Malika Pritchett
Clinical leadership (BCBA-D)
PhDBCBA-DLBA
A doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst (PhD, BCBA-D, LBA) who sits among the clinical leaders guiding ABC's ABA programs.
ABA TherapyAutism Diagnosis & Assessment
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
In-home services across Sugar Land and nearby
4.9(66 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsIn-homeCenter-based
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Insurance
10 plans
Ages served
In-center ABA 18 months–8 years; at-home ABA 18 months–13 years; autism evaluation support 18 months–6 years
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · In-home
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Sugar Land
ABA therapy for children on the autism spectrum anchors the work at this Sugar Land clinic, one of the Action Behavior Centers (ABC) sites serving the Houston area. Sessions run mostly at the center, with at-home ABA also available, and families who don't yet have a diagnosis can get evaluation help here too. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) build and oversee each child's program, while Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) handle the hands-on daily sessions.
Best for
A good fit for parents of young children, roughly toddlers up through the early grade-school years, who want insurance-covered ABA in the Sugar Land and wider Houston area, delivered either at the center or at home.
Their approach
Each child gets an individualized plan shaped by a BCBA and run day to day by RBTs, paired with twice-monthly Family Guidance sessions that teach parents how to carry the same strategies into home life. Speech, occupational, feeding, and physical therapists work on-site as well, so families face fewer separate trips and handoffs.
What to expect
Start by booking a visit or tour; if a diagnosis is still needed, the team can use screening and evaluation tools including the M-CHAT-R, CAST, ADOS-2, and a first diagnostic evaluation. The center is open weekdays from 8am to 5pm and asks that you set an appointment, and while most commercial insurance is accepted, Texas Medicaid is not.
The people
Meet the Action Behavior Centers team
Team includes 2 BCBAs.
Patricia Wright
Clinical leadership
PhDMPH
A doctoral clinician (PhD, MPH) counted among the clinical leadership behind ABC's autism and ABA services.
Dorothea C. Lerman
Clinical leadership (BCBA-D)
PhDBCBA-DLBA
A doctoral-level board certified behavior analyst (PhD, BCBA-D, LBA) and one of the clinical leaders overseeing ABC's ABA programming.
Payment
Insurance & payment
Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaOptumUnited HealthcareAllegianceAmbetterAll SaversAllied Benefit SystemsAspirant90 Degree Benefits
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Hours
- Mon
- 8AM–5PM
- Tue
- 8AM–5PM
- Wed
- 8AM–5PM
- Thu
- 8AM–5PM
- Fri
- 8AM–5PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Reputation
What families say about Action Behavior Centers
4.9
66 reviews
Positive reviews97%
5-star reviews97%
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
The space
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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 Sugar Land. 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Optum, United Healthcare, Allegiance, 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 In-center ABA 18 months–8 years; at-home ABA 18 months–13 years; autism evaluation support 18 months–6 years. 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 6508 Hwy 90 Alt, Sugar Land, TX 77498, serving families throughout Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land. 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.
6508 Hwy 90 Alt, Sugar Land, TX 77498
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