ABA therapy built for Newark families
For Newark families juggling school drop-offs at Essex County public schools, after-work commutes, and busy weekend schedules, home-based ABA therapy removes travel time and fits naturally into your daily routine. A Liftoff therapist works with your child in the familiar setting of your own home, using the spaces and activities your family already knows.
We coordinate closely with your child's school team-including the Newark Public Schools Child Study Team-to align therapy goals with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, ensuring consistent support across home and classroom. Our BCBAs also understand the rhythms of Essex County, from local pediatrician referrals to navigating county-based early intervention services.
Autism resources for Newark families
Liftoff ABA helps Newark families connect with local and statewide resources to build a comprehensive support network for their child.
- Newark Public Schools Child Study Team — Coordinates evaluations, IEPs, and special education services for children with autism in Newark Public Schools.
- New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS) — State program providing developmental evaluations and early intervention services for infants and toddlers up to age 3.
- PerformCare New Jersey — The State's contracted system for children's behavioral health referrals, including psychiatry and counseling, serving Essex County.
- Essex County Special Services School District — Offers specialized educational placements and therapeutic programs for students with significant disabilities across the County.
- Local Pediatric & Hospital Referrals — We partner with Newark pediatricians (e.g., Children's Hospital of New Jersey at RWJBarnabas) to coordinate care and obtain diagnostic documentation.
How to start ABA therapy in Newark
Getting started in Newark is simple: call (973) 566-3180 or submit our online contact form. We'll verify your insurance coverage at no cost-we accept most major plans including Horizon, Cigna, Aetna, and NJ Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare). After a free BCBA-designed assessment, we create a customized plan and assign one dedicated therapist, with services typically beginning 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.