In-home services across Garland and nearby
Insurance
4 plans
Ages served
3–13 (children); adults also served
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · In-home · community
Languages
English
Overview
Tucked in Garland at 3333 Naaman School Road, this ABA practice works with children ages 3–13 and adults living with autism or other developmental disabilities. One-to-one therapy runs in-center and out in the community, with additional support through social skills groups, toilet training, life skills coaching, and structured parent training. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Cigna, and Magellan are among the accepted plans, and adult behavior support is funded through CLASS and HCS waiver programs.
Families near Garland or the broader DFW area looking for hands-on, naturalistic ABA that actively involves parents in the therapy process for children ages 3–13.
Rather than drilling skills at a table, therapy is woven into settings and activities that already interest the child — the clinic environment is set up to be engaging, and community outings extend practice into real-life contexts. Goals are shaped in close partnership with families and coordinated with teachers and other treating providers.
The office runs Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM and Saturday mornings, reachable by phone at (469) 367-4755 or by emailing the clinical director directly. Insurance prior authorizations are handled through the accepted plans; families using CLASS or HCS waivers for adult services should mention that at first contact.
Services
The people
Team includes 1 BCBA.
Owner and Clinical Director
Liala Tesfa (MS, BCBA, LBA) earned degrees from the University of North Texas and UT Dallas and holds a Master's-level ABA certification from the Florida Institute of Technology, bringing over ten years of hands-on experience with children and adults who have special needs. Growing up alongside siblings diagnosed with autism shaped her commitment to advocacy and her close attention to what families actually experience day to day.
Payment
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Reputation
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Step by Step: ABA provides ABA therapy in center and community settings in and around Garland. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
In Texas, many commercial health plans and Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis is required for coverage, which is why many families begin with an evaluation — Step by Step: ABA can help you confirm your benefits first.
Step by Step: ABA works with plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, Cigna, Magellan. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Step by Step: ABA serves ages 3–13 (children); adults also served. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Step by Step: ABA is located at 3333 Naaman School Rd, Garland, TX 75040, serving families throughout Garland and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Step by Step: ABA is currently accepting new clients in Garland. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.
3333 Naaman School Rd, Garland, TX 75040
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