ABA Therapy in Port Charlotte, FL

4055 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 24 • Charlotte County • 561-337-8865

Hope Center for Behavior Change has a location in Port Charlotte for families in Charlotte County. Children can have ABA therapy at the center or at home, and our team can also work with them at school, at daycare and in the community. Every plan is written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and carried out by a Registered Behavior Technician, with weekly training for parents.

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BCBA-led programs
BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UMR, TRICARE
Home, school, daycare & center

The short answer

ABA therapy in Port Charlotte is available from Hope Center for Behavior Change at 4055 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 24. Charlotte County families can choose center-based or in-home ABA, with school, daycare and community sessions too. There is no waitlist, and services usually begin 3 to 5 business days after insurance approves the plan.

Where is the Port Charlotte location?

Address: 4055 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 24, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
County: Charlotte
Phone: 561-337-8865
Email: office@hopecenteraba.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Calls for every location go to the same number, and our operations team or support staff will help you. Families outside Charlotte County can call to ask about their area. See all our locations on where we provide ABA.

Contact the Port Charlotte team

What can Charlotte County families get from this location?

At the centerSessions at our Port Charlotte location.
At home[In-home ABA](/in-home-aba-therapy/) built around your family’s daily routines.
At school[School-based ABA](/school-based-aba-therapy/) support, when the school and plan allow it.
At daycareSessions where your child already spends the day.
In the communityPractice in everyday places, like stores, parks and appointments.
Parent trainingWeekly [parent and caregiver training](/parent-training/) to use the same strategies at home.

Therapy supports children with autism, and ABA-based support is also available for children with ADHD, ODD and intellectual disability. Where we are allowed, our staff can also join IEP meetings and appointments that are hard for your child.

How long does it take to start ABA in Port Charlotte?

1Paperwork and intakeCall 561-337-8865 and return the initial documents.
2Benefits verificationWe check your insurance and explain your coverage.
3AssessmentA BCBA assesses your child at the center or at home, in one or two sessions.
4Treatment planThe plan is finalized, signed by you and sent to your insurance.
5StartSessions usually begin 3 to 5 business days after approval.

There is no waitlist. From the first call, starting can take as little as three weeks. Slow paperwork is the most common reason it takes longer. You can also ask to meet your assigned staff before sessions begin. See new families.

Do you accept my insurance in Charlotte County?

We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna (Evernorth), UMR, Personify Health and TRICARE East (Humana Military). Optum is coming soon. We do not accept Medicaid.

Self-pay is available for all services, with a sliding scale to help with deductibles and copays. Costs depend on your plan, and we check your benefits before therapy starts. Read more on our insurance page.

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Do you offer ABA in Spanish or other languages?

Yes. Our team provides care in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Bengali and Russian. When parents can talk with the team in their own language, it is easier to take part in sessions and parent training. See bilingual ABA therapy.

Local resources for Charlotte County families

These public programs can help alongside ABA therapy:

CARD-USFThe University of South Florida’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities covers Charlotte County and 13 other southwest Florida counties, at no cost. 813-974-2532.
Charlotte County Public Schools ESEThe Exceptional Student Education department helps identify students with disabilities and plan their education. (941) 255-0808, option 2.
Florida Early StepsEarly intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months with delays. Call 1-800-218-0001 to reach the office for your county.

These programs are run by other organizations. Contact them directly for eligibility and services.

Questions families ask

Where is Hope Center’s Port Charlotte location?+

It is at 4055 N Tamiami Trail, Suite 24, Port Charlotte, FL 33952, in Charlotte County. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Call 561-337-8865 or email office@hopecenteraba.com.

Can my child get ABA therapy at home in Port Charlotte?+

Yes. The Port Charlotte team provides in-home ABA for Charlotte County families, plus sessions at the center, at school, at daycare and in the community. Your BCBA will help choose the settings that fit your child. See in-home ABA therapy.

Is there a waitlist in Port Charlotte?+

No. There is no waitlist. Starting can take as little as three weeks from your first call, and sessions usually begin 3 to 5 business days after your insurance approves the plan. Returning documents quickly keeps things moving.

Does the Port Charlotte location take Medicaid?+

No. We do not currently accept Medicaid. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna (Evernorth), UMR, Personify Health and TRICARE East, and Optum is coming soon. Self-pay with a sliding scale is available for all services.

What is CARD and can it help my family?+

CARD-USF, the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida, is a state-funded program that serves Charlotte County. It offers support and training for families at no cost. It does not replace ABA therapy, but many families use both.

Talk with our Port Charlotte team

Call 561-337-8865 or send a request. We’ll check your benefits and walk you through the first steps.

Our ABA programs are developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and carried out by Registered Behavior Technicians.

No cost to talk to us
No waitlist: starting can take as little as three weeks from your first call
Free benefits check, sliding scale and self-pay options
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