Behavior Frontiers Autism Care - El Segundo Headquarters

Yes, most insurance providers require a formal autism diagnosis to approve ABA therapy. If you're still navigating the diagnostic process, we're happy to point you in the right direction and help however we can. In some select regions, we may also partner with a local diagnostic providers to support in this process. Contact us for more information.

We’ve made our intake process as simple and supportive as possible: 

1. Reach Out – Fill out the form or give us a call 
2. Benefits Verification – We confirm your insurance coverage 
3. Functional Behavioral Assessment – A BCBA meets with your child to understand their needs, creating a personalized therapy plan based on your child’s goals 
4. Insurance Approval – We submit the plan and handle the authorization process 
5. Start Services – Once approved, we schedule your first appointment 

The number of recommended therapy hours is based on your child’s individual needs, goals, and assessment results. Just like a doctor carefully determines the right amount of medication for you or your child to thrive, our clinical team designs a personalized plan that provides the right level of support for meaningful, lasting progress. For many young children, this often means a comprehensive program ranging from 25 to 40 hours per week—always tailored to what will benefit your child most. 

Yes, we do! We’re in-network with most major Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. Our team will verify your benefits and walk you through what’s covered. 

Absolutely. Parents and caregivers are an important part of a child’s progress, which is why we offer ongoing parent training and guidance—to help you feel confident supporting your child outside of sessions, in ways that fit naturally into your everyday routines. You don’t need to be an expert—we’ll walk with you every step of the way, sharing simple, practical strategies that can make a big difference in your child’s progress. 

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy rooted in the science of learning and behavior. Using principles of ABA, children and adults can learn to improve their communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills while also addressing problematic or challenging behaviors. The primary goal of ABA therapy is to teach helpful skills that promote independence and reduce harmful behaviors. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.

It's a big decision to make for your family! Applied behavior analysis (ABA) seeks to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. Watch out for ABA providers who look to "cure" autism.

High quality ABA therapy does exist where the goal is not to “fix” children, make them appear “less autistic”, or change who they are. The goal is to help people learn all that they can so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. Here's our complete guide to start and end ABA therapy.

ABA is usually covered by insurance if you have an autism diagnosis. Autism is typically the only diagnosis insurance will authorize for ABA services since its benefits have been researched extensively.

Always check with your specific insurance plan to confirm that ABA is covered for your child’s diagnoses and that the provider you are seeking care at is in-network. Here's our complete guide to everything you need to know about ABA therapy.