The first step to empowering your child to grow & thrive begins at Behavior Frontiers.
Center-Based ABA Therapy in Bakersfield, California
Behavior Frontiers has been providing exceptional quality ABA service to clients and their families since 2004 – that’s 20 years! Our implementation of scientifically proven ABA methods makes a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other special needs – we’ve got the data to prove it!
Whether your child receives services in a center or at home, the goal remains the same: expanding your child’s skills in areas of need by focusing on their strengths in a positive environment in which your child can grow and thrive.
Bakersfield, CA - EXPANSION COMING SOON!
Behavior Frontiers Autism Center
5080 California Avenue, Suite 250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Phone: 661.258.3240
Fax: 855.568.2494
Overall I would say if you are deciding between companies pick this one because they will go above and beyond to make sure your child and family are taken care of. Thank you Behavior Frontiers...you guys are truly the best :)
— 5/5 Star Yelp Review
Superior Quality ABA Services
Individualized
Care Plans
Your child is unique, and so their care plan should be too! More Info
Research-Based
Your child deserves proven ABA interventions backed by scientific research. More Info
Data-Driven
Progress
Your time is valuable so collecting data on your child’s progress is the best way to prevent time from being wasted!
Professionally
Trained Staff
Behavior Frontiers provides extensive initial and on-going training for staff at all levels so that they have the skills they need to effectively help children with a range of behavior challenges. More Info
Frequent
Supervision
An experienced case supervisor monitors your child’s care program regularly ensuring that his/her specific needs are fully understood and targeted.
Parent
Involvement
You know your child the best! which is why we welcome and encourage parent input throughout the therapy process.
Service Locations
Behavior Frontiers’ clinical staff members are currently able to serve clients in or near the following cities: Algoso, Arvin, Bakersfield, Crome, Delano, Edison, Fuller Acres, Gosford, Kayandee, Lamont, Landco, Lonsmith, Maltha, Oildale, Oil City, Oil Junction, Old River, Panama, Saco, Stevens, Shafter, Taft, Una, Venola, Wible Orchard
We are open to extending our range of service to additional areas and to contracting with additional school districts, regional centers, and insurance companies. Please contact our office at 310-856-0800 if you do not see your location listed above.
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Insurance Coverage
Did you know that recent California law mandates that most health insurance plans cover ABA treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder? Behavior Frontiers has contracts with health plans so that we can provide this medically necessary treatment to children with autism spectrum disorder. Please contact us today to find out if your child’s health insurance plan will cover these benefits at 1-888-922-2843.
Behavior Frontiers is an in-network provider for the following commercial health plans within California:
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield (managed by Magellan)
Carelon formerly Beacon Health Options
Cigna
ComPsych
HMC HealthWorks
Humana (managed by LifeSynch)
Kaiser (managed by Easter Seals’ Behavioral Health Network)
Kern Health Systems
Magellan
Managed Health Network (MHN)
MultiPlan
Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN) and affiliated plans
United Behavioral Health (Optum)
Behavior Frontiers also provides ABA services to clients through the following Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans in California:
Molina Healthcare
Kern Health Systems
Kaiser/Easterseals of Southern California
If your child is a beneficiary of one of these health plans, please contact our office today at 888-922-2843 so we can verify benefits.
We are also in the process of finalizing contracts with additional health plans. Please contact us if you do not see your health plan listed so that we can discuss your options.
Regional Center Services
We provide ABA services for children through California Regional Centers. California Regional Centers are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the California Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Bakersfield Clinical Team Leadership
Neela Zalmay, M.ADS BCBA
Clinical Director - Bakersfield
Neela Zalmay received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Waterloo. She then went on to receive her Master’s degree in Applied Disabilities with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis from Brock University as well as her certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Neela has experience working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down’s syndrome, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other, dually diagnosed mental health conditions. Her experience includes various clinical positions in both one-on-one and consultative roles in regional clinics, hospitals and government funded agencies. Neela’s strengths are providing evidence-based intensive early intervention, augmentative communication, analysis and treatment of severe maladaptive behaviors and research in health and behavioral sciences.
She oversees clinical operations in the Bakersfield region and is passionate about research, particularly in behavioral pharmacology and providing evidence-based treatment services.