Your child was just diagnosed with autism.
Where do you start?
- A phone script for the call to your insurance company
- Why "accepting your insurance" is not the same as being in-network, and what to ask about benefit verification
- Plain-English definitions of ABA, Early Intervention, and Intermediate Units
- Green flags and red flags when choosing an ABA provider
- A six-step checklist for your next 48 hours
A practical guide for families: insurance, therapy hours, and the first decisions you'll face. Written by a Langhorne ABA practice, useful whether or not you ever call us.
Allison Lynn Traina
M.S., BCBA, BCC, LBS, LBA
Licensed by the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Boards of Medicine
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Traina Behavioral
Allison founded Traina Behavioral in 2009 to create the kind of practice she believed could offer families something different. As a mother herself, she understood how important it is for parents to know their child is receiving thoughtful, individualized care from a team that is genuinely invested in their child.
Get the guide
15 pages · 5-10 minute read · No cost
8 families viewing this page right now
You got the diagnosis. Now the acronyms start.
You got the diagnosis. Now you're staring at insurance portals, acronyms, and a dozen "next steps" lists that don't tell you which call to make first. You do not need to figure out the whole system today. You need a clear next 48 hours. That is what this guide is for.
Get the free guideA short map of the next few decisions.
Nine short sections. Read it straight through, or jump to the part you need today.
- 01You're not alone in thisWhere to begin
- 02What the diagnosis meansIn plain English
- 03Publicly funded vs. insurance-funded supportsTwo different paths
- 04Helpful termsABA, Early Intervention, and IUs
- 05Questions to ask your insuranceA phone script you can read aloud
- 06Understanding therapy hoursWhat medical necessity means
- 07How to choose an ABA providerGreen flags and red flags
- 08About Traina BehavioralWho we are
- 09Your next 48 hoursSix small steps
Written for the week after the appointment.
If you're holding a diagnostic report and a stack of unfamiliar acronyms, this is the guide we'd hand you.
You just got the diagnosis
You have a report, a few recommendations, and no clear idea which call to make first.
Insurance is the sticking point
You're not sure what's covered, who's in-network, or how to check benefits before treatment starts, without a surprise bill later.
You're comparing providers
You want to know what a good ABA provider sounds like, and what should worry you.
Decisions you'll face in the first week
Not clinical signs: the practical calls and choices that tend to land first.
- 01Which insurance questions to ask before anyone starts treatment
- 02Public Early Intervention vs insurance-funded ABA
- 03What therapy hours and medical necessity actually mean
- 04Green flags and red flags when choosing a provider
What happens after you download
Three calm steps: download first, decide later.
Download the guide
Instant PDF. Keep it on your phone for the insurance call.
Use the insurance script + 48-hour checklist
Read the script aloud. Work the checklist in order. One clear move at a time.
Optional: talk with Traina
Call for a calm conversation about ABA or benefits. No pressure to enroll.
A Langhorne practice, independent for 17 years.
Traina Behavioral is a privately owned ABA practice based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. We serve families throughout Bucks and Philadelphia counties, parts of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Mercer County, New Jersey.
Every treatment program is individualized, overseen by a BCBA, and developed with parents and caregivers as active members of the clinical team. Services may be provided in center, home, school, and community settings, as clinically appropriate and available.
Privately owned. Clinically led. Individually designed.
No pressure. A clear conversation is enough
Questions about ABA, insurance coverage, the assessment process, or current availability? You're welcome to reach out.
Before you download
Is this a sales pitch?
No. The guide is written to be useful whether or not you ever contact us. It covers public programs and insurance questions that have nothing to do with our practice.
Do I have to be a Traina client?
No. Anyone can download it. If you later want to talk through ABA, insurance, or assessment, you're welcome to reach out. There's no pressure either way.
Does "accepting your insurance" mean in-network?
Not always. A provider can accept your insurance card and still leave you with unexpected out-of-network costs. The guide includes questions to ask about in-network status, written verification of benefits before treatment starts, and how patient responsibility is handled, including whether a provider balance-bills for the difference between charges and the insurer's contracted allowance.
Is this medical advice?
No. It's an educational guide for parents. Every child's progress and response to treatment looks different and cannot be guaranteed. Decisions about diagnosis, treatment, and insurance should be made with qualified professionals and your plan documents. ABA hours are clinical treatment hours, not daycare.
What will you do with my email or phone number?
We'll use your contact details to send the guide and may follow up with additional help by email or phone. You can opt out at any time. Questions: info@trainabehavioral.com.
One informed step at a time is enough.
You do not have to have the full map today. Only the next clear move. Download the guide, or call us and we'll talk it through.
8 families viewing this page right now
Call (215) 346-6822