Start Your Journey

    How to Start ABA Therapy with Kudos

    We make starting ABA therapy simple. Here's what to expect from first contact to your child's first session.

    Four Simple Steps

    From your first call to your child's first session, we guide you every step of the way.

    1

    Referral + Diagnosis

    Gather your child's autism diagnosis and obtain a referral from your PCM. Don't have these yet? We can guide you through the process.

    2

    Insurance Verification

    We verify your Tricare benefits and handle all authorization paperwork. Typically $0 out-of-pocket for covered services.

    3

    Assessment

    Our BCBA conducts a comprehensive in-home assessment to understand your child's unique needs and create a personalized treatment plan.

    4

    Treatment Plan + Schedule

    We develop your child's individualized plan and schedule sessions that work with your family's routine.

    1
    Step One

    Referral + Diagnosis

    To begin ABA therapy, you'll need an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and a referral from your Primary Care Manager (PCM). If you're still navigating the diagnostic process, we're happy to help guide you.

    • Current autism diagnosis documentation
    • PCM referral for ABA therapy

    Need help with diagnosis?

    Contact us and we'll share resources to help you get started.

    We handle the paperwork

    No insurance headaches—we manage Tricare authorizations for you.

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    Step Two

    Insurance Verification

    Once we have your referral, we verify your Tricare benefits and submit all necessary authorization requests. Most families pay $0 out-of-pocket for covered ABA services.

    • Benefits verification
    • Authorization submission
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    Step Three

    Assessment

    Our Board Certified Behavior Analyst visits your home to conduct a comprehensive evaluation. This helps us understand your child's strengths, challenges, and your family's goals.

    • In-home BCBA assessment
    • Family interview and goal setting

    In your home

    Assessment happens in your child's natural environment.

    Let's begin!

    Regular sessions start with your dedicated therapy team.

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    Step Four

    Treatment Plan + Schedule

    Based on the assessment, we create an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals. We work with you to schedule sessions that fit your family's life.

    • Personalized treatment plan
    • Flexible scheduling options

    What to Expect

    A typical timeline from first contact to starting services

    Timeline

    Day 1

    Initial contact and documentation collection

    Days 2-5

    Parent portal paperwork completion

    Days 5-14

    Insurance authorization processing

    Days 14-21

    Assessment and scheduling coordination

    Week 3-4

    Services begin in your home

    Tips for Parents

    Have insurance info ready. Your Tricare details help us get started quickly.

    Complete portal paperwork promptly. The faster you submit, the sooner we can move forward.

    A quick call to Tricare can help. If there's a delay, parents reaching out often speeds things up.

    Stay available for scheduling. We'll coordinate to find times that work for your family.

    Finalize your schedule with the team. We'll lock in a routine that fits your life.

    Ready to Begin?

    Take the first step toward meaningful progress for your child.