In-Home ABA Therapy in South Jersey & the Philadelphia Area
ABA in your own home, with your child's real toys, routines and family. Planned by a BCBA, delivered by a consistent RBT and built around the moments that matter most to you.
In-home ABA therapy brings Applied Behavior Analysis to your house, where a Registered Behavior Technician teaches skills inside your child's daily routines under a BCBA's plan. Innovative ABA provides it across South Jersey, Ocean County and the Philadelphia area. Call (732) 691-1299 for a free consultation and insurance benefits check.
Clinically reviewed by Charles Knoppel, BCBA · Updated October 2026
At a glance
| Where | Your home, across South Jersey, Ocean County & the Philadelphia area |
|---|---|
| Center | 1939 NJ-70, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08003 (center visits optional) |
| Ages | Children of all ages |
| Insurance | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare + most major plans; free benefits check |
| Clinical lead | Charles Knoppel, BCBA, Clinical Director |
What is in-home ABA therapy?
In-home ABA is Applied Behavior Analysis delivered where your child already lives and learns. A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) comes to your house and works one-on-one with your child, following a treatment plan written and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BCBA visits regularly to watch sessions, review data, update goals and coach you.
Home is the most natural place to teach many of the skills families care about most: asking for help, getting dressed, brushing teeth, sitting for a meal, playing with a sibling, falling asleep, or leaving the house without a meltdown. When those skills are taught in the room where they happen, they tend to carry over faster. Behavior analysts call that generalization.
Because a parent or caregiver is usually nearby, parent training happens naturally. You see what the therapist does, you try it with support, and you keep using it after the session ends.
- Real routinesmealtime, bath, bedtime and play become teaching moments.
- Same RBT each visita consistent person who gets to know your child well.
- Built-in coachingyou learn the strategies in your own home.
- No commutetherapy fits around your family's day instead of the other way around.
Is in-home ABA right for my child?
In-home ABA is a strong fit for younger children, children whose biggest challenges show up at home, families with siblings or caregivers who want to learn the strategies, and families who live too far from Cherry Hill to make center visits practical. It is also a good choice for children who are not yet ready for a busy center or classroom.
Common goals include communication (spoken words, signs or an AAC device), toileting, sleep and feeding routines, safety skills such as staying close in a parking lot, play skills and reducing challenging behaviors like aggression, self-injury or elopement. Some children do in-home ABA alone. Others split time with our full-day center-based ABA program on Route 70.
To use insurance, your child will usually need a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder from a developmental pediatrician, psychologist or similar specialist. If you are still on a waitlist for an evaluation, call us and we will explain the process.
In-home sessions also make it easier to work on behaviors that only happen at home, such as difficulty with a sibling, refusing to leave for school or struggling at bedtime. A BCBA can see those moments in real time, figure out why they happen and build a plan that fits your family instead of a generic one.
How do in-home ABA sessions work, from the first visit on?
Here is what to expect once you reach out. We often have openings and can start quickly, so ask about current availability.
Sessions are scheduled at consistent times so your child knows what to expect. Your RBT brings materials and uses your child's own favorite toys and activities as reinforcement. Your BCBA observes regularly, sometimes models a strategy directly with your child and meets with you to review progress and set the next goals.
- Free consultation & benefits checkwe learn about your child and verify your insurance at no cost.
- Assessment at homeyour BCBA observes your child in their own space, interviews you about routines and completes a skills assessment, plus a functional behavior assessment (FBA) if behavior is a concern.
- Treatment plan & authorizationthe BCBA writes measurable goals and recommends hours; we send the plan to your insurer.
- Regular sessionsthe same RBT arrives on a consistent schedule, using discrete trial training and natural environment teaching.
- Data & supervisiondata is recorded every session and your BCBA reviews it, observes and adjusts the plan.
- Parent training & next stepsyou practice the strategies, and as skills grow we plan for school, community or center time.
Where do you provide in-home ABA in New Jersey and Pennsylvania?
Our therapists travel to homes across South Jersey, including Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties, plus Ocean County. Families close to our center often mix home and center hours; see our Cherry Hill ABA page and Camden County ABA page for local details. Farther from Cherry Hill, in-home and community care is usually the main way we serve families, and we will be honest about scheduling in your area.
We also serve the Philadelphia region, including Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties. In Pennsylvania, many commercial plans cover ABA under Act 62, and Medical Assistance can cover ABA through Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS). We verify each family's benefits for free.
Pennsylvania families sometimes ask whether they can also use our Cherry Hill center. You can, and some families near the Ben Franklin or Walt Whitman Bridge do. For most Philadelphia-area families, though, in-home ABA is the more practical starting point, and community sessions can be added as goals expand.
How does in-home ABA connect with school, parent training and social skills?
Home is often the starting point, not the finish line. As your child gains skills, your BCBA may add community outings, such as a grocery store or playground visit, to practice in new places. When a child is in preschool or school, our school & community-based ABA can help skills transfer to the classroom, with the district's approval, and we can share information with the Child Study Team when you want us to.
Our parent training & support program gives you a structured plan for using ABA strategies on your own, between sessions. And as communication grows, many children move into goals from our social skills program, practicing play and conversation with siblings and peers. Hours are reviewed with every reauthorization, and the plan changes as your child does.
As your child's needs change, so does the plan. Some children eventually shift most of their hours to school or the center; others keep a strong home program for years. Either way, your BCBA explains the reasons behind each change.
ABA programs for your family
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 →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 →
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
Do I have to be home during in-home ABA sessions?
Yes, a parent or adult caregiver needs to be home during sessions. That is partly a safety and policy requirement and partly the point: you get to see strategies in action and practice them with support. You do not have to sit in on every minute, but your involvement is one of the biggest factors in how well skills carry over.
How many hours of in-home ABA will my child get?
Your BCBA recommends hours after the assessment, based on your child's goals and your family's schedule. Comprehensive programs usually involve more hours each week; focused programs that target a few goals involve fewer. Your insurer must authorize the hours, and they are reviewed as your child progresses. We will not recommend more than your child needs.
Is in-home ABA as effective as center-based ABA?
Both can work well, and the right choice depends on your child. In-home ABA is excellent for daily-living skills, family routines and behavior that happens mostly at home. Center-based ABA adds structure and peers for school readiness. Many children do best with a mix. Your BCBA will recommend a setting based on assessment data, not convenience.
Will the same therapist come every time?
That is our goal. We assign a consistent RBT to your child so they can build trust and learn your child's personality, signals and preferences. Your BCBA stays the same too. Because we are small by design and keep caseloads low, we can protect that consistency better than many larger providers.
Do you provide in-home ABA in Ocean County or the Philadelphia area?
Yes. We provide in-home ABA in Ocean County and across the Philadelphia region, including Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery and Chester counties, in addition to South Jersey. Scheduling depends on therapist availability in your area, so we will tell you honestly what is possible on the first call.
Does insurance cover in-home ABA therapy?
Many plans do. New Jersey's autism mandate and Pennsylvania's Act 62 require many plans to cover medically necessary ABA, and setting is usually up to the treatment plan. We accept most major plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Tricare and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits for free before you commit.
What should I prepare at home before sessions start?
Not much. A small, reasonably quiet space helps, along with a few of your child's favorite toys or snacks to use as reinforcement. Your BCBA may suggest simple changes, like a visual schedule or a spot for therapy materials. Mostly, we want to see your real routines, so there is no need to make the house look perfect.
Bring ABA home
Schedule a free consultation and benefits check. We'll tell you honestly what scheduling looks like in your area and how soon your child can start.