ABA therapy

in Philadelphia,

close to home.

Helping Hands Family provides clinic-based, play-based autism care for children ages 18 months to 6 years across 15 clinics in the Greater Philadelphia area — from South Philly and the Northeast out to Delaware County, the Main Line and Montgomery County.

Ages 18 months – 6 years

Early intervention focus

1:1 BCBA-led care

Plans built and tracked by a BCBA

Assist you in verifying your insurance benefits

Before therapy begins

Getting started

Is your child showing signs
of autism?

If you notice your child is struggling with their communication, socialization, or other early developmental milestones, a conversation is worth having.

Initial signs to watch for

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

Early action matters

Between 18 months and 6 years, skills build fastest. Most families see measurable gains in communication and behavior within the first six months of care.

Next steps to take

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

Find ABA therapy locations near you.

Click the Helping Hands Family clinic closest to you for hours, phone and directions.
Why HHF

See why Philadelphia families choose us

Most parents come to us worried, and tired of waiting. What they find is a team that learns their child by name and celebrates the wins that matter at home — a first request, a calmer morning, a shared toy at the table. You’ll hear how the day went, you’ll know what we’re working on next, and you’ll never be handed a template and left to figure it out alone.

Personalized ABA therapy

Your child’s program is written for them, not pulled off a shelf. Sessions run one-on-one inside a clinic built for learning — sensory rooms, group tables and quiet corners — where the routine stays consistent, distractions stay low, and a BCBA can watch progress in person and adjust the plan week to week.

Parent training in every plan

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

Play-based therapy

Young children learn fastest through play, so sessions look like games, songs, toys and turn-taking. Every activity carries a goal underneath it: asking for what they want, handling a change in plan, staying with a peer at the table.

Diagnostic support

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

Help your child thrive with ABA therapy.

Tell us a little about your child and pick the 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.

Philadelphia admissions

(484) 207-5060

Request a consultation

For children ages 18 months to 6 years. No diagnosis required to reach out.
Insurance coverage

Check coverage in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania families have access to state-mandated autism insurance coverage, and HHF is in-network with most major commercial insurances, so many families in the Philadelphia area have coverage for ABA therapy.

Out-of-network options are available too. Our Care Coordination Team verifies your benefits and explains them before therapy begins.

In-network plans
FAQ

Questions about ABA therapy in Philadelphia

Fifteen, from South Philadelphia and the Northeast out through Delaware County, the Main Line, Chester County and Montgomery County — with Downingtown opening soon. Use the finder above to see which one is closest to you.

Applied Behavior Analysis breaks bigger goals into small, achievable steps and teaches them through repetition, structured play and positive reinforcement. At our Philadelphia clinics that means progress in communication and language, motor coordination, kindergarten readiness, positive behavior and emotional regulation.

We serve children ages 18 months to 6 years, with an early intervention focus. Sessions are one-on-one and run by Registered Behavior Technicians under a plan designed and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

No. Many families reach out before a diagnosis. A Care Coordinator can explain what an evaluation involves and connect you with evaluators near you, then help you start care once the diagnosis is in hand.

We’re in-network with most major plans, including Independence Blue Cross / BCBS, Highmark Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, ComPsych and Tricare. We also accept PA State Medicaid as secondary, which covers the cost of care completely for most of our PA clients.

Pick whichever location fits your family’s daily routine. With 15 clinics across South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, Delaware County, the Main Line and Montgomery County, most families have an option close to home, work or daycare. ABA sessions happen several times a week, so a short drive makes a real difference. If you’re not sure, call Admissions and our Care Coordination team will help you find the best fit.

A dedicated Care Coordinator follows up — usually the same day. They’ll answer your questions, confirm your child’s records, verify your insurance benefits, and schedule an assessment with a BCBA at the clinic you chose.

Let's find the right fit for your family.

Reach out to us and a Care Coordinator will call you back, usually the same day.