ABA therapy in Travis CountyTexas
Travis County is home to about 1.4 million people — hundreds of thousands of families raising kids right here. If yours might need autism support, you don’t have to figure out Texas’s system alone: Texas 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
Travis County is one of Texas'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 TEXAS COVERS
- Medicaid: Texas Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for eligible kids statewide.
- Private plans: state law has required autism coverage since 2007.
- Hours: Direct treatment capped at 8 hours/day (32 units combined across 97153/97154/97155/97158).
- Cost to you: The state pays providers roughly $58/hour — with Medicaid, most families pay nothing out of pocket.
Travis County questions, answered
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in Travis County?
Yes. Texas Medicaid covers ABA statewide for eligible children — coverage doesn't change from county to county, so families in Travis County get the same benefit as anywhere else in Texas. Autism Services benefit (ABA evaluation and treatment) added Feb 1, 2022 under the Texas Health Steps Comprehensive Care Program (THSteps-CCP/EPSDT) for ages 20 and younger.
Can my child get in-home ABA therapy in Travis County?
Yes — in Travis 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 Travis County?
Hours follow Texas's statewide rules, not county lines. Direct treatment capped at 8 hours/day (32 units combined across 97153/97154/97155/97158). Your BCBA recommends hours based on your child's assessment, and we handle the approval paperwork.
How do we start ABA therapy in Travis County?
Take the one-minute coverage check on this page, or send us your details. A real person confirms your Texas coverage, answers your questions, and maps the next step. Most families who qualify start within 2–3 weeks.
Coverage rules are set statewide by Texas 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 Travis County
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Cities in Travis County
Local pages for the biggest communities here — what’s realistically available in each, and who pays for it.
ABA therapy near Travis County
We serve families across Texas — including these communities: