ABA Therapy in Fort Lauderdale · Broward County
Sunshine Behavioral Health Services provides in-home, school-based, and telehealth ABA therapy to families throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. BCBA-supervised from the first session. Full services in English and Spanish. Most insurance plans accepted — verified at no cost within 24 hours.
ABA Therapy in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is the county seat of Broward County and one of the most prominent cities in South Florida. Known as the “Venice of America” for its 300 miles of inland waterways and canals, Fort Lauderdale is a city of significant cultural, economic, and demographic diversity. Beyond its well-known beaches and Las Olas Boulevard entertainment district, Fort Lauderdale is home to thriving residential neighborhoods, major healthcare institutions including Broward Health Medical Center, and Nova Southeastern University. Sunshine Behavioral Health Services provides BCBA-supervised ABA therapy to families throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale has one of the most diverse communities in Broward County. The city has significant African-American, Haitian-American, Caribbean, and Hispanic populations, with Spanish and Haitian Creole widely spoken in many neighborhoods. Our clinical team delivers all ABA therapy services in both English and Spanish. We approach every family with cultural sensitivity, ensuring that language and cultural background are never barriers to accessing quality ABA therapy in Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale is served by Broward County Public Schools — the sixth-largest school district in the United States. The city is home to Fort Lauderdale High School, Stranahan High School, and Dillard High School, all of which have Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs. Our school-based ABA therapy team works directly inside Fort Lauderdale area schools, attending IEP meetings, coordinating with ESE staff and classroom teachers, and delivering direct behavioral therapy support during the school day. We are experienced navigating the Broward County Public Schools ESE system and its IEP processes.
We serve families across all Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods including Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Tarpon River, Flagler Village, Edgewood, Lauderdale Manors, Progresso Village, and communities along Andrews Avenue, US-1, and the beachfront corridor. Our therapists travel to your home — no commute required for your family.
ABA therapy in Fort Lauderdale — what we offer
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In-home ABA therapy throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward
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School-based ABA in Fort Lauderdale area schools
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Center-based ABA therapy in South Florida
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Telehealth ABA and parent training
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Early intervention for children ages 2 to 5 in Fort Lauderdale
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Social skills therapy for school-age children in Fort Lauderdale
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Adaptive living skills for older children and teens
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Autism diagnosis support and intake guidance
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BCBA-supervised programs for all ages
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Full bilingual services in English and Spanish
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ABA therapy delivered at your Fort Lauderdale home. Skills taught where they are needed most — in your real environment.
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Our BCBA-supervised team works inside Fort Lauderdale area schools alongside teachers and ESE staff.
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Flexible telehealth sessions for Fort Lauderdale families. Parent training available immediately via secure video.
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ABA therapy for Fort Lauderdale children ages 2 to 5. The strongest evidence window for long-term outcomes.
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Structured ABA programs targeting peer interaction, conversation, and social skills for Fort Lauderdale children.
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Comprehensive BCBA-led FBAs in Fort Lauderdale. Every effective ABA program starts with a thorough assessment.
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Daily living skills therapy for Fort Lauderdale children and young adults — independence at home and in the community.
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Just received an autism diagnosis in Fort Lauderdale? We guide families through every next step.
Insurance in Fort Lauderdale
Florida law requires most insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. This coverage applies to Fort Lauderdale families across all of Broward County. Most major plans — including Florida Medicaid, Sunshine Health, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Cigna — cover in-home, school-based, and center-based ABA therapy.
Our team verifies your insurance benefits at no cost within 24 hours of your first contact. We handle prior authorization submissions and appeals on your behalf. You will never be surprised by a bill. Before your child’s first session, you will know exactly what your plan covers and what you will pay.
Plans we work with in Fort Lauderdale
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Florida Medicaid — Statewide
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Sunshine Health — Medicaid Managed Care
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Molina Healthcare — Medicaid Managed Care
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Simply Healthcare — Medicaid Managed Care
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Aetna
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United Healthcare
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Cigna
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Humana
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Florida Blue
Do not see your plan? Contact us and we will verify it directly — we work with many additional plans serving Broward County families.
Getting Started
Most Fort Lauderdale families go from first contact to first therapy session in two to four weeks. Here is exactly what that process looks like.
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Call us or fill out our contact form. A member of our team will reach out within one business day.
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A BCBA meets your family at your Fort Lauderdale home or your child’s school and conducts the initial assessment.
Yes. Sunshine Behavioral Health Services provides in-home, school-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy to families throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. We serve all Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods including Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Flagler Village, Tarpon River, and the beachfront corridor. Contact us to schedule a free consultation →
Yes. Florida law requires most insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. We accept Florida Medicaid, Sunshine Health, Molina Healthcare, Simply Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Florida Blue. Our team verifies your Broward County coverage at no cost within 24 hours. Verify your insurance →
Yes. Our clinical team provides ABA therapy in both English and Spanish throughout Fort Lauderdale. We also serve the city’s Haitian-American and Caribbean communities with cultural sensitivity. Language and cultural background are never barriers to quality ABA therapy with Sunshine Behavioral Health Services.
Most Fort Lauderdale families go from first contact to first therapy session within two to four weeks. This includes insurance verification (24 to 48 hours), the initial BCBA assessment, treatment plan development, and scheduling. Contact us today to get started →
Yes. Our school-based ABA therapy team works inside Fort Lauderdale area schools within Broward County Public Schools, including Fort Lauderdale High School, Stranahan High School, and Dillard High School. We attend IEP meetings, coordinate with ESE staff, and deliver direct therapy support during the school day. Learn about school-based ABA →
We provide the full range of ABA therapy services to Fort Lauderdale families: in-home ABA therapy, school-based ABA services, center-based ABA therapy, telehealth ABA and parent training, early intervention for children ages 2 to 5, social skills therapy, adaptive living skills therapy, and autism diagnosis support. All services available in English and Spanish. View all services →
Nearby Areas
We also serve families in cities and communities surrounding Fort Lauderdale throughout Broward County. Click any area below to learn about ABA therapy services near you.
