About Cortica

Cortica is a doctor-led autism care provider for children and teens. We combine autism diagnosis, medical care, ABA therapy, speech and occupational therapy, and counseling into one personalized plan, following our Whole Child model.

Cortica was co-founded by Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA, a pediatric neurologist and board certified behavior analyst, and Neil Hattangadi, MD. It began as a single clinic in Southern California in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Cortica has 28 centers in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina and Texas. Depending on location, care may also be offered at home, at school, in the community or through telehealth.

Cortica serves children and teens up to 17 years old, including for ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and medical care. Most children start with us at 18 months or older, though we sometimes see younger children. Our Jumpstart early intervention program is for children 5 and under.

ABA-only centers focus on behavior. Cortica's care is led by physicians and also treats the medical and developmental needs that affect learning, like sleep problems, GI symptoms, seizures, sensory and motor challenges, and anxiety.

Yes. Cortica is in-network with most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Optum, Tufts Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare and Mercy Care in Arizona.

Yes. Cortica is one of the few autism care organizations with outcomes published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. In that study, 65% of children at Cortica improved across multiple areas of development. Our Cortica Innovation Network also runs ongoing clinical research.

No. We specialize in autism, but we also care for children with other developmental and neurological differences, including developmental delay, ADHD, epilepsy, genetic syndromes and sensory processing disorder. Every child gets a plan built around their needs, whatever their diagnosis.

No. Our medical team, led by pediatricians and neurologists, can do a full evaluation, including autism testing, and give you an accurate diagnosis.

Yes. We take a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach across all of our therapies, including ABA therapy, medical care, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling. We tailor care to each child's needs and experiences and celebrate their progress along the way.

No. Instead of requiring a set number of hours, we give each child their own therapy prescription based on their development, needs and goals, to help them make the most progress.

Yes, when it would help your child. Some children do best with care in more than one setting, so we're glad to consider a mix of in-center and in-home ABA.

Depending on your child's needs and their school, we may be able to provide ABA therapy at school in certain districts. In California, Cortica is a certified nonpublic agency (NPA).

We do our best to honor family preferences when scheduling, with a focus on quality and consistent care. If your preferred therapist isn't available, know that every Cortica therapist receives whole-child training and ongoing clinical supervision. If you have concerns about your child's care, your ABA supervisor is there to help.

We're growing and hope to serve more families across the country. If there's no Cortica center near you yet, we may still be able to help through telehealth or at a future center. Call our enrollment team at 888-885-5068 for the latest on locations and telehealth.

Yes. We're committed to inclusive hiring and a workplace where every teammate can thrive. Neurodivergent teammates play a key role across our organization, and their feedback helps us create a welcoming experience for families and teammates alike.

Yes. We're growing and always looking for talented, caring people to join our team. See current openings, benefits and perks on our Careers page.

Start by scheduling a Clinical Intake Visit. Enroll online or call our enrollment team at 888-885-5068. Our specialists will listen to your child's story, review their development and health, and create a personalized plan for care.