Does Imagination ABA Therapy have a waitlist?

No. We provide in-home ABA therapy with no waitlist, so your child can start care quickly.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept most major insurance plans and all NJ Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare).

What areas do you serve?

We serve families throughout New Jersey, from Atlantic City to Newark and everywhere in between.

Do you offer services in Spanish?

Yes. Our team provides ABA therapy and family support in both English and Spanish.

Top Questions Parents Ask About ABA Therapy: Answered by Imagination ABA

Hans Nakdimen
Jul 31
2 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

Beyond the practical questions about cost and getting started, parents beginning ABA therapy often have deeper questions about what the process actually looks like and what to expect over time. Here are the clinical and treatment questions we hear most often.

How long does ABA therapy typically last?

There's no fixed timeline. Some children work with an ABA team for a couple of years focused on specific goals, while others benefit from longer-term, evolving support as new developmental needs arise. Your BCBA reassesses goals regularly and adjusts the plan, including eventually reducing hours, as your child makes progress.

How ABA Outcomes Are Measured in Research

Clinical researchers typically track ABA progress across several standardized measures, including the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales for daily living and social functioning, and direct skill-mastery data collected during sessions. Published studies generally define meaningful progress not as a single test score improving, but as a consistent upward trend across multiple data points over weeks or months, which is why a single good or bad day rarely changes a BCBA's overall clinical picture.

What the Research Says About Realistic Expectations

A common misconception is that ABA therapy should produce immediate, dramatic change. Published outcome studies instead show a pattern of gradual, cumulative gains, with more noticeable shifts typically emerging after several months of consistent intervention rather than weeks. Researchers attribute this to the incremental nature of skill-building itself; complex skills like flexible communication are built from many smaller mastered components, each of which takes real repetition to solidify.

Can I be present during therapy sessions?

Yes, and it's encouraged. Since Imagination ABA delivers therapy in your home, parent involvement is built into the process. Parent training sessions are typically part of the treatment plan, so you learn the same strategies your child's team uses and can reinforce them between visits.

How is my child's progress actually measured?

Every goal in an ABA treatment plan is defined in specific, observable terms, and data is collected at every session. Your BCBA reviews this data regularly to see what's working and adjusts the approach when something isn't, so progress isn't a guess, it's tracked.

Will my child need ABA therapy forever?

Not necessarily. Many children graduate from ABA therapy once they've met their goals and can maintain skills independently. Others continue with reduced-intensity support over time. Your BCBA will discuss discharge planning with you as your child progresses.