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Caravel Autism Health – Iowa City

5.0 (9 Reviews)

Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Iowa City, IA.

Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy

Address: 2545 North Dodge Street, Suite A, Iowa City, IA 52245

New Parents: 319-220-0816

General Inquiries: 319-220-5187

Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773

Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

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Personalized ABA Therapy for Children with Autism in Iowa City, IA

Our Iowa City clinic is located just off Highway 1 and Interstate 80.

Our clinics offer one-to-one therapy and peer interaction in a welcoming, child-friendly environment designed especially for children on the autism spectrum. We have ample space for children to engage in activities that promote exercise as well as opportunities to improve communication and social skills.

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the field, is devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of childhood autism. Our team of clinical experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children on the autism spectrum. Caravel’s research-based and data-driven programs are designed to provide better outcomes that help children with autism reshape their development and embrace new ways of interacting with the world.

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Diagnostics Evaluation

Our clinicians provide a comprehensive evaluation to understand your child’s development. This formal assessment confirms whether autism is present and lays the foundation for therapy, school accommodations, and insurance coverage.

ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the gold standard in autism care. At Caravel, therapy is individualized, assent-based, and engaging. We focus on building communication, social, and daily living skills, while adapting goals as your child grows.

Caregiver Collaboration

Parents are partners in progress. We equip families with practical tools, hands-on training, and regular updates so progress continues at home and in the community.

Inside Our Iowa City Center

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.

Our Expert Team in Iowa City

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.

Tiffany began her career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2015 as a behavior technician in the Chicagoland area. She received her bachelor’s degree in health promotion from the University of Iowa and her master’s degree in ABA with a certificate in Autism from Ball State University. After completing her master’s degree and relocating to Iowa City in 2018, Tiffany continued to work with children with autism in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas. She has extensive experience with functional communication training, collaborating with school teams and other providers, and leading staff training and development. Her passions include providing parent training, identifying a child’s strength to accomplish treatment goals, and being up-to-date on evidence-based strategies for challenging behaviors.

Madison started her career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2021 working as a behavior technician. She graduated from University of Iowa in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in art and minoring in psychology, and went on to earn her master’s degree in ABA and a certificate in autism spectrum disability from Ball State University in 2023. Madison has a special interest in functional communication training and alternative communication methods, including sign language, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge) programming. She is also passionate about parent training, achieving and maintaining client assent, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure clients and their families meet their goals.

Olivia has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2022. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education, with an emphasis in special education, from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in 2020 and went on to earn her master’s degree in teaching and learning with an ABA certificate from the University of Iowa in 2023. Olivia has worked and taught in a variety of school settings, including elementary, middle, high school, and higher education. Prior to working at Caravel, she began supervision hours at the University of Iowa Bio Behavior Clinics with a team of BCBA-Ds, completing functional analysis and providing families with strategies for challenging behavior support. Olivia is passionate and interested in skills based treatment (SBT), functional communication, parent training, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure clients and families meet their individual goals.

Not Sure Where to Begin? We’ll Guide You.

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.

LEARN ABOUT AUTISM & THE EARLY SIGNS

Understand common early indicators such as limited eye contact, delayed speech, or repetitive behaviors.

TAKE THE CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENER

A quick tool to help you decide if a diagnostic evaluation may be needed.

MEET YOUR CHILD’S TEAM

Behind every child’s progress is a dedicated team of clinicians, therapists, and support staff who guide families every step of the way.

What Our Families Have to Say

My son received his Autism diagnosis through Caravel and attended the program in Iowa City for two years. I can’t praise the staff and programs at Caravel enough! The staff worked with my son with such love and care and he grew immensely in his time there. All of his teachers cared about him and made him feel special and welcomed. His therapists created special goals aligned with his needs. We were well informed throughout his time there. Our son loved going to Caravel. He loved all of his teachers and friends. It was very hard to leave Caravel when he graduated because we all loved it so much! But the team did a great job in helping our son prepare for kindergarten. We highly recommend Caravel to all families!

— Karl B.

I would love to take a moment to brag about the team that Worked with my daughter for a year! Olivia is absolutely amazing and incredible in every way no matter what problem we were having or what concern We were having at home. She always had a solution She went above and beyond for me and my family as for my daughter! She took the time to get to know what kind of person my daughter was. She hugged her after ever goal met and loved her very much! She was always very easy to communicate with and a super fun person to work with! And that is the same for Kate and Sophia And everybody at this location! My daughter absolutely loved Kate and Sophia Ending her session at this caravel with Kate Was a bittersweet moment I was happy to keep her With the same center, just different location, but we absolutely will always miss Kate! She treated my daughter like her own and she is also someone we will never forget about She worked very, very hard to get to know my daughters wants and needs! And for that we will always be very grateful for her. Between her and Sophia they brought the sassy and funny personality out of my daughter! It was amazing to see the changes. As for this group, they are all amazing in their own way one thing that me and my partner notice is that they all tend to go above and beyond For every student, When one student was having a tough time, multiple of the teachers stepped in to make their day better It was always very nice to see them doing what they love! Every accomplishment with every student was a cheer session! Love this group! Still till this day, we make time to stop at this location and it is always a bitter sweet moment!

— Colbee N.

December 2023 I had reached out to caravel and left a voice message for Tiffany, who is absolutely amazing! I was in panic taking a month to be in communication with another autism center. I left her a voice message explaining to her my situation and she got back to me very urgently She was able to get my daughter in a month later! She was one of the sweetest, most understanding, genuine person I’ve ever met! Because of her, we are where we are today with Caravel And with my daughter’s learning! She goes above and beyond for any and every student And I couldn’t be more grateful to have met her. One thing that I learned is that When a student is having a rough time, they all get together, get down to their level and figure out a solution to the problem! One of the best groups that I have met is at this location! My daughter has learned multiple ways to communicate because of them she sleeps independently When my daughter started there she had no way of communicating. She had a sensory issue that I could not figure out. It was hard to get her to go anywhere out in public And because of that, we accomplished a lot of things that I wanted when she started Because of them My daughter was able to go to the dentist and let them look at her teeth she even willingly said ahhhhh Brushing went from being one of the most impossible things in life To one of the easiest things by the time we moved! Tiffany is amazing and very easy to work with! I will always remember her!

— Carmen G.

Caravel is amazing. My kids progressed so much with their help. Unfortunately we moved a few months ago and had to pick up with a new provider in California, but while we were there my kids got the best treatment possible.

— Sofia L.

Frequently Asked Questions

Give us a call at 319-220-0816 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.

Caravel Autism Health – Iowa City

We accept most insurance providers