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

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Why Choose ABA Therapy in Maplewood?

Maplewood's own autism therapy provider is the Autism Institute of Minnesota, known as AIM, on Sloan Place. AIM works with children on the spectrum from preschool through the teen years. Partners in Excellence, a Burnsville program built around very young children, is listed as well, and clinics in Oakdale and Woodbury sit a short drive east.

Comprehensive Autism Therapy Services in Maplewood

AIM's ABA program covers one-on-one therapy, preschool readiness, an adolescent track, communication and social skills, sensory regulation, and family and caregiver training, delivered in its center and in the community. Nearby, Action Behavior Centers' South Oakdale clinic names Maplewood among the communities it serves, and MAC Midwest runs a Woodbury center on Hudson Road. The EIDBI statute explains Medical Assistance coverage. When exploring special needs educational programs alongside behavioral therapy, families in Maplewood often find that coordinated services produce the best outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions About ABA Therapy in Maplewood

Where can I find ABA therapy for autism in Maplewood, MN?
Start with the Autism Institute of Minnesota on Sloan Place, which provides ABA for children on the spectrum from preschool through the teen years. If you want a second option, Action Behavior Centers in Oakdale serves Maplewood families with center-based ABA for ages 18 months to 8, and MAC Midwest's Woodbury center serves children and adolescents. Partners in Excellence in Burnsville focuses on early intervention.
Does the Autism Institute of Minnesota take Medical Assistance?
AIM lists Straight MA among the coverage it accepts, along with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and HealthPartners. If your child's MA runs through a managed care plan, Ramsey County's choices are Blue Plus, HealthPartners and Medica, so ask AIM whether it bills your specific plan. Action Behavior Centers states it does not accept Medicaid in Minnesota.
What does Minnesota's EIDBI benefit require before ABA can start?
Think of it as three pieces of paper. First comes a diagnosis of autism or a related condition from a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or mental health professional. Second is a CMDE, which can draw on input from your child's teachers or child care staff; the evaluator sends it to the state so EIDBI can be authorized. Third is the treatment plan AIM or another provider writes, which goes to you and the state for approval. EIDBI covers Medical Assistance members under 21.
Is there autism therapy in Maplewood for teenagers?
Yes. AIM runs an adolescent program aimed at independence and self-discovery, while the nearby ABC clinic in Oakdale works only with children up to age 8. Medical Assistance's EIDBI benefit covers eligible members until age 21. On employer coverage, Minnesota's autism mandate applies to children under 18 on plans issued to employers with more than 50 employees, so plan ahead for the year your teen turns 18.
Do Maplewood ABA programs include parent training?
They should, and Minnesota's EIDBI rules require every treatment plan to spell out how much caregiver training and counseling your family will receive. AIM lists family and caregiver training and counseling as its own service. Action Behavior Centers in Oakdale has a BCBA lead a Family Guidance session with parents twice a month. Ask any program how often you will practice strategies with a supervisor present.
How do we avoid a long wait for ABA near Maplewood?
Get on more than one list. Contact AIM, the Oakdale ABC clinic and MAC Midwest in Woodbury in the same week, and send each the same diagnosis report, insurance card and the hours your child is free. Ask each whether a community-based or shorter schedule could start before a full program does. Wait times shift month to month, so check back every few weeks.
Who do I call for a toddler or preschooler in Maplewood?
Start with Help Me Grow (1-866-693-4769 or its online form), and your school district will reach out to set up a free evaluation. Children who qualify before age 3 receive Infant and Toddler Intervention. If you live in North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale District 622, its Early Childhood Special Education program serves children from birth to age 5 and can include home-based services, small-group classes and consultation with your child care.
Does private insurance pay for ABA in Minnesota?
Usually, if a parent works for a larger company. Minnesota Statute 62A.3094 makes large-employer plans, meaning more than 50 workers, cover autism evaluation and treatment for kids under 18, and it names every type of ABA along with speech, OT, PT and medication. Insurers can demand a fresh treatment plan only once every six months. On the commercial side, AIM accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and HealthPartners.

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