Malika Pritchett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Clinical Leadership / BCBA-D
Ph.D.BCBA-DLBA
ABA Therapy
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
In-home services across Irving and nearby
4.7(53 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsIn-homeCenter-based
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Insurance
9 plans
Ages served
18 months–8 years (in-center); 18 months–13 years (at-home); 18 months–6 years (autism evaluation support)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · In-home
Languages
English
Overview
ABA Therapy for autism in Irving
Located on West John Carpenter Freeway in Irving, this ABA therapy center is part of the Action Behavior Centers network serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Children with an ASD diagnosis receive individualized therapy in purpose-built rooms alongside play zones, reading nooks, and movement spaces — all designed with sensory and social development in mind. Center-based slots are open for kids ages 18 months through 8 years; in-home sessions extend to age 13. More than 120 insurance plans are accepted, including Aetna, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter, and Optum.
Best for
Young children with ASD whose families want an insurance-accepting, BCBA-supervised center with structured parent involvement built into the care plan.
Their approach
BCBAs design each child's goals and provide ongoing supervision, while RBTs carry out day-to-day sessions. Twice a month, a BCBA meets directly with parents for Family Guidance — practical coaching for applying strategies at home. ABC also invites a child's outside speech, OT, feeding, or PT providers to work on-site, so therapy can happen in one familiar setting.
What to expect
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm; families can schedule a tour directly on the website. ABC works with more than 120 plans and lists specific insurers on the Irving location page to help families confirm coverage before their first visit.
Services
Services & specialties
- Setting
- centerin-home
- BCBA Led
- Yes
- Age Focus
- 18 months–8 years center18 months–13 years in-home
- Parent Training
- Yes
The people
Meet the Action Behavior Centers team
Team includes 2 BCBAs.
Patricia Wright, Ph.D., MPH
Clinical Leadership
Ph.D.MPH
Dr. Wright brings a doctorate and public health background to ABC's clinical leadership, contributing expertise to the organization's autism services programs.Read more
Dorothea C. Lerman, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Clinical Leadership / BCBA-D
Ph.D.BCBA-DLBA
Dr. Lerman holds doctoral-level BCBA and LBA credentials and serves on ABC's clinical leadership team, providing oversight of evidence-based ABA programming across the organization.Read more
Payment
Insurance & payment
AetnaAnthem BCBSBlue Cross Blue ShieldOptumUnited HealthcareAmbetterAllied Benefit SystemsAll SaversAspirant
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Reputation
What families say about Action Behavior Centers
4.7
53 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Action Behavior Centers
Does Action Behavior Centers offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?
Action Behavior Centers provides ABA therapy in center and in-home settings in and around Irving. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
Is ABA therapy covered by insurance in Texas?
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 — Action Behavior Centers can help you confirm your benefits first.
What insurance does Action Behavior Centers accept?
Action Behavior Centers works with plans including Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, United Healthcare, Ambetter, among others. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
What ages does Action Behavior Centers serve?
Action Behavior Centers serves ages 18 months–8 years (in-center); 18 months–13 years (at-home); 18 months–6 years (autism evaluation support). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Action Behavior Centers located?
Action Behavior Centers is located at 1163 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75039, serving families throughout Irving and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Action Behavior Centers accepting new clients?
Action Behavior Centers is currently accepting new clients in Irving. 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.
1163 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75039
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