ABA therapy in your North Carolina home.
Open Your Door for Change
Our therapists have logged thousands of hours helping kids just like yours develop real skills, and make real progress. We know it’s possible because we’ve seen it all, and we can’t wait to meet your child. Right there at home.
- Research-backed techniques proven to build communication and independence
- Flexible service options; at home, in school, or in the community
- Family-centered support that makes you part of the progress
What In-Home ABA Therapy in North Carolina Looks Like
Why Home Is Where Progress Happens
Your child isn’t performing for us in an unfamiliar clinic room.
They’re learning in their own space, surrounded by their toys, their routines, their family. They’re more relaxed. More open. More ready to actually absorb what we’re teaching.
In-home ABA therapy tackles the real challenges you face every single day.
No commute eating up your afternoon. No transitions that trigger meltdowns. Just expert ABA in-home therapy that fits your family’s life.
What Changes With Home-Based ABA Therapy Services
Morning routines become manageable instead of chaotic
Dinner happens without constant conflict
Bedtime takes thirty minutes, not two hours
Your children can actually play in the same room
The school stops calling with behavioral concerns
Your child starts communicating what they need
What You Wouldn't Hear Our Therapists Say
What Our Talented BCBA’S Work On
Your child is struggling with specific things. We address them directly:
- Communication and language development
- Behavioral challenges and replacement skills
- Social interaction and peer relationships
- Self-care routines and independence
- Attention and task completion
- Managing repetitive or restrictive behaviors
All of it happens in your home, woven into your family’s actual daily life.
Real Progress: Emma's Story
Having a child with autism is challenging no matter where you live. The good news? Charlotte has a solid network of resources beyond ABA therapy, from diagnosis centers to parent groups where you can actually talk to people who get it.
The Beginning
When Emma’s parents called Kennedy ABA, mornings in their Charlotte home were breaking everyone. Emma, age 4, would scream for 45 minutes every day getting dressed. Mealtimes meant thrown plates. Bedtime? Forget it.
“We were surviving, not living,” her mom told us. “I dreaded waking up every morning.”
The Plan
Our BCBA, Sarah, spent the first week just observing. Watching Emma’s routines. Seeing what triggered the meltdowns. Understanding what Emma was trying to communicate when words failed her.
She built a treatment plan around Emma’s actual day:
- Visual schedules for getting dressed
- First/then strategies for meals
- Sensory breaks before transitions
- Communication training so Emma could ask for what she needed instead of screaming
The Work
Emma’s therapist, Alex, showed up three mornings a week. He worked with Emma during the actual getting-dressed routine—not a practice version in a clinic.
When Emma started to escalate, Alex used the calming strategies they’d practiced. When she got dressed without a fight, she earned immediate positive reinforcement.
Her parents watched every session. Learned every technique. Started using the same strategies on the days Alex wasn’t there.
The Results
After six weeks: Emma was getting dressed in under 10 minutes most mornings.
After three months: Meals happened without thrown food. Emma was using a communication device to say “all done” instead of screaming.
After six months: Bedtime took 30 minutes, not two hours. Emma’s parents had their evenings back.
“The best part?” her mom said. “Emma’s calmer. Happier. She can tell us what she needs now. She’s not trapped in constant frustration anymore.”
We’re Helping Families Throughout North Carolina
Kennedy ABA brings in-home therapy to families across North Carolina. No matter where you’re located, our therapists come to your home.
Getting Started Is Simple
You Reach Out
Call, email, or fill out our contact form. We answer your questions honestly, verify your insurance, and explain what happens next.
We Meet at Your Home
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst comes to your home for a comprehensive assessment. We talk about what’s hard right now and what your goals are.
Your BCBA Creates a Personalized Plan
No templates. No generic programs. An actual individualized treatment plan based on your child’s specific needs and your family’s real goals.
We Handle All Insurance Authorization
You won’t spend hours on hold with your insurance company. We submit everything, manage the paperwork, and get authorization.
Therapy Begins
Your therapist starts coming to your home for consistent one-on-one sessions. Progress gets tracked with real data, and your BCBA supervises to adjust strategies as your child grows.
You See What's Working
We measure everything. You’ll know exactly what’s improving, what’s plateaued, and why. If something isn’t working, we change it.
In-Home ABA Therapy FAQs
How many hours per week?
Most children benefit from 10-25 hours weekly. Your BCBA recommends specific hours based on your child’s needs and what insurance will authorize.
Will we have the same therapist every time?
Yes. Consistency is essential for progress. Your child builds trust with their therapist, and that relationship drives results.
Do I need to be home during sessions?
Most parents want to be present, especially initially. You can participate actively, observe quietly, or step away when needed—whatever works for your family.
What if my child refuses to work with the therapist?
Our therapists are trained to work with resistant or hesitant children. We start where your child is and build from there. If they need to go slow, we go slow.
How long until we see changes?
Every child is different. Some families notice improvements within weeks. Others take months. But if we’re doing our job right, daily life gets easier—mornings calm down, meals improve, bedtime becomes manageable.
Does insurance cover in-home ABA?
North Carolina law requires Medicaid and most major insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism diagnoses. We verify your specific benefits upfront.
Can we reschedule if something comes up?
Life happens. We work with you. Reschedule when you need to.
What if we're not seeing progress?
We track data constantly. If progress stalls, we adjust strategies. We don’t keep doing the same thing and hoping for different results.
Hear that Knock? It’s Us At Your Door
Kennedy ABA is ready to come to your North Carolina home, meet your child where they are, and help your whole family move from surviving to thriving.