Woburn ABA Therapy Center Provides Immediate Access for Families

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Woburn, United States – March 11, 2026 / First Steps Developmental Services /

First Steps Developmental Services Announces Immediate Enrollment for Children Aged Birth to 6

WOBURN, MA – March 2026 – For families in the greater Boston area facing a new autism diagnosis, one of the most challenging aspects is the waiting time. The waitlists for quality ABA therapy can extend for months – sometimes even longer – while the crucial developmental period identified by researchers continues to pass.

First Steps Developmental Services, a center-based ABA therapy center located at 18 Commerce Way in Woburn, is pleased to announce that enrollment is now available, with no waitlist. Families with children from birth through age 6 can initiate the intake process without delay.

“Each week a child spends waiting is a week of potential growth that is lost,” stated Jarrod Scalzo, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, Founder and CEO of First Steps Developmental Services. “We established this center to eliminate that obstacle. Families who reach out today can start the process this week.”

A Center Designed by a Caregiver, for Caregivers

Scalzo brings over 20 years of experience in autism education to First Steps Developmental Services, which he founded with a mission deeply rooted in both personal conviction and professional knowledge. As a parent himself, Scalzo earned his Master’s degree in Severe Needs Special Education from Simmons University and has dedicated his career to working in clinical and educational environments, mentoring professionals and developing evidence-based programs for young children with autism and developmental delays.

“I understand the challenges of being a parent trying to determine the next appropriate step,” Scalzo remarked. “First Steps was established by caregivers, for caregivers. Our mission is to provide families with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to move forward with assurance – starting from day one.”

What Families Can Anticipate

First Steps Developmental Services offers both full-day and half-day programs, each structured around a dedicated 1:1 therapist for every child. The programming is customized and play-based, incorporating three core daily experiences: circle time focused on the calendar, weather, and peer social interaction; individualized therapy sessions targeting each child’s specific objectives; and engaging group activities that foster communication, peer interaction, and a variety of educational and developmental skills.

The center features two clinical therapy spaces – the Discovery Room and the Explorers Room – designed to create a welcoming and child-led atmosphere rather than a clinical one, with vibrant, engaging environments specifically crafted for early learning.

Family participation is integral to the program. Parent and caregiver coaching is embedded within the model, ensuring that the skills children develop at the center are reinforced and expanded upon at home.

Insurance and Accessibility

First Steps Developmental Services is currently in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Carelon, with United Healthcare in the process of being added. Massachusetts law mandates insurance coverage for ABA therapy for children diagnosed with autism. The First Steps team collaborates directly with families to verify benefits and assist with the enrollment process prior to any decisions being made.

A complimentary 30-minute parent support call is available for families who are uncertain about where to start – no commitment to services is necessary.

About First Steps Developmental Services

First Steps Developmental Services is a center-based ABA therapy program located in Woburn, Massachusetts, catering to children from birth to age 6 with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and related needs. Founded by Jarrod Scalzo, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, the center provides tailored, play-based therapy through a 1:1 model, supported by a clinical team that includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts and early childhood specialists. First Steps proudly serves families from Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, Wilmington, Lexington, Arlington, and Andover, along with other communities in Middlesex and Essex Counties.

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