BHCOE-accredited - Middletown, CT
Building partnerships.Building skills.Building futures.
Specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for children and adolescents - serving Connecticut families since our BHCOE accreditation in 2021.
or call us at (860) 421-4052
A partnership around your child
ABA + diagnostics + OT + speech + social work - all in one practice.
Who we are
Our behavioral health practice benefits children, adolescents & families
Collaborative ABA Services, LLC is an accredited behavioral health practice that specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. Services are provided to children ages 2-18 and their families impacted by Autism and other developmental or behavioral disorders. We use an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, providing ABA Therapy, Parent / Caregiver Trainings, Community Trainings, Social Skills Groups, Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism, Case Management, Consultations, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy - all under one roof.
Learn more about our practiceAccredited
BHCOE
Renewed through 2027
BHCOE Accreditation Renewal - one of only 6 ABA providers in Connecticut
Collaborative ABA Services, LLC is proud to announce our BHCOE Accreditation Renewal. This 2-year renewed accreditation demonstrates our commitment to high-quality ABA services to patients and families as we continue to grow and set goals for continuous improvement.
The BHCOE accreditation program is the only Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) specific accreditation. Acting as a third-party evaluator, the organization systematically measures and reports on existing quality criteria in the behavior-analysis community using standardized methods and practices, and accredits only those service agencies that meet these standards.
Learn more about BHCOEEquitable access
Collaborative ABA Services, LLC partners with Interpreters and Translators, Inc. to ensure equitable access to services. Requests for translation services for any language will be accommodated.
Built in-house
Clarity, support, and real updates - all in one place
CollabWait is software we launched to help families navigate services with confidence - showing waitlist positions, agency availability, and important updates in real time. Agencies and families alike can use it.
- See your waitlist position
- View agency availability
- Real-time updates
A children's book
It's Okay Mattie
A story about Autism, Big Feelings, and Coping.
By Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA
New release
It's Okay Mattie: A Story About Autism, Big Feelings, and Coping
Our Executive Clinical Director and Founder, Alisha Simpson-Watt, released a children's book. This heartfelt story follows Mattie's journey, offering lessons about understanding, kindness, and managing big emotions - for children, families, and educators alike.
Read the founder's messageAward
Silver Stevie Award winner - Achievement in Growth
Collaborative ABA Services, LLC was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Achievement in Growth category at The 22nd Annual American Business Awards.
Read the press releaseRecognition
Top 5 Best ABA Providers - 2024
We received recognition as one of the Top 5 Best ABA Providers for 2024 - a vote of confidence from the families and clinicians we serve.
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We started a YouTube channel
We've added recordings and host a weekly group chat on the channel. Want the link? Send us a quick note and we'll share it.
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Check out our unique line of Collaborative ABA Services merchandise - tees, totes, and more. Every order supports our practice and the families we serve.
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Community
From our practice
Inside our Middletown clinic - the team, the families, the small everyday moments that build the work.
Ways we can work together towards a common goal
Our services
We provide a variety of services to benefit the well-being of children, adolescents, and their families impacted by Autism and other developmental and behavioral disorders. Choose from diagnostic evaluations, assessments, parent/guardian training, consultations, and professional supervision.
Behavior Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Learn moreDiagnostics
Autism Diagnostic Evaluations
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Occupational Therapy
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Speech & Language Therapy
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Social Skills Groups
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Parent & Guardian Training
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Consultations
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Professional Supervision
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Helpful resources
For Connecticut families navigating autism services
The state of Connecticut and partner organizations provide online support for parents, guardians, caregivers, and educators helping individuals ages 3-18 with developmental and behavioral disorders. We've collected the most useful guides, brochures, and downloads in one place.
Browse all resourcesAutism information brochures - English & Spanish
Stimming and OT/SLP educational flyers
CT state parent guides + community resource guide
Translation services available in any language
From our founder
“We refrain from applying a one-size-fits-all approach - recognizing the distinctiveness of each member within our interdisciplinary team and the individuality of each family.”
Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA - Executive Clinical Director & Founder
Read the full messageAcross Connecticut
Serving families statewide from our Middletown clinic
BHCOE-accredited ABA, autism diagnostics, OT, and speech for families across Connecticut - in our clinic, in-home, and in community settings.
See all service areasOur most-served towns
We serve over 50 Connecticut towns via in-home ABA.
For clinicians
Continuing education for ABA staff
We encourage all Collaborative ABA staff to take advantage of workshops and seminars offered in our classroom or as webinars. Participants can earn CEUs for most trainings. If you're a BCBA, BCaBA, or LCSW interested in supervision or training opportunities, get in touch.
Explore careersStay in the loop
Monthly newsletters - back through 2022
We publish newsletters on a variety of topics at least every other month. Parents, caregivers, and ABA staff are welcome to read them here. Browse the full archive in our resources.
Browse all newslettersTrusted by Connecticut families
1 of 6
BHCOE-accredited ABA providers in CT
Accredited since 2021
Top 5
Best ABA Providers - 2024
Industry recognition
Silver
Stevie Award - Achievement in Growth
22nd American Business Awards
Ages 2-18
Children and adolescents served
Early intervention through teens
Take the first step
Ready to start? We'll walk with you.
Reach out for an intake consultation. We'll verify insurance, answer your questions, and schedule your child's first assessment.
Translation services available in any language.
Call us
(860) 421-4052
Our clinic
770 Saybrook Road, Unit B4Middletown, CT 06457