ABA Therapy in California

NoCal Behavioral Services (NCBS) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, teens and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities throughout California. Our services are available in the home, in the community and in school settings, so support follows your family wherever it’s needed most.

ABA Services Available in California

California families can access all of our core services: in home ABA therapy, in community ABA therapy, and in school ABA therapy and support. Every family also receives complimentary case management to help coordinate care across healthcare, school and social systems.

How Services Work

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) creates a Treatment Plan built around your family’s goals, which is submitted to your insurance for approval. Once approved, your team of BCBA and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) begins services, with the BCBA providing ongoing supervision and updating the plan every six months based on your child’s progress. If you come across an unfamiliar term along the way, our Terms to Know page can help.

California’s Autism Insurance Law and Regional Center Support

California’s autism insurance mandate, SB 946, has required state-regulated private health plans to cover behavioral intervention treatment, including ABA, since 2012. What makes California distinct is its network of Regional Centers, which coordinate and, in many cases, help fund ABA and related services for eligible individuals regardless of insurance status, particularly for children under Early Start (birth to age 3). We’re glad to work alongside your Regional Center caseworker as part of your care team.

Supporting Military Families

California is home to a significant military presence, including families stationed near Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton, and many of the families we serve here work with TriCare. If you receive orders to relocate, our case managers help build a team in your new location and, if we’re unable to serve that area directly, help you find another provider so your child’s care continues without interruption. Our Relocation Process page has more on how that transition works.

Insurance We Accept

Along with California’s insurance protections above, we’re in network with TriCare (East and West), UHC (Optum), Premera Blue Cross (Anthem), and CHAMPVA, and we accept private pay as well. If your plan isn’t listed, we may still be able to help through a Single Case Agreement, and if we’re unable to provide services in your specific area, we’re happy to help your family find other providers.

Get Started

To learn more about ABA therapy in California, visit our Steps to Start Services page, read our FAQ, or view all states we serve. You can also browse our Resources page for state-specific support organizations.