ABA therapy in Greensboro, North Carolina
Your child's progress starts at home.
Blue Jay ABA brings expert in-home ABA therapy directly to Greensboro families. No commute across town. No waiting rooms. Just proven therapy in the space where your child already feels comfortable.
ABA therapy services in Greensboro
We come to you
In-home therapy across Greensboro
Your therapist comes to your home in Greensboro—whether you're near Piedmont Parkway, in the neighborhoods around UNCG, or anywhere in Guilford County. Sessions happen where your child feels safest.
We coordinate with Guilford County Schools Exceptional Children's program. Our therapists work with your child's IEP team, attend meetings, and make sure what happens at home supports what's happening at school.
You're with your child more than we are. We teach you the same strategies our therapists use so progress continues after sessions end.
No waitlist
Most Greensboro families start therapy within days of their evaluation. Your child's development doesn't wait, and neither should support.
Why Greensboro families choose in-home ABA therapy
The in-home advantage
You've probably seen ABA centers around Greensboro. They have their place. But here's what makes in-home therapy different:
No commute: You're not loading your child in the car, fighting traffic on Battleground Avenue, and hoping they don't melt down in the waiting room. Therapy happens at home.
Your child learns where they live: We work on your actual morning routine. The real dinner table. The real bedtime. Not a clinic version that may or may not transfer home.
You see everything: You're not wondering what happened behind closed doors. You watch strategies in action. You learn them. You use them after the therapist leaves.
Real-world skills: We teach your child to manage transitions in your Greensboro home. To communicate their needs in your kitchen. To handle frustration in your living room. The skills stick because they're learned where they'll actually be used.
Flexible scheduling: Many Greensboro parents work at Cone Health, Guilford County Schools, or have unpredictable schedules. We offer early morning, evening, and weekend sessions that fit your life.
What changes with ABA therapy at home
Progress Greensboro parents notice
- Morning routines become manageable
- Your child starts communicating what they need
- Meltdowns happen less often
- Transitions get easier
- They can play with siblings without constant conflict
- Teachers at their Guilford County school report better focus
How ABA therapy works in Greensboro
From first call to real progress
You reach out:
Call us or fill out our contact form. We'll ask what you're seeing with your child. We'll answer your questions about ABA therapy. We'll check your insurance—Medicaid or commercial.
Insurance verification:
We handle all the insurance work. If you have Medicaid through Alliance Health, Healthy Blue, or WellCare in Guilford County, we verify coverage and submit authorization. For commercial insurance, same thing. You don't spend hours on hold.
In-home assessment:
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst comes to your Greensboro home. We observe your child, talk about what's hard right now, and assess strengths and challenges.
Treatment plan:
Your BCBA creates an individualized plan with clear goals. We outline what we'll work on and how we'll track progress. No generic templates.
Therapy begins at home:
Your Registered Behavior Technician starts coming to your home for regular sessions. Morning routines, playtime, homework time—real life becomes the classroom.
Ongoing support:
Your BCBA supervises regularly, tracks data, adjusts strategies, and coordinates with your child's school if needed. You see measurable progress.
Timeline:
Most Greensboro families move from first contact to first session in 2-3 weeks, depending on insurance authorization.
A Greensboro ABA therapy success story
Real progress in real homes
Emma's story: Greensboro*
When Emma's parents called Blue Jay ABA, mornings in their home near Guilford College were breaking everyone. Emma, age 5, would scream for 45 minutes every day getting dressed. Transitions to school were impossible. Her parents dreaded waking up.
Our BCBA, Sarah, spent the first week observing Emma's actual routines. She watched what triggered meltdowns. She saw what Emma was trying to communicate when words failed her.
Sarah built a treatment plan around Emma's real day:

- Morning routines become manageable
- Your child starts communicating what they need
- Meltdowns happen less often
- Transitions get easier
- They can play with siblings without constant conflict
- Teachers at their Guilford County school report better focus
Emma's RBT, Jordan, showed up three mornings a week. He worked with Emma during the actual getting-dressed routine—not a practice version somewhere else.
When Emma started to escalate, Jordan used the calming strategies they'd practiced. When she got dressed without a fight, she earned immediate praise and preferred activities.
After six weeks
Emma was getting dressed in under 10 minutes most mornings.
After three months
School transitions happened without major meltdowns. Emma was using a communication device to say "all done" instead of screaming.
After six months
Emma's parents had their mornings back. Emma was calmer. She could tell them what she needed. She wasn't trapped in constant frustration anymore.
"The best part?" her mom said. "She's happy. We're happy. Mornings don't feel like a battle anymore."
*Name changed to protect privacy. Based on a real Blue Jay ABA Greensboro family.
What Greensboro families are saying
Parents across Guilford County
Greensboro neighborhoods and areas we serve
In-home therapy across Guilford County
Blue Jay ABA provides in-home therapy throughout Greensboro and surrounding Guilford County areas:
Central Greensboro:
Downtown, College Hill, Fisher Park, Westerwood, Aycock, Irving Park
East Greensboro:
Lindley Park, Glenwood, Lake Daniel, Pomona, White Oak
West Greensboro:
Adams Farm, Starmount, Sunset Hills, Forest Oaks, Lake Jeanette
North Greensboro:
Piedmont Triad area, Lawndale, Summerfield, Lake Brandt area
South Greensboro:
Four Seasons, Southside, Alamance Church Road area
Near UNCG:
Neighborhoods surrounding UNC Greensboro campus
Guilford County:
High Point, Burlington, Whitsett, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Pleasant Garden, McLeansville
Don't see your Greensboro neighborhood? We serve all of Guilford County. Call us.
Insurance and Medicaid in Greensboro
We handle North Carolina insurance
North Carolina Medicaid plans in Guilford County:
Commercial insurance plans:
Many Greensboro families have Medicaid or employer-sponsored insurance through Cone Health, Guilford County Schools, or other local employers. We work with all major plans and handle authorization completely.
Under
North Carolina Senate Bill 676 (enacted 2015), health insurance plans must cover ABA therapy for children under 19 with autism, up to $40,000 per year.**
**benefit limits vary by plan — we verify your specific coverage
Greensboro autism resources
Support beyond therapy
Greensboro and Guilford County offer resources that support families raising children with autism. These complement ABA therapy by providing additional advocacy, community, and services.
Guilford County Schools Exceptional Children's Program
- Special education services, IEP support, and classroom accommodations.
- Phone: 336-370-8210
- Website: gcsnc.com
Autism Society of North Carolina - Greensboro Regional Center
- Information, support groups, and resources for NC families.
- Website: autismsociety-nc.org
Guilford Child Development
- Early intervention services for children birth to 3 with developmental delays.
- Phone: 336-641-3863
- Website: guilfordchilddevelopment.org
The Arc of North Carolina - Greensboro
- Advocacy and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Phone: 919-782-4632
- Website: arcnc.org
Greensboro Public Library
- Sensory-friendly programs and resources for families.
- Central Library: 219 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401
- Phone: 336-373-2471
NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
- Early intervention and childcare subsidy programs.
- Phone: 1-800-859-0829
ABA therapy FAQs for Greensboro families
Questions parents ask
Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Greensboro?
Yes. North Carolina law (Senate Bill 676) requires health insurance to cover ABA therapy for children under 19 with autism, up to $40,000 per year. This includes Medicaid plans and most commercial insurance. We verify your specific benefits upfront.
How quickly can we start therapy?
Most Greensboro families start within 2-3 weeks of their first call, depending on insurance authorization. We move as fast as your insurance allows.
Do you work with Guilford County Schools?
Yes. We coordinate with teachers, attend IEP meetings, and work with the Exceptional Children's program to ensure therapy supports classroom success.
What areas of Greensboro do you serve?
All of Greensboro and surrounding Guilford County areas. East, West, North, South Greensboro, plus High Point, Burlington, Whitsett, and other Guilford County communities.
Will we have the same therapist every time?
Yes. Consistency matters. Your child works with the same Registered Behavior Technician at every session, supervised by the same BCBA.
How many hours per week will my child need?
Most children receive 10-25 hours weekly, depending on their needs and what insurance authorizes. Your BCBA recommends specific hours.
What if I work during the day?
We offer flexible scheduling including early morning, evening, and weekend sessions to work around Greensboro families' schedules.
Can therapy happen at school and at home?
Yes. Many families do both. Home sessions for daily routines, school-based support for classroom skills.
What if therapy isn't working?
We track data every session. If progress stalls, we adjust strategies immediately. You'll see measurable results.
What if my child has severe behaviors?
We specialize in addressing challenging behaviors. Our BCBAs conduct functional assessments to understand why behaviors happen, then create intervention plans that teach better ways to communicate.
Still Have Questions?
Ready to start ABA therapy in Greensboro?
Your child's progress starts at home
Blue Jay ABA is ready to come to your Greensboro home and help your child build the skills they need to communicate, connect, and thrive. No commute. No waiting rooms. Just expert therapy where your child already feels comfortable.
