ABA Therapy in Bronx, NY

Last updated: April 17, 2026

77 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Bronx, NY. 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.

77 providers in Bronx — showing 50 per page (page 1 of 2)

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 Bronx, NY

When a Bronx child receives an autism diagnosis, finding ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is usually the next big step — and often the most overwhelming one. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered ABA providers across the borough — center-based programs, in-home teams, and hybrids — so you can compare them on the points that decide quality of care: how soon they can start, whether a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) directly supervises your child's program, and whether they take your insurance.

The Bronx has a real ABA network, though availability is thinner than in Brooklyn, so the smart move is to join more than one wait-list at once. Center-based programs are concentrated around Fordham, Soundview, and Parkchester; in-home teams travel across the borough. Because so many Bronx households speak Spanish at home, ask whether a provider offers bilingual services and bilingual parent training — it makes the home-based portion of the program far more effective.

A good ABA program starts with a BCBA assessment that produces an individualized treatment plan. Day-to-day sessions are delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) working under that BCBA's supervision. Recommended hours range widely — from focused programs of a few hours a week to comprehensive programs of 20+ hours — based on your child's needs and what your insurance authorizes.

Ask any Bronx ABA provider about BCBA-to-client ratios, parent training, and coordination with speech or occupational therapy.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Bronx.

What to expect

A BCBA assessment first, then an individualized plan. Sessions are delivered by RBTs supervised by the BCBA. Ask about recommended hours, parent-training cadence, Spanish-language availability, and whether services are center-based, in-home, or hybrid.

Insurance

New York's autism insurance law requires many state-regulated commercial health plans to cover ABA (referred to as behavioral health treatment) for children with an autism diagnosis. New York Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children, delivered through Medicaid Managed Care plans such as Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, and MetroPlusHealth. A formal autism diagnosis and prior authorization are typically required. Self-funded employer plans are governed by federal law and may differ — check your specific plan.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

In-home teams 3–7 weeks · center-based 5–11 weeks (depends on open slots); Bronx supply is thinner than Brooklyn's, so list early.

Note

ABA hours are set by clinical need and insurance authorization, not a fixed package. A reputable provider individualizes them.

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Bronx, NY

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

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

Does New York law require insurance to cover ABA therapy?

New York's autism insurance law requires many state-regulated commercial health plans to cover behavioral health treatment, including ABA, for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. New York Medicaid also covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children. Self-funded (ERISA) employer plans are governed by federal law and may differ — if your insurance is employer-sponsored, check your plan documents.

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 treatment plan. An RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) delivers the day-to-day sessions under the BCBA's supervision. When comparing Bronx providers, ask what share of your child's weekly hours involves direct BCBA contact versus RBT-delivered sessions.

Does New York Medicaid cover ABA in the Bronx?

Yes. New York Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, delivered through Medicaid Managed Care plans such as Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, and MetroPlusHealth. A diagnosis and prior authorization are required. Confirm that your chosen ABA provider is in-network with your specific managed-care plan.

How many hours of ABA does my child need?

There's no single answer — hours are determined by a BCBA's assessment of your child's needs and by what your insurance authorizes. Some children do well with focused programs of a few hours a week; others benefit from comprehensive programs of 20+ hours. A reputable provider individualizes the recommendation rather than selling a fixed package.

How soon can ABA therapy start in the Bronx?

Bronx ABA supply is thinner than Brooklyn's, so timelines run a little longer. In-home teams often begin within 3–7 weeks of authorization; center-based programs depend on open slots and run roughly 5–11 weeks. The diagnosis and insurance authorization steps usually take longer than the wait-list itself, so starting those early — and joining more than one list — helps.

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50 ABA Therapists in Bronx

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ABA Therapy in Bronx, NY

ABA Therapy in Bronx, NY

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Bronx, NY

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50 ABA Therapists in Bronx

Aileen Caban

Aivlys Atanacio

Alenis Baez

Alexis Colby, LMSW

Andrea Brown

Aneesa Alli

Arden Als

Aretha Anglin

Augustus Allotey

Cheryl Chester, B.A. M.Sc

Christina Coleman

Courtney Bitting, MEd, BCBA

Cristina Catarucci

Cynthia Astacio

Daniel Annang

Dawn Brace, MS, BCBA, LBA-NY

Desean Brown

Devronda Ambrose

Dionne Anderson

Dominique Algieri, M.S.SpEd

Dorka Bautista, B.A., M.A.

Eugenie Barjon

Gwendolyn Alexander

Haley Claiborne

Iridania De Aza, MS Ed.

Iyabo Adeyanju, Special Educator

Janelly Cayetano

Jasmine Barnes

Javier Adorno

Jennifer Bennett, M.S

Jennifer Boateng

Jennifer Bueno

Jennifer Curtin

Jessica Ceballos, MSEd

Jessica Collins

Jhon Cabrera

Karlene Daley

Katherine Brookoff, LMSW

Kevin Cruz, MsEd

Lashanti Campbell

Lillian Beach

Luisa Cruel

Luis Cruz

Marjorie Bishop

Marlene Castillo, BCBA, LBA

Megha Aggarwal

Moises Cruz

Nancy Aromando

Natasha Bryant

Nicole Batista

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