
Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism)
Center-based in Pearland, TX
Insurance
8 plans + Medicaid
Ages served
Children of all ages (early intervention through teens)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · Telehealth
Languages
English, Spanish
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Pearland
Founded in 2001 and clinician-owned, Cole Health runs 10 Greater Houston clinic locations under two brands: Cole Academy for ABA and Cole Pediatric Therapy for speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder receive 1:1 individualized ABA treatment at Cole Academy locations, while SLPs, OTs, and PTs practice on-site alongside the ABA teams. Telehealth is available for speech, OT, and PT services, and intake forms come in both English and Spanish.
Best for
Houston families who want ABA therapy and co-located speech, OT, and physical therapy under one roof across a wide network of Greater Houston clinics.
Their approach
Each child's ABA program targets communication, social skills, behavior, and daily-living goals through 1:1 sessions, with the explicit aim of building skills for transition to traditional learning environments. A multidisciplinary team — BCBAs alongside SLPs, OTs, and PTs — collaborates on-site so services stay coordinated from the start.
What to expect
Appointments can be requested online or by calling any clinic directly; downloadable intake forms in English and Spanish are available for Texas patients. The practice accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, and staff assist with benefits verification.
Services
Services & specialties
ABA Therapy
- Funding
- insuranceMedicaid
- Setting
- center
- Age Focus
- childrenearly intervention
- Intensity
- 1:1 individualized sessions
- Program Type
- comprehensive
- Parent Training
- Yes
Occupational Therapy
- Ages
- All pediatric ages
- Focus
- sensory integrationfine motorfeedinghandwritingself-regulationADLsvisual-motor
- Settings
- centertelehealth
Speech Therapy
- Ages
- All pediatric ages
- Focus
- AACarticulationlanguagesocial-pragmaticfeeding/swallowingfluency
- Settings
- centertelehealth
- Bilingual
- Yes
- AAC Experience
- Yes
Payment
Insurance & payment
Accepts Medicaid
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Hours
- Mon
- 8:30AM–5PM
- Tue
- 8:30AM–5PM
- Wed
- 8:30AM–5PM
- Thu
- 8:30AM–5PM
- Fri
- 8:30AM–5PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Reputation
What families say about Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism)
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
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Common questions about Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism)
Does Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?
Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) provides ABA therapy in center settings in and around Pearland. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
How many hours of ABA therapy does Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) provide?
Programs typically run 1:1 individualized sessions, with the exact plan set by your child's BCBA after an initial assessment. Comprehensive programs address several developmental areas at once, while focused programs target specific skills.
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 — Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) can help you confirm your benefits first.
What does occupational therapy at Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) help with?
Their pediatric OT supports sensory integration, fine motor, feeding, handwriting and self-regulation. Sessions are play-based, so they feel like fun to your child while building real, everyday skills.
Does Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) support nonverbal children and AAC?
Yes — Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) has experience with AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) for nonverbal and minimally verbal children. AAC ranges from picture boards to speech-generating devices, matched to each child.
Does Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) offer bilingual speech therapy?
Yes — Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) offers bilingual speech therapy. Working in a child's home language often speeds progress and keeps the whole family involved.
What insurance does Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) accept?
Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) works with plans including Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, TRICARE, Humana, 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.
Does Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) accept Medicaid in Texas?
Yes — Cole Academy (ABA Therapy for Autism) accepts Texas Medicaid. Some plans require a referral or prior authorization first, and if you're still applying, ask about self-pay or sliding-scale options in the meantime.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.
ZZ, 8603 W Broadway St Suite 170, Pearland, TX 77584
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