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Behavioral Innovations - ABA Therapy For Kids with Autism

Center-based in Sugar Land, TX

3.8(28 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsAccepts MedicaidCenter-based

Insurance

9 plans + Medicaid

Ages served

18 months - 10 years

Availability

Accepting new clients

Setting

Center-based

Languages

English

Overview

Autism therapy and services in Sugar Land

At this Sugar Land clinic, young children with autism receive center-based ABA therapy, along with diagnostic evaluations and an after-school program focused on social skills. It's one location of Behavioral Innovations, a BCBA-led group that started in Texas in 2000 and has since grown to more than 100 centers across six states. Families come from Sugar Land and the wider Southwest Houston area, including Missouri City, Richmond, and Spring.

Best for

A good fit for southwest Houston parents of toddlers through early-elementary kids with autism who are looking for full-time, in-center ABA and a place that also handles diagnostic testing.

Their approach

Each child gets a one-on-one plan designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and run day to day by Registered Behavior Technicians, with the team emphasizing assent-based, compassionate care and keeping parents involved.

What to expect

You'll reach out to the admissions team first to confirm insurance coverage and get enrolled; once started, in-center ABA usually fills 20 to 40 hours a week, while evaluations for kids under 10 are booked as their own separate visits.

The people

Meet the Behavioral Innovations team

Team includes 4 BCBAs.

Carla Edwards, Co-founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Carla Edwards

Co-founder & Chief Clinical Officer

BCBA
Among the country's earliest Board Certified Behavior Analysts, she co-founded the practice in 2000 and today sets its clinical direction while continuing to work with children on the spectrum.Read more
Lori Russo, Co-founder

Lori Russo

Co-founder

BCBA

A BCBA and one of the practice's 2000 co-founders, she built out the clinical training programs that prepare the organization's ABA staff.

Billy Edwards

Co-founder

BCBA

A founding BCBA who, with two colleagues, opened the organization's very first ABA office in Dallas-Fort Worth back in 2000.

Ashley Moreno, Senior Director of Clinical Services

Ashley Moreno

Senior Director of Clinical Services

BCBAMS
With a master's in Applied Behavior Analysis and more than ten years in the field, she worked her way up from RBT to BCBA and now leads clinical services for children with autism in a senior role.Read more

Payment

Insurance & payment

Accepts Medicaid

TricareAetnaCignaHumanaBlueCross BlueShieldOptumMagellan HealthImagine HealthTexas Medicaid

Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Hours

Mon
8AM–6PM
Tue
8AM–6PM
Wed
8AM–6PM
Thu
8AM–6PM
Fri
8AM–6PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Reputation

What families say about Behavioral Innovations

3.8
28 reviews
Positive reviews68%
5-star reviews68%

Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.

Good to know

Common questions about Behavioral Innovations

Does Behavioral Innovations offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?

Behavioral Innovations provides ABA therapy in center 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 — Behavioral Innovations can help you confirm your benefits first.

What insurance does Behavioral Innovations accept?

Behavioral Innovations works with plans including Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield, Optum, 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 Behavioral Innovations accept Medicaid in Texas?

Yes — Behavioral Innovations 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.

What ages does Behavioral Innovations serve?

Behavioral Innovations serves ages 18 months - 10 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 Behavioral Innovations located?

Behavioral Innovations is located at 2205 Williams Trace Blvd Suite 101, Sugar Land, TX 77478, serving families throughout Sugar Land and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.

Is Behavioral Innovations accepting new clients?

Behavioral Innovations 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.

2205 Williams Trace Blvd Suite 101, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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