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Specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for Children and Adolescents

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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. Collaborative ABA Services, LLC utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to treatment providing an array of services including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy, Parent/Caregiver Trainings, Community Trainings, Social Skills Groups, Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism, Case Management, Consultations, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy.

Our practice focuses on Building Partnerships, Building Skills and Building Futures.

Support Our Mission

Help Us Continue Serving Local Families

Over 80% of the families we serve rely on Medicaid-funded insurance. Your support helps sustain our services and expand access to care for families in need.

BHCOE Behavioral Health Center of Excellence — Accredited Practice 2025-2027

ABA Services, LLC was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Growth category in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards. Click Here to Read Press Release

The Stevie Awards — The World's Premier Business Award Competitions
National Small Business Association Leadership Council Member

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC Proud Member of

Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce — Proud Member
Marquis Who's Who Honored Listee 2023 — 125 Years
U.S. Small Business Administration EDWOSB Certified
2024 Stevie Award Winner — The American Business Awards
BHCOE Behavioral Health Center of Excellence — Accredited Practice 2025-2027 shield seal

BHCOE Accreditation Renewal

Collaborative ABA Services, LLC is proud to announce our BHCOE Accreditation Renewal—one of only 6 ABA providers in Connecticut with this distinction! 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. Click here to learn more.

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.

CollabWait dashboard — Transform the way you manage waitlists. Faster, smarter, transparent.

Clarity, Support, and Real Updates—

All in One Place

CollabWait is a new software launched by Collaborative ABA Services, LLC that helps navigate services with confidence by showing waitlist positions, agency availability and important updates in real-time. Agencies and families can learn more about CollabWait at www.collabwait.com

It's Okay Mattie: A Story About Autism, Big Feelings, and Learning to Cope — children's book cover written by Alisha Simpson-Watt, LCSW, BCBA, LBA

New Release!

It's Okay Mattie: A Story About Autism, Big Feelings, and Coping

We're thrilled to share that our Executive Clinical Director and Founder has released a new children's book: It's Okay Mattie: A Story About Autism, Big Feelings, and Coping.

This heartfelt story follows Mattie's journey, offering lessons about understanding, kindness, and managing big emotions—perfect for children, families, and educators alike.

The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and wherever books are sold. Celebrate Mattie's story with us today!

Collaborative ABA Services merchandise: t-shirts, hoodies, and a mug featuring Autism-related designs

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COLLAB MERCH

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We Received Recognition as One of the Top 5 Best ABA Providers for 2024

Insights Care magazine February 2024 cover featuring Alisha Simpson-Watt and Collaborative ABA Services, LLC as one of the 5 Best ABA Therapy Providers for 2024
Most Inspiring Business Woman 2024 — Alisha Simpson Watt — CXO Outlook badge

COLLABORATIVE ABA SERVICES GROUP PHOTO MAY 2025

Collaborative ABA Services team group photo outside Building B, May 2025

2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business

Silver 2025 Stevie Award Winner — For Women in Business
Alisha Simpson-Watt and team holding the 2025 Stevie Award at The Stevie Awards for Women in Business / She Shapes AI Awards ceremony

2023 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS CEREMONY

Collaborative ABA Services team with Senator Richard Blumenthal at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce awards

Photo by Bill De Kine

2023 National Small Business Week Winner — U.S. Small Business Administration — sba.gov/nsbw
  • Collaborative ABA Services team at the 2023 SBA Small Business Awards ceremony
  • Alisha Simpson-Watt with officials at the 2023 SBA Small Business Awards
Congratulations 2023 Small Business Award Winners — Outstanding New Business Under 5 Years: Collaborative ABA Services, LLC, Middletown

Ways We Can Work Together Towards a Common Goal

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    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. You can choose from diagnostic evaluations, assessments, parent/guardian training, consultations and professional supervision. New services will be added soon.

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    Helpful Resources

    The state of Connecticut and some organizations are providing online support for parents, guardians, care givers and educators who need to help individuals ages 3 to 18 who have developmenal and behavioral disorders. We have provided quick, easy links that will open up in new browser windows.

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    Founder's Message

    Click Here to Read the Executive Clinical Director/Founder's Message

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    Continuing Education

    We encourage all collaborative ABA staff to take advantage of workshops and seminars that are offered in our classroom or as webinars. Participants are able to earn CEUs for most of these trainings.

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    Newsletters

    We publish newsletters on a variety of topics at least every other month. Parents, caregivers, and ABA staff are welcome to read them on this website.