New Pediatric Therapy Clinic Opens in Chattanooga
The 4,400-square-foot facility expands local access to ABA therapy for children with autism and developmental needs.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Autism
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Associates in Pediatric Therapy has opened a second location in Chattanooga, located at 1928 Central Ave. The new 4,400-square-foot facility expands local access to Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism and developmental needs.
Why it matters
The opening provides additional capacity for families seeking behavioral health services in Chattanooga. This expansion allows more children to access individualized support to meet their specific developmental goals.
The new facility comprises 13 treatment rooms within a 4,400-square-foot footprint, designed to accommodate individualized therapy sessions. It remains unknown how this capacity compares to the total volume of children currently awaiting behavioral services in the Chattanooga area.
The players
Associates in Pediatric Therapy
A provider of pediatric behavioral health services, including Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism and developmental needs.
The details
The facility offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which involves personalized treatment plans tailored to a child's unique needs. Children participate in two-hour sessions scheduled two to four days per week. The space includes a therapy gym, a sensory room, and a dedicated area for school readiness services to support comprehensive developmental progress.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The facility officially opened to the public.
Health Landscape
Applied Behavior Analysis remains a standard clinical approach for supporting children diagnosed with autism or developmental delays. This expansion in Chattanooga reflects a broader healthcare trend toward increasing community-based capacity for specialized pediatric behavioral interventions.
Families seeking behavioral support should evaluate whether ABA sessions align with their child's specific developmental goals. It is worth discussing with your pediatrician or a licensed behavioral health professional whether this type of facility-based, multi-day therapy program is appropriate.
The takeaway
The opening of a new clinic provides additional options for families to access individualized ABA therapy in the Chattanooga area. If you are exploring therapy options for a child, ask a provider about the specific goals of the treatment plan and how session frequency is determined.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Chattanoogan.
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