Cortica The Woodlands

Cortica The Woodlands provides ABA therapy in center, in-home, school and community settings in and around The Woodlands. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.

Programs typically run Varies by child; Jumpstart early intervention program is approximately 15–20 hours/week for ages 2–6; individual ABA provided one-to-one or in groups, 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.

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 — Cortica The Woodlands can help you confirm your benefits first.

The typical wait for an evaluation is typically no waitlist for diagnostic evaluations. An evaluation is also what unlocks insurance coverage for therapies like ABA, so booking early is often the most important first step.

Evaluations can include ADOS, ADI-R, CARS and VABS/Vineland-3, tailored to your child. The goal is a clear picture of your child's strengths and needs, not just a yes-or-no answer.

Yes — Cortica The Woodlands provides a formal written evaluation report for your child's school and care team. That documentation can support IEP or 504 requests at school.

Cortica The Woodlands works with plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Cortica The Woodlands serves ages 18 months–17 years. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.