Question 1

What is ABA therapy?

Accepted Answer

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science-based approach to helping children build communication, play, daily living, and regulation skills. At Empowered ABA, sessions are play-centered and built on connection, never compliance-first.

Question 2

Where is your office?

Accepted Answer

Our office is at 10828 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Suite 102, Lakewood, WA 98499, minutes from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and Tacoma.

Question 3

Do you have a waitlist for ABA therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. We currently have openings and no waitlist. We evaluate each case individually and can tell you right away whether we can serve your family.

Question 4

Do you accept TriWest for military families?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are in network with TriWest, as well as Regence BlueShield, Premera Blue Cross, and First Choice Health. Aetna is out of network. We do not accept Medicaid (Apple Health) or Medicare.

Question 5

What ages do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We provide insurance-funded ABA therapy for children ages 2 through 5 who live in Washington State.

Question 6

Does my child need a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For insurance-covered ABA therapy, your child needs an existing autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (F84.0). If you don't have one yet, our parent resources and Parent Strategy Intensive can help in the meantime.

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