Demand report · South Dakota (SD)

ABA therapy waitlist in South Dakota.

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South Dakota has 10.9 BCBAs per 100K residents with an estimated wait of 9–12+ months.

10.9 BCBAs per 100K · UnderservedUpdated April 2026

Local access

SD access at a glance.

BCBAs per 100K10.9Certified 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.

Very few providers statewide. Most located in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Tribal communities and western South Dakota have almost no ABA access.

Key context

What to know about ABA in South Dakota.

South Dakota has low BCBA density and limited provider options. The state mandates ABA insurance coverage. SD Medicaid covers ABA for children with autism through the EPSDT benefit.

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