ABA Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Last updated: April 17, 2026

375 NPI-registered pediatric ABA therapy providers serve Oklahoma City, OK. 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.

375 providers in Oklahoma City — showing 50 per page (page 6 of 8)

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 Oklahoma City, OK

Choosing an ABA provider for your child in Oklahoma City usually comes down to three practical questions: how far down the waitlist you'll sit, whether the center takes SoonerCare or your commercial plan, and whether you want center-based, in-home, or a hybrid schedule. FindKidTherapy lists verified applied-behavior-analysis providers across the OKC metro — from clinics near Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health and the Northwest Expressway corridor to center-based programs in Edmond, Moore, Norman, Yukon, and Midwest City.

OKC's ABA market is the deepest of the three disciplines we track locally, but capacity is uneven. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) cluster toward the metro core, so families in the outer suburbs often report longer drives or longer waits. Programs range from full-day, early-intervention-age centers to after-school hours for school-age kids.

Most families start with an intake call, a diagnostic and records review, and a BCBA assessment before authorization and a schedule are set — a process that commonly takes several weeks between evaluation and first session. Many providers coordinate ABA alongside speech or occupational therapy when a child is seeing more than one discipline.

Below are the ABA providers currently active in Oklahoma City. First, here's what local parents tell us they wish they'd known before the first call.

What to expect

A first step is intake and assessment, not therapy — expect an intake call, a records/diagnosis review, and a BCBA assessment, followed by authorization and scheduling. Bring the autism diagnostic report, any pediatrician referral, your insurance card, and any IEP/IFSP paperwork.

Insurance

SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid, administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) covers medically necessary ABA for members under 21 under the federal EPSDT benefit. Since April 2024, many SoonerCare members receive benefits through SoonerSelect plans — commonly Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, Humana Healthy Horizons, and Oklahoma Complete Health. Oklahoma's autism-coverage law requires many state-regulated commercial plans to cover ABA; self-funded employer plans vary. Prior authorization is typically required after the assessment. Verify your specific plan before starting.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Intake to BCBA assessment 1–4 weeks · assessment to first authorized session 3–10 weeks depending on authorization and staffing · larger center-based programs sometimes report multi-month waitlists. Varies by provider and staffing.

Start sooner if under 3

SoonerStart (Oklahoma's Part C early-intervention program, Oklahoma State Department of Health) is often the fastest entry point for children under three while an ABA authorization is pending. Evaluation and service coordination are provided at no cost to families; the initial evaluation and IFSP meeting are required within 45 days of referral. SoonerStart provides developmental early intervention rather than ABA specifically. Ask your pediatrician for a referral, or contact SoonerStart directly [verify current referral line].

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

How long is the wait for ABA therapy in Oklahoma City?

It varies by provider. Families typically report 1 to 4 weeks from intake to a BCBA assessment, then 3 to 10 weeks from assessment to the first authorized session depending on insurance authorization and staffing. Some larger center-based programs report multi-month waitlists. If your child is under three, SoonerStart early intervention can often be a faster entry point while an ABA authorization is pending.

Does SoonerCare cover ABA therapy in Oklahoma City?

Yes. SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid, administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) covers medically necessary ABA for members under 21 through the federal EPSDT benefit. Since April 2024, many members receive services through SoonerSelect plans, commonly Aetna Better Health of Oklahoma, Humana Healthy Horizons, and Oklahoma Complete Health. Prior authorization is usually required after the assessment. Coverage details vary by plan, so verify yours before starting.

Do I need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA in Oklahoma?

In most cases a documented diagnosis is part of the authorization process for both SoonerCare and commercial plans, since coverage is tied to medical necessity. Providers typically review the diagnostic report and pediatrician referral at intake before the BCBA assessment. Requirements vary by plan and provider, so ask what documentation they need when you make the intake call.

Is ABA offered in-home or center-based in the OKC metro?

Both are available across the Oklahoma City metro, and some providers offer a hybrid schedule. Center-based programs cluster toward the metro core and suburbs like Edmond, Moore, Norman, Yukon, and Midwest City, while in-home services depend on staffing and travel range. Availability of each format varies by provider, so it is worth asking about location options on your first call.

Does Oklahoma commercial insurance cover ABA?

Oklahoma's autism-coverage law requires many state-regulated commercial plans to cover ABA. Self-funded employer plans are regulated federally and their coverage varies. Prior authorization is commonly required. Because plan terms differ widely, confirm ABA benefits and any authorization steps directly with your insurer before beginning.

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50 ABA Therapists in Oklahoma City

Michael James

Oklahoma City, OK

ABA Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

ABA Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Frequently asked questions — ABA Therapy in Oklahoma City, OK

Other Therapy Types in Oklahoma City

50 ABA Therapists in Oklahoma City

Michael James

Michelle Baillie, BA

Michelle Brown, BSW

Michelle Click

Michelle Hardimon

Monica Bradshaw

Morgan Cunningham

Morgan Hawkins

Nakeia Hoover

Naki Coleman

Naomi Borquaye

Nathan Mcclain

Nekyla Franklin

Nicole Mcdaniel, BCBA, LBA

Noland Jones

Oliver Anyabolu

Ollivett Brothers

Olubunmi Aguillard

Oluwaseun Aikhorin

Pamela Chiles, MEd

Patrica Holman

Patricia Ball

Pedro Martinez

Phoenix Lawson

Pierre Alexander

Precious Cheatham, bachelors

Preston Drake, B.S.B.A.

Rachel Abram

Rachel Bates

Rachel Berry

Rachel Blount, BHRS

Rachel Carr

Rachel Cunningham

Rachel Kirk

Randle Cooper

Raphael Bonelle

Rashid Foster

Rebecca High

Rhonda Bullard

Richetta Brown-Herron

Rita Fonteno

Robyn Johnston

Roderick Kindred

Rosario Elera

Rose Hayes-Tucker

Rosemary Kyne

Roy Jones

Ryan Decoster

Sabria Cooper

Sachia Clemmons

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