Center-Based ABA Therapy

At an Inner Circle center, your child has opportunities to practice social skills and make new friends. As with all ABA services at Inner Circle, treatment is individualized to your child’s strengths, needs, and goals.

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Why Center-Based ABA Therapy?

Children learn through practice, repetition, relationships, and everyday routines. A center-based environment gives your child dedicated space for ABA therapy, access to a consistent clinical team, and opportunities to practice skills throughout the day. At Inner Circle, therapy is individualized to your child and can include one-on-one teaching, play, peer interaction, transitions, communication, and other skills tied to their treatment goals. The goal is to help your child build meaningful skills they can use at home, at school, and in the community.

What to Expect from ABA Therapy at Inner Circle

Every child’s day looks a little different because every treatment plan is individualized. See how our team creates a supportive, play-based environment where children can work toward meaningful goals, practice new skills, and build confidence.

What Your Child’s Day May Include

Sessions are structured around your child’s individualized treatment plan, but learning can happen in many ways throughout the day.

One-on-one teaching and skill practice
Play-based learning tied to individualized goals
Social engagement and opportunities to practice with peers
Support for communication, routines, and transitions

Getting Started With ABA Therapy at Inner Circle

We are here to help guide your family through each step of the intake process.

1. Getting to Know You

Speak with an Intake Specialist where you will share about your child and complete some paperwork. We’ll verify your insurance and answer your questions.

2. Center Tour

Come visit your local Inner Circle center, meet the team, and see where your child will spend their day.

3. Assessment

During the assessment, the treatment team assesses your child’s skills, behaviors, and needs through direct observation, assessment, and parent interviews. This information is used to develop a customized treatment plan, determine the level of services recommended, and submit any necessary information for insurance approval.

4. First Day of ABA!

Your child’s first day will include lots of play, exploration, and fun in our center with their new staff and friends.

Insurance and Coverage

We know insurance coverage can be one of the biggest questions families have when getting started with ABA.

Inner Circle works with families throughout the insurance process, from required documentation to prior authorization steps for ABA therapy. You can view participating insurance companies on our insurance page, and if your insurance is not listed, our team will work with you to help identify coverage options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age children does Inner Circle serve?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:16:17-05:00

What age children does Inner Circle serve?

Inner Circle provides ABA therapy for children aged 2–10 with a medical diagnosis of autism

Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:16:51-05:00

Does my child need an autism diagnosis before starting ABA?

A medical diagnosis of autism completed by a qualified clinician, such as a pediatrician, psychologist, or neurologist is required by insurance companies to begin ABA services.

Can my child be diagnosed with autism by their school?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:17:09-05:00

Can my child be diagnosed with autism by their school?

Insurance plans require the autism diagnosis and testing be completed by a medical clinician like a developmental pediatrician, neurologist, or psychologist to authorize services.

Is ABA therapy center-based or home-based?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:17:30-05:00

Is ABA therapy center-based or home-based?

At Inner Circle, ABA therapy is center-based.

Do parents participate in ABA therapy?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:17:47-05:00

Do parents participate in ABA therapy?

Parent and caregiver involvement is an important part of the ABA therapy process. Parents and caregivers have regular parent training sessions with their child’s BCBA to support consistency and help skills carry over into everyday life and be generalizable outside of our clinic. Parents are also welcome at any time to observe their child’s ABA sessions.

How many hours of ABA therapy will my child receive each week?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:18:02-05:00

How many hours of ABA therapy will my child receive each week?

During your child’s assessment, the BCBA will get to know your child as an individual and work with you to develop measurable goals. Based on your child’s needs and their treatment goals, the BCBA will make a medical recommendation for hours of therapy per week your child will need. Just like the treatment plan, these hours are individualized to each child, and we do not have a set number of hours we recommend.

How is progress measured?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:18:21-05:00

How is progress measured?

In each ABA therapy session, your child’s behavior therapist will track data related to their individualized goals. Your child’s BCBA uses ongoing data collection, observation, and goal tracking to monitor progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.

How do we get started?webdev@ourgroundswell.com2026-09-10T13:19:11-05:00

How do we get started?

The first step is to contact our team through our online interest form, by emailing info@innercircleautism.com, or calling us at 479-318-2300. We are here to answer your questions, learn more about your family, and help you navigate the enrollment process.

Learn More About ABA Therapy

Explore helpful articles from the Inner Circle team to learn more about ABA therapy, parent involvement, play-based learning, and building skills that last.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have questions about ABA therapy or want to learn more about whether it may be a fit for your child, we are here to help.