92%
92% of families report that their child has made meaningful progress since joining Headstart.
A clearer path to starting ABA
Find a provider who fits your family and get help navigating insurance, intake, and every step before care begins.
Three clear steps to begin care
01Tell us about your child
Fill out a quick intake form so we can learn about your family’s needs
02Talk to our family experience team within one hour
We'll reach out within one hour to confirm details, discuss best-fit providers, and guide you through insurance setup.
03No waitlists. Start care in days, not months.
Begin therapy with a qualified provider as soon as your family is ready.
We work with your insurance
We are in network with most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Tricare.
What families are saying
Families are seeing meaningful progress with Headstart.
97%
97% of families report that therapy is helping their child become more independent.
Industry
2xHeadstart
Headstart BCBAs provide 2x more care supervision than the industry standard.
Why clinician-led care matters
Headstart partners with ABA practices that are owned and led by clinicians. Your provider leads your child’s care and their practice, while Headstart supports them with the insurance, operations, and clinical infrastructure behind the scenes.
The result: more personal, consistent care built around your family.
You don't have to figure it out alone
Headstart guides your family from your first questions to finding a provider, verifying insurance, and completing intake, so you always know what comes next.
Find ABA care near your family
Explore care options in your area, search by ZIP code for nearby providers, and get help from our team with next steps.
What to know before care begins
Browse articles, guides, tools, and stories about diagnosis, insurance, provider fit, and starting care.
Start with the question in front of you
Browse guidance organized around the real decisions families make before, during, and after starting ABA services.
Finding care
Compare availability, care settings, provider fit, and the practical questions that help families choose a provider.
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Caregiver support, progress, and transition
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ABA basics, evidence, and ethics
Learn the principles, evidence, safeguards, and family-centered practices that can inform your care decisions.
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ArticleABA basics, evidence, and ethics
Ethical ABA Care: A Letter to Families and Providers
Recent concerns about ABA have raised important questions about ethics and accountability. Here's what ethical, family-centered ABA care means to Headstart Health.
Sara Feldman, Ph.D, BCBA Updated Sep 8, 20263 min
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Headstart Health Joins Spectrum Autism Support for Georgia Family Event
Headstart Health partnered with Spectrum Autism Support and Gwinnett County Aquatics to celebrate an evening of connection, inclusion, and family fun for more than 100 autism families in Georgia.
Headstart HealthUpdated Sep 8, 20262 min
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10 Questions to Ask Your ABA Provider
Not sure what to ask your ABA provider? This parent-friendly guide shares 10 essential questions to help you advocate for your child with confidence and clarity.
Headstart HealthUpdated Sep 8, 20263 min
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Halloween and Autism: Tips for a Successful Holiday
Make Halloween less spooky for kids with autism. Discover sensory-friendly tips from Headstart Health providers to help families prepare, regulate emotions, and enjoy a stress-free, inclusive night of trick-or-treating.
Headstart HealthUpdated Sep 8, 20263 min
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GuideABA basics, evidence, and ethics
What Really Causes Autism? What Families Need to Know
Learn about autism causes, early signs, and how ABA therapy helps. Headstart Health connects families with trusted providers—no waitlists.
Headstart HealthUpdated Sep 8, 20263 min
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GuideABA basics, evidence, and ethics
Tylenol and Autism: Sorting Fact from Fear
Discover what research really says about Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism risk, plus new FDA updates on leucovorin and autism-like symptoms.
Headstart HealthUpdated Sep 8, 20263 min
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