ABA Therapy Services Woburn MA | First Steps Developmental Services

First Steps Developmental Services is a center-based ABA therapy and early intervention provider located at 18 Commerce Way, Suite 1500, Woburn, MA, serving families across Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk Counties. The center offers ABA therapy services Woburn MA families turn to for young children ages 0–6 with autism, Down syndrome, and developmental delays. Programs include full-day and half-day center-based ABA, After-School ABA running from 1 PM to 6 PM, and Hybrid ABA combining center-based sessions with home support. Each child works one-on-one with a dedicated therapist, with sessions led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts using play-based, child-led methods. First Steps Developmental Services accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Evernorth, Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, Carelon, and MBHP. Recent Massachusetts legislation has expanded ABA coverage for children with Down syndrome. Families can schedule a free 30-minute parent support call or contact the Woburn center to begin without a waitlist.

ABA Therapy Services in Woburn MA at First Steps Developmental Services

Center-Based ABA Therapy Programs

First Steps Developmental Services offers full-day and half-day center-based ABA programs at the Woburn, MA center. Each child receives 1:1 support from a dedicated therapist, alongside small group activities that encourage communication, social connection, and daily living skills. Sessions are individualized around each child's strengths, interests, and developmental goals. Center-based programming runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, providing families with a structured, nurturing environment where children build essential skills through play-based ABA therapy. The center environment is designed to help children feel comfortable and confident, exploring and learning at their own pace.

After-School ABA Program

The After-School ABA Woburn program runs from 1 PM to 6 PM, providing a safe and engaging space for children under 6 to continue building skills after the school day ends. Children participate in child-led play, individualized ABA sessions, and structured routines guided by qualified ABA therapists. The program is designed to feel welcoming and fun, not like more school, while still delivering meaningful, goal-focused support. It works well for families who need consistent afternoon care rooted in evidence-based practice.

Hybrid ABA and Family Support

For families looking for a flexible plan, Hybrid ABA combines structured center-based therapy with targeted home-based sessions. Skills learned at the Woburn center are practiced and reinforced at home where they matter most in everyday life. Hands-on parent coaching is embedded directly into home sessions. Across all programs, First Steps Developmental Services delivers child-led ABA therapy shaped by each family's priorities, with ongoing communication and progress monitoring led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The center offers full-day and half-day center-based ABA, After-School ABA from 1 PM to 6 PM, and Hybrid ABA combining center and home support, all for children ages 0–6.

First Steps Developmental Services is located in Woburn, MA, and serves families from surrounding communities including Winchester, Burlington, Wilmington, Lexington, Arlington, and Andover.

Play-based ABA uses each child's natural interests and play preferences as the foundation for building communication, social, and daily living skills, guided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.

No. First Steps Developmental Services accepts new families without a waitlist and can begin services right away once enrollment and insurance steps are completed.

The center accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Evernorth, Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, Carelon, and MBHP. The team helps families understand their specific coverage and benefits.

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