Parent guides
Straight answers for New Jersey families about autism, ABA therapy and insurance, written by the team that does this every day.
- InsuranceDoes NJ FamilyCare cover ABA therapy? A guide for New Jersey parentsYes. NJ FamilyCare (New Jersey Medicaid) covers ABA therapy for children and young adults under 21 with an autism diagnosis. Here is who qualifies, what you need, and the steps to get started.
- Signs and diagnosisEarly signs of autism in toddlers: what to watch for and what to do nextThe early signs of autism parents notice most, by age, plus when pediatricians screen and the free New Jersey program that evaluates children under 3.
- Signs and diagnosisHow to get an autism diagnosis for your child in New JerseyA step-by-step guide for New Jersey parents: who can diagnose autism, how to find an in-network evaluator, the free Early Intervention evaluation for children under 3, and what the report needs for ABA coverage.
- Getting startedWhat happens after you apply for ABA therapy at Little HavenFrom your first phone call to your child's first session at home: the steps, the paperwork we handle for you, and what we ask from parents.