Statesville

ABA Therapy in Statesville, North Carolina

Building Communication, Confidence, and Connection in Statesville

The challenges of autism don’t differ between city lines, and neither does our care. Kennedy ABA’s exceptional team brings gold-standard ABA therapy to Statesville families with:

Proudly serving families across Statesville including Troutman, Cloverleaf, Amity Hill, Turnersburg, Scotts and the greater Iredell County area.

Why Statesville Families Choose Kennedy ABA

Research-Backed Results
ABA therapy isn't guesswork. It's rooted in decades of research and proven to help children with autism develop communication skills, manage behaviors, and build independence.
We meet your child where they are—at home, in school, or in community settings. Therapy happens in the environments where your child actually needs to use these skills.
Family-Centered Approach
You're not just observing—you're part of the team. We work together to set goals that matter to your family and celebrate every milestone along the way.
Insurance Handled
We accept Medicaid and most major insurers in North Carolina. We handle all the paperwork, authorizations, and claims so you can focus on what matters—your child's progress.

ABA Services We Offer In Statesville

Using time-tested ABA methods, we teach your child the skills they need to communicate, interact with others and navigate the world around them. Right in the comfort of your own home.

We partner with your child's school staff so the strategies that work at home can help them thrive in the classroom too. Support where your child needs it most.

We offer hands-on guidance to give you the tools and confidence to support your child's growth and handle the challenging moments—because you're the most important part of their progress.

Not sure if your child has autism? We provide comprehensive evaluations to give you clarity, answers, and a path forward, so you can get the right support as early as possible.

How it works

How Kennedy ABA Works in Statesville

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Reach Out

Contact us to learn about ABA therapy. We'll answer your questions, verify your insurance, and explain what to expect. No pressure, just honest conversation.
Reach Out
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Assessment

A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) meets with your family to assess your child's needs, strengths, and challenges. This informs everything we do next.
Assessment
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Personalized Plan

Your BCBA creates a treatment plan tailored specifically to your child's goals. Every plan is different because every child is different.
Personalized Plan
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Therapy Begins

Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide one-on-one therapy in the setting that works best for your family—whether that's your Statesville home, your child's school, or in the community.
Therapy Begins
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Progress Tracking

We measure progress with data—not guesses. You'll see exactly what's improving, what needs adjustment, and how far your child has come.
Progress Tracking

Meet the Team Behind Your Child's Care

Every family works with a team of credentialed professionals dedicated to your child’s growth. Here are a few of the people leading that care in North Carolina.

Victoria Castillo
PhD, BCBA-D

Victoria holds a PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis and has been walking alongside individuals with autism and their families since 2015, board certified since 2018. Over the past decade she’s provided and supervised ABA therapy across home, school, clinic, and community settings, always staying close to the research so families get the best care possible. At heart, she’s driven by a simple belief: every family deserves care that’s both rigorous and genuinely kind.

Sarah Powell
BCBA · Consulting Director

With a decade of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Sarah brings both deep clinical know-how and a warm, collaborative spirit to her role as Consulting Director. She believes the best ABA care is built on trust and real partnership with families, never a one-size-fits-all approach. Her focus is making sure every child and caregiver feels genuinely seen, supported, and heard.

Tanejah Buntley
Lead RBT

Tanejah is a Registered Behavior Technician with over four years spent building trusting relationships with children and families across clinic and in-home settings. She loves mentoring fellow RBTs and works hand-in-hand with BCBAs so every family feels supported every step of the way. Above all, she’s passionate about meeting each child right where they are and celebrating every bit of progress along the way.

What ABA Therapy Helps Statesville Kids Learn

Communication Skills

Whether your child is nonverbal or struggling with language, ABA helps them express needs, ask questions, and connect with others.

Daily Living Skills

Getting dressed, brushing teeth, following routines—these skills build independence and make life easier for your whole family.

Social Interaction

Making friends, sharing, taking turns, reading social cues—ABA teaches the building blocks of meaningful relationships.

Emotional Regulation

When meltdowns happen, ABA gives your child tools to manage big feelings and respond to frustration in healthier ways.

Behavior Reduction

ABA doesn’t just stop challenging behaviors—it teaches replacement skills so your child can communicate what they need without aggression or self-injury.

School Readiness

Following instructions, sitting for tasks, transitioning between activities—these skills prepare your child for success in Statesville schools.

Our Statesville Promise

We know choosing an ABA provider is a big decision. You’ve probably heard promises before that didn’t match reality. Here’s what you can actually count on from Kennedy ABA in Statesville:

This is what gold-standard means to us—not just proven techniques, but real accountability to Statesville families.

ABA therapy insurance coverage in Statesville, North Carolina

How Statesville families access ABA therapy

Most Statesville families pay little to nothing out of pocket for ABA therapy. North Carolina’s Senate Bill 676 requires insurance to cover autism services, and Kennedy ABA handles all the paperwork so you can focus on your child.

Senate Bill 676 coverage in Statesville

If you have health insurance in Statesville—whether through your employer, the Marketplace, or a private plan—ABA therapy is covered up to $40,000 per year for children under age 19. This includes diagnosis, therapy sessions, and parent training.

North Carolina Medicaid in Iredell County

Statesville families with North Carolina Medicaid have access to ABA therapy with no annual dollar cap. Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA services through managed care organizations (MCOs).

Your local Medicaid office:

Iredell County Department of Social Services
930 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625
Phone: (704) 878-5600

Common NC Medicaid MCOs in Statesville:
Healthy Blue
WellCare insurance accepted for ABA therapy
WellCare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan insurance accepted for ABA therapy
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
AmeriHealth Caritas insurance accepted for ABA therapy
AmeriHealth Caritas
Common insurance plans Kennedy accepts in Statesville:
Healthy Blue
Aetna
United Healthcare
Cigna
Anthem insurance accepted for ABA therapy
Anthem
Humana
Optum insurance accepted for ABA therapy
Optum
How Kennedy ABA handles your insurance

We verify your benefits before your child’s first session. We submit prior authorizations, handle all paperwork with your insurance company, and let you know upfront what’s covered. Most Statesville families start therapy within 2-4 weeks of their first call.

Questions about your coverage?
Call us at 888-360-6664. We’ll verify your insurance and explain exactly what’s covered—no surprises.

Our testimonials

What Statesville Parents Are Saying

"We're Finally Seeing Progress"
"After months of waiting lists with other providers, Kennedy ABA got us started within weeks. Our son is communicating more, melting down less, and actually enjoying learning. The therapists feel like part of our family now."
Daniel Scott, Statesville, NC
"They Made Everything Easy"
"I was overwhelmed by the insurance process, but Kennedy handled everything. They verified coverage, got authorization, and kept me updated every step. I didn't have to chase anyone down or figure it out alone."
Alexander Young, Statesville, NC
"Our Daughter Is Thriving"
"Kennedy ABA works with us in our home and coordinates with our daughter's school. She's using the same strategies everywhere, and we're finally seeing real consistency. Her teachers have noticed such a difference."
James Carter, Statesville, NC
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA in Statesville

If your child has an autism diagnosis or struggles with communication, social interaction, daily routines, or challenging behaviors, ABA can help. Children at any developmental stage can benefit, but early intervention often yields the best outcomes. Our BCBA will assess your child’s specific needs during the initial evaluation.

Yes. In North Carolina, Medicaid and most major insurance providers cover ABA therapy for children with autism diagnoses. Kennedy ABA works with all major insurers and handles the entire approval process—from authorization to ongoing claims. We’ll verify your benefits upfront so there are no surprise costs.

Every child progresses at their own pace, but many Statesville families see positive changes within the first few weeks—better eye contact, following instructions, reduced meltdowns. More significant milestones like improved communication and independence typically develop over months. We track progress closely and adjust strategies to maintain momentum.

Absolutely. ABA works best when families and therapists work together. We’ll set goals that matter to you, discuss progress, and celebrate wins as a team. You can participate in sessions as much as you want, and we provide parent training so you can support your child’s progress throughout the day.

Both. We meet your child where they need support most. Some families prefer in-home therapy, others need school-based support, and many benefit from both. We work with you to determine the best setting for your child’s goals.

It depends on your child’s individual needs and goals. Some children thrive with 10-15 hours per week, others benefit from more intensive support. Your BCBA will recommend hours based on assessment results, and insurance typically determines final authorization.

Our BCBAs are trained to adjust strategies based on what works for each child. If something isn’t clicking, we troubleshoot and modify the approach. Progress looks different for every child, and we’re committed to finding what works for yours.

We work with children from early intervention age (as young as 18 months) through the teenage years. Early intervention tends to produce the strongest outcomes, but it’s never too late to start — we’ve seen meaningful progress in children who began therapy at 10, 12, or older. Your child’s BCBA will tailor the treatment plan to their specific age and developmental stage, whether that means play-based learning for toddlers or school-readiness and social skills for older kids.

Most Statesville families start therapy within 2-4 weeks of their first call. That timeline covers insurance verification, your initial assessment with a BCBA, and building your personalized treatment plan. We move as quickly as possible because we know waiting is hard when your child needs support now — reach out today and we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect.

Statesville Neighborhoods We Serve

Serving Every Part of Statesville

Downtown Statesville
Brookdale
Oak Grove
Highland Park
Forest Hills
West Statesville
Barium Springs
Don’t see your neighborhood listed? We likely still serve your area — reach out and we’ll confirm coverage right away.

Nearby Cities We Serve

ABA Therapy Throughout the Charlotte Metro

Statesville ABA Therapy

Kennedy ABA has therapists working directly with families throughout Statesville, providing ABA therapy in your home, your child’s school, or your community. Our administrative office for this region is located in Concord.

This is an administrative office only, not a treatment location. All ABA therapy sessions take place in your home, your child’s school, or your local community.

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Statesville: Where Your Family Finds Support

Having a child with autism is challenging no matter where you live. The good news? Statesville has resources beyond ABA therapy where families can find support.

TEACCH Greensboro Center serves Iredell County with autism evaluations. The Autism Society of NC provides statewide resources and can connect you with local support.

Iredell-Statesville Schools provides exceptional children services—contact your child’s school to discuss evaluation and IEP support.

At Kennedy ABA, we build on what Statesville already offers. Our ABA therapy in Statesville NC brings experienced therapists to your home and works with your child’s school so support happens everywhere it matters.

Let’s Do This

Reach out to Kennedy ABA today to learn how our ABA therapy can help your Statesville family build the communication, confidence, and connection that’s so close to reach. 

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