ABA therapy in New Castle CountyDelaware
New Castle County is home to about 590,000 people — hundreds of thousands of families raising kids right here. If yours might need autism support, you don’t have to figure out Delaware’s system alone: Delaware Medicaid covers ABA for eligible children, and we handle the paperwork side for you.
HOW THERAPY HAPPENS HERE
In-home, in-center, school, and telehealth
New Castle County is one of Delaware's biggest communities, so families here usually have the most setting options: in-home sessions where your child is most comfortable, center-based programs, school collaboration, and telehealth parent coaching. On the first call we'll tell you exactly which options are open near you right now.
WHAT DELAWARE COVERS
- Medicaid: Delaware Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible kids statewide.
- Private plans: state law has required autism coverage since 2012.
- Hours: Delaware sets hours child by child — your BCBA's treatment plan drives what's approved.
- Cost to you: With Medicaid, most families pay nothing out of pocket.
New Castle County questions, answered
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in New Castle County?
Yes. Delaware Medicaid covers ABA statewide for eligible children — coverage doesn't change from county to county, so families in New Castle County get the same benefit as anywhere else in Delaware. EPSDT ABA coverage for under-21 via Diamond State Health Plan managed care (Highmark Health Options, AmeriHealth Caritas DE, Delaware First Health).
Can my child get in-home ABA therapy in New Castle County?
Yes — in New Castle County families can usually choose between in-home sessions, center-based programs, school collaboration, and telehealth parent coaching. We'll confirm what's open near your part of the county on the first call.
How many hours of ABA per week will my child get in New Castle County?
Hours follow Delaware's statewide rules, not county lines. Delaware sets hours child by child — your BCBA's treatment plan drives what's approved. Your BCBA recommends hours based on your child's assessment, and we handle the approval paperwork.
How do we start ABA therapy in New Castle County?
Take the one-minute coverage check on this page, or send us your details. A real person confirms your Delaware coverage, answers your questions, and maps the next step. Most families who qualify start within 2–3 weeks.
Coverage rules are set statewide by Delaware and can change; this page is general information, not legal or benefits advice. Message us and we’ll check your exact plan.
See what your plan covers in New Castle County
One minute, four questions, no commitment. We’ll check your Delaware coverage — Medicaid or private — and call you back with a real answer, not a runaround.
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Cities in New Castle County
Local pages for the biggest communities here — what’s realistically available in each, and who pays for it.
ABA therapy near New Castle County
We serve families across Delaware — including these communities: