Demand report · Arkansas (AR)

ABA therapy waitlist in Arkansas.

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Arkansas has 10.8 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 9–12+ months.

10.8 BCBAs per 100K · UnderservedUpdated April 2026

Local access

AR access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K10.8Certified behavior analysts per 100,000 residents.

Estimated wait9–12+ monthsTypical time from insurance auth to first session.

Access levelUnderservedRelative to national ABA provider density.

Rural & regional

Access outside the metros.

Providers concentrated in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas. The Delta region and southern Arkansas have extremely limited access.

Key context

What to know about ABA in Arkansas.

Arkansas is one of the most underserved states for ABA therapy. The insurance mandate covers ABA but the state’s low BCBA count means families often wait 9–12 months. Medicaid covers ABA through the EPSDT benefit.

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