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10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Urbandale, IA (2026)

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Urbandale?

Urbandale has two autism clinics of its own. Caravel Autism Health on 106th Street diagnoses and treats children as young as 12 months, and New View Autism Clinic on New York Avenue runs child-led ABA for ages 2 to 6. AtlasCare ABA adds in-home, school and daycare ABA for families who would rather skip the clinic.

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The two Urbandale clinics differ in hours: Caravel runs weekdays 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and New View runs weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM, a daytime schedule that suits children not yet in a full school day. If your child is under 3, start Early ACCESS through Heartland AEA at the same time. Families with no Medicaid and no private ABA coverage can ask Iowa HHS about the Autism Support Program. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Urbandale often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Urbandale

What autism therapy clinics are in Urbandale, Iowa?
Caravel Autism Health at 2439 106th Street offers autism evaluations and clinic-based ABA, with one-to-one sessions plus time with peers. New View Autism Clinic at 8550 New York Avenue provides clinic-based ABA for children 2 to 6. Circle City ABA in Johnston and Midwest Autism & Therapy Center in West Des Moines also draw Urbandale families if both clinics have a wait.
Which Urbandale ABA clinics take Iowa Medicaid?
New View lists all three IA Health Link plans: Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare and Wellpoint, along with Aetna, HealthPartners and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including Wellmark. Caravel and AtlasCare also accept Medicaid. Whichever you choose, your Medicaid plan must approve ABA hours before therapy starts, based on the diagnosis, the BCBA's assessment and a written treatment plan.
Can my child get speech and occupational therapy at the same Urbandale clinic as ABA?
At New View, yes: speech, feeding and occupational therapy happen onsite through its partnership with Chrysalis Therapy, which saves a second drive each week. Caravel's ABA program covers communication, mealtime and eating, and toilet training within the ABA plan. AtlasCare coordinates with your child's outside speech, occupational and physical therapists so goals line up.
What does child-led or play-based autism therapy mean in Urbandale?
New View describes its ABA as child-led and relationship-focused, with connection over compliance: therapists follow your child's interests and build learning into play. Caravel calls its therapy individualized and assent-based, meaning staff watch for your child's willingness to take part. On a tour, ask to see a session, how staff handle a meltdown and how they decide when to push.
Can a 1-year-old start ABA in Urbandale?
Caravel serves children as young as 12 months and can complete the autism evaluation itself, in clinic or by telehealth. New View starts at age 2. For any child under 3, also refer to Early ACCESS, Iowa's no-cost early intervention program, online or through the Iowa Family Support Network at 1-888-425-4371. It works alongside ABA rather than replacing it.
Does Iowa's autism insurance law cover my Urbandale employer's plan?
Iowa Code 514C.31 applies to group coverage an insurance company issues to employers with over 50 full-time equivalent workers, and to public employee plans other than the state's. Covered ABA must follow a treatment plan from a licensed physician or psychologist. Your plan can still require prior authorization and charge normal copays, and it can review the plan every three months during the first year.
How long are ABA wait lists in Urbandale?
Neither Urbandale clinic posts a wait time, so apply to Caravel and New View in the same week and add AtlasCare for in-home hours. Tell each one which hours work for you: Caravel opens at 7:30 AM and closes at 5:30 PM, while New View closes at 4 PM. Send the same diagnosis report and insurance card to all three, and accept the first spot that fits.
How does ABA work with Urbandale preschool and school services?
New View lists school and early learning support among its services, and AtlasCare offers daycare and school-based ABA. Special education itself runs through the Urbandale school district with Heartland AEA, which handles evaluations and IEPs separately from your clinic. Share the IEP with your BCBA, and ask the clinic how it communicates with teachers.

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