Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Dubuque, IA.
Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy
Address: 2055 Holliday Drive, Suite 530, Dubuque, IA 52002
Parents & Caregivers: 563-893-8430
General Inquiries: 563-855-8112
Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773
Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Caravel offers diagnostic evaluations via Telehealth across all of Iowa, including areas such as Ames, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Cedar Falls, Mason City, Marshalltown, Clinton, Burlington, Fort Dodge.
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 Dubuque, IA location.
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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.
Hannah has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2014. She earned her bachelor of science at University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2017 and her master of science from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2020. Hannah began her career as a behavior technician, providing direct treatment to clients. Becoming a senior therapist in 2018, she started supervising teams and overseeing treatment plans. As a Lead BCBA since 2020, she enjoys supporting her clients, families, and staff. Hannah has extensive experience in early intervention, parent and family training, staff training and supervision, and behavior reduction/management. She is passionate about helping individuals learn socially significant skills while capitalizing on their unique strengths and abilities. Hannah also enjoys working closely with families to help them learn the techniques of ABA and support their children to thrive independently.
Dominique has been dedicated to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2012. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a concentration in ABA and a minor in public administration, from Florida International University and earned her master’s degree in ABA at the University of South Florida. Dominique has dedicated her career to supporting early learners, with a particular focus on helping children develop the communication skills they need to express themselves confidently. Since becoming a BCBA in 2017, she has served in a variety of roles, including clinic director and telehealth provider. Dominique is passionate about empowering children to find their voice and advocate for themselves. She also believes in the importance of partnering closely with families and engaging with the community to create meaningful, lasting outcomes.
Ally has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2017 upon graduating from Towson University with a bachelor of science in family/human services and a concentration in children and youth. She went on to earn her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2023 and holds a certificate in autism studies. In addition to her extensive experience as both a senior behavior therapist and now a BCBA providing ABA therapy to children ages 1–6, conducting parent training, and supervising care teams, Ally has also coached U12 girls lacrosse. She cannot wait to teach your child functional communication and expand their play skills.
Valerie has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2020 following her graduation from Upper Iowa University, Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in general business. Valerie went on to earn her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2023 and has been a BCBA since 2024. In addition to her extensive experience in providing ABA therapy to children ages 1–11, conducting parent training, and supervising care teams, Valerie also works and helps adults in the community and has coached U12 girls lacrosse. She is passionate about working on executive functioning and helping teach concepts that can build interpersonal relationships.
Lexi has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2023. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Dubuque and earned her master of science in ABA from Purdue Global. Since completing her education, Lexi has provided respite care for two young boys with Fragile X syndrome, gaining valuable hands-on experience in individualized support. She is deeply committed to advancing the field of ABA by promoting accurate understanding and addressing common misconceptions—particularly around ABA’s role in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those on the autism spectrum. Lexi is passionate about fostering inclusion and celebrating differences, with a strong belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive in a more accepting and inclusive world.
Emma has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2021. She earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in ABA from University of North Texas. As part of her graduate training, Emma completed her fieldwork at the University of North Texas Kristin Farmer Autism Center, where she worked in the severe behavior department supporting individuals with complex behavioral needs. She brings a diverse range of experience to Caravel, having worked with individuals up to 20 years old across various settings, including in-home, group homes, daycares, and clinics—with a particular focus on early intervention. Emma is deeply committed to creating safe, supportive environments for her clients. She prioritizes honoring all forms of communication and believes in the power of collaboration—working closely with caregivers to develop individualized, compassionate, and effective treatment plans.
Kelsey has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2014. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University in 2014 and earned her master of science in ABA from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2017. Kelsey has focused her career on early intervention with children with autism and dual diagnoses. Having served as a BCBA as well as the director and CEO of an ABA clinic, she brings experience in direct one-on-one therapy, team leadership, and close collaboration with Illinois’s early intervention system. Kelsey is passionate about providing trauma-informed care and developing language skills to give every child a powerful voice, greater independence, and the foundation to reach their fullest potential.
Peyton has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2022. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy from University of Iowa in 2021 and earned her master’s degree in ABA from Capella University in 2023. Peyton started her career working with children with autism ages 2–18 as a registered behavior technician and after three years in that role, advanced to a BCBA. She is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of ABA in the lives of children and their families, with a particular emphasis on building strong, meaningful connections between both clients and staff that promote growth for everyone involved.
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Prior to beginning therapy, 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 therapy. 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 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 therapy plan without crossing ethical or professional boundaries, we will bring these suggestions into therapy.