ABA Therapy in Miami, FL

Last updated: April 17, 2026

520 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Miami, FL. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official BACB registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

520 providers in Miami — showing 50 per page (page 9 of 11)

How we vet: Every listing starts from the provider's federal CMS NPI record and is refreshed from the registry on a recurring schedule, with direct links to the certification or state-licensing body for its specialty so you can verify credentials at the source. We do not accept paid placement. Read our full verification methodology.

ABA Therapy in Miami, FL

Miami has the deepest pediatric ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) market of any city in our directory, which is good news for families navigating an autism diagnosis: more choice usually means more options on start time, location, and language. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered ABA providers across Miami-Dade — center-based programs, in-home teams, and hybrids — so you can compare on what matters: how soon they start, whether a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) directly oversees your child's program, whether they take your insurance, and whether they offer bilingual (Spanish or Haitian-Creole) services.

Center-based ABA programs cluster around Kendall, Doral, Hialeah, and Coral Gables; in-home teams cover a wide radius across Miami-Dade. With strong supply, you can afford to be selective — ask about BCBA-to-client ratios and whether the same BCBA stays with your child over time.

A solid ABA program begins with a BCBA assessment and an individualized treatment plan. Day-to-day sessions are delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) under that BCBA's supervision. Recommended hours vary widely — from a few focused hours a week to comprehensive 20+ hour programs — based on your child's needs and your insurance authorization.

Ask any Miami ABA provider about BCBA oversight, parent training, bilingual capability, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Miami.

What to expect

BCBA assessment first, then an individualized plan delivered by RBTs under BCBA supervision. With Miami's strong supply, compare several providers on BCBA oversight, bilingual capability, and parent training.

Insurance

Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for children with an autism diagnosis (EPSDT). Florida's autism insurance mandate requires many state-regulated commercial plans to cover ABA. Region 11 MMA plans commonly include Sunshine Health, Aetna Better Health, Humana Healthy Horizons, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. A diagnosis and prior authorization are typically required.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

In-home 2–5 weeks · center-based 3–8 weeks. (Strong supply tends to shorten these.)

Note

ABA hours are set by clinical need and insurance authorization, not a fixed package.

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Miami, FL

Are there Spanish-speaking ABA providers in Miami?

Yes. Miami-Dade has the deepest ABA market in our directory, and many providers offer bilingual (Spanish, and in some neighborhoods Haitian-Creole) services. Because ABA involves a lot of parent training, ask whether the BCBA and the RBTs assigned to your child can communicate in your home language.

Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA in Miami?

In almost all cases, yes. Insurance — Florida Medicaid and commercial plans under Florida's autism mandate — requires a formal autism diagnosis before authorizing ABA. If you don't have one yet, a developmental pediatrician, psychologist, or qualified diagnostic clinic is the first step.

What's the difference between a BCBA and an RBT?

A BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is the master's-level clinician who assesses your child and designs and supervises the program. An RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) delivers daily sessions under that supervision. With Miami's strong supply, you can ask how directly the BCBA stays involved and whether the same BCBA stays with your child over time.

Does Florida Medicaid cover ABA in Miami?

Yes. Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for children with an autism diagnosis under EPSDT. In Miami-Dade (Region 11), common Managed Medical Assistance plans include Sunshine Health, Aetna Better Health, Humana Healthy Horizons, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. A diagnosis and prior authorization are required.

How many hours of ABA does my child need?

Hours are based on a BCBA's assessment and your insurance authorization, not a fixed package. Some children do well with a few focused hours a week; others benefit from comprehensive 20+ hour programs. A reputable provider individualizes the recommendation.

How soon can ABA start in Miami?

Miami's deep supply means in-home teams often begin within 2–5 weeks of authorization and center-based programs within 3–8 weeks. The diagnosis and authorization steps usually take longer than the wait-list itself, so start those early.

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50 ABA Therapists in Miami

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Miami, FL

ABA Therapy in Miami, FL

ABA Therapy in Miami, FL

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Miami, FL

Other Therapy Types in Miami

50 ABA Therapists in Miami

Lidice Balart Cid

Ligia Asprelli

Liliam Abreu, BCBA

Liliam Armenteros

Lilianet Azze

Linda Arenas

Lisbet Aznay

Lisdy Ballate

Lisette Almeida

Lissette Alvarez Gonzalez

Lixandra Alonso Gamez

Lorianne Alvarez

Lunixa Alvarez Cuba, RBT

Maebys Arce Reyes

Maigret Adan

Maleidy Acedo

Manuel Azcuy Cabrera

Maria Acea Caballero

Maria Acosta, BCBA

Maria Alfaro, bs

Maria Barcenas

Maria Barrague, LMHC

Marialis Arteaga, RBT

Marieyis Aguilar Corzo, BCBA

Marilyn Almaguer Castineira

Marilyn Alonso

Mario Barrios Lago, BCaBA

Marley Aguilar

Martha Acosta

Matthew Argote

Maylen Balart Cid

Maylin Barcena, BCBA

Mayra Aguero, RBT

Mayra Avila, BA

Melany Balza, RBT

Melba Alvarez Trueba, MH

Merlis Acosta Perdomo

Michelle Arisso

Michelle Barnes

Miguel Ampuero, PHD, BCBA-D

Miraida Alvarez Yanes

Miriela Alvarez

Misleivys Alonso Bobadilla

Monica Amador-Vale, BCBA 1-13-13028

Monica Anestin

Monica Arevalo

Nader Alghawi

Nadya Ariano

Natalia Azucena, Lcsw

Natali Alvarez Gomez

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