In-home ABA therapy in Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County, your child's BCBA comes to you.
In-home ABA therapy for children in Fairfax and across Fairfax County. BCBA-supervised, individually designed, and at your door in 2 to 4 weeks.
BCBA-supervised · FCPS coordination available · Virginia Medicaid and major insurance accepted
What is ABA therapy and how does it work in Fairfax.
ABA therapy, explained simply.
Applied Behavior Analysis is the most research-supported approach to helping children with autism build skills that make daily life better. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst designs a plan for your child, teaches using methods with real evidence behind them, and adjusts as your child grows. When it happens in your home, it happens inside the routines and moments where your child actually needs to use those skills.
Our ABA therapy services in Fairfax, VA
In-home & community ABA therapy
Therapy delivered in the child’s natural environment, including home, school, and community settings, helps skills generalize where they matter most. Our team supports real-world learning in everyday situations.
School collaboration
Our team works closely with schools and teachers to maintain consistency across environments, supporting each child’s success in the classroom and promoting generalization of skills.
Behavior assessments
Comprehensive assessments conducted by BCBAs identify each child’s strengths, needs, and goals. These evaluations guide personalized treatment plans designed to maximize growth and independence.
School collaboration
Parent training & coaching
Families are active partners in therapy. We provide training, coaching, and strategies so parents and caregivers can reinforce skills at home and in everyday routines.
Social skills training
Individual and group programs help children develop communication, play, and peer interaction skills. Group sessions foster teamwork, friendship, and real-world social experiences.
What in-home ABA therapy looks like in Fairfax.
Here's what happens when
we show up.
BCBA-supervised, not delegated
Fairfax County has no shortage of ABA providers. Many run a model where a BCBA designs the programme and technicians deliver it with occasional oversight. At CBS, your child's BCBA is present and accountable throughout every session. That distinction matters in how quickly your child makes progress.
Goals built around your child, not around what the IEP covers
FCPS does a lot for families with children on the spectrum, and your BCBA can coordinate with your child's school team. But in-home ABA is also a chance to work on goals that are specific to home, specific to your routines, specific to what breaks your day apart.
Skills built in the space where they are needed
The skills your child learns in sessions are practised in your kitchen, your living room, your actual daily environment. When the therapy and the life happen in the same place, the carry-over is real and fast.
Full transparency at every step
Data is collected every session. When the plan changes, you will know why. You understand what is happening and what it is building toward.
ABA parent training in Fairfax.
You are the most important
person on the team.
Parent training is built into every CBS programme. Your BCBA teaches you the same techniques they use in sessions so the progress does not pause when they leave. Families who are in it with us see faster, more lasting results. That is not a coincidence.
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy in Fairfax with Dana Marsh.
Over a decade of clinical experience behind every plan.
Career Based Solutions is led clinically by Dana Marsh, BCBA, LBA, who brings more than eleven years of experience in applied behavior analysis to every programme. Dana supervises your child's therapy directly, reviews the data, and makes sure what is happening in your home is grounded in solid clinical practice.
How to start ABA therapy in Fairfax with Career Based Solutions.
From first call to first session in 2 to 4 weeks.
Call or contact us
Tell us about your child and your goals.
Insurance verification
We confirm your coverage before anything else moves forward.
BCBA assessment
Your BCBA meets your child at home in Fairfax and designs their therapy plan.
Scheduling
We build sessions into your actual week, including evenings and weekends where needed.
Therapy begins
In-home sessions start, with data tracking from day one and the plan evolving as your child grows.
Areas we serve in Fairfax, VA.
Fairfax City and communities
across Fairfax County.
Fairfax City
Vienna
Burke
Springfield
Centreville
Chantilly
Reston
Herndon
Annandale
Falls Church area
McLean
Not sure if we reach you? Call us.
Insurance accepted for ABA therapy in Fairfax.
Virginia Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, CHAMPVA and more.
We accept Virginia Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/Anthem HealthKeepers, CHAMPV , Quantum Health, and Sentara. Our team handles all prior authorisation.
Not sure if your plan covers ABA therapy? Reach out and we'll check for you — no paperwork, no hold music, just an answer.
Questions from Fairfax families about in-home ABA therapy.
What Fairfax County families ask us most.
Do you provide in-home ABA therapy in Fairfax, VA?
Yes. Career Based Solutions BCBAs travel to Fairfax City and communities across Fairfax County for in-home sessions.
How is CBS different from other ABA providers in Fairfax?
Every CBS programme is BCBA-supervised throughout, not delegated to technicians with occasional check-ins. We also come to your home, which most Fairfax providers do not.
My child has an FCPS IEP. Do I need private ABA?
Many Fairfax families use both. Private in-home ABA covers home-based goals and can provide additional hours beyond what the school programme offers.
What insurance do you accept in Fairfax?
Virginia Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem/Anthem HealthKeepers, CHAMPVA, Quantum Health, and Sentara.
Do you work with teenagers in Fairfax?
Yes. Adolescent goals around independence, social skills, and preparation for greater autonomy are a genuine focus for our BCBAs.
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- Communication and language development
- Behavior challenges and replacement skills
- Daily living skills — routines, hygiene, mealtimes
- Social skills and peer interaction
- School readiness and transitions
- Managing sensory sensitivities
All of it happens at home, woven into your family's daily life — not isolated in a therapy room and hoped to transfer later.
Autism and disability resources in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Virginia's largest county has some of its strongest autism support.
Fairfax County Community Services Board, Autism Services
provides information, care coordination, and support for Fairfax County families, including a dedicated autism resource page covering local providers, support groups, and school liaisons.
Fairfax County Public Schools Special Education
operates one of the most comprehensive special education systems in the country, with autism support services across every level of the school system.
Autism Society of Northern Virginia
serves Fairfax County with support groups, community events, a family helpline, and a provider directory covering the full Northern Virginia region.
supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across Fairfax County through advocacy, services, and inclusive community programming.
- Communication and language development
- Behavior challenges and replacement skills
- Daily living skills — routines, hygiene, mealtimes
- Social skills and peer interaction
- School readiness and transitions
- Managing sensory sensitivities
All of it happens at home, woven into your family's daily life — not isolated in a therapy room and hoped to transfer later.
Things to do in Fairfax County with your child.
Fairfax County has more accessible outdoor space than almost anywhere in the state.
Burke Lake Park has a loop trail around the lake, a miniature train, a carousel, and picnic areas. The trail is flat and manageable, and the park has enough variety that different family members can find something that works for them.
Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon is a working farm park with animals, open fields, and hands-on activities. It is consistently recommended by Fairfax County families as one of the most engaging and accessible outings in the area.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale has guided nature programmes, quiet wooded trails, and a gentle setting that works well for children who benefit from structured outdoor exploration.
Lake Accotink Park in Springfield has walking trails, a carousel, miniature golf, and boat rentals, with enough variety for different ability levels across a family.
