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4 clinics in Harrisburg

ABA Therapy

in Harrisburg,
close to home.

Helping Hands Family provides clinic-based, play-based autism care for children ages 18 months – 6 years with four Harrisburg clinics in Hummelstown, Mechanicsburg, and Harrisburg.

  • Four Harrisburg clinic locations across the city
  • Every plan designed and overseen by a BCBA
  • In-network with most major insurers · Medicaid accepted
  • Personalized, play-based and child-led sessions
Find a clinic near you
Call now: (484) 965-9966
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 6PM
Saturday by appointment
1:1 BCBA-led care
Delivered by trained RBTs
Medicaid accepted
Plus most major insurers
Getting started

Is your child showing

signs
of autism?
You know your child best. If something feels different about how they play, speak or respond, an early conversation is worth having — and it costs you nothing.

Not sure where to start?

If your child isn’t yet diagnosed, our team can point you to evaluators in the Baltimore area and explain what the process looks like — no diagnosis needed to talk to us.
Talk to a care coordinator

Early signs to watch for

Limited eye contact, delayed speech, repetitive play, strong reactions to sound or texture, or difficulty with transitions and new routines.
See what ABA addresses

Why ages 18 months to 6 years matter

Early intervention is when skills build fastest. Most families see measurable gains in communication and behavior within the first six months of care.
Request a consultation

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      Serving Harrisburg families across the city

      Families travel to our three clinics from across Harrisburg.

      Locust Point
      Cherry Hill
      Brooklyn
      Roland Park
      Hampden
      Canton
      Highlandtown
      Baltimore County

      Inside our

      Harrisburg
      clinics
      A short walk through a Helping Hands Family clinic — purpose-built rooms for one-on-one sessions, group time and sensory breaks.

      Therapy rooms

      Purpose-built spaces for one-on-one sessions.

      Group room

      Circle time, peer play and turn-taking practice.

      Gross-motor space

      Net swing, climbing and movement breaks.

      Child-led activities

      Everyday routines become learning moments.

      Learning tables

      Skills built through play, not instruction.

      Milestones

      Every graduation from our program is celebrated.
      Clinical leadership

      The BCBAs leading care in

      Harrisburg
      Clinical Supervisor

      Alisha Paxon, M.A.

      BCBA, LBS

      Education

      • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Psychology from University of Pittsburgh
      • Master of Arts (M.A.) Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State University

      Experience

      • Years of Experience: 10 (8 years of BCBA experience)
      Clinic Director

      Andrea Sniscak, MA

      BCBA, LBS

      Education

      • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Bloomsburg University
      • Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology, with an Experimental Psychology concentration from Towson University
      • Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Pennsylvania State University

      Experience

      • Years of ABA Experience: 16
      Clinical Director

      Victoria Grimm, MA

      BCBA, LBS
      Education
      • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Psychology at Allegheny College
      • Master of Arts (M.A.) Applied Behavior Analysis at Penn State University
      • OBM Certificate at Florida Tech
      Experience
      • Years of Experience: 9 (5 years of BCBA experience)
      Clinical Director

      Sandra Kachelries, MA

      BCBA, LBS

      Education

      • Master of Science (M.S.) in Behavior Analysis from Penn State University

      Experience

      • Years of Experience: 30 (9 years of BCBA experience)
      Why HHF

      See why Lehigh Valley families choose us

      Our four Harrisburg clinics offer your child individualized autism treatment based on their needs, strengths, and interests. Our ABA therapy plans are play-based with data measured progress that is shared with your family!

      Get started
      18 months – 6 years

      Center-based ABA therapy

      One-on-one sessions in a clinic built for play: sensory rooms, group tables, quiet corners. Your child’s Registered Behavior Technician runs a plan written and supervised by a BCBA.

      Diagnostic support

      No diagnosis yet? We’ll walk you through what an evaluation involves and connect you with evaluators near you.

      Parent training in every plan

      Families learn the same strategies their child’s team uses, so progress carries into meals, bedtime, errands and school.

      Insurance made simple

      We verify your benefits before therapy begins and explain what’s covered in plain language — including Maryland Medicaid.
      Getting started

      How to get started with

      ABA therapy in
      Harrisburg
      Getting started is straightforward. Our intake team guides your family through every step, from first contact to the first session.
      1

      Contact Us

      Call us or submit our online form and a Care Coordinator will follow up to learn more about your child and family.

      2

      Insurance Verification

      Our team contacts your insurance provider and reviews your coverage with you before anything begins.
      3

      BCBA Assessment

      A Board Certified Behavior Analyst meets with your child to observe their strengths and areas of need, then designs a personalized autism therapy plan.
      4

      Therapy Begins

      One-on-one sessions at your nearest Harrisburg clinic start, led by your child’s matched Registered Behavior Technician under direct BCBA supervision.

      5

      Ongoing Progress Reviews

      Your child’s BCBA tracks session data regularly and adjusts the treatment plan as they grow and hit new milestones.
      Start the process today
      Get started

      Help your child

      thrive
      with ABA
      therapy.

      Tell us a little about your child and pick the Lehigh Valley clinic closest to you. A dedicated Care Coordinator will follow up, usually the same day, to answer questions, verify insurance and schedule an assessment with a BCBA.

      Request a consultation

      Autism services available for children ages 18 months to 6 years. No diagnosis required to reach out.

      Please don’t include medical details. We’ll only use your information to contact you about ABA services for your child.
      Insurance coverage

      Check coverage

      in

      Harrisburg

      We believe every family should have access to quality autism care. HHF is in-network with most major insurance providers, and we accept Medicaid for ABA therapy.

      Our care coordination team contacts your insurance provider directly and walks you through your coverage before therapy begins, so you know exactly what to expect. Out-of-network and private pay options are also available.
      Verify my insurance
      In-network plans
      FAQ

      Questions about ABA

      therapy in
      Harrisburg

      Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based autism therapy. ABA teaches children new skills by breaking goals into small, achievable steps and using positive reinforcement to build on each success. Our ABA autism therapy focuses on communication, social development, behavior and daily independence — all delivered through child-led, play-based sessions at our clinics.

      Helping Hands Family works with most major insurers, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum / United Behavioral Health and accepts Medicaid. Because coverage varies by plan, your care coordinator runs a verification of benefits before you start, so you’ll know exactly what’s covered and any co-pay up front. Private-pay options are also available.

      ABA therapy is most effective when it begins early, and children can typically start as toddlers. Once your child has an autism diagnosis and a doctor’s order, our team works to begin services as quickly as possible, there is no reason to wait to reach out.

      No, you are welcome to contact us before you have a diagnosis, and our team can walk you through the next steps. To begin ABA therapy and for insurance to authorize services, a formal autism diagnosis and a doctor’s order for ABA therapy are required. If your child hasn’t been evaluated yet, get in touch and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

      After you submit the form, a member of our admissions team reaches out to gather a few details and verify your insurance benefits. From there we collect your child’s autism diagnosis and doctor’s order, and a BCBA completes an assessment to build an individualized treatment plan. Once approved, your child begins regular sessions with our clinical team of RBTs and a BCBA.

      Let's find the

      right fit
      for your family.
      Tell us a little about your child and a Care Coordinator will call you back — usually the same day — to answer questions, check your insurance and show you the clinic closest to home.
      Request a consultation
      Call (484) 965-9966