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Life-changing autism care for children. Enter your city or zip to find a Helping Hands Family clinic near you.

Starting service as soon as you're ready gives your child the chance to make as much meaningful progress as possible. On average, at HHF, therapy starts within 37 days of your first appointment.

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18 months to 6 years

Life-Changing Autism Care for Children

ABA therapy for autism is the leading evidence-backed intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Based on the science of learning and behavior, ABA examines how the environment shapes a child’s development and breaks complex skills into manageable steps using positive reinforcement.

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HHF's ABA Therapy is:

Play-Based

Our ABA therapy for kids uses play to teach new skills such as communication, social interaction, and problem-solving. Our clinical team's approach uses toys and games that brings purpose and engagement to every session.

Child-Led

We structure sessions around your child's unique preferences and interests. Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) incorporate therapy into your child's favorite activities, increasing enjoyment and motivation throughout.

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Clinics across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Connecticut, and New York.

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Pennsylvania

Clinics from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.

Greater Philadelphia

Lehigh Valley

Northeast PA

Central PA

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania overview

Maryland

Serving Baltimore, the D.C. suburbs, and the I-270 corridor.

Maryland overview

New Jersey

Serving South and Central Jersey, with access from the Philadelphia and NYC metros.

New Jersey overview

Virginia

Growing in Northern Virginia — Woodbridge is open now, Leesburg opening soon.

Virginia overview

Connecticut

Our Shelton clinic serves the Naugatuck Valley and Fairfield County.

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New York

Our East Northport clinic serves Suffolk County and Long Island.

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WE. CHANGE. LIVES.

Our family is deeply grateful for Helping Hands Family in West Chester. They delight in our child's personality and collaborate with us as parents every step of the way.
Parent
ParentFitzburg, PA
My little one loves going and has made tremendous progress. My child's communication and behavioral skills have massively improved in all aspects, without using his AAC device.
Parent
ParentCollegeville, PA
This place is fantastic. My son went from almost nonverbal and uninterested in others to showing interest in others and attempting to communicate. He loves going!
Parent
ParentDrexel Hill, PA
Both of my daughters, ages 4 & 6, attend Helping Hands in Drexel Hill. They have been a great help in assisting my girls develop social skills and school readiness. My whole family loves them.
Parent
ParentWoodbridge, NJ

98%

of families feel the HHF team is targeting skills that are important to them and their family

96%

of families feel their child is doing better this month than last month

93%

of families are likely to recommend HHF to a family or friend

Our Autism Therapy
Center Approach

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy

Compassion First

We respect your child’s unique identity by establishing trust through:
  • Interest-based activities
  • Creative expression
  • Encouragement

Personalized Treatment Plan

Our approach considers that each child learns differently. We personalize your child’s treatment plan based on their
  • Unique skills
  • Aspirations
  • Needs

Proven Results

The evidence-backed methods that we practice at our autism therapy center have helped children hit their milestones in
  • Communication
  • Social skills
  • Learning readiness
All age groups at HHF made clinically significant progress within their first year of treatment.

Parent Training Included

We encourage family involvement by setting up regular sessions that cover:
  • Strategies to use at home
  • Progress reviews
  • Ongoing guidance

HHF prides itself on using data to achieve positive outcomes.

During autism treatment, our clinical team collects data to measure your child’s progress. We track your child’s growth and adjust care plans as goals are achieved. After years of data collection, Helping Hands Family has demonstrated consistent results across every ABA therapy center location in:

Communication
Behavior
Social skills

The sooner therapy starts, the greater the gains. All age groups at HHF made clinically significant progress within their first year of treatment, and children who started before age 4 closed the gap more than those who started after age 4. We replace frustration with communication: our clients see an average 81% drop in challenging behaviors in their first year of treatment.

A clear path from
first call to first session.

1

Intake Call

We gather information about your child and family to determine if our autism clinic is the right fit for you.

2

Document Collection

You’ll send us the necessary documents to start services, such as your child’s autism diagnosis and a doctor’s order for ABA therapy.
3

ABA Assessment

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst observes your child to identify their unique skills and needs.
4

Treatment Plan

The BCBA creates an individualized treatment plan for your child.
5

1:1 ABA Sessions

ABA therapy sessions begin with a clinical team of RBTs and a BCBA.

Most families start therapy within 37 days of their first appointment.

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We Accept Most Major Insurances

In-network with most major insurers across our service states.
*We can also offer some out-of-network options. Contact us to verify your insurance benefits today.
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Held to the highest standards of care

As members of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality treatment and ethical autism care. We are proud to have earned the Great Place to Work certification five years in a row, recognition that reflects the quality and dedication of our clinical team. At Helping Hands Family, our evidence-backed, data-driven approach to ABA therapy is reflected in the outcomes our children achieve and the standards our clinical team upholds.

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For Children Ages 18mo – 6 yrs

Referring Physicians and Professionals

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Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy for Autism

What is ABA therapy, and how does it help children with autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a structured, evidence-backed approach to autism treatment grounded in decades of peer-reviewed research. It works by:

  • Identifying behaviors
  • Understanding what drives them
  • Using positive reinforcement to build new skills

Supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and delivered by trained Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), ABA therapy providers help children make meaningful progress in communication, daily living, and social development.

In most cases, yes. Most states require insurance plans to cover medically necessary ABA therapy, and Helping Hands Family is in-network with most major insurers across our service states. We can also offer some out-of-network options. Our care coordination team verifies your benefits before therapy begins, so there are no surprises. Learn more about coverage.

Most families pay little to nothing out of pocket when covered by an in-network insurance plan. Our Care Coordination team:

  • Verifies your benefits upfront
  • Walks you through exactly what your plan covers before any commitment is made.
  • Offers some out-of-network options for families whose plans require it.

Contact our team to start the verification process.

Helping Hands Family provides ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 2 years. Early intervention during these years is supported by the strongest research base, with children showing the greatest gains in communication, behavior, and social skills when therapy begins early.

Getting started takes three steps:

  • Reach out by phone or form, then a Care Coordinator will follow up
  • Our team verifies your insurance coverage on your behalf
  • A Board Certified Behavior Analyst conducts an assessment and builds your child’s personalized treatment plan.

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ABA therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we don’t approach it that way. Every child at Helping Hands Family receives an individualized assessment from a BCBA, who designs a plan around that child’s specific strengths, challenges, and goals. Our clinical team works closely with families throughout treatment and adapts the approach as the child grows.