For a lot of Valdosta families, getting answers about autism has meant a long drive: to Thomasville, to Tallahassee, or 230 miles north to Atlanta, sometimes after waiting more than a year for the appointment. B Above Services is bringing autism diagnostic evaluations and in-home ABA therapy to Valdosta and Lowndes County, so your child can get support where they already live, learn, and play.
Our therapy happens in your home, at your child’s school or daycare, and out in the community, guided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and built around your family’s routines.
Lowndes County is home to about 123,000 people. It’s the medical hub for a 15-county region of south-central Georgia and north Florida, but specialized autism care has been hard to find locally. SGMC Health’s psychiatry practice treats children but doesn’t provide autism evaluations, so families are often referred out of town.
That distance adds up. Every month spent waiting for a diagnosis is a month a child isn’t getting support during the years when early intervention matters most. Our Diagnostic-to-Services Pathway is built to close that gap:
Valdosta already has a few clinic-based ABA providers. B Above takes a different approach: Natural Environment ABA, which means your child’s therapy happens in the places where skills actually get used.
Every program is designed and supervised by a BCBA and delivered one-on-one by a trained Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Caregiver training is built in from day one, so you feel confident between sessions.
We support the whole family through every stage of the journey:
Comprehensive evaluations for children and teens, guiding families from assessment to clear next steps without unnecessary delays.
Personalized ABA therapy delivered where your child lives and learns; at home, school, and in the community.
Supportive group sessions that build confidence and connection for children, with guidance and community for parents.
A free partnership with schools & families, offering developmental screenings, training, and trusted support when concerns arise.
Lowndes County has two public school systems. Valdosta City Schools serves more than 8,200 students inside the city limits. Lowndes County Schools serves about 10,600 students in Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton, Dasher, Bemiss, Clyattville, and Moody AFB.
An outside autism evaluation can help when you want answers before or alongside the school’s own process. It’s a medical diagnosis that insurance requires before it will cover ABA, and it’s separate from school special education eligibility. With your permission, our BCBAs can coordinate with your child’s teachers so goals stay consistent from home to the classroom.
Georgia offers more coverage for autism care than many families realize.
Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids
Georgia Medicaid has covered ABA therapy (called Adaptive Behavior Services) for children and young adults under 21 since 2018, when it’s medically necessary and there’s a documented autism diagnosis. Most Medicaid families are enrolled in a Care Management Organization (CMO): currently Amerigroup, CareSource, or Peach State Health Plan.
Georgia is in the middle of a Medicaid plan transition. The state has selected CareSource, Humana, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare as future plans, and current contracts have been extended while the change is finalized. Our intake team will tell you exactly where your plan stands and what it means for your child’s coverage.
Private insurance and Ava’s Law
Under Ava’s Law, state-regulated private insurance plans in Georgia must cover autism evaluations and ABA therapy for children and young adults through age 20. Many employer plans are self-funded and follow their own rules, so we always verify your specific benefits before services start.
You don’t need to figure this out alone. Our intake team checks your benefits, explains your coverage in plain language, and handles authorization.
We start with a warm, welcoming conversation to understand your family’s needs, concerns, and hopes.
Our clinicians take the time to get to know your child’s strengths, needs, and full developmental profile.
We build a care plan tailored to your child’s needs and your family’s goals.
We provide continuous support and monitoring as your child grows toward their milestones.
Yes. Our ABA therapy happens primarily in the natural environment: your home, your child’s school or daycare, and community settings across Valdosta and Lowndes County.
B Above offers autism diagnostic evaluations for children and teens ages 18 months to 18 years. The process starts with a virtual parent interview, so you don’t have to travel for every step, and it ends with clear results and recommendations.
Yes. Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids cover ABA (Adaptive Behavior Services) for members under 21 when it’s medically necessary and there’s a documented autism diagnosis. Coverage runs through your Care Management Organization, and our intake team can verify yours.
Georgia has selected new Medicaid plans, but current plans (Amerigroup, CareSource, and Peach State) remain in place while the transition is finalized. If your plan changes, we’ll help you understand what that means for your child’s services so care isn’t interrupted.
Under Ava’s Law, state-regulated private plans must cover autism evaluations and ABA for individuals through age 20. Self-funded employer plans may follow different rules, so we verify your benefits before starting.
In most cases, yes. Insurance typically requires an autism diagnosis to authorize ABA. If your child doesn’t have one yet, we can guide you from evaluation straight into services.
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