ABA Therapy in Salem, NH
BCBA-supervised, in-home ABA therapy for children with autism — Medicaid accepted, no waitlist — serving Salem and all of southern New Hampshire.
Does Achieving Stars serve Salem, NH? Yes. Salem is a primary service area in southern New Hampshire, along with Derry, Londonderry, Windham, and surrounding Rockingham County communities.
What does ABA therapy cost? Medicaid covers 100% of ABA therapy costs for eligible families — no copay, no deductible. Private insurance covers the majority for most plans; any out-of-pocket depends on your specific plan.
How long until services start? Once your intake packet is complete, insurance authorization typically takes 1–14 days. No waitlist. Services begin as soon as authorization is received.
Is this center-based or in-home? In-home only. Achieving Stars comes to your family — your child receives therapy where they actually live, not in a separate clinic they visit a few times a week.
We don't have a diagnosis yet. What first? A formal ASD diagnosis is required before insurance authorizes ABA. Achieving Stars offers diagnostic services, including the ADOS-2 and M-CHAT.
What ABA Therapy Looks Like for Salem Families
ABA therapy — Applied Behavior Analysis — is the most extensively researched intervention for autism spectrum disorder. It builds communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing behaviors that interfere with learning. The U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association both recognize it as a best-practice treatment for autism.
At Achieving Stars, every session happens in your home. A trained Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) works one-on-one with your child — in your living room, kitchen, backyard — while a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) designs the program, supervises the RBT, and reviews progress data on an ongoing basis. You're not a passive observer. The BCBA meets with caregivers weekly or every other week, explaining what's happening in sessions and coaching you on how to reinforce the same skills in between.
Salem sits right on the Massachusetts border, which means families here often encounter both NH and MA providers — some center-based, some in-home. That distinction matters more than it might seem. Skills learned in your child's own environment tend to carry into daily life more reliably than skills practiced in a clinic.
ABA Therapy Services Available in Salem
Behavior Reduction
Identifying the function behind challenging behaviors, then replacing them with safer, more functional alternatives through in-home assessments.
Communication Skills
Building functional language — requesting, labeling, following directions — through speech, AAC devices, or sign language depending on your child's needs.
Play-Based ABA
Teaching turn-taking, peer interaction, and cooperative play in natural settings — structured enough to build real skills, relaxed enough to feel like play.
School Readiness
Preparing children for classroom routines — attending, transitioning between activities, following group instructions — before or alongside school enrollment.
Caregiver Guidance
Regular coaching sessions with your BCBA covering progress data, practical strategies, and whatever questions have come up since the last visit.
Teen ABA Services
ABA for older learners focused on independence, social skills, and daily living — adapted to the goals and realities of adolescent life.
Achieving Stars routinely works with children who carry dual diagnoses — ASD alongside ADHD, Down syndrome, or other co-occurring conditions. See the full services overview for more detail.
What Sets Achieving Stars Apart in Southern New Hampshire
Southern NH has real competition for ABA services — center-based providers, telehealth options, and larger regional agencies all operate in this area. A few things are worth knowing before you decide.
No Waitlist
Achieving Stars is built around fast starts. Once insurance authorizes services, therapy begins. No months-long queue to get your child in the door.
Weekly Caregiver Guidance
Your BCBA meets with you every week or every other week — not quarterly. You stay informed and actively involved throughout the entire program.
Clinician-Built Plans
Every treatment plan is built by the BCBA working with your child. Goals reflect your child's specific behaviors, strengths, and daily environment — not a template.
Session Notes on Demand
Caregivers can request full access to session notes at any time. You don't wait for a scheduled review to find out what happened in a session.
100% Medicaid Coverage
For eligible families, Medicaid covers ABA therapy in full in New Hampshire. No copay, no deductible. Achieving Stars accepts Medicaid as primary or secondary insurance.
NH Autism Society Member
Achieving Stars is a member of the Autism Society of New Hampshire, giving Salem families connections to broader local resources and community support.
How to Start ABA Therapy in Salem, NH
Reach out. Call or submit the contact form. The intake team typically responds the same day to answer your questions before any paperwork is involved.
Complete the intake packet. You'll need your child's ASD diagnosis documentation and insurance information. The team walks you through it step by step.
Insurance authorization. The authorizations team submits to your insurer right away. Most authorizations come back within 1–14 days; Medicaid tends to be faster.
Initial BCBA assessment. Your assigned BCBA conducts an in-home assessment — observing your child, reviewing reported behaviors, and establishing baseline skills. The tools used depend on your child's age and presentation.
Treatment plan review. The BCBA builds an individualized plan and walks you through every goal before submitting it to insurance for approval to begin direct sessions.
Sessions begin. No waitlist. Your RBT starts coming to your home as soon as direct services are authorized.
Salem and Surrounding Communities Served
Achieving Stars serves Salem and the broader southern New Hampshire region — including Rockingham County and communities along the Massachusetts border.
Services are available statewide across all 10 New Hampshire counties. If you're not sure whether your town is covered, a quick call will get you an answer.
ABA Therapy in Salem, NH — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in New Hampshire?
Yes. Medicaid covers ABA therapy in full for eligible children in New Hampshire. Achieving Stars accepts Medicaid as primary or secondary insurance — qualifying families pay nothing out of pocket.
What's the difference between in-home and center-based ABA?
Center-based ABA happens in a clinic or learning center your child travels to. In-home ABA happens in your child's own home. The in-home model produces stronger skill generalization — your child learns behaviors in the environment where they'll actually use them, not a separate space they visit a few hours a week.
How many hours per week will my child receive?
Hours are recommended by your child's BCBA based on the initial assessment and what insurance authorizes. They vary by age, goals, and the behaviors being addressed. Your BCBA explains the recommendation before anything goes to insurance.
What age range does Achieving Stars work with?
ABA therapy is appropriate across a wide age range. Earlier starts tend to produce stronger long-term outcomes, but it's never too late to begin. Achieving Stars works with children and teens at various stages of development.
We're close to the Massachusetts border. Does that affect anything?
No. Achieving Stars serves Salem and Rockingham County regardless of proximity to the border. Your New Hampshire insurance and Medicaid coverage applies normally. You don't need to look at Massachusetts providers if you'd prefer to stay in-state.
My child has both autism and ADHD. Is that an issue?
Not at all. Dual diagnoses like ASD and ADHD — or ASD alongside Down syndrome — are common among the children Achieving Stars serves. The treatment plan is built around your child's full profile, not a single diagnosis.
We don't have a diagnosis yet. What should we do first?
A formal autism diagnosis is required before insurance will authorize ABA therapy. Achieving Stars offers diagnostic evaluation services — including the ADOS-2, the M-CHAT, and the CAST. Starting with an evaluation is the right first step.
Can I be present during sessions?
Yes — and it's actively encouraged. The more you understand what's happening in sessions, the better you can reinforce the same skills the rest of the week. Your BCBA will walk you through exactly how to do that during your regular guidance meetings.
Get Started in Salem, NH
One call is enough to find out whether Achieving Stars is the right fit for your family. No obligation — just clear answers and next steps.
Call: (833) 666-3115
Email: info@achievingstarstherapy.com
Fax: (833) 666-1401
Serving Salem · Derry · Londonderry · Windham · All of Southern New Hampshire