ABA therapy built for Garfield families
Garfield is a close-knit community in Bergen County where family life often revolves around local schools like Garfield Public Schools and nearby parks such as Dahnert's Lake County Park. In-home ABA therapy fits seamlessly into this routine, allowing your child to learn and grow in a familiar environment while parents manage school drop-offs, extracurriculars, and family time without the stress of traveling to a clinic.
Our BCBA-supervised therapists coordinate with your child's school team, including the Garfield Board of Education's Child Study Team, to align therapy goals with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). We also work around Bergen County's busy schedules, whether it's adjusting session times for early school days or integrating therapy into after-school play and family meals. This local approach ensures your child's progress is consistent across home and school settings.
Beyond therapy, we help Garfield families connect with Bergen County resources like the Bergen County Special Services School District for specialized educational support and PerformCare NJ for behavioral health coordination. Our goal is to make your family's journey smoother by bridging in-home ABA with the broader local support network.
Autism resources for Garfield families
Liftoff ABA helps Garfield families navigate and connect with these key local and New Jersey resources to support your child's development.
- Garfield Public Schools Child Study Team — Coordinates special education evaluations and IEPs for children with autism in Garfield.
- New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS) — Provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers up to age 3 with developmental delays in Garfield.
- PerformCare New Jersey — The state's behavioral health managed care organization that connects families with mental health and autism services.
- Bergen County Special Services School District — Offers specialized educational programs and therapies for children with autism in Bergen County.
- Local Pediatric and Hospital Referrals — Garfield families can seek referrals from pediatricians or hospitals like St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson for diagnostic evaluations and medical support.
How to start ABA therapy in Garfield
Getting started with Liftoff ABA in Garfield is simple: call us at (973) 566-3180 or apply online through our website. We'll handle a free insurance verification for most major plans, including Horizon, Cigna, Aetna, and NJ Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare). After that, our BCBA will conduct a comprehensive assessment in your Garfield home to design a personalized therapy plan, and your child can begin sessions within weeks.
Wondering about costs? Read our guide to ABA therapy costs and insurance in New Jersey.
From first call to first session
Reach out
Call or apply online — a real person from our NJ intake team answers within one business day.
We handle the paperwork
Insurance verification and authorizations — all done for you, free.
Meet your BCBA
A board-certified analyst gets to know your child at home and designs their personalized care plan.
Therapy begins
Sessions begin in your home with a consistent, dedicated therapist — and progress you can see.