ABA Therapy in Brooklyn: What Families Need to Know
High Demand Across a Diverse Borough
Brooklyn's 2.7 million residents represent dozens of languages, cultures, and communities — and a wide range of insurance situations, from Medicaid to commercial plans. The borough has a significant number of ABA therapy providers, but demand consistently outpaces availability. Families in southern Brooklyn neighborhoods like Flatbush, East Flatbush, Canarsie, and Bensonhurst often report particularly long waits, while families in more affluent areas may face different challenges navigating commercial insurance networks.
Language access is also a real consideration for many Brooklyn families. Match Care ABA works to connect families with providers who can serve them in their preferred language where available.
Brooklyn Neighborhoods We Serve
- Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, and Bensonhurst
- Borough Park and Kensington
- Bushwick and East New York
- Canarsie and Mill Basin
- Crown Heights and Prospect Heights
- East Flatbush and Flatbush
- Fort Greene and Clinton Hill
- Greenpoint and Williamsburg
- Park Slope and Gowanus
- Sheepshead Bay and Marine Park
- Sunset Park and Red Hook
- All Brooklyn neighborhoods
Insurance Coverage for ABA in Brooklyn
New York State law requires all insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism — including all Medicaid Managed Care plans serving Brooklyn (HealthFirst, MetroPlus, Fidelis Care, Affinity Health Plan, Molina Healthcare), Child Health Plus, and commercial plans. If your child has Medicaid through NYC HRA, they are covered for ABA therapy. Match Care ABA confirms which specific plans each provider accepts before connecting you.
Why Match Care ABA Is Different
Free — Always
Our matching service is 100% free for Brooklyn families. No fees at any step.
Currently Accepting New Clients
We only connect you with providers who have confirmed availability right now — not providers with 12-month waitlists.
Insurance Pre-Verified
We check that your insurance is accepted before making your match — whether Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or commercial.
Find a Brooklyn ABA provider who is ready to serve your family now. Submit your info and we'll connect you.
Get Matched NowEarly Intervention and School-Age Services in Brooklyn
NYC Early Intervention, CPSE, and District 75
Brooklyn families with children under 3 can access NYC's Early Intervention program, which provides developmental services at no cost. At age 3, children transition to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), which can authorize services including ABA-based programming at 4410 approved preschools.
School-age children with autism in Brooklyn may be served by District 75, NYC's specialized citywide school district, or within their local school through an IEP. Private ABA therapy through insurance can complement school-based services and is often recommended by BCBAs and school teams working together.
Our Matching Process
- Submit your information. Tell us your neighborhood, your child's age, your insurance plan, and what you're looking for in a provider.
- We find verified Brooklyn matches. We identify providers near you who are accepting new clients and in-network with your insurance.
- Connect directly with providers. Providers contact you — no middleman, no re-telling your family's story from scratch.
Our service is completely free for Brooklyn families. We are funded by ABA providers in our network. Whether your child has an autism diagnosis or you are still in the evaluation process, we can help connect you with a qualified, available ABA provider in Brooklyn.