# Harmony Care Finder — Extended LLM Context
> Free ABA therapy matching platform connecting families of children with autism to verified ABA therapy providers across 25+ US states.
> URL: https://harmonycarefinder.com
> Last updated: 2026

## About This Site
Harmony Care Finder helps families navigate the ABA therapy system from first diagnosis through active therapy. We verify provider credentials, confirm insurance acceptance, and actively manage waitlists to meet our 1-week start goal.

## Service Facts
- 5,500+ verified ABA providers in network
- 1,200+ families matched
- Average time to first session: approximately 1 week
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Anthem, Humana, Medicaid, Kaiser Permanente, Tricare
- States served: New Jersey, New York, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, California, Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Nevada

## Provider Categories

### Provider Types
- BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst): Supervises ABA programs, conducts assessments, designs treatment plans
- RBT (Registered Behavior Technician): Implements ABA programs under BCBA supervision, direct 1:1 therapy
- BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst): Assists BCBAs under supervision
- BCBA-D (Doctoral-level BCBA): Advanced credential for research and complex cases

### Service Settings
- In-home ABA therapy: Therapist comes to the family's home
- Center-based ABA therapy: Therapy takes place at a dedicated clinic or therapy center
- School-based ABA therapy: Services provided in the child's school environment
- Telehealth ABA: Remote parent training and consultation

### Specialty Areas
- Early Intervention (ages 18 months to 5 years)
- Social Skills development
- Verbal Behavior and communication
- Adolescent Support (ages 12+)
- Life Skills and independence
- Behavior Reduction (challenging behaviors)
- Sensory Processing
- Play Therapy
- Communication (non-verbal and AAC)
- Feeding Therapy
- Parent Training
- Non-Verbal Communication
- School Integration
- Academic Skills

### Insurance Accepted
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Humana
- Anthem
- Medicaid (all 50 states mandate ABA coverage under EPSDT for children under 21)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Tricare (military families)

## Resource Articles (14 articles)

### ABA Therapy Cost in 2026: What Families Actually Pay
- URL: /resources/aba-therapy-cost
- Category: Cost & Insurance
- Summary: A practical guide to asking providers and health plans for an individualized estimate, including questions about network participation, authorization, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket terms. It does not publish a universal ABA price estimate.

### How to Get an Autism Diagnosis: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- URL: /resources/how-to-get-autism-diagnosis
- Category: Getting a Diagnosis
- Summary: Step-by-step guide to obtaining an autism diagnosis including developmental screening, referral process, evaluation types (ADOS-2, ADI-R, Vineland), what to expect during the evaluation, how long it takes, costs, and what to do after receiving a diagnosis.

### In-Home vs Center-Based ABA Therapy: Which Is Right for Your Child?
- URL: /resources/in-home-vs-center-based-aba-therapy
- Category: Finding Care
- Summary: Comparison of in-home and center-based ABA therapy settings covering benefits and drawbacks of each, which children benefit most from each setting, cost differences, insurance considerations, and how to decide based on your child's specific needs.

### BCBA vs RBT: Who Will Actually Work With Your Child?
- URL: /resources/bcba-vs-rbt
- Category: Finding Care
- Summary: Clear explanation of the difference between BCBAs and RBTs, their respective roles in ABA therapy, credential requirements, supervision ratios, what to expect from each, and how to evaluate the quality of both your BCBA supervisor and RBT therapist.

### Neurodiversity-Affirming ABA: Addressing the Controversy
- URL: /resources/neurodiversity-affirming-aba-therapy
- Category: Understanding ABA
- Summary: Balanced examination of the ABA controversy from both the neurodiversity movement and clinical perspectives, what neurodiversity-affirming ABA looks like in practice, assent-based approaches, how to evaluate whether a provider's approach aligns with your values, and questions to ask providers.

### How Long Does ABA Therapy Take? Duration, Hours & Timeline
- URL: /resources/how-long-does-aba-therapy-take
- Category: Understanding ABA
- Summary: Evidence-based guide to ABA therapy duration covering recommended hours per week (10-40 hours depending on age and severity), typical treatment timelines (1-3 years for most children), how progress is measured, when therapy can be reduced or discontinued, and factors that affect duration.

### Autism Evaluation Cost in 2026: What Families Actually Pay
- URL: /resources/autism-evaluation-cost
- Category: Getting a Diagnosis
- Summary: Comprehensive breakdown of autism evaluation costs in 2026 including private evaluation costs ($1,500-$5,000), what insurance covers, free evaluation options through school districts and early intervention programs, what a comprehensive evaluation includes, and how to prepare.

## Blog Articles (3 articles)

### The 2025 CDC Report: Why 1 in 31 Children Need Early Intervention Now
- URL: /blog/cdc-autism-prevalence-early-intervention
- Summary: Analysis of the CDC's April 2025 ADDM Network report showing autism prevalence has reached 1 in 31 children (3.2%), up from 1 in 36 in 2023. Covers implications for early intervention access, provider demand, and what families should do now.

### 2025 ABA Insurance Guide: Navigating State Mandates and Funding Caps
- URL: /blog/aba-insurance-state-mandates-funding
- Summary: Comprehensive 2025 guide to ABA insurance mandates across all 50 states, funding caps, how to navigate prior authorization, EPSDT coverage for Medicaid-enrolled children, and strategies for appealing coverage denials.

### The Shift to Compassionate Care: Neurodiversity-Affirming ABA in 2025
- URL: /blog/neurodiversity-affirming-aba
- Summary: Overview of the evolution of ABA therapy toward neurodiversity-affirming practices, including assent-based approaches, the shift away from compliance-focused methods, BACB ethics updates, and how families can identify providers who practice compassionate, child-led ABA.

## Comparison Guides (4 pages)
### ABA Therapy vs. Speech Therapy: Which Does My Child Need?
- URL: /compare/aba-therapy-vs-speech-therapy
- Summary: Explains the difference between ABA therapy and speech therapy for autistic children, when to use each, why most children benefit from both, and how insurance covers each therapy. Includes a side-by-side comparison table and FAQ.
### ABA Therapy vs. Occupational Therapy for Autism
- URL: /compare/aba-therapy-vs-occupational-therapy
- Summary: Compares ABA therapy and occupational therapy (OT) for children with autism, covering primary focus areas, intensity, provider credentials, sensory work, and insurance coverage. Explains when to prioritize each and how they work together.
### In-Home vs. Clinic-Based ABA Therapy
- URL: /compare/in-home-vs-clinic-aba
- Summary: Detailed comparison of in-home and clinic-based ABA therapy settings, including pros and cons of each, intensity, BCBA supervision, peer interaction, generalization, and how to choose based on your child's needs.
### Using a Matching Service vs. Searching for ABA Therapy on Your Own
- URL: /compare/harmony-care-finder-vs-searching-alone
- Summary: Explains the real differences between using a free ABA matching service like Harmony Care Finder versus searching independently, including time to first match, insurance verification, provider vetting, and access to providers with availability.
## Key Pages
- /: Homepage — start here to find ABA providers
- /find-provider: Search and filter ABA providers by state, insurance, specialty
- /find-rbt: Find RBT therapists
- /diagnosis: Get an autism evaluation
- /aba-therapy/: All 25 state landing pages
- /resources/: All 14 resource articles
- /blog/: Blog with latest ABA news and guides
- /compare/: Comparison guides for ABA therapy decisions
- /about: About Harmony Care Finder
- /contact: Contact us