville PA Phone: (267) 404-5988 Website: www.pennfoundation.org

Group Information Groups meet weekly for 6-8 weeks. We plan to offer at least twice per year (fall and spring). Composition of groups at this time is children with ASD ages 8-10. We hope to expand to more age ranges. We use the Skillstreaming curriculum and groups are led by a licensed psychologist.

Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery

Insurance

First Children Services 271 Bethlehem Pike Suite 104 Colmar, PA 18915 Website: www.firstchildrenservices.com Intake & Referral Hotline Phone: (888) 966-0746 Fax: (908) 654-2478 Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups meet weekly for 8 sessions, year-round. The groups serve children and young adults aged 3-21, with all levels of ASD, ADHD, and anxiety. The curriculum is individualized to participants needs and utilizes everything from Minecraft, Legos, and play groups. Groups are designed and run by BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs.

Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia

Private/Self-Pay (cash or credit)

Foundations for Growing, LLC

600 North Jackson Street Suite 203A Media, PA 19063 Phone: (484) 444-2285 Website: www.foundationsforgrowing.com

Group Information Social skills groups are run under the collaborative direction of our behavior team, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. Careful emphasis is placed on the appropriate matching of children and the appropriate size of the group. Scheduling for each group is set by appointment during the week or on the weekends and the groups are run for 6 weeks in our clinic in Media, PA where the children, ages 3-13, have access to sensorimotor equipment and smaller rooms for more focused group activities.


Private Insurance: Aetna, Cigna Behavioral Health, Humana/Choice Care, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Managed Health Network, Highmark, Keystone Health Private/Self-Pay


FUNctional CONNECTIONS, LLC

Sweet Valley, PA Phone: (570) 550-0778 Contact Stephanie Jones Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups run as scheduled, in 6 week cycles, year-round. Children, teen, and young adult groups meet separately. We do not check diagnoses; the groups are open to those who feel they would benefit from a safe and accepting environment to practice their social skills while receiving some direct training on topics targeted to meet individual needs. ABA and counseling techniques may be used, there is no singular curriculum as teaching is highly individualized for each participant. Please contact us for more information on groups available or to inquire about sibling support groups. Staff Certification BCBA, technicians, and graduate school interns for ABA, family theray, social work and counseling

Bradford, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Sullivan

Private pay

Galena Autism and Behavioral Services, LLC (GABS)

4877 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18901 Phone: (267) 454-7357 Website: www.gabsautism.com For the GABS Social Skills Summer Camps, please call (215) 353-0764 with any insurance questions or camp related questions

Services GABS Social Skills Summer Camps are ABA based social skills camp headed by a BT and supervised by a BCBA. Skills will be taught each session through fun activities, discussions, crafts, modeling, and role-playing. There will also be typically developing peers at various sessions throughout the camp. Staff Certification BCBA and RBT

Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia and all surrounding counties

GABS is in-network with certain/ most private insurance companies. Unfortunately, Medical Assistance (MA) is not accepted at this time. Private/Self-Pay (cash or credit accepted)

Go2U ABA Home Therapy

300 Welsh Road, Building One Suite 100 Horsham, PA 19044 Phone: (267) 209-410 Fax: (855) 337-8251 Email: [email protected]

Services Groups consist of children on the spectrum, with developmental delays and ADHD aged 2 - 9 years of age. The groups are planned and performed by BCBA's, developmentalists, and clinical psychologists.

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery


Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Center

245 S. 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: (215) 829-5573

Group Information The Early Childhood Program (ECP) is a supplemental 1/2 day group therapy model for preschool-age children with autism using NDBI approach. Social skills programs are 12-week sessions that meet weekly 4:30-6 pm for individuals with autism ages 6 to 21. Programs primarily serving the MA population with private pay options available. Additional eligibility criteria for both programs, available upon request by calling (215) 829-5573. ABA- based intervention techniques include but are not limited to, role-playing and behavior rehearsal, positive reinforcement, prompting and shaping. Staff will use social scripts, narratives, and stories, in addition to naturalistic interventions, such as incidental teaching, in

Philadelphia

Medical Assistance (MA) Private/Self-Pay


order to promote social engagement. Sessions will consist of a skill review, model and practice framework. There is a 2 staff to every 6 child ratio with each group led by a Master’s level clinician.

Helping Hands Family** 200 N. Warner King of Prussia, PA 19406 Phone: (484) 965-9966 Website: http://hhfamily.com

Group Information Groups meet year-round and BCBAs and/or the Center Clinical Director plan the group session, composition (by age and developmental levels), and programming. Programming will be appropriate for the gropu setting and typical curriculum targeted are skill streaming, Socially Saavy and PEERS.

Contact for further information. Contact for further information.

The Hope Learning Center

Website: https://www.thehopelearningcenter.org/aba-clinic Email: [email protected]

Group is for individuals with ASD, ages 10-14. The group meets 1 time per week, year round. The groups are planned and conducted with the help of BCBAs and RBTs.

Allegheny and surrounding counties

Private Insurance and out-of-pocket

Intercommunity Action, Inc.

6012 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 Main Number: (215) 487-0904 Fax Number: (215) 487-3716 Website: http://intercommunityaction.org/autism-services/ Email: [email protected]

Groups include Autism Spectrum Disorder Teens Group (ages 13 to 18) and Lego Club (collaborative play therapy group). The Teens Group focuses on a social skills curriculum and clients are able to identify topics to discuss. Skills groups are facilitated by doctoral level students.

Philadelphia Insurance Private/Self-Pay

J. Cornack Therapy Group

620 Paxton Place Suite 101 & 102 Lititz, PA 17543 Phone: (717) 723-8520 Website: www.jcornacktherapygroup.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information This 10 week social skills group for motivated teens (grades 9-12) who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends will run September 20 through November 22. Teens will be taught the importance of social skills and be given the opportunity to practice these skills. This program is most appropriate for teens with ADHD, high functioning autism, depression, anxiety, and other social and behavioral disorders

Lancaster Private/Self-Pay

Journey Center LLC Phone: (814) 317-5092 Fax: (814) 317-5295 Website: www.thejourneycenter.net 206 W. High Street Bellefonte, PA 120 Byron Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Contact

Group Information Bi-monthly groups for ages 8-10 with autism. Groups are run by BCBAs and RBTs, and utilize Skills Streaming, Eclipse Model. Parent direct involvement is limited, as groups are focused on peer relationships. Social skills group for ages 10-13 years in Centre County. Social skills groups daily for ages 5-13 at the Journey Center located in Altoona.

Blair, Centre, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin

Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay


Kimberly Bennett (M.Ed., BCBA, LBS, LSLP) Email: [email protected]

Keystone Pediatric Therapies

Keystone Pediatric Therapies 3583 Scotland Road Scotland, PA 17254 Phone: (717) 709-7997 Fax: (717) 446-0707 Website: https://keystonehealth.org/keystonepediatrictherapies/our-programs/ Email: [email protected]

Group Information Social groups offered weekly, all year for children aged 5-20 living with autism and other related disorders. Groups are tailored to meet each child’s specific needs, with emphasis in social interaction, communication, awareness, initiation, comprehension, and adaptability, using NET and Social Thinking curriculum. Social groups are managed by occupational and speech therapists.

Franklin Commercial Insurance Medical Assistance (MA)

Kaleidoscope, Inc. 4934 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509 Phone: (814) 824-4515 Fax: (814) 824-4533 Website: www.kas-erie.org

Group Information: Teen group meets weekly during the school year. Two (2) child groups (K-4, 5-8) meet for 6 week sessions in fall and spring. Weekly socialization activity groups for independent adults with ASD are free of charge. Groups are aimed toward verbal individuals with ASD, but without an intellectual disability. Groups include structured activities, instruction, topic discussion, and social activity in the community and are conducted by licensed psychologists and licensed professional counselors.

Erie Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance

K.W. Behavioral Consulting, LLC

702 Floral Vale Blvd. Yardley, PA 19067 Phone: (215) 704-9224 Website: http://www.kwbehavioralconsulting.com

Group Information: Meetings are weekly, year-round with more opportunities in the summer. Groups are run based on need, age, and areas of concerns. Groups are organized so they are effective for everyone and are a good fit. Ages 2 to 7, primarily individuals with autism. Curriculum is based around ABA individualized programming, ABLLS-R and research-based methods. Sessions are run by a BCBA and the owner.

Bucks Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay

Leg Up Farm 4880 North Sherman Street Mount Wolf, PA 17347 Phone: (717) 266-9294 Fax: (717) 384-8071 Website: www.legupfarm.org Contact Gabby Spangler Email: [email protected]

Group Information A developmental playgroup is led by occupational therapist Gabby Spangler for children ages 3 and 4. This group is an opportunity for preschool age children to interact with children of the same age, explore and play in a safe and exciting environment, practice the skills they’ll need to start preschool, and work on areas of special need. Development playgroups look like pure fun, but are designed by occupational therapists to challenge children to use their motor skills, learn new skills and play independently and with their peers.

York


Mondays, 1/22-2/26, 10-11 AM

Little Stars 203 South Elmer Avenue Sayre, PA 18840 Phone: (607)-760-9520 Fax: (570)-731-4420 Website: www.littlestarsaba.com

Group Information Groups are conducted by BCBAs and RBTs. They consist of neurotypical peers and individuals with autism, ADHD, anxiety, other developmental delays and behavioral challenges. Groups meet weekly and run year-round.

Bradford, Broom, Chemung, Susquehanna and Tioga

Various payment methods accepted

Mahler Autism Services Hershey, PA Website: www.mahlerautism.com Email: [email protected] Contact Kelly Mahler

Group Information Groups meet weekly between September and May, composed of school-aged individuals diagnosed with high functioning ASD and ADHD. A large portion of programming is centered on the multidisciplinary Destination Friendship model, created by two BCBAs, a speech pathologist, and an occupational therapist (the owner). Various OTs, SLPs and BCBAs lead the group. *We have been providing social skill programming in the community for over 10 years. Currently our evening programming is on hold, but will resume in the near future. Contact us for current evening group offerings. Daytime groups are currently available for cyber/homeschool students.

Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York

Private/Self-Pay

Mynd Works Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg, Inc. 3333 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: (717) 233-1681 Fax: (717) 234-8258 Website: www.jfsofhbg.org Email: [email protected] For ages 5-12: Mary Tarbell, [email protected] For ages 13-18: Bryna Sherr, [email protected]

Group Information Each series consists of 8 weekly sessions, with a maximum of 6 participants per group series. An initial interview is held with the youth and the parent or guardian to assess readiness for the group setting and individual strengths. Multiple series are offered per year. Groups are conducted by a master’s level, LCSW or LPC. Each group also has a co-leader (bachelor’s level or student intern). Group activities are tailored to specific needs of participants, and include cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and play therapy techniques. Social Sense – a social skills group experience for children ages 5-12. Meets on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 pm. Skills for Life (S4L) – a social skills group for adolescents. Meets on Monday evenings from 6-7 pm.

Dauphin One-time fee of $100 for the assessment of new clients, due at the intake appointment Fee for an 8-session group series ($280) Insurance coverage may be available and a Sliding Fee Scale may be applicable for families in financial need.


NeurAbilities 170 N. Henderson Rd, 2nd Floor King of Prussia, PA 19406-1349 Phone: (856)-346-0005 Fax: (855)-266-6180 Website: www.neurabilities.com

Group Information Groups meet twice a week for 6 weeks and the series run year-round. The existing series are tailored to learners with ASD between the ages of 12 and 15, but we are in the process of expanding services to other age groups. PEERS programming utilized. Groups are planned and conducted by BCBAs. Current social skills services are offered in an online format.

Montgomery, Philadelphia, and others. Online sessions are open to all counties.

Private pay.

Northeast Regional Autism Center at Friendship House

1509 Maple Street Scranton, PA 18505 Phone: (570) 342-8305 ext. 2102 Fax: (570) 341-9679 Website: www.friendshiphousepa.org

Group Information Social respite groups consisting of individuals ages 5-13 with autism meet once per week and scheduled as needs are identified. Groups are led by a respite coordinator in coordination with program directors.

Lackawanna Private/Self-Pay

Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc.

Location coming soon! Phone: (215) 297-6159 Website: www.patternsbehavior.com Contact Kristi Julian

Group Information We are a new agency that does not yet have scheduled social skills groups, but we are interested in developing weekly social skills groups and social outings.

Delaware and Philadelphia Insurance Private/Self-Pay

SMJ Behavior Consultant, LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141 Phone: (484) 452-4172

Group Information An ABA Behavioral Based Social Skills Group intended for individuals with Autism, ADHD, and Development Delay

Delaware and Montgomery

Private Insurance: Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, US Family Health Plan, Devereux, Geisinger Private/Self-Pay (cash)

So Love Autistic Center 433 Burmont Road Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Phone: (610) 446-3680 (610) 466-3682 Website: www.solovecenter.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information Groups are run for 6 weeks with a 2-4 week break between sessions. Groups are composed of children with an autism diagnosis. Leaders have the following Certification: BCBA, LSW, and M.Ed. in special education. Beginning in January 2018, we are offering project based learning social skill groups utilizing the Early Start Denver Model.


Private/Self-Pay (check, cash, or credit)

Social Enrichment Center

542 Wesley Road Springfield, PA 19064

Group Information Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery

Insurance


Phone: (610) 853-2898 Fax: (610) 853-0837 Website: www.socialenrichmentcenter.com

Led by LPC, social worker and special educators, groups consist of a variety of compositions structured around age (2-21), ability and needs, which dictate the curriculum utilized. Groups meet weekly for 1+ hours (depending on group) year-round. ESY services are also available.

Private/Self-Pay School District Funding

Southwestern Human Services

110 Fort Couch Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 831-8211 Website: www.shs-pgh.org Clinical Administrator Lisa Burke (MS) Email: [email protected]

Group Information Our social skills groups run for 8 week sessions out of our South Hills and Lawrenceville offices. We work with children 3 years to 18 years old. We also run yoga groups. We do not differentiate the groups based on diagnosis, just by age.

Allegheny and Washington Medical Assistance (MA) Private Insurance (UPMC, Highmark, Cigna, Aetna, and UBH) Private/Self-Pay

Spectrum of Solutions Therapy Services

82 Buck Road, 3rd floor Holland, PA 18966 Phone: (267) 270-5527 Fax: (215) 494-9246 Website: www.sostherapyservices.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information Interactive play groups (ages 3-10), Lego-based therapy groups (ages 5-16), teen social skills groups (ages 13-18), and social thinking based group (ages 6-12) are offered year-round on evenings and weekends during once-weekly 8-week sessions. During summer, 4- and 6-week sessions are offered. Children with significant communication delays, difficulty following directions, and behavioral challenges as well as children with advances communication skills are matched according to level of social-emotional development and chronological age. Many children participating in groups have a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD, but diagnosis is not required for enrollment. Groups are led by licensed professional counselors and LBS and use DIR-based, Social Thinking (Superflex) and Jed Baker’s Social Skills curriculum.

Bucks Cash or check for groups, may be reimbursable through HSA or FSA. Private/Self-Pay

Stepping Stones and Stepping Stones Plus

Merakey Corporate Headquarters 620 East Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Phone: 1-888-647-0020 1-888-NHS-0020 Website: www.merakey.org Email: [email protected] Stepping Stones (9 sites) Stepping Stones Plus:

Group Information A therapeutically based social pragmatic group program for individuals ages 3 to 18 with an ASD. The program currently operates at a 3:1 (participant: staff) ratio which runs 52 weeks per year. Each participant can be authorized up to 15 hours per week. Targeted skills include but are not limited to joint attention, executive functioning, generalization, social communication, social interaction, and transfer of skills. The programs are supported by a clinical team of content experts including BCBAs, LPCs, and LBSs. Stepping Stones Plus:

Blair, Butler, Centre, Clearfield, Cumberland, Dauphin, Jefferson, Juniata, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mifflin, Northampton, Perry, Washington and Westmoreland

Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options. Commercial pay


(3 sites, serving Washington, Lehigh and Northampton County)

The program currently utilizes a ‘flexing’ ratio to meet the individualized needs of each participant. The program runs 52 weeks per year. Each participant can be authorized up to 25 hours per week. Targeted skills include but are not limited to joint attention, executive functioning, generalization, social communication, social interaction, and transfer of skills. The programs are supported by a clinical team of content experts including BCBAs, LPCs, and LBSs.

Stepping Stones Therapeutics, LLC

1240 Madison Avenue Prospect Park, PA 19076 Phone: (484) 904-2004 Website: www.steppingstonestherapeutics.com Email: [email protected] CEO Lori Short (MS, LBS, BCBA)

Group Information Run by BCBAs and ABA therapists to improve eye contact, greetings, requesting, imitation, and more.

Delaware Montgomery and Philadelphia

Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Private Insurance: Cigna, Aetna, Tricare, Magellan, Independence Blue Cross, AmeriHealth, Highmark, Premier Blue Shield, Heath Partners, Employer Accounts Private/Self-Pay

TB Children’s Services 10 Goble Court Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Phone: (267) 461-0537 Website: www.tbchildrensservices.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information Multiple groups for different ages and levels are run weekly throughout the entire year. Groups are led by licensed professionals using our uniquely created curriculum.

Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Private Insurance Private/Self-Pay (cash or credit)

TherAbilities 4210 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: (717) 540-9218 Fax: (717) 545-3127 Website: www.therabilities.com

Group Information Friendship Group – to enhance the social awareness and interpersonal skills of children with developmental challenges with a schedule that includes developmentally appropriate play, cooperative and recreational activities, and facilitated discussions. Parent meetings explain our curriculum and help ensure carryover of skills to be practiced in home/community settings. Friendship Club- a seven-week summer therapeutic program fostering the development of friendships and social skills in young adults (ages 16-25 years). Social Skills Camp Summer Day Camp – co-led by early childhood educators and occupational, physical, and speech therapists for children to socialize with peers while working intensively on their personal therapy goals

Dauphin Please contact this provider for specific information regarding payment options.

Theraplay Inc. Administration Office 1345 Enterprise Dr., Suite 100A West Chester, PA 19380

Group Information Social skills groups are designed to encourage each child to enhance his/her social competence. Children will be

Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery

Private/Self-Pay


Phone: (484) 787-2200 Fax: (484) 947-2708 Website: www.theraplayinc.com Email: [email protected] Locations in: Bensalem, Broomall, East Norriton, Horsham, Landenberg, Limerick, Newtown, Quakertown and West Chester

given opportunities to establish and practice appropriate social interactions and behavior in a caring and safe environment. Each session will include an emphasis on providing activities with opportunities to develop typical social skills and will be run by a physical or occupational therapist or a speech language pathologist. Each group requires at least 4 children to run.

Ask us if you have Keystone First as primary insurance

Unending Promise Community Evangelical Church 51 Green Valley Road Sinking Spring, PA 19608 Phone: (484) 955-2747 Website: www.unendingpromise.org Email: [email protected]

Group Information A variety of groups are offered which support individuals living with autism at all ages and the people who love them. Healthy Relationships Academy utilizes four certified facilitators using the Healthy Relationships Curriculum developed by Wesley Spectrum, Pittsburgh. For other groups without structured social skills program, a certified special education teacher is present.

Berks Many activities are low or no cost Private/Self-Pay (cash or check)

Valley Family Therapeutics

Valley Family: Coopersburg 551 E. Station Avenue Coopersburg, PA 18036 Valley Family: Emmaus 431 Chestnut St Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: (484) 863-9220 Fax: (484) 353-5157 Website: www.valley-family.com Email: [email protected]

Group Information Sessions last for 8-12 weeks and are offered in the spring, fall, winter, and summer. Sessions meet on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm. Groups are conducted by speech pathologist and BCBAs. Each program is individualized to the group. Foundational concepts are based on “social thinking.” Groups consist of children ages 6-10 with autism and ADHD. Social Skills Summer Camp – offered

Lehigh Contact practice for detailed information

Wesley Family Services

4250 Old William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA 15146 Phone: (412) 573-0141 Fax: (412) 573-0148 Website: www.wfspa.org

Group Information For ages 5 to 21 with ASD. Groups meet weekly and are run year-round. Treatment plans are developed by individuals with a Master's degree and at least a BSL in Pennsylvania

Allegheny, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland


Glossary of Acronyms TERM DESCRIPTION ABA ABA stands for Applied Behavioral Analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology involves the application of basic behavioral practices (positive

reinforcement, repetition, prompting, etc.) to facilitate the development of language, positive skills, and social behavior as well as to help reduce everyday social problems and serious behavior disorders.

ABLLS (and ABLLS-R) ABLLS stands for Assessment of Basic Language and Learning (and ABLLS-R stands of Assessment of Basic Language and Learning-Revised) ACT ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ACT is a form of counseling and a branch of clinical behavior analysis. It is an empirically-based

intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies mixed in different ways with commitment and behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility.

ADLs ADLs stand for Activities of Daily Living. ADLs are routine activities people perform daily/weekly including things such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, preparing meals, attending to laundry, completing chores, etc.

ADOS ADOS stands for Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale. The ADOS is an instrument for diagnosing and assessing autism. The protocol consists of a series of structured and semi-structured tasks that involve social interaction between the examiner and the person under assessment.

AIM AIM stands for Accept, Identify, Move. AIM introduces and blends together the concepts of Mindfulness, ACT, and ABA to promote adaptive and flexible behavior which leads to positive behavior change. AIM seeks to improve the lives of children with or without disabilities who struggle with social and emotional challenges.

ASD ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder. ASD is a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders that can cause significant behavioral, communication and social challenges for an individual. People with ASD may behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, problem-solving, and thinking abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a large array of services to help in their daily lives while others need much less.


AFLS AFLS stands for Assessment of Functional Living Skills. AFLS s a criterion-referenced skills assessment tool, tracking system, and curriculum guide. AFLS is used for teaching children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities the essential skills they need in order to achieve the most independent outcomes.

BACB BACB stands for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. BACB is an independent, nonprofit certification board started to establish standards for what constitutes being qualified to practice Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in addition to setting ethical and legal codes to which all BCBAs are bound. Begun in the early 1990s, this credential has quickly swept international boundaries and is now becoming the standard by which insurance companies determine eligibility for payment as an ABA service provider.

BCaBA BCaBA stands for Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. The BCaBA is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCaBA level may not practice independently, but must be supervised by someone certified at the BCBA/BCBA-D level. In addition, BCaBAs can supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.

BCBA BCBA stands for Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The BCBA is a graduate-level certification in the field of behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services. In addition, BCBAs supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.

BCBA-D BCBA-D stands for Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral. The BCBA-D is a designation for BCBAs with doctoral training in behavior analysis. It is not a separate credential and it does not grant any special privileges above or beyond the BCBA credential. Professionals who are credentialed at the BCBA-D level function in the same capacity as a BCBA (i.e., they are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services). BCBA-Ds supervise the work of Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and others who provide behavior-analytic interventions.

BHMCO (or MCO for short)

BHMCO (or MCO for short) stands for Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (or Managed Care Organization for short). A MCO is a health care provider or a group or organization of medical service providers who offers managed care health plans. It is a health organization that contracts with insurers or self-insured employers and finances and delivers health care using a specific provider network and specific services and products. By contracting with various types of MCOs to deliver Medicaid program health care services to their beneficiaries, states can reduce Medicaid program costs and better manage utilization of health services. Improvement in health plan performance, health care quality, and outcomes are key objectives of Medicaid managed care. There are 5 MCO’s within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Specific names and contact numbers are provided in a table on the following pages.

BHT BHT stands for Behavioral Health Technician. BHTs work alongside other healthcare professionals to administer treatment plans and provide care to patients diagnosed with behavioral disorders. BHTs can work with children with autism; however, they work under less stringent standards of education and experience than, let’s say, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

BIP BIP stands for Behavior Intervention Plan. A BIP is simply a plan that is designed to reward and reinforce positive behaviors. BIPs look different in every instance because they are customized to a specific person and toward specific behaviors.

DTT DTT stands for Discrete Trial Training. DTT is a technique used by practitioners of ABA that was developed by Ivar Lovaas. DTT is a practitioner-led, structured instructional procedure that breaks tasks down into simple subunits to shape new skills.

EI EI stands for Early Intervention. EI is a Is the term used to describe the services and supports that are available to infants, toddlers and preschool-age children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families. Services may include specialized instruction, speech/language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other types of services based on the needs of the child and family. In Pennsylvania EI services are provided for children ages 0-5 and divided into 2 groups: ages 0 to 3 (infant/toddler) and ages 3 to 5 (preschool).

ESY ESY stands for Extended School Year. ESY services are special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular 180-day school year. ESY services are provided during breaks in the educational schedule to prevent this loss. There are seven factors the IEP team must


consider to determine if a student is eligible for ESY services. No one factor by itself can be used to determine eligibility for ESY (all 7 factors must be considered by the IEP team), but please realize a child may be eligible by meeting just one of the criteria. ESY must be considered each year for every child with a disability at the IEP meeting.

FA FA stands for Functional Analysis. FAs manipulate environmental conditions to evoke challenging behavior. This is done to demonstrate control over the behavior. If the professional (i.e. BCBA) can predictably create a condition that evokes the behavior, he/she identifies the function of the behavior within a reasonable degree of certainty. A FA must be completed by an experienced professional as it requires contriving conditions in specific ways in an attempt to elicit behavior.

FBA FBA stands for Functional Behavior Assessment. A FBA collects a variety of data about an identified behavior to evaluate the conditions in the context within which it’s already occurring. Professionals (i.e. BCBAs) collect these data through both direct and indirect methods such as observation, interviews and data collected by collaterals. When a pattern emerges through the evaluation of these data, the professional forms a hypothesis about the function. Professionals must express clearly that their conclusions are a hypothesis and should not assume their conclusions are fact.

IBHS IBHS stands for Intensive Behavioral Health Services. IBHS replaced Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services (BHRS) as of January 17, 2020. ISP or IFSP ISP stands for Individual Service Plans and IFSP stands for Individual Family Service Plans. An ISP or IFSP is both a process and a document for children

found eligible for EI services (ages 0-3). The IFSP is a written treatment plan that maps out the EI services your child will receive, as well as how and when these services will be administered. It details your child’s current levels of functioning, specific needs and goals for treatment (referred to as outcomes). The IFSP takes a family-based approach to services, due to the central concept that supporting a child’s family lends itself to supporting the child. As such, the IFSP is developed with input from the child’s entire family, and it includes features that are designed to support the entire family.

LBS and BSL LBS stands for Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) and BSL stands for Behavior Specialist License (BSL). A LBS or a professional with a BSL must have a Master’s Degree or higher or a Post-Master’s Certificate in Behavioral Analysis; Special Education; Speech Therapy; Psychology (School, Clinical, Counseling or Developmental); Professional Counseling; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; or Nursing (the "named fields”) or in a field related to a “named field.” This person must demonstrate 90 hours of evidenced based coursework/training, must have 1 year of experiencing developing and implementing functional behavior assessments, and must have completed 1000 hours of clinical experience with individuals with behavioral challenges or individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.

LCSW LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The LCSW is a sub-sector within the field of Social Work. LCSW's work with clients in order to help deal with issues involving mental and emotional health. There are a wide variety of specializations on which the Licensed Clinical Social Worker can focus including specialties such as working with mental health issues, substance abuse, public health, school social work, medical social work, marriage counseling or children and family therapy.

MT MT stands for Mobile Therapist. A MT provides individual and family psychotherapy in the home environment, provides insight into family dynamics, provides assistance in the development of adaptive skills in order for the client to take a more positive role in the family, and provides clinical progress notes and development of psychotherapy treatment plans. The MT is a master’s level position with certification in a field such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Social Work, etc. Please note, not all MTs are BCBAs, but a BCBAs can be a MT. This is an important distinction to make. When securing ABA services for your child, the standard is for the MT to be a BCBA.

NET NET stands for Natural Environment Training. NET is a term that is used for when skills are taught or generalized within the natural environment. For example, you might teach a student to receptively and expressively label colors at the table. Then, during NET, the student would get to practice the skill by labelling colors of crayons that you’re using or asking for colors of Play-doh found in the basket.


PBSP PBSP stands for Positive Behavior Support Plan. A PBSP emphasizes positive behavior based on the unique characteristics of the individual. Each PBSP takes into account the unique characteristics and needs of each person, as well as the specific characteristics, strengths, and resources of each environment the individual will experience.

PEAK PEAK stands for Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge. The PEAK: Relational Training System is a comprehensive approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which embraces traditional verbal behavior accounts of basic language and incorporates contemporary behavior analytic strategies for promoting relational responding which are responsible for our ability understand and use language.

PRT PRT stands for Pivotal Response Training. PRT is one of the most proven behavioral approaches for treating children with ASD. Drawn from ABA, PRT is a play-based method that targets improving “pivotal” development areas instead of individual behaviors. It’s based on the idea that changes in pivotal responses would spark widespread progress in other developmental areas.

RBT (or BT for short) RBT stands for Registered Behavior Technician. The RBT is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. The RBT is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. The RBT does not design intervention or assessment plans. It is the responsibility of the RBT supervisor to determine which tasks an RBT may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The BCBA supervising the RBT is responsible for the work performed by the RBT on the cases they are overseeing.

VB VB stands for verbal behavior. Based in the principles of ABA, VB teaches communication by assessing and facilitating the development of language skills. At its core, VB motivates an individual to learn language by connecting words to their functions. Instead of focusing on words as mere labels, VB teaches individuals how to use language to make requests and communicate ideas. A person learns that words and/or language can help obtain desired objects or produce other meaningful results. VB focuses on teaching children to effectively use words and/or language in all types of situations.

VB-MAPP VB-MAPP stands for Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program. The VB-MAPP is a criterion-referenced assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill tracking system that is designed for children with autism, and other individuals who demonstrate language delays. The VB-MAPP is based on B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior, established developmental milestones, and research from the field of behavior analysis.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS (MCOs) IN PENNSYLVANIA

NAME OF ORGANIZATION/WEB ADDRESS COUNTIES SERVED MEMBER SERVICES NUMBER Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Website: www.dbhid.org/cbh/

Philadelphia (888) 545-2600

Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) Website: www.ccbh.com

Adams (866) 738-9849

Allegheny (800) 553-7499 Blair (855) 520-9715 Berks (866) 292-7886 Bradford, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Elk, Forest,

Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, McKean, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Potter Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Warren or Wayne

(866) 878-6046

Carbon, Monroe or Pike (866) 473-5862 Chester (866) 622-4228


Erie (855) 224-1777 Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna or Wyoming (866) 668-4606 Clinton or Lycoming (855) 520-9787

York (866) 542-0299 Magellan Behavioral Health (MBH) Website: www.magellanhealth.com

Bucks (877) 769-9784

Delaware (888) 207-2911 Lehigh (866) 238-2311 Montgomery (877) 769-9782 Northampton (866) 780-2312 PerformCare (formerly Community Behavioral HealthCare Network of Pennsylvania- CBHNP) Website: www.performcare.org

Capital Area: Cumberland-Perry, Dauphin, Lancaster or Lebanon (888) 722-8646

NorthCentral Area: Bedford-Somerset (866) 773-7891 NorthCentral Area: Franklin-Fulton (866) 773-7917 Beacon Health Options (formerly Value Behavioral Health) Website: www.beaconhealthoptions.com

Armstrong (877) 688-5969

Beaver (877) 688-5970 Butler (877) 688-5971 Cambria (866) 404-4562 Crawford, Mercer or Venango (866) 404-4561 Fayette (877) 688-5972 Greene (877) 688-5973 Indiana (877) 688-5969 Lawrence (877) 688-5975 Washington (877) 688-5976 Westmoreland (877) 688-5977

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