Minimal to No Waitlist at Most Centers

ABA Therapy Centers in San Antonio, TX

9 center-based ABA therapy and autism testing locations across San Antonio and New Braunfels. In-network with most major commercial plans.

  • 9 San Antonio-area centers
  • Most major commercial insurance accepted
  • Autism evaluations and ABA therapy under one provider
  • 25+ years serving Texas families

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ABA Therapy in San Antonio

ABA Therapy and Autism Services in San Antonio

Behavioral Innovations operates 9 center-based ABA therapy locations across San Antonio, Stone Oak, and New Braunfels.

Every center provides one-to-one ABA therapy for children ages 18 months through 10 years, supervised by BCBAs, with autism diagnostic evaluations available at select locations.

We accept most major commercial carriers serving the San Antonio region.

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Autism Testing in San Antonio

Autism testing and evaluations in San Antonio

If your child has not been evaluated yet, you do not need a diagnosis before contacting us. Behavioral Innovations provides autism diagnostic evaluations and child development testing at locations serving the San Antonio area.

What the evaluation includes

  • Assessment by a licensed psychologist
  • Standardized diagnostic instruments, including the ADOS-2
  • Developmental and behavioral history review with caregivers
  • A written report accepted by most insurance carriers as documentation for ABA authorization
  • Direct transition into ABA therapy at the same organization if a diagnosis is confirmed

Ages served: 18 months to 6 years.

Format: In-person or virtual, depending on the child's age and presenting concerns.

Families who complete testing with us can transition into ABA at Behavioral Innovations without coordinating between separate providers.

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9 San Antonio Centers

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Minimal to No Waitlist at Most San Antonio Centers

Because we operate 9 locations in the San Antonio area, an opening at a nearby center can often be offered when your first-choice location is full. While you wait, you can start benefits verification, schedule an autism evaluation, or enroll in ABA Prep weekly sessions.

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Outcomes

Real Outcomes. Progress San Antonio Families Can See. Data That Proves It.

We measure progress using the Vineland-3 Adaptive Behavior Scales, the gold-standard clinical tool for tracking real-world skill development. Even a single point of improvement on the Vineland-3 is considered clinically meaningful. Across 1,141 children studied, every age group improved.

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1,141 Children studied across BI centers
100% of age groups showed meaningful progress
+12.3 Average points gained in 6 months
+20.3 Points gained for children starting at age 2
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“Behind every number is a child who said something new, made a friend, or surprised their family.”

Progress in Daily Life

Saying something new at the dinner table

Making a friend for the first time

Completing bedtime routines independently

Carrying IEP skills from school into home life

Treatment Goals

Skills Our San Antonio ABA Programs Can Address

ABA therapy at our San Antonio centers targets the skills that matter most in everyday life: at home, at school, and in the community.

Functional communication
Expressive and receptive language
Social interaction and play
Emotional regulation
Following instructions
Daily living and self-care
Toileting
Transitions and routines
School readiness
Safety skills
Independence
Reduction of behaviors that interfere with learning

Treatment goals are selected after assessment and individualized to the child. Not every child will work on every skill.

San Antonio Centers

ABA Therapy in San Antonio, TX

Our San Antonio centers serve families across Bexar County and nearby communities, including Stone Oak, Dominion, and Universal City.

San Antonio centers provide:

  • One-to-one center-based ABA therapy
  • Autism diagnostic evaluations
  • After-school social skills groups
  • Parent training

Each program is designed and supervised by a BCBA based on your child's assessment.

Greater San Antonio

ABA Therapy Across Greater San Antonio

Including New Braunfels and centers across north, south, and west San Antonio.

Regional services:

  • Center-based ABA
  • Autism evaluations at select sites
  • Social skills groups

Not sure which San Antonio center is right for you?

Our care coordinators will match your family with the best available opening near you.

Insurance Coverage: San Antonio

Insurance Coverage for ABA Therapy in San Antonio

Texas law requires state-regulated health plans to cover autism treatment, including ABA therapy. Our intake team verifies your specific benefits before services begin.

What insurance plans are accepted for ABA therapy in San Antonio?

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Aetna
Ambetter logo
Ambetter
Ambetter Value HMO logo
Ambetter Value HMO
BCBS of TX / HCSC logo
BCBS of TX / HCSC
Beacon / Carelon logo
Beacon / Carelon
Cigna Evernorth logo
Cigna Evernorth
ComPsych logo
ComPsych
Curative Health logo
Curative Health
Employers Health Network logo
Employers Health Network
First Health Network logo
First Health Network
HealthSmart logo
HealthSmart
Imagine Health logo
Imagine Health
Magellan logo
Magellan
Multiplan / PHCS logo
Multiplan / PHCS
Open Networks logo
Open Networks
Sana Benefits logo
Sana Benefits
Tricare logo
Tricare
United Healthcare / Optum logo
United Healthcare / Optum
Wellpoint Texas Essential logo
Wellpoint Texas Essential

We accept these insurance plans, with more being added every day. Contact your local ABA center today to confirm coverage.

If your plan is not listed, contact intake. We verify plans outside this list regularly.

Parent Stories

What San Antonio Families Are Saying

Families across San Antonio share what ABA therapy at Behavioral Innovations has meant for their children.

4.5

800+ Google Reviews

Child thriving at a Behavioral Innovations center

Starting ABA therapy for my son was a very long and tough decision for my husband and I, but once we started I don't know why we waited for so long. The leaps and bounds my son has grown are evidence enough that Behavioral Innovations is working for him.

Vanessa Bennalley-Moreno

Sugar Land, TX

Therapist and child working together at Behavioral Innovations

My son started going to Behavioral Innovations around March 2026, and so far major changes have happened for him. He is able to communicate well, more behaved and more expressive. My family is very grateful and thankful for having the whole team.

Jolvin Magbual

Texas City, TX

Happy child at a Behavioral Innovations center

There are no words that can describe the profound love and appreciation I have for the BI Family. I enrolled my son last year and the way he has grown is amazing. Yesterday was bittersweet, he graduated and is transitioning to kindergarten.

William Salmeron

Spring Cypress, TX

Getting Started with ABA Therapy in San Antonio

1

Contact Intake

Call or submit the form. A care coordinator reaches out within 24 hours.

2

Verify Insurance

We confirm your benefits, authorization requirements and expected out-of-pocket costs.

3

Complete Evaluation

If needed, a licensed psychologist conducts the autism diagnostic evaluation.

4

Begin ABA Therapy

Your child starts center-based ABA with a BCBA-designed individualized program.

Child has not been evaluated

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation with one of our licensed psychologists. You will receive a written report that most insurers accept.

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Child already has an autism diagnosis

Contact intake to verify your benefits and check availability at your nearest San Antonio center.

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Waiting for an ABA opening

Ask about ABA Prep, weekly sessions that build foundational skills before full placement begins.

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Behavioral Innovations operates 9 center-based ABA therapy locations across San Antonio and New Braunfels with autism diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, and parent training.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in San Antonio

Questions about ABA therapy, autism evaluations, or getting started in San Antonio? Our care team is here to help.

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Is there ABA therapy in San Antonio accepting new patients?

Yes. Behavioral Innovations operates 9 ABA therapy centers in the San Antonio area, and most have no waitlist or a minimal one. Contact our intake team to confirm current openings at the location closest to you.

How much does ABA therapy cost in San Antonio?

With insurance, most families pay only their plan's copay, coinsurance or deductible when ABA is covered. We verify your specific benefits and expected costs before services begin.

How long is the wait for ABA therapy in San Antonio?

Wait times vary by center. Because we operate multiple locations in the San Antonio area, we can often offer an opening at a nearby center when your first choice is full.

What age groups do your centers serve?

Behavioral Innovations serves children from 18 months through 10 years. Early intervention before age five is associated with the largest developmental gains, though treatment goals are set by individual assessment.

Where can I get my child tested for autism in San Antonio?

Behavioral Innovations provides autism diagnostic evaluations at select Texas centers. Evaluations use standardized instruments including the ADOS-2, and produce a written report most insurers accept for ABA authorization.

What should I look for when choosing an ABA provider in San Antonio?

Look for BCBA supervision, individualized assessment, parent training built into the program, and insurance transparency before intake.

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