Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Appleton, WI.
Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy
Address: 2171 W Pershing St, Appleton, WI 54914
Parents & Caregivers: 920-239-5474
General Inquiries: 920-280-1651
Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773
Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Caravel offers diagnostic evaluations via Telehealth across all of Wisconsin, including areas such as West Allis, Racine, Waukesha, Oconomowoc, Neenah, Menasha, Sun Prairie, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Watertown.
Request Diagnostic EvaluationAt Caravel Autism Health, we work with a wide range of insurance providers to help make care as accessible as possible. While we accept many plans, these are the top insurance providers used at our Appleton, WI location.
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A leader in the field, Caravel Autism Health specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of very young children with autism spectrum disorder. Our research-based, data-driven programs help these children build skills and embrace new ways of connecting with the world. Caravel offers autism diagnostic evaluations in clinic or through telehealth and provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children in a welcoming, clinic-based setting.
Our services include autism testing, early intervention, communication and language skills, social skills, school readiness, daily living and self-help skills, toilet training, mealtime and eating support, support for reducing challenging behaviors and parent/caregiver training and coaching. Children receive one-to-one therapy in clinic alongside opportunities for peer interaction. When a skill is best learned in a real-world setting (for example, a morning routine at home, a trip to the grocery store, or a haircut or dental visit), our team works with each child in the places that matter most based on their individual treatment plan.
Better outcomes. Happier lives.
Take a look inside our clinic. Our centers are designed especially for children on the autism spectrum, with therapy rooms, play areas, and spaces that encourage communication, social growth, and confidence.
At Caravel Autism Health, families are supported by a compassionate team of specialists dedicated to helping children with autism grow and thrive. Our clinicians, therapists, and care coordinators work closely with parents to create individualized ABA therapy plans, provide ongoing guidance, and celebrate every milestone together.
Leilani has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2017. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2016 and earned her master’s degree in special education, with an emphasis in ABA, at Arizona State University in 2020. Leilani has worked with individuals ranging from 18 months to 30 years old across clinic, home, school, and community settings. She began her career in 2017 as an RBT, became a BCBA in 2022, and served as a clinical director from 2024 to 2026. Her goal is to help clients find their voice, build the skills needed for greater independence, and support families in achieving the highest possible quality of life.
Madison has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2021. She earned a bachelor of science in human development and family studies from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2020 and completed her master of science in ABA from Purdue Global University in 2025. Madison has dedicated her career to working with early learners and school-aged clients, partnering closely with families and caregivers to foster meaningful, lasting progress. She has experience across clinic, home, and school consultation settings, advancing from a registered behavior technician (RBT) to her current role as an BCBA. Guided by empathy, collaboration, and advocacy, Madison is passionate about helping clients develop the communication, self-advocacy, and lifelong skills they need to build greater independence and thrive.
Michael has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2012. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology, with an emphasis in behavior analysis, at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2014 and graduated with his master of science in ABA from Western New England University in 2017. While completing his graduate degree, he worked in a residential ABA program with adolescents with autism ages 12–21 with high behavioral needs. Since becoming a BCBA in 2017, he has dedicated his career to serving young children ages 2–6 through early intervention services in both home and clinic settings. He is deeply passionate about helping children develop meaningful communication skills and believes that early intervention can have a lasting impact on a child’s development and quality of life. In addition to his clinical work, he enjoys mentoring and supporting team members as they pursue their BCBA certification and advance in their professional growth.
Early intervention can change a child’s future. Caravel helps families take the first steps, from recognizing early signs to completing a quick screener and connecting with the team who will support your child’s journey.
Give us a call at 920-239-5474 or complete this form: https://caravelautism.com/contact-us/
Prior to beginning treatment, a diagnostic evaluation is required. Additional testing is based on individual need and is only used if the testing will help us to design a program or treatment. In general, testing is used to help diagnose disorders and determine levels of intellectual functioning, language ability or adaptive skills. Caravel provides diagnostic evaluations or if you have one from another professional source, that can usually also be used. Testing can also be helpful to chart the effectiveness of therapy.
An evaluation and any diagnostic testing will be billed to insurance (and/or Medicaid where permissible). Testing may be a part of the initial assessment or follow-up assessment. Please check with your insurance company. Typically, your family would be responsible for a potential deductible and/or co-pay. In some states, if you have Medicaid there would be no charge for the assessment beyond what is reimbursed by Medicaid. Any questions regarding financial responsibility may be discussed prior to an appointment with our billing staff. If testing would pose a financial hardship for the family, this should be discussed with billing. We work with parents/guardians to meet the needs of their individual case. Expenses can be spread over time.
Therapy treatment typically takes place in a local Caravel clinic. Under limited and clinically appropriate circumstances, we recommend that some children receive therapy in a home-based setting.
ABA therapy programs are wide-ranging and covers all areas in which your child needs to be successful. Goals are created and broken down into small steps. The steps are then organized into a logical order and taught one small step at a time. Areas may include communication, behavioral, functional and social skills.
Research shows that the greater the amount of hours, the better the outcome for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with an autism characteristically do not learn naturally throughout their days like typically developing children do. Learning is a full-time job for children that typically occurs without being noticed. Children with an autism need to be taught to learn. This means many hours of practicing these skills. Parent/guardian training and involvement is also an essential part of a successful ABA program. Tools and techniques of ABA should be incorporated into daily life. The amount of ABA therapy needed will depend on a variety of factors to be determined in the diagnostic evaluation.
Parent/guardians are trained to do individual therapy with their child. We recommend that parent/guardians engage their child in a few hours of therapy a week to be familiar with what their child is learning. Parent/guardians are encouraged to join team meetings and training provided by clinic staff or outside professionals.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is data-driven, so your clinical team will consistently record data and write session notes during each therapy session, documenting your child’s responses using our proprietary computerized data system.
Our clinicians often work closely with other professionals because we realize that different experts can add valuable insight into treatment. If suggestions can be added to a treatment plan without crossing ethical or professional boundaries, we will bring these suggestions into therapy.