Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Eden Prairie, MN.
Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy
Address: 10180 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Parents & Caregivers: 612-712-1378
General Inquiries: 612-712-4307
Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
At 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 Eden Prairie, MN 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.
Amanda has been providing services to children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disability (ASD) and related disabilities in school, home, clinic, and community settings since 2001. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, Amanda worked in a children’s residential setting and found a passion for serving individuals with special needs. Upon moving to the Mankato area, she began her career in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Since 2008, she has supported the growth of services to the region and has gone on to earn her master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in ABA. Amanda has a long history of developing client-focused, high-quality behavior analytic programs while building a strong therapeutic team; she believes that quality services occur through the investment and training of quality staff. Amanda seeks to celebrate every milestone, no matter how small it may seem, for the clients, families, and staff she serves.
Kristin has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2019. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in speech-language-hearing sciences from Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 2015 and earned her master of science in psychology with a specialization in ABA from Capella University in 2020. Kristin has experience working with clients ages 7–10 and transitioning them into school, but the focus of her career has been early intervention and custom therapy plans for 2–6 years old. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she works with and is committed to helping children build the skills they need to increase independence and foster more meaningful relationships and experiences. Known for being an active listener, a supportive team member, and a collaborative professional, Kristin brings compassion, dedication, and expertise to every aspect of her work.
Courtney has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2018. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and psychology from Wartburg College in 2017 and earned both a master of arts in clinical psychology and master of science in school psychology from Minnesota State University in 2019 and 2021, respectively. Courtney is currently pursuing her doctorate in school psychology. In her experience as both a behavior technician and BCBA, she has focused on serving school-aged children diagnosed with autism spectrum disabilities and other related diagnoses. Courtney is passionate about working with children and their families to develop high-quality and socially significant behavior change programs that meet their individualized needs.
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 612-712-1378 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.