ABA Therapy in Washington

NoCal Behavioral Services (NCBS) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children, teens and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities across Washington State. 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 Washington

Washington 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.

Washington’s Autism Insurance Law and Apple Health Coverage

Washington has required autism insurance coverage for over a decade, with ongoing updates such as Shayan’s Law that clarified mental health parity protections for autism treatment. Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) also covers ABA therapy, typically coordinated through a managed care plan and the state’s Autism Centers of Excellence network. Coverage details differ by plan, so we always recommend verifying your specific benefits with us directly.

Supporting Military Families

Washington is home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and many of the military 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 Washington’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 Washington, 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.