ABA Therapy in Mount Laurel, NJ
Busy Mount Laurel households often need therapy that fits around two jobs and a school calendar. We blend center days with home sessions so skills show up everywhere.
Innovative ABA serves Mount Laurel, NJ families from our center at 1939 NJ-70 in Cherry Hill, about 4.4 miles away, and with in-home ABA across the township. Many families combine center days with home sessions so new skills carry over. Call (732) 691-1299 for a free consultation and benefits check.
Clinically reviewed by Charles Knoppel, BCBA · Updated October 2026
At a glance
| Nearest center | 1939 NJ-70, Cherry Hill: about 4.4 miles from Mount Laurel |
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| Popular mix | Center-based days + in-home sessions + parent training |
| Ages | Young children through school age |
| Insurance | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare & most major plans; free benefits check |
| Clinical lead | Charles Knoppel, BCBA |
Can ABA work around a busy Mount Laurel family schedule?
Mount Laurel parents tend to juggle a lot, with commutes along I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 73, kids in different schools and activities after. A therapy plan that ignores that reality does not last. When your BCBA builds the plan, we ask about your week first and design around it.
The center is about 4.4 miles from Mount Laurel on Route 70 in Cherry Hill, which makes center days workable for many families. In-home sessions in Mount Laurel can cover the hours when your child is home, and parent coaching can be scheduled so at least one caregiver is part of it.
Why combine center-based and in-home ABA?
A child who learns to ask for help in a therapy room has not truly mastered it until they ask at home, at the grocery store and with grandparents. Behavior analysts call that generalization, and it is often the hardest part of progress. Mixing settings is one of the most reliable ways to get there.
In a typical blended plan, Full-Day Center-Based ABA builds new skills intensively with peers nearby, and In-Home ABA Therapy practices the same goals inside your real routines. Because one BCBA supervises both, the targets, prompts and reinforcement stay consistent. Your child is not learning one way at the center and another way at home.
- At the centerstructured teaching, discrete trial training, group and peer practice
- At homemorning routines, mealtimes, play with siblings, transitions out the door
- For parentscoaching so you can use the same strategies between sessions
How is progress measured?
Every session produces data. RBTs record how often your child uses a skill, how much help they needed and when challenging behavior happened. Your BCBA graphs that data and reviews it regularly, adjusting goals that are mastered and changing approaches that stall.
Insurers also ask for progress reports when authorizations are renewed, so the data serves two purposes. You will see it too. In parent meetings your BCBA walks you through what changed and what comes next, in plain language.
Expect goals to evolve. When your child masters a skill in one setting, the next step is often practicing it with new people, new materials or in a new place, and that is exactly where home sessions earn their keep.
What if my child has challenging behavior?
Hitting, running off, self-injury and long meltdowns are some of the most common reasons families call. ABA treats them by first asking what the behavior does for the child. A functional behavior assessment looks at what happens right before and after each incident to find the pattern: is your child escaping a demand, seeking attention, wanting an item or responding to something sensory?
Once the function is clear, your BCBA writes a behavior plan. It includes ways to prevent the behavior, a replacement skill that meets the same need, such as asking for a break, and clear steps for how adults respond. Reinforcement goes to the new skill, not the problem behavior.
In a blended Mount Laurel plan, the same behavior plan is used at the center and at home. If the rules change between settings, children learn that the old behavior still works somewhere. Your BCBA trains you on the plan and checks in often while it takes hold.
What role do parents play?
A big one. Through our Parent Training & Support program, you learn how reinforcement works, how to prompt without doing the task for your child and how to respond when behavior escalates. Families who practice these skills often see faster carryover at home.
Neighbors in Moorestown and Marlton use the same model. Learn more about coverage on our Burlington County page, or contact us to talk it through.
ABA programs for Mount Laurel
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 Burlington 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
How far is your center from Mount Laurel?
Our center at 1939 NJ-70 in Cherry Hill is about 4.4 miles from Mount Laurel. It is our only physical location. Many Mount Laurel families attend center days for part of the week and use in-home ABA for the rest, which keeps the plan intensive without filling every day with travel.
Can both parents attend parent training if we both work?
We try hard to make that possible. Parent training is scheduled with your BCBA, and we look for times that let working caregivers take part. Even if only one parent attends, your BCBA can share written strategies so the whole household responds the same way.
Will my child have different therapists at the center and at home?
Your child's team stays small and steady. Depending on scheduling, the same RBTs may work in both settings, and one BCBA always supervises the full plan. That keeps teaching methods consistent, which helps skills carry over. Your BCBA also meets with the whole team so everyone working with your child knows the current goals and behavior plan.
Is ABA covered by insurance for Mount Laurel families?
Many plans cover it. New Jersey's autism mandate requires many state-regulated plans to cover medically necessary ABA, while self-funded employer plans set their own rules under federal law. We accept most major plans and run a free benefits check so you know your coverage before starting.
How often will I meet with the BCBA?
Your BCBA supervises sessions regularly and meets with you to review progress and update goals. Because caseloads are kept low, you will not have to chase your supervisor for answers. If something changes at home or school, you can reach out between meetings too.
What if my child's behavior is different at home than at the center?
That is common and useful information. A functional behavior assessment looks at what triggers a behavior and what it gets the child in each setting. Home sessions let your BCBA see the problem where it happens and build a plan for it. The goal is one plan that works in both places.
Can ABA help my child get ready for kindergarten?
Yes, school readiness is a common goal. Your BCBA can target skills a kindergarten classroom asks for, such as following group instructions, sitting for short lessons, raising a hand and handling transitions. With your consent, we can also share information with your district's Child Study Team as they plan your child's IEP.
Build a plan that fits your week
Tell us about your family's schedule on a free consultation call. Reach us at (732) 691-1299.