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ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis — a scientifically proven, highly individualized therapy approach that helps children on the autism spectrum build meaningful skills for daily independence, communication, social interactions, and more. ABA is therapy rooted in understanding how your child learns. It works by building the right conditions so learning can happen in a way that feels natural, supportive, and motivating.

Beyond Breakthrough ABA™ is CSD’s signature model of care that connects different learning environments, caregiver partnership, technology, and clinical expertise into one system built around your child.

We’ll just need a few things to get started: insurance card, a diagnostic evaluation, and a doctor’s referral. We can work with your pediatrician and other involved providers to obtain these things if they aren’t readily available. You can call us for help anytime, even if you don’t have these documents ready.

We’re hopeful we can help you, but we will need a formal evaluation of your child before you can begin. Call us and we’ll talk you through the next steps and connect you with someone who can provide an evaluation.

Generally yes, and some payers cover ABA therapy for children diagnosed with ADHD. Call us to learn more about how this might apply to your family.

CSD welcomes children, teens, and young adults. Many of our learners start between ages 5 and 8 and can continue as long as beneficial, but we accept most ages. It’s never too late to start.

Yes. Our flexible, individualized Beyond Breakthrough ABA™ accommodates specialized needs and incorporates strategies to address and manage challenging behaviors. We understand these behaviors create real struggles at home and we provide support for the whole family, in addition to your child.

With our immersive virtual ABA program featuring a live BCBA therapist onscreen, families can move into assessment within 7 days and begin their breakthrough learning adventure immediately — no months-long waitlists. In-person ad center-based wait times vary by California region, and many families begin virtually while transitioning to in-person or hybrid care.

We are contracted in-network providers with the following plans: Cigna, ComPsych, Contra Costa Health Plan, Easter Seals Southern California, Elevance, Health Plan of San Mateo, Inland Empire Health Plan, Medi-Cal, Molina, Optum, Partnership Health Plan, TriWest, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Aetna, Beacon Health, Central California Alliance for Health, Community Health Group, HealthNet, L.A. Care, Magellan Health, Moda, San Andres Regional Center, Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP), Valley Health Plan

Absolutely. Our immersive virtual platform connects you in real-time with live BCBA therapists. No geographic barriers. Whether you’re in Gilroy, Oakland, Vallejo, San Bruno, or a remote California community, your child deserves access to gold-standard Beyond Breakthrough ABA™ care — and we make sure they get it.

CSD’s Beyond Breakthrough ABA™ learning adventures focus on real-world skills: daily independence, communication, social confidence, and the ability to navigate life joyfully. Our dynamic program is designed to evolve as your child learns and grows, so we always meet them where they are.

We accept most major California insurance plans including Cigna, ComPsych, Contra Costa Health Plan, Easter Seals Southern California, Elevance, Health Plan of San Mateo, Inland Empire Health Plan, Medi-Cal, Molina, Optum, Partnership Health Plan, TriWest, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Aetna, Beacon Health, Central California Alliance for Health, and more. If you have other insurance, we will verify benefits for free — just schedule a consultation call and we’ll handle the details.