Compare 13 board certified behavior analysts in Buffalo, NY. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Board Certified Behavior Analysts
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Accepting patients
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Most common: BCBA
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Buffalo has 13 board certified behavior analysts. The most common credential is BCBA (77%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Elmwood Village, Allentown, North Buffalo, and Hertel Avenue.
Nearby hospitals include Buffalo General Medical Center (Kaleida Health), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. Local training programs run through University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and D'Youville University. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the first cancer centers in the country and a National Cancer Institute-designated facility.
The process starts with a comprehensive assessment lasting three to five hours, often spread across two to three visits. The BCBA observes the child, conducts standardized skill assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, or AFLS), and interviews parents about priorities and concerns. They then create a treatment plan with specific, measurable goals. Therapy sessions range from 10 to 40 hours per week depending on the child's needs and age, delivered by an RBT under the BCBA's supervision. The BCBA meets with parents regularly to review data, teach strategies for home, and update goals. Progress is measured through ongoing data collection at every session.
A BCBA is typically recommended for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, particularly between ages two and six when early intervention has the greatest impact. ABA therapy also benefits older children, teens, and adults with autism or other developmental disabilities who need support with communication, social skills, self-regulation, or daily living skills. Parents may seek ABA after noticing delays in speech, difficulty with transitions, repetitive behaviors, or challenges with peer interaction. BCBAs also help with specific behavioral concerns like aggression, self-injury, elopement (running away), and feeding difficulties.
BCBA assessment: $1,200-3,000 · ABA session (RBT-delivered): $35-75/hour · BCBA supervision: $100-200/hour · Typical monthly cost at 20 hrs/week: $3,000-6,000
Buffalo, NY has 13 licensed board certified behavior analysts. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of board certified behavior analysts in Buffalo, NY are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
A BCBA assessment costs $1,200 to $3,000. RBT-delivered sessions cost $35 to $75 per hour. BCBA supervision costs $100 to $200 per hour. Monthly cost at 20 hours per week runs $3,000 to $6,000. Actual costs in Buffalo, NY depend on the provider and your insurance plan. All 50 states have autism insurance mandates covering ABA therapy. If your insurer caps hours or denies coverage, request a letter of medical necessity from the BCBA and appeal. Many ABA providers handle insurance authorization and billing on your behalf.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Buffalo, NY has 13 board certified behavior analysts. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some board certified behavior analysts in Buffalo, NY accept New York Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children with autism in all states under the EPSDT benefit. Coverage includes assessment, treatment planning, direct therapy (RBT sessions), and BCBA supervision. Prior authorization and periodic reauthorization are required. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm New York Medicaid participation before scheduling.
ABA therapy typically involves 10 to 40 hours per week of direct sessions (delivered by an RBT) plus BCBA supervision every one to two weeks. As the client gains skills, hours are reduced. Reassessment occurs every six months to update goals and adjust hours. With 13 board certified behavior analysts in Buffalo, NY, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts in the area may have trained at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Weill Cornell Medicine, and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
ABA therapy is covered by most insurance plans under state autism mandates. Coverage requires an autism diagnosis and a treatment plan from the BCBA. Prior authorization and periodic reauthorization (every 3 to 6 months) are standard. Some plans have hour caps (e.g., 25 hours per week), age limits, or dollar caps, though many states have eliminated these. Medicaid covers ABA in all states under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit for children. If your plan denies or limits hours, ask the BCBA to write a letter of medical necessity with supporting data.