Personalized ABA Therapy in Charlotte, NC

At Abacus Therapies, we believe that every child is unique and our ABA therapy sessions are custom-made for each of our little clients, wherever the therapy takes place. Our team brings custom ABA therapy to where your child feels most comfortable — at home, at school or kindergarten, or in our newly opened ABA therapy center. 

If you’re looking for truly personalized ABA therapy in Charlotte, our ABA center provides a place where children can enjoy center-based sessions and group ABA activities, guided by our caring and highly trained BCBAs and RBTs. The goal was to create a space where children with autism can feel safe, supported, and happy while at the same time reaching important individual milestones. 

In addition, our Abacus Therapies ABA Center at 9013 Perimeter Woods Drive, Suite I is an incredibly convenient option for families in the area. We’re tucked right inside the Perimeter Woods business center, just off I-77 and close to major everyday stops—making sessions easy to fit into your family’s routine.

Parents usually tell us they love our location because it’s familiar and hassle-free. We’re right near the Northlake area, with places like Target, Lowe’s, Best Buy, Northlake Mall, PF Changs and Chili’s TGI Fridays  Lite Source  just around the corner. If you live near the Celsius Apartment Homes or anywhere in the 28216 community, getting to us is quick and simple.

Most importantly, our center was built with your child in mind—calm, welcoming spaces, bilingual therapists, and completely individualized ABA programs designed to support your child’s growth in a way that feels natural and encouraging.

We are providing ABA therapy to kids with autism in Charlotte NC in several areas: Mathews, University City, Harrisburg, Indian Trail, Huntersville, Fort Mill, Mt. Holly, Gastonia, Cornelius, and Concord. 

We also offer ABA services in certain South Carolina areas (Mint Hill and Rock Hill), as they are rather close by.

Who We Are

Abacus Therapies was founded in 2017 by Brad and Susan Fenton, parents of a child on the autism spectrum, who have learned first-hand how applied behavior therapy creates lasting benefits for everyone involved. Feeling inspired by the therapy results, our founders decided to gather a team of ABA experts to help other families with autism. Today, we’re helping families with ASD in multiple locations across several states.

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy has proven to be the most comprehensive approach from our experience, and the scientific data supports it as one of the best therapies for children on the autism spectrum. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared ABA therapy the gold standard treatment for ASD. What’s more, the newest Princeton University large scale autism study from 2025 was based on the very principle ABA is founded on – personalized approach to kids with ASD.

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What We Do

At Abacus Therapies, our team of highly qualified and experienced therapists use their skills and knowledge to help kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) reach their full potential.  

Here’s how we put ABA therapy into practice in Charlotte NC and help families with ASD.

Upon consulting with the family and meeting the child, one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) creates improvement plans tailored to each child’s individual needs, carefully monitoring their progress, and working with parents to ensure the best possible outcome. 

Meanwhile, our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) conduct the sessions according to the improvement plan, using science-based techniques and strategies to ensure your child is constantly progressing and staying engaged.

As mentioned above, we offer in-house, school, and center-based ABA therapy in Charlotte NC and the surrounding areas (including South Carolina). 

At our ABA therapy center, we enjoy our clients’ smiles daily, and are able to take the full advantage of a space that was custom designed for children on the autism spectrum, making each ABA session a wonderful experience for our team and the clients.

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Why ABA Therapy?

ABA therapy is an effective approach to autism treatment, with decades of scientific research to back it up. Organized into daily sessions that often take the form of guided play, ABA therapy can help autistic kids achieve the following goals:

– Improving language and communication skills
– Reducing aggression and other negative behaviors
– Enhancing social interactions and social functioning
– Acquiring daily living skills and boosting autonomy
– Improving academic success and school participation

To ensure a positive outcome, we recommend considering ABA therapy as soon as the official diagnosis is received. Children who start ABA therapy at 2 years old have higher success rates than those who start later, and we ourselves have witnessed very positive results.

Still, it’s also not unusual for kids to get diagnosed later in life and still achieve excellent results. With an ABA approach that’s tailored to their unique needs, children on the spectrum can thrive and grow while fully enjoying the process.

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Contact us today to talk about your unique situation and how ABA can help. We’d be happy to have a chat and welcome you to our new Charlotte NC ABA center!