ABA Therapy in Bucks County, PA
Early, home-based ABA for Bucks County toddlers and preschoolers, plus support that grows with your child into the school years.
Innovative ABA provides ABA therapy for Bucks County, PA children with autism, mostly in-home and in the community, with a strong focus on toddlers and preschoolers. BCBAs design each plan and RBTs deliver sessions. Our Cherry Hill, NJ center is about 32 miles away. Call (732) 691-1299 for a free consultation.
Clinically reviewed by Charles Knoppel, BCBA · Updated October 2026
At a glance
| Nearest center | 1939 NJ-70, Cherry Hill, NJ - about 32 miles away |
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| Programs | Early intervention ABA, in-home ABA, parent training, social skills |
| Ages | Toddlers through school-age children |
| Insurance | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare & more - free benefits check |
| Clinical lead | Charles Knoppel, BCBA |
My toddler was just diagnosed in Bucks County. Where do we start?
Start with two calls, and you can make them the same week. The first is to Pennsylvania Early Intervention, which serves children from birth to 5 at no cost to families for evaluation. The second is to an ABA provider, because insurance-funded ABA is a separate service that can begin alongside Early Intervention rather than after it.
Our Early Intervention ABA program is built for this age. Sessions for toddlers look like play: a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) follows your child's interests and builds in chances to request, imitate, take turns and follow simple directions. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) sets the goals from a skills assessment and checks the data so the plan keeps up with your child.
Do not wait for one service to finish before asking about the other. Early, consistent practice in communication and play is the focus at this age, and the paperwork for insurance-funded ABA, including the diagnosis report and benefits verification, can take time to gather. Starting both conversations early keeps your options open. If you are not sure what your toddler needs yet, a free consultation is a low-pressure way to ask questions about ABA, assessment and what a typical week might look like for your family.
Is ABA in Bucks County mostly in-home?
Yes. Bucks County is large, and our only center, at 1939 NJ-70 in Cherry Hill, is about 32 miles from the middle of the county. Lower Bucks families sit closer to the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol bridges than families near Doylestown or farther north, but for almost everyone, a daily drive to New Jersey is not realistic for a small child.
So for Bucks County, In-Home ABA Therapy is the main program. Therapy at home lets your child practice skills in the place they use them, and it lets you watch, ask questions and learn alongside the therapist. When a child is ready, sessions can move into the community to practice skills like waiting, sharing and transitions in real settings.
- Play-based teachingnatural environment teaching built around your child's favorite activities
- Short, structured practicediscrete trial training for skills that need repetition
- Parent coachingParent Training & Support so progress continues between sessions
What happens when my child ages out of Early Intervention at 5?
In Pennsylvania, Early Intervention runs until your child is eligible for kindergarten. In most counties, preschool Early Intervention for ages 3 to 5 is delivered through the local Intermediate Unit. At the transition, your school district evaluates your child and, if eligible, writes an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
ABA through insurance does not stop at that transition. Your BCBA can adjust goals toward what kindergarten asks of a child, such as sitting for group time, following routines and joining peers, and our Social Skills Development program targets the peer skills that make that first year easier. With your consent, we share relevant goals with your child's school team.
What signs suggest a Bucks County toddler should be evaluated?
Every child develops on their own timeline, but some patterns are worth raising with your pediatrician early: few or no words by the age most children start talking, not responding to their name, limited pointing or showing, little interest in back-and-forth play, repetitive movements, or strong distress over small changes in routine. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 eight-year-olds in its surveillance network is identified with autism, so you are far from alone in asking.
A concern is not a diagnosis. Your pediatrician can screen and refer you to a specialist, such as a developmental pediatrician or psychologist, for a full evaluation. Meanwhile you can contact Pennsylvania Early Intervention yourself without waiting for a diagnosis, and you can contact us to learn what ABA would involve once a diagnosis is in place.
Will my insurance pay for ABA in Bucks County?
Many plans will. Pennsylvania's Act 62 (2008) requires many state-regulated group health plans to cover autism diagnosis and treatment, including ABA, for people under 21. Self-funded employer plans are governed by federal rules instead, so verifying your specific plan is essential, and we do it for free.
We accept most major plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare and UnitedHealthcare. Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance program can also cover ABA through Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS); ask us whether we can bill your specific plan and we will answer honestly.
ABA programs for Bucks County
Full-Day Center-Based ABA
Structured, full-day programming at our Cherry Hill center, with school-readiness built in.
Learn more →ABA Therapy for Children
One-on-one, play-based ABA that builds communication, social and daily-living skills.
Learn more →In-Home ABA Therapy
Therapy in your home, where routines like meals, bedtime and play happen.
Learn more →Early Intervention ABA
Support for toddlers and preschoolers during the years skills grow fastest.
Learn more →School & Community-Based ABA
Help carrying skills into classrooms, playgrounds, stores and outings.
Learn more →Social Skills Development
Turn-taking, conversation, play and friendship skills, practiced with peers.
Learn more →Feeding Therapy (ABA)
Help with picky eating, food selectivity and mealtime behavior, coordinated with your child's doctors.
Learn more →Innovative ABA – Cherry Hill, NJ
Innovative ABA
1939 NJ-70
Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08003
(732) 691-1299
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
On Route 70 on the east side of Cherry Hill, near the Marlton line. Center-based care happens here; our in-home and community team travels across South Jersey and the Philadelphia area.
Charles Knoppel, BCBA
Clinical Director — Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Charles leads our clinical team and oversees every child’s treatment plan. He reviewed this page for clinical accuracy in October 2026. Meet our team →
Frequently asked questions
How young can a child start ABA?
ABA can start as soon as a child has an autism diagnosis and insurance authorization, and many begin as toddlers. Early, play-based ABA focuses on communication, imitation and play skills. Your BCBA decides the right intensity after an assessment, and sessions for very young children are designed to feel like play, not a classroom.
Can we do ABA and Pennsylvania Early Intervention at the same time?
Yes. They are separate services with separate funding. Early Intervention, overseen by OCDEL, may provide therapies like speech or developmental instruction, while ABA is typically covered by health insurance. With your permission, your BCBA can coordinate with Early Intervention providers so goals line up rather than compete.
Do you serve all of Bucks County?
We serve Bucks County families mainly through in-home and community ABA, and scheduling depends on where you live and current therapist availability. Lower Bucks is closer to our team than the northern end of the county. Call us with your town, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What will I be asked to do as a parent?
Plan to be involved. Parent training is part of every plan: your BCBA will show you strategies, watch you practice and give feedback. You do not need to be present every minute of every session, but families who use the strategies during daily routines usually see skills carry over faster at home.
What paperwork do we need to start?
Usually a written autism diagnosis from a qualified clinician, such as a developmental pediatrician or psychologist, your insurance card and sometimes a prescription or referral for ABA. Bring any Early Intervention evaluations too. If anything is missing, we will tell you exactly what your insurer requires during the free consultation.
Who can diagnose autism for insurance purposes?
Autism is usually diagnosed by a specialist such as a developmental pediatrician, child psychologist, child psychiatrist or pediatric neurologist. Insurers often have specific requirements about who must make the diagnosis and what the report includes. During your free consultation, we will check what your plan requires so you do not have to repeat an evaluation.
Get your Bucks County child started
Book a free consultation and benefits check. We often have openings and can start quickly - ask about current availability.