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Forward ABA Group

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Level of care
Outpatient
Ages
Children (0 to 11)
Insurance
All PPO plans

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Published program summary

Forward ABA Group in Ridgewood, New Jersey, provides in-home applied behavior analysis for children ages eighteen months to twenty-one with a diagnosis of Autism, as well as typically developing children who display problem behavior. It is in-network with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and ValueOptions.

Services and populations

Specialties
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Problem behavior in typically developing children
Program categories
Autism/ABA services
Modalities
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Service area
Northern New Jersey.

Admissions

Admissions process
  • The phone consultation can answer questions and discuss how individual therapy services will be delivered.
  • After completing the registration form, email it to office[at]forwardaba.com.
  • The emailed registration materials should include a copy of insurance card(s), front and back.
  • The emailed registration materials should include a diagnostic report from a medical specialist.
  • The emailed registration materials should include a prescription for ABA services.
  • Contact form: complete the form to schedule a consultation.
  • Contact form: complete the form to ask about services.

Daily life and family

Daily life
  • The child's team of therapists implements the custom program under the supervision of the BCBA.
Family involvement
  • A BCBA conducts a parental interview.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
All PPO plans
Payment notes
  • In-network provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • In-network provider with ValueOptions
  • Can contact the insurance company to find out if the policy provides ABA coverage
  • If the policy does not provide coverage, can guide you to obtain appropriate coverage

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Location

Address
581 Highland Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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