For parents of newly diagnosed autistic kids
Help for Your Child Is Ready Now
You waited months for a diagnosis. Alpaca Health is in network with major insurance plans, has no waitlist, and matches you with a local provider in days.
Check my coverageAlpaca Health calls you back within one business day.
- No waitlist
Aetna, Cigna, TRICARE West, and more- Local, board-certified providers
- Home or daycare sessions
Does this sound like your last few months?
- You noticed the signs early and waited months for an evaluation.
- Now you have a diagnosis and a long list of questions.
- Every ABA provider you call has a waitlist.
- Insurance is one more thing to figure out.
You’re ready to start. Alpaca Health is ready too.
Four steps to your first meeting
Fill out one short form
Share your child’s details and your insurance plan.
Get a call within one business day
Alpaca Health’s insurance team checks your benefits and handles prior authorization.
Meet your provider
Alpaca Health matches you in days with a local BCBA, the board-certified clinician who writes your child’s plan. Most families schedule a first meeting the same week.
Start care at home or daycare
Sessions begin after your child’s assessment and insurance approval.
New to ABA? Here’s the short version.
ABA, short for applied behavior analysis, helps autistic kids build everyday skills through play and positive reinforcement.
- Asking for what they need
- Getting through mealtimes
Your BCBA
A master’s-level clinician who:
- writes your child’s plan and stays your point person
- meets with you before care starts, so you can ask every question
Your behavior technician
The person who:
- works with your child day to day
- follows the plan your BCBA writes, with your BCBA joining some sessions
What to expect
- Sessions at home or daycare, built around play
- One or two things to practice after each home session
- Family Guidance sessions with your BCBA, when your insurance covers them
Courtney, a BCBA and mom, on why she wanted to do therapy differently.
Support that fits your family
Start sooner
Providers in Alpaca Health’s network have openings now.
Know your costs first
Alpaca Health shares your out-of-pocket cost before the first session.
Choose your BCBA
You interview your BCBA before care starts.
Always have someone to ask
A care navigator guides you through intake and matching.
Questions parents ask before they start
Isn’t my child too little for therapy?
Alpaca Health providers work with toddlers. Sessions are built around play, in places your child already knows.
What if we pick the wrong provider?
You interview your BCBA first. If the fit isn’t right, Alpaca Health helps you find a better match.
I don’t even know what to ask.
Your care navigator walks you through each step. Today, your only step is one short form.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a diagnosis or a referral?
Most states require an autism diagnosis and a doctor’s referral before ABA starts. Alpaca Health’s team can coordinate with your pediatrician. Colorado’s rules differ, and your care navigator can explain them.
How much will ABA cost me?
Cost depends on your plan. Alpaca Health’s insurance team tells you your out-of-pocket cost before the first session.
Which insurance plans does Alpaca Health take?
Alpaca Health is in network with Aetna, Cigna, TRICARE West, and other plans that vary by state, including Colorado Medicaid. The form lets Alpaca Health’s team check your exact plan.
When does therapy start?
Alpaca Health matches you with a provider in days. Therapy starts after your child’s assessment and insurance approval.
Where does Alpaca Health offer care?
Alpaca Health serves families in Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Can sessions happen at my child’s daycare?
Yes, if your daycare allows an outside provider. Sessions can also happen at home.
How many hours of therapy will my child need?
Your BCBA builds the plan with you and sets a schedule that fits your family’s week.
You’ve already waited long enough.
Fill out one short form today. Alpaca Health’s team calls you within one business day, and a care navigator stays with you through matching.
Check my coverageYou meet your BCBA before care starts.