Clinically reviewed by Dr. Sheena Piehota, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
ABA therapy for autism, right here in Albuquerque.
Modern, play-based ABA for children with autism. Early intervention specialty at our Albuquerque center (ages 18 months through 15) and in-home ABA across New Mexico (through age 17). New Mexico Medicaid and major insurance accepted.
Albuquerque
ABA Therapy for Kids With Autism
Fill out the form below to speak to someone about ABA therapy for your child. If we’re not the best fit, we’ll help you find where is.
INSIDE OUR Albuquerque CENTER
Built for your child, right here in Albuquerque.
Walk in and you’ll see what a calm, child-led ABA space looks like — quiet therapy rooms, a sensory space stocked with regulating tools, and a peer-play zone where kids practice the social skills that carry into preschool.
1:1 therapy rooms
Quiet, focused, kid-scaled.
Sensory space
Calming and alerting tools.
Peer-play zone
Turn-taking and social skills.
Observation area
Watch and debrief with your BCBA.
FIND US
The Treetop ABA, Albuquerque.
Address & Hours
Mon – Fri · 8:00am to 7:00pm
Sun · 9:00am to 5:00pm (by appointment only)
Saturday closed · Closed holidays
Free parking · Wheelchair accessible · Sensory-friendly waiting area
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A BCBA and your intake coordinator. About 30 to 45 minutes total.
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Insurance card, diagnosis paperwork if available, and any IEP or 504 documents.
03
Therapy rooms, sensory space, and observation areas — real, not staged.
SERVICES IN New Mexico
Four ways your child
can grow with us.
Every program is designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Center-Based ABA
Ages 18 mo – 15 yr
Our early intervention specialty. Structured, play-based learning at our Albuquerque center on 1500 N Renaissance Blvd NE — peer practice, sensory tools, school-readiness routines, and specialized materials. For toddlers and young children stepping into preschool or kindergarten.
In-Home ABA
Ages 18 mo – 17 yr
Skills practiced in your child’s real routines — mealtimes, bedtime, sibling play — with parents watching the techniques live. Available across New Mexico for children ages 18 months through 17.
School-Based ABA
Collaboration with Albuquerque Public Schools, local state-chartered institutions, and private schools. IEP support, classroom-behavior coaching, and BCBA consultation for teachers.
Parent Training & Coaching
Caregivers learn ABA techniques between sessions. Evening and weekend availability so working parents are not left out. Coaching from your child’s BCBA, not a generic curriculum.
CHOOSE A SETTING
Center, in-home, or both?
“The right ABA center is the one where your child can see real progress within ninety days, with a BCBA who knows their name. Setting matters less than fit.”
Jamie M. Severtson, PhD, BCBA-D
Senior Clinical Director
SETTING 01
Hybrid
The best of both worlds. Some weekly sessions at the center for structure and peer practice, the rest at home for real-routine skill generalization and parent coaching.
BEST FOR
Generalization across settings
TYPICAL HOURS
15–35 per week
BEST FOR
18 months – 15 years
SETTING 02
Center-Based
Structured learning environment with peer practice and school-readiness routines. Best for kids stepping into preschool, kindergarten, or a more structured routine.
BEST FOR
School readiness, peer play
TYPICAL HOURS
20–40 per week
BEST FOR
18 months – 15 years
SETTING 03
In-Home
Skills taught in your child’s real daily routines — mealtimes, bedtime, sibling play. Ideal for younger kids, families with travel barriers, or homes that need direct coaching.
BEST FOR
Routines, family coaching
TYPICAL HOURS
10–30 per week
BEST FOR
18 months – 17 years
New Mexico COVERAGE
We handle
the paperwork.
New Mexico families have strong ABA coverage. Turquoise Care — New Mexico’s Medicaid program — covers ABA, and so do most major commercial plans. Our team verifies your benefits and runs the prior authorization so you don’t have to.
79%
of Treetop families nationwide pay $0 out of pocket
Source: internal claims data, FY2025. Verified with carrier provider relations May 2026.
New Mexico Medicaid (Turquoise Care)
In network
Presbyterian Health Plan
Turquoise Care MCO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
Commercial & Medicaid
Molina Healthcare of New Mexico
Turquoise Care MCO
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Turquoise Care MCO
Cigna / Evernorth
Commercial
Aetna
Commercial
TRICARE
Military families
A second Albuquerque center, on Jefferson.
We’re opening at 8500 Jefferson St NE, just off Paseo del Norte. For families in Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo and North Albuquerque, it’s a considerably shorter drive than our Renaissance center.
Same team, same approach, same insurance. We’re taking names now so your benefits check and assessment can be done before the doors open — which means therapy can start in your first weeks, not your first months.
New center 8500 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 · (505) 418-7105
OUR APPROACH
Modern ABA, built around
how your child actually learns.
ABA has evolved. Ours leads with play, with your child’s strengths, and with you in the room.
Play-based, child-led
Sessions happen on the floor, in pretend play, in real activities. We follow your child’s lead and build skills around what they’re already interested in.
Naturalistic teaching
Skills get taught in real moments — meals, transitions, sibling play — not drilled at a table. That’s how they generalize and stick.
BCBA in the room
Your child’s behavior analyst isn’t supervising from a distance. They’re there for sessions, watching, adjusting, coaching the team in the moment.
Family-led goals
You tell us what matters most. “I want her to ask for help.” “We want bedtime to stop being a fight.” Plans get built around your priorities, not a textbook.
ACROSS New Mexico
Albuquerque and beyond.
Whether you’re walking to the shops near Nob Hill or driving in from Rio Rancho, our team meets families where they are.
Albuquerque NEIGHBORHOODS
- Renaissance Center / North Valley
- Northeast Heights
- Nob Hill
- Downtown Albuquerque
- Old Town
- Uptown Albuquerque
- Bear Canyon
- High Desert
New Mexico cities
OUR APPROACH
Real families. Real progress.
The team handled all the Medicaid paperwork. We just showed up to the first session, and our daughter felt at home that day.
Sarah M.
We’ve seen real progress in language and play. The therapists are warm and consistent — exactly what our son needed.
David & Rachel B.
OUR APPROACH
Frequently asked.
Our Albuquerque center serves children ages 18 months through 15 years — our early intervention specialty. In-home ABA across New Mexico serves children ages 18 months through 17. Learn more about our center program.
We complete a free benefits check within 24 hours of your first call. From there, a BCBA assessment is scheduled and a personalized plan is built before sessions begin. Total timeline depends on insurance authorization and your family’s availability.
Yes. We offer in-home ABA throughout New Mexico. See how in-home ABA works.
Yes. New Mexico Medicaid covers ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis, and The Treetop is in network. Our team verifies benefits before your child begins. See the New Mexico Medicaid coverage page.
Center-based ABA at our Albuquerque location offers structured learning, peer practice, and school-readiness routines. In-home ABA teaches skills in your child’s real daily routines and is often best for younger children or families with travel barriers.
Yes. ABA is recognized as an evidence-based treatment for autism by the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Institutes of Health.
That is determined by a BCBA assessment. Most children receive between 10 and 40 hours per week, calibrated to age, goals, and family availability.
BEYOND ABA
Local Albuquerque
A short list of trusted New Mexico resources our clinical team recommends.
Parents Reaching Out (PRO)
New Mexico’s parent training and information center for families.
Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program
Free statewide early intervention for children birth to three.
UNM Center for Development and Disability
New Mexico’s university center for developmental disability resources and support.
Explora Science Center & Children's Museum
Hands-on science and children’s museum in Old Town Albuquerque.
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library
Public library system with 19 locations countywide.
AFTER YOU REACH OUT
Three simple steps to your first session.
Send your insurance card
Free 24-hour benefits check. No commitment.
Meet your BCBA
Comprehensive assessment and a plan built around your child’s strengths and your family’s goals.
First session
At our Albuquerque center or in-home, whichever fits your family. Ongoing parent coaching and progress reviews follow.
YOUR CHILD, OUR PROMISE
Ready to start in Albuquerque?
Send your insurance card and we’ll tell you exactly what’s covered and what to expect, usually within 24 hours.
- Center-based, in-home, and school-based programs
- New Mexico Medicaid (Turquoise Care), Presbyterian, BCBS of New Mexico, Molina, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, TRICARE
- BCBA-led, evidence-based, family-coached
we respond within one business day
Updated October 29, 2026 · Clinically reviewed by Dr. Sheena Piehota, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
Free benefits check
Send us your insurance details. We will tell you exactly what is covered, usually within one business day.