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Best ABA Therapy Providers in South River, NJ (2026)

218 ABA therapy providers ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South River: Flywheel Centers ABA Therapy: Edison, New Jersey, RP Score 74/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Kids Club ABA Therapy, 170 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 218 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

218 South River ABA therapy providers are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 69 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 218 rated practices.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in South River at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 ABA therapy providers in South River at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Flywheel Centers ABA Therapy: Edison, New Jersey744.8★ (23)Edison, 8 mi away—Overall
2Circle Care ABA Therapy724.7★ (150)Highland Park, 4 mi awayEvenings—
3Blueprint Behavioral Connections LLC | Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)725.0★ (4)Staten Island, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Sovereign Care Services Pediatric Therapy Center725.0★ (10)East Brunswick, 6 mi awaySat—
5Choice ABA Autism Services725.0★ (10)Sayreville Junction, 7 mi awaySun · Evenings—
6My Potential715.0★ (9)Scotch Plains, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Kids Club ABA Therapy714.9★ (170)Passaic, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8AtoZ ABA Services715.0★ (25)Somerset, 11 mi awaySat—
9At Peace Care ABA Therapy715.0★ (8)Perth Amboy, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Edison ABA Therapy705.0★ (40)Edison, 6 mi away——

The 218 best ABA therapy providers in South River, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Based in Highland Park, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
  2. 72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    143 Sharrotts Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
  3. Based in East Brunswick, 6 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1346 How Ln Units 104-106, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
  4. Based in Sayreville Junction, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    100 Matawan Rd Ste 325, Matawan, NJ 07747
  5. Based in Scotch Plains, 14 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
    Address
    1801 E 2nd St 2nd floor, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
  6. Based in Passaic, 31 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    463 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
  7. Based in Somerset, 11 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    399 Campus Dr Ste 103, Somerset, NJ 08873
  8. Based in Perth Amboy, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    574 Great Beds Ct, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
  9. Based in Edison, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1090 King Georges Post Rd #105, Edison, NJ 08837
  10. Based in Piscataway, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    242 Old New Brunswick Rd #140, Piscataway, NJ 08854
  11. Based in Iselin, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, NJ 08830
  12. Based in Bridgewater, 14 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1150 US-22 Ste 110, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
  13. Based in Avenel, 11 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 1 PM–6:30 PM · Fri 3:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1500 St Georges Ave Ste F, Avenel, NJ 07001
  14. Based in Lakewood, 27 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  15. Based in Brooklyn, 25 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1221 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
  16. Based in Elizabeth, 18 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    321 Irvington Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
  17. Based in Marlboro, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25 Kilmer Dr #109, Morganville, NJ 07751
  18. Based in Kiryas Joel, 29 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 PM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
  19. Based in Old Bridge, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Cliffwood Ave Suite 100, Matawan, NJ 07747
  20. Based in Bayonne, 21 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    763 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002
  21. Based in Piscataway, 13 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Applied behavior analysis therapist”, 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    67A Mountain Blvd Ext 1st Floor Unit B, Warren, NJ 07059

ABA therapy providers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 218 ranked ABA therapy providers here; the rest are on their profiles.

ABA therapy providers in South River, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Little Haven ABA685.0★ (8)22 mi
27Professional Therapy Associates, LLC684.8★ (46)20 mi
28Helping Hands Family - ABA Therapy684.8★ (12)9 mi
29Strides ABA Therapy In New Jersey685.0★ (13)31 mi
30POPS Therapeutics685.0★ (31)28 mi
31New Jersey ABA Therapy - Bright Path685.0★ (31)1 mi
32Precious Care ABA684.5★ (8)8 mi
33New Direction ABA685.0★ (4)6 mi
34My Little Kids Haven ABA675.0★ (3)22 mi
35Ross Therapy Group ABA Providers674.4★ (7)14 mi
36My Little haven Aba674.7★ (19)20 mi
37Bounce ABA Preschool675.0★ (7)10 mi
38Connect ABA + Therapy664.0★ (4)23 mi
39Bierman Autism Centers - Piscataway665.0★ (4)9 mi
40Elevated Growth Behavioral Services LLC665.0★ (7)33 mi
41Success on the Spectrum664.7★ (29)15 mi
42AtoZ ABA Services664.9★ (8)21 mi
43Centered Solutions Behavioral Health665.0★ (4)26 mi
44Connect ABA + Therapy664.1★ (34)28 mi
45Success on the Spectrum664.9★ (22)17 mi
46ABA Behavior Services655.0★ (3)26 mi
47Full Spectrum Therapy Partners, LLC655.0★ (7)22 mi
48Sovereign Care Services Pediatric Therapy Center654.0★ (16)20 mi
49Success on the Spectrum655.0★ (10)23 mi
50Ovation Behavior Group655.0★ (12)15 mi

Also serving South River

20 more ABA therapy providers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked ABA therapy providers serving South River
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Better Way ABA5.0★ (2)26 mi
ABA A Step At A Time Care1.0★ (2)29 mi
ABA Centers of New Jersey2.0★ (2)23 mi
ABA Dynamic3.0★ (2)25 mi
Adam's Choice Therapy5.0★ (2)31 mi
Applied Behavioral Sciences3.5★ (2)34 mi
Bierman Autism Centers - Cranford3.0★ (2)15 mi
Bierman Autism Centers - West Orange5.0★ (2)25 mi
Center For Connecting Kids5.0★ (2)4 mi
Centerbrite ABA5.0★ (2)36 mi
Children's Specialized ABA5.0★ (2)6 mi
Empower U.3.0★ (2)31 mi
Every Piece Counts ABA Therapy5.0★ (2)17 mi
KidzThrive ABA5.0★ (2)23 mi
Magnet ABA Therapy In New Jersey5.0★ (2)38 mi
Rainbow ABA Therapy5.0★ (2)23 mi
Real Change ABA Therapy5.0★ (2)26 mi
RightWay ABA Therapy Tinton Falls5.0★ (2)18 mi
We Care ABA P.C.5.0★ (2)24 mi
Yellow Bus ABA - Passaic5.0★ (2)31 mi

How we ranked South River ABA therapy providers

We scored 218 South River ABA therapy providers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South River data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an ABA therapy provider

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure ABA therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask how many hours a week they recommend and how they set goals with the family.
  4. Ask how often a BCBA observes sessions and meets with parents.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask an ABA therapy provider

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is ABA therapy?
  • Is there a waitlist, and do you accept my insurance?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

ABA therapy providers in South River: frequently asked questions

Who is the best ABA therapy provider in South River?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked ABA therapy provider in South River, NJ is Flywheel Centers ABA Therapy: Edison, New Jersey with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews. Circle Care ABA Therapy (#2) and Blueprint Behavioral Connections LLC | Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (#3) follow. We ranked 218 ABA therapy providers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many ABA therapy providers are there in South River?

RankedPsychologists ranks 218 ABA therapy providers serving South River, NJ. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which ABA therapy providers in South River work on weekends?

69 of 218 ranked ABA therapy providers post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blueprint Behavioral Connections LLC | Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) (#3), Sovereign Care Services Pediatric Therapy Center (#4) and My Potential (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South River ABA therapy providers have?

The median Google rating among 218 rated ABA therapy providers in South River is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Kids Club ABA Therapy has the most, 170 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank ABA therapy providers?

Each ABA therapy provider gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do ABA therapy providers outside South River count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South River city center, our service radius for ABA therapy providers. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can ABA therapy providers pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are aBA therapy providers in South River ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on ABA therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who provides ABA therapy?

ABA programs are designed and supervised by board certified behavior analysts (BCBA). Day-to-day sessions are often delivered by registered behavior technicians (RBT) working under that supervision. Many US health plans cover ABA for autism; the rules differ by state and plan, so ask the provider and your insurer.

Can I see an ABA therapy provider online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for South River

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 218 ABA therapy providers serving South River.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.