ABA Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Last updated: April 17, 2026

232 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Brooklyn, 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.

232 providers in Brooklyn — showing 50 per page (page 4 of 5)

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 Brooklyn, NY

For Brooklyn families navigating an autism diagnosis, finding ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is often the most urgent and most confusing step. FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered ABA providers across the borough — center-based programs, in-home teams, and hybrids — so you can compare on the things that actually matter: how soon they can start, whether a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) directly oversees your child's program, and whether they take your insurance.

Brooklyn has one of the deepest pediatric ABA networks in the country, which can mean shorter waits than in tighter markets — but availability still varies by neighborhood and by whether you need center-based or in-home services. Center-based programs are spread across Borough Park, Midwood, Flatbush, and Sunset Park; in-home teams cover the wider borough. Many practices also offer bilingual services, which matters in Brooklyn's many immigrant communities.

A good ABA program starts with an assessment by a BCBA, who builds 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 focused programs of a few hours a week to comprehensive programs of 20+ hours — depending on your child's needs and what your insurance authorizes.

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

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Brooklyn.

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, bilingual 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 2–6 weeks · center-based 4–10 weeks (depends on open slots); Brooklyn supply is comparatively strong.

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 Brooklyn, NY

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

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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?

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 Brooklyn?

Brooklyn has comparatively strong ABA supply. In-home teams often begin within 2–6 weeks of authorization; center-based programs depend on open slots and run roughly 4–10 weeks. The diagnosis and insurance authorization steps usually take longer than the wait-list itself, so starting those early helps.

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50 ABA Therapists in Brooklyn

Mostafa Alsaidi, Behavioral Therapist

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ABA Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

ABA Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

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50 ABA Therapists in Brooklyn

Mostafa Alsaidi, Behavioral Therapist

Nadirah Barnes

Natasha Coates, MSEd

Nicole Arrabito, BCBA, LBA-NY

Nicole Cali

Nidal Daou, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Olesya Beckwith

Olivia Blair

Paige Cruz, BCBA

Patience Connor, MST

Patricia D'Ateno, Ph.D

Pauline Brown

Pooja Darji, BCBA

Quiante Chiddick

Rachel Dabah, M.P.S. ABA,BCBA, LBA

Regina Brewington

Rickina Brooks

Rivka Basch

Robert Caplan, LMSW

Ronda Collins, LMHC

Rosario Agathos, MSEd

Roshanna Crawford

Rosi Ausfresser

Roxanne Burke, M.Ed. BCBA

Ruchel Avshayev

Sabrina Colletti

Saja Ababneh

Salwa Alnakeeb

Samantha Atwater, MS, BCBA, LBA

Samantha Blanco, MSEd, BCBA

Samantha Dalfen, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA

Sara Bauer, MA, BCBA

Sara Brener

Sarah Altman, M.A

Sarah Berfond

Sarah Berger, LMSW

Sarah Borowski

Sarah Canfield, MA, BCBA, LBA-NY

Sarah Cox, MSEd

Sasha Clemendore

Shalysa Childress, MA, BCBA

Shamika Banks

Shanda Alexandre, B.A

Shanice Coombs

Sharona Bentsur

Sharon Bradley

Shatarra Barnes, LMSW

Shatisha Armstrong

Shawn Alexandre

Shelomith Cunningham

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