Openings now for kids 2–6
No cost with Apple Health for kids 2–6 who qualify. Most insurance accepted.
150+ Google reviews · 600+ kids
We have seen so much growth in him… he completed the entire program in less than a year.
— Lashana W., Google review
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A warm welcome at the door. Time to play, learn, and connect. Take a look at how a morning begins at Step Up ABA.
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Our team will contact you to arrange your visit.
Every room is made for little hands, big feelings, and lots of play.
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Many families come to us before their child has a diagnosis. That’s okay. We don’t diagnose, but we know the process and walk you through it.
We’ve helped many families get evaluated and start therapy.
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Every child is different. Pick the path that fits your family, and we'll help with the rest.
● Openings nowKids learn, play, and make friends at one of our 3 bright clinics.
Coming soonA therapist comes to your home, so your child learns where they live and play.
Free helpNo diagnosis yet? We guide you through it, step by step.
We guide you the whole way, and we keep you updated at every step.
Fill out the form or call. We call back within one business day.
We make sure your coverage is in place first.
See our clinic and watch ABA in person.
A BCBA meets your child and builds a plan just for them.
Your child starts learning, playing, and growing.
Step Up ABA was started by Erik, a special education teacher who became a BCBA. As a kid, he was in special education too. He knows how hard school can feel. Today, a caring team of BCBAs, therapists, and staff brings that heart to every child, every day.
Read our story →Every plan is made and checked by an expert.
We teach you skills to use at home.
Including Spanish, Hindi, and Somali.
We track progress every session and share it with you.
Real Google reviews from families who finished our program. Shared with their permission.
“My daughter… she is 5 and she had hard time making her needs known, she had hard time expressing her feelings and emotions… we had seen a lot of growth in her behaviors now we can go mom and daughter dates with no issues… after going to ABA step up now she is making friends and literally play with me.”
“Our 5-year-old son recently graduated from their program in August, and as his parents, we have seen so much growth in him… he made such rapid progress that we actually had a hard time coming up with new goals for him because he was crushing them so fast!… he completed the entire program in less than a year.”
five-star reviews across our 3 clinics
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Good to know
Yes. We take Apple Health through Molina, Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care and Wellpoint. For kids ages 2 to 6, our early day program costs your family nothing.
We take most big plans, like Regence, Premera, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, First Choice Health, TRICARE, TriWest and CHAMPVA. Not sure about your plan? Reach out and we will check it for you for free.
We work with kids ages 2 to 12 at our centers. With Apple Health, kids can start between ages 2 and 6.
Yes. Insurance needs an autism diagnosis and a referral for ABA. No diagnosis yet? We can help you find a place to get one, often fast.
Fill out our form or call us. We call back within one business day, often within a few hours. Next, we check your insurance, you tour the center, and we do an assessment. Then your child can start.
Yes! We love tours. Come see the rooms, meet the team and ask us anything.
We have centers in Auburn, Puyallup and Des Moines. Families come from Kent, Federal Way, Tacoma, Burien and nearby towns. We are open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6:15pm, and Friday until 3pm.
Yes, for families with private insurance. We serve kids ages 2 to 18 around the South Sound. An adult needs to be home for every session.
Still have a question? Call 425-246-7038
We have three clinics and serve families from Kent to Tacoma.
One number for all clinics: 425-246-7038
Open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 6:15pm
Friday, 9am to 3pm
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