ABA Therapy Intake Process at ABI
Our Intake Process
From your first conversation with our team to your child’s first session, here is what to expect. The process from intake to authorization usually takes 4–6 weeks.

What Happens Next
From First Call to Starting Therapy
Here’s what to expect. The process from intake to authorization usually takes 4–6 weeks.
- 1
First conversation
Call us or schedule a consultation. We learn about your child and answer your questions.
- 2
Benefits verification
Our intake team checks your health plan coverage for ABA therapy and explains what it means for you.
- 3
Diagnostic report & intake questionnaire
You send us your child’s diagnostic report and complete our intake questionnaire.
- 4
Assessment
A BCBA completes a comprehensive assessment of your child’s skills and needs.
- 5
Treatment plan report
We write a report with your child’s individualized goals and recommended hours.
- 6
Authorization
We submit the report to your health plan for approval, then schedule your child’s start date.
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We encourage you to ask questions and are here to talk by phone or email about our treatment program and to answer your questions.