Refer a patient
Supporting providers. Empowering families.
Action Behavior Centers is one of the largest national providers of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, which is the leading treatment for the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. With over 300 locations nationwide, ABC is a trusted partner to providers in the communities we serve. Together, we are able to further our mission of helping children with autism reach milestone moments.
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Refer a patient
At Action Behavior Centers, partnering with community healthcare providers is central to our mission of making high-quality autism services accessible to more patients. Our dedicated referral team is readily available to expedite provider referrals and can be reached via fax, email, or through our provider portal.
The Action Behavior Centers provider portal offers a centralized and secure place for sending new referrals and checking on the status of previously referred patients.
The ABC referral process
- A licensed provider identifies a child between 18 months and 12 years old who may benefit from ABA therapy or diagnostic support services related to autism spectrum disorder.
- The provider or support staff sends a referral via fax, email, or through ABC's secure Provider Portal.
- Allow the Action Behavior team handle the rest! We help with:
- Getting in touch with the family. The family’s local ABC team will get in touch with the family within 24 hours to collect more information and determine appropriate next steps based on diagnostic status.
- Verifying insurance. ABC will contact the insurance provider on the patient’s behalf to verify eligibility and benefits. For insurances that do not cover services at ABC, we provide the family with resources.
- Scheduling first appointment. We do not believe in waitlists and will schedule your patient as quickly as possible.
- Ongoing provider communication. Providers can log into their secure ABC provider portal at any time for patient updates throughout the evaluation process and therapy.
ABC services
Behind the success of each ABC patient is a passionate team of more than 1,500 board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), over 7,000 para-professionals (BTs and RBTs), and a support team of psychologists, assessment specialists, and operations professionals who are dedicated to helping children with autism thrive and reach milestones.
ABA therapy
The autism experts at Action Behavior Centers understand the importance of early intervention and have developed programs to serve autistic patients from 18 months to 12 years of age. Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) is a treatment based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is supported by decades of research demonstrating the effectiveness of treatment, generalization, and maintenance over time.
- The programs at ABC are specifically designed for young children, particularly those who may be more severely affected by ASD.
- EIBI is a comprehensive treatment that focuses on addressing the core symptoms of autism, like social and communication deficits, restricted interests, play skills, and imitation. ABA therapy at Action is delivered at an intensity of 20 to 40 hours per week and individualized to the needs of each child.
Center-based therapy
In this playful and interactive setting, children can accomplish their personalized goals alongside their peers in a school-like environment.
ABC at Home
ABC at Home provides play-based learning in a home setting. Children work 1:1 with a clinician who teaches them how to apply what they're learning to real-life situations.
ABC Academy
ABC Academy provides part-time or full-time ABA therapy for school-age children with autism. This program is designed specifically for children ages 6–12.
Diagnostic support services
Dedicated to increasing and expediting access to autism diagnostic support for families, ABC offers a number of support services that are focused on evaluating children for possible ASD.
ABC locations
Action Behavior Centers is one of the largest providers of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the autism spectrum. With 300+ locations across the country—and more centers opening every day—ABC is committed to increasing access to autism services for families, wherever they are.
Meet our clinical experts
Our clinical council, which includes some of the top researchers and thought leaders in the autism field, supports and guides Action Behavior’s mission to help children with autism reach milestone moments.
Charna Mintz, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Charna Mintz received masters and doctoral degrees in psychology from the University of Nevada Reno in 2001 and 2003 respectively. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2004.
Gregory Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
Dr. Hanley has 35 years experience in behavior analysis. After attending the University of Florida and becoming tenured at the University of Kansas, he developed the Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program and Life Skills Clinic at Western New England University (WNEU). A Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Hanley has served as editor for several behavior analysis journals and has published over 100 articles focused on problem behavior, life skills, and sleep issues. In addition to serving on ABC's clinical council, he advises doctoral candidates and leads FTF Behavioral, an international training and consulting group.
Linda LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. LeBlanc, a licensed psychologist, served on the clinical council before stepping into her full-time role as the Executive Director of the Action Institute. She leads our efforts to improve quality, transparency, accountability, and equity in treatment services while advancing our scientific understanding of treatment outcomes and the variables that influence those outcomes. She works with our clinical leadership team to integrate our findings into ongoing clinical processes to ensure improvement in our delivery of services to families.
Malika Pritchett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Dr. Pritchett is an assistant professor of applied behavioral science at the University of Kansas. Her primary clinical and research interests include human rights, ethics, and positive behavior support. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with clinical experience in private practice, residential institutions, nursing facilities, public schools, and universities.
Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH
Dr. Wright has over 30 years of experience in special education and leadership roles. In addition to providing counsel for Action Behavior, she serves as the current executive director at Proof Positive Autism Wellbeing Alliance. Dr. Wright’s research emphasizes evidence-based interventions and the importance of healthcare access for people with disabilities.
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
A professor of behavior analysis at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Dr. Lerman’s areas of expertise include autism, early intervention, and teacher and parent training. At Action Behavior, she provides clinical leadership and learning opportunities to our BCBAs.
Your referral in Action
Once you complete the referral form, we will contact your patient’s family directly to learn more about their needs and to schedule them for a tour. We will also contact their insurance company directly to verify their child’s ABA therapy coverage, deductible information, and any out-of-pocket costs they may be responsible for.
Our commitment continues
We promise to keep you updated on your patient’s status, from initial evaluation to continued progress. Our teammates will be available to answer any questions you have and discuss any needed changes to the ABA therapy plan. We value our partnership with you and work hard to ensure good communication and teamwork so that your patient and their family can reach their goals.
