ABA Therapy in Haddon Township, NJ
Whether your toddler was just diagnosed or your child is aging out of Early Intervention, we help Haddon Township and Westmont families plan the next step.
Haddon Township and Westmont families can get ABA therapy from Innovative ABA, whose center at 1939 NJ-70 in Cherry Hill is about 7.1 miles away. We work with toddlers and young children through center-based, in-home and early intervention ABA. Call (732) 691-1299 to schedule a free consultation and insurance check.
Clinically reviewed by Charles Knoppel, BCBA · Updated October 2026
At a glance
| Nearest center | 1939 NJ-70, Cherry Hill: about 7.1 miles away |
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| Focus here | Early intervention ABA, center-based days, in-home sessions |
| Ages | From toddlers; strong focus on ages 2 to 6 |
| Insurance | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare & most major plans; free benefits check |
| Clinical lead | Charles Knoppel, BCBA |
My child is 2 and just got an autism diagnosis. Where do we start?
Start with two calls. The first is to New Jersey's Early Intervention System, which the Department of Health runs for children from birth to age 3. The second can be to us. Early Intervention and private ABA through insurance are separate, and many families use both at once.
Our Early-Stage Support & Prevention program is built for very young children. Sessions look a lot like play, because for a toddler, play is where learning happens. A BCBA uses natural environment teaching to build requesting, imitation, joint attention and early language, and adds short, structured practice (discrete trial training) when a skill needs more repetition. Research and clinical experience both point the same way: the earlier a child gets consistent, well-supervised support, the more time there is to build foundational skills.
The CDC's monitoring network has found that about 1 in 31 eight-year-olds is identified with autism, and New Jersey has consistently been among the sites with the highest identification rates. In other words, you are far from alone, and the sooner you ask questions, the sooner your child can get support.
What changes when my child turns 3 in Haddon Township?
At age 3, children leave Early Intervention, and responsibility for educational services moves to your local school district. The district's Child Study Team evaluates your child and, if eligible, writes an IEP. That handoff can feel abrupt, especially if your toddler was doing well with home visits.
ABA through your health insurance does not end at 3. It continues alongside preschool and the IEP, so your child does not lose momentum during the transition. We can help you prepare for IEP meetings by sharing progress data and describing what supports have worked. Families who want help in the classroom can ask about School & Community-Based ABA.
A practical tip: ask for the transition planning meeting early, well before the third birthday. Bring recent EI reports and any ABA progress summaries. Clear, written information about what your child can do, and what support helps, gives the Child Study Team a better starting point for preschool placement and services.
Should a toddler from Westmont do ABA at home or at the center?
Both work, and the answer depends on your child. Home is often the best first setting for toddlers. Your child is comfortable, and the therapist can target the moments that are hard for your family, like mealtimes or leaving the house. Our In-Home ABA Therapy program serves Haddon Township directly.
As children approach preschool age, a center day starts to make sense. At about 7.1 miles from our Cherry Hill center, Haddon Township families can reach it without crossing the county. The center gives children practice with group routines, transitions and peers, which are skills that preschool will ask of them soon.
- Often best at homefirst-time skills, family routines, very young children
- Often best at the centergroup readiness, peer play, longer learning days
- Either wayone BCBA, the same RBTs and shared data
How will I know early ABA is working?
You should not have to rely on a feeling. In ABA, every goal is written so it can be measured, such as how often your child asks for a snack with a word or sign, or how many steps of handwashing they complete on their own. Therapists record that data in every session.
Your BCBA reviews the numbers, looks for trends and shares them with you in plain language. If a skill stalls, the plan changes: a different teaching method, a different reinforcer or a smaller step. Progress for toddlers can look small at first, like a new sound, a longer moment of shared attention or a calmer transition. Those small changes are the building blocks for bigger ones.
- Measured goalseach skill defined so anyone can see it
- Regular reviewsyour BCBA walks you through the data
- Quick adjustmentsplans change when progress slows
ABA programs for Haddon Township
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 →More Camden County communities we serve
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
Can my child get Early Intervention and private ABA at the same time?
In many cases, yes. New Jersey Early Intervention serves children from birth to 3 through the Department of Health, while private ABA is usually billed to your health insurance. We coordinate with your EI providers when you give permission, so goals line up rather than compete. Many parents find it reassuring to have two teams pulling in the same direction.
How young can a child start ABA with Innovative ABA?
We work with toddlers, and many families begin soon after a diagnosis around age 2. Insurance usually requires a formal autism spectrum disorder diagnosis first. If your child has not been evaluated yet, we can explain what kind of report your plan expects and how to request one.
How many hours of ABA will a toddler need?
It depends on the assessment. A BCBA recommends hours based on your child's skills, needs and family goals, and your insurance must authorize them. Young children often start with fewer hours and build up. We will explain the reasoning behind the number, and we adjust it as data comes in.
What does ABA therapy look like for a 2-year-old?
It looks like structured play. The therapist follows your child's interests and uses them to teach things like asking for help, pointing, copying actions and taking turns. Each correct try earns something your child enjoys, which is reinforcement. The therapist records data quietly so the BCBA can see what is working.
Do you serve all of Haddon Township, including Westmont?
Yes. We serve all of Haddon Township, including Westmont, plus neighboring Haddonfield and Collingswood. In-home teams travel to you, and center-based days take place at our Cherry Hill location, about 7.1 miles away. Families can also reach us through our contact page to ask about current availability.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Bring your insurance card, any diagnosis report and recent Early Intervention evaluations or progress notes if your child is in EI. A short list of your biggest daily challenges helps too. Those documents help the BCBA understand where your child is today and help us request authorization from your plan without delays.
Get your toddler started
Call (732) 691-1299 or reach us online. We will check your benefits for free and talk through Early Intervention, ABA and what comes at age 3.