10 Best ABA Therapy Providers in Bloomington, MN (2026)

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Partners in Excellence - Burnsville

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Serving Bloomington, MNAges 2-8Accepting new clients

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Partners specializes in early intervention therapy for young children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. We provide ABA therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy at all of our centers. With our wide range of offered services and our dedicated treatment teams, we provide expert support to ensure your child thrives.

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Hope Autism Center

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Bloomington, MNAges 2-18

Our Bloomington center provides culturally responsive ABA for children with autism. Behavior technicians, RBTs, and BCBAs work together to shape services around each child's needs and routines. We include families in planning and want them heard throughout care. The clinic is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; intake covers service options and scheduling.

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Speech therapy
Occupational therapy

Midwest Autism & Psychological Services

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Bloomington, MNAges 2-11

Midwest Autism & Psychological Services is dedicated to supporting families navigating the complexities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations for children aged 18 months to 6 years. The core mission focuses on providing timely and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, aiming to alleviate the prolonged wait times often experienced by families seeking early intervention services. By prioritizing early screening, the organization enhances opportunities for children to access essential therapeutic support, which research shows can significantly improve developmental outcomes. Their skilled team of licensed mental health professionals employs a compassionate, evidence-based approach that not only assesses ASD symptoms but also connects families with community resources such as EIDBI services, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy after evaluations are completed. What sets Midwest Autism & Psychological Services apart is its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with families and community providers, ensuring a seamless transition into necessary interventions while maintaining a focus on individualized care in an empathetic environment.

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Bloomington?

Bloomington sits at the south edge of Hennepin County where I-494 meets I-35W, close to Minneapolis, Edina, Eagan, and Burnsville. That puts many ABA programs within a short drive, so the real questions are openings, staffing, and payer. In Minnesota, a Help Me Grow referral goes to the local school district, and Bloomington Public Schools runs Early Childhood Special Education for children from birth to age seven. For Medicaid, the state's EIDBI benefit is the route to ABA-style intervention.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Bloomington

Minnesota routes early intervention through school districts. When you refer through Help Me Grow, the local district contacts you to arrange screening or evaluation. Bloomington Public Schools' ECSE program offers information, support, and services at no cost, at home, in a school-based program, or in community child care, and eligibility comes through a special education evaluation. For Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare members under 21, the EIDBI benefit covers early intensive intervention for autism and related conditions after a CMDE, the multi-disciplinary evaluation the state requires. Large employer plans must cover autism care, including ABA, for children under 18. The early intervention guide and intake checklist help with next steps. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Bloomington often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Bloomington

Who evaluates a Bloomington toddler for developmental delays?

In Minnesota, the school district does. After a referral through Help Me Grow, Bloomington Public Schools contacts the family to arrange screening or evaluation. Its Early Childhood Special Education program serves eligible children from birth to age seven at no cost to families.

What is EIDBI, and does it cover ABA in Bloomington?

EIDBI (Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention) is Minnesota's Medicaid benefit for people under 21 with autism or a related condition. It requires enrollment in Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, or another qualifying program, plus a CMDE that establishes medical necessity. Ask providers whether they are enrolled EIDBI agencies and whether they offer ABA within that benefit.

Does a Bloomington family's employer plan have to cover ABA?

Minnesota Statutes section 62A.3094 requires health plans issued to large employers to cover diagnosis, assessment, and medically necessary care for children under 18 with autism, including all types of applied behavior analysis. Smaller employer plans and self-funded plans can differ, so ask HR which rules apply to yours.

Should Bloomington families compare programs in Eagan or Burnsville?

Yes. Both are a short drive across the Minnesota River, and a program there may have an opening sooner. Compare the I-35W or Cedar Avenue drive at the real session time, especially in winter, and the program's waitlist and BCBA supervision.

How do we fit ECSE services and private ABA into one week?

Ask the district when ECSE services happen, then ask the ABA provider to build hours around them. Request a written weekly schedule showing rest time. With your consent, ask both teams to share goals so your child sees consistent expectations.

Where do Bloomington families find pediatric ABA or autism therapy?

Start with the programs listed for Bloomington, then compare Edina, Richfield, Eagan, and Burnsville, which are all a short drive away. If your child has Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare, ask whether the provider is an enrolled EIDBI agency and whether your child already has a current CMDE, since that evaluation comes before EIDBI services. With an employer plan, ask whether it is fully insured under Minnesota law or self-funded. For a young child, keep the Help Me Grow referral moving at the same time, since Bloomington Public Schools' ECSE services are free and do not wait on a clinic opening.

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