Woburn ABA Provider Introduces Hybrid and After School Programs
Woburn, United States – May 20, 2026 / First Steps Developmental Services /
As families across Massachusetts continue seeking timely autism support services for young children, First Steps Developmental Services announced an expansion of its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programming at its Woburn center. The organization, which has historically provided individualized 1:1 ABA therapy for children from birth through age six, is expanding services to include hybrid center and home based ABA support and after school ABA programming.
Located at 18 Commerce Way in Woburn, First Steps Developmental Services serves families throughout Middlesex County and neighboring communities, including Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, Wilmington, Lexington, Arlington, Andover, and surrounding areas.
The expansion builds upon the organization’s existing 1:1 ABA therapy model, which focuses on individualized support designed to help children strengthen communication, social interaction, adaptive learning, and age appropriate developmental skills. Therapy programming is individualized according to each child’s goals and developmental recommendations.
In addition to individualized one to one services, the organization is introducing expanded options that combine center and home based support for families seeking greater continuity between therapeutic settings. The organization is also expanding after school ABA programming intended to provide structured support for children and caregivers outside of traditional daytime schedules.
First Steps Developmental Services also incorporates caregiver participation into its service model to help reinforce consistency between therapeutic learning and home routines. Through early intervention autism services, individualized support plans are designed around the needs of each child and family.
Founded by Jarrod Scalzo, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, First Steps Developmental Services emphasizes play based support delivered through one to one care. Scalzo brings experience in autism education and behavioral support and has worked across clinical and educational settings supporting children and families.
“Our goal is to provide families with individualized support options that reflect the needs of each child while helping caregivers feel supported throughout the process,” said Jarrod Scalzo, Founder and CEO of First Steps Developmental Services. “As needs evolve, we want families to have access to structured care options that can support consistency across environments.”
The Woburn based center is staffed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and trained ABA professionals experienced in early childhood behavioral support. In addition to clinical programming, First Steps Developmental Services works with families to better understand intake requirements, benefit verification, and available treatment pathways.
Insurance participation currently includes several major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Carelon. Eligibility and coverage vary based on provider requirements and individual policies.
As developmental support services continue evolving across Massachusetts, providers have increasingly explored flexible care models designed to support children and caregivers in multiple settings. Information regarding autism spectrum disorder and developmental milestones is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ([https://www.cdc.gov/autism]()) and the American Academy of Pediatrics ([https://www.aap.org]()).
Families seeking information regarding after school ABA and hybrid center and home based support options may learn more through First Steps Developmental Services.
About First Steps Developmental Services
First Steps Developmental Services is a Woburn, Massachusetts based ABA provider offering individualized 1:1 ABA therapy for children from birth through age six. Founded by Jarrod Scalzo, MSEd, BCBA, LABA, the organization provides play based one to one support for families throughout Middlesex County and neighboring communities. The organization is expanding services to include hybrid center and home based ABA and after school ABA programming.
Contact Information:
First Steps Developmental Services
18 Commerce Way, Suite 1500
Woburn, Massachusetts 01801
United States
Jarrod Scalzo
+1-781-460-9756
https://firststepsds.com
