The first step to empowering your child to grow & thrive begins at Behavior Frontiers.
Center and Home-Based ABA Therapy in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Behavior Frontiers has been providing exceptional quality ABA service to clients and their families since 2004 – that’s 20 years! Our implementation of scientifically proven ABA methods makes a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other special needs – we’ve got the data to prove it!
Whether your child receives services in a center or at home, the goal remains the same: expanding your child’s skills in areas of need by focusing on their strengths in a positive environment in which your child can grow and thrive.
Chelmsford, MA (Center)
Behavior Frontiers Autism Center
278 Mill Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 617.812.9454
Fax: 855.568.2494
Watch our Ribbon Cutting Celebration welcoming us to the Chelmsford community!
I like Behavior Frontiers in particular, the team that my son has. I like that these people have a solid background in their profession on top of that, I see in them that it's not just a job for them but they have passion for what they do.
5/5 Star Yelp Review
Superior Quality ABA Services
Individualized
Care Plans
Your child is unique, and so their care plan should be too! More Info
Research-Based
Your child deserves proven ABA interventions backed by scientific research. More Info
Data-Driven
Progress
Your time is valuable so collecting data on your child’s progress is the best way to prevent time from being wasted!
Professionally
Trained Staff
Behavior Frontiers provides extensive initial and on-going training for staff at all levels so that they have the skills they need to effectively help children with a range of behavior challenges. More Info
Frequent
Supervision
An experienced case supervisor monitors your child’s care program regularly ensuring that his/her specific needs are fully understood and targeted.
Parent
Involvement
You know your child the best! which is why we welcome and encourage parent input throughout the therapy process.
Where do we provide our services?
Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, and Westford
We are open to extending our range of service areas. If you do not see your city listed above, please contact our office: 888-922-2843.
Our grand opening photos from our center in Chelmsford.
Insurance Coverage
Behavior Frontiers is an in-network provider with the following insurance providers:
Aetna
Allied Benefits Systems
Allways Health Partners -- Commercial and MediCaid/MassHealth plans
BCBS-MA
Carelon Behavioral Health (Formerly Beacon)
Cigna
ComPsych
Humana Behavior Health
Fallon -- Commercial and MediCaid/MassHealth plans
Harvard Pilgrim
HMC HealthWorks
Magellan
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP)
MultiPlan
Optum/UBH (Commercial)
Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN) and affiliated plans
Tufts Health Plan (Commercial)
Tufts Health Public Plans (MA Medicaid)
Unicare
UMR
We are in the process of finalizing contracts with additional health plans. Please contact us if you do not see your health plan listed so that we can discuss your options.
Behavior Frontiers will gladly verify your child’s health benefits for free and will provide you with information regarding ABA benefits for autism, co-payments and deductibles under your insurance plan.
Boston Clinical Team Leadership
Ian McGarvey, M.A., BCBA
Regional Clinical Director
Ian McGarvey has been working in the field of ABA since 2011, starting as a behavior technician. Ian had intended on returning to graduate school for sport psychology but fell in love with working in the field both for the science and the clients. Ian graduated with his master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University in May of 2013, and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the same month. Ian joined the Michigan Behavior Frontiers team in September 2023. Prior to Behavior Frontiers, Ian worked with various populations, both in traditional ABA settings as well as in one-on-one consulting settings. Ian has also worked in a clinical director capacity for the last 6 years, coaching both practicum students and BCBAs to be successful supervisors.
Regarding clients, Ian’s passions include early functional communication training, trauma informed and compassionate care, and implementation of skills-based treatment and universal protocols. Ian also takes passion in coaching and mentoring other BCBAs. Ian’s philosophy when overseeing ABA services is that all services are client-centered and client-led. Ian’s favorite quote comes from B.F. Skinner and Ogden Lindsley: “The learner is always right.” Our behavior is a product of our environment, and we always have control to modify our environment to make sure our client’s and staff’s needs are met to grow!
Bianca Britto, M.S., BCBA, LABA
Clinical Director - Chelmsford Center
Bianca Britto began her career in behavior analysis in 2013 as a behavior technician and quickly discovered a passion for the science and its life-changing impact. Originally pursuing a path in special education, she shifted focus after witnessing the positive growth her clients made through ABA.
Bianca earned her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Simmons University in 2017 and became a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018. Since then, she has worked across a range of settings, including center-based and in-home services, and has led social skills groups. She joined Behavior Frontiers in 2021 as a Behavior Supervisor in the Boston region, where she enjoys supporting both clients and staff in developing meaningful skills. Bianca is especially passionate about teaching early functional communication, along with incorporating assent-based therapy.
Outside of work, she loves spending time at the beach, reading a good book, exploring local coffee shops, practicing yoga, and enjoying the company of her two rescue dogs.