Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Milwaukee, WI.
Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy
Address: 1020 W Historic Mitchell St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Parents & Caregivers: 414-622-1984
General Inquiries: 414-251-1782
Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 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 Milwaukee, 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.
Alicia has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disability (ASD) since 2005. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2007, received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Cardinal Stritch University in 2012, and completed her BCBA coursework at Florida Institute of Technology in 2016. Alicia’s broad experience includes creating individualized programming for children and adolescents with ASD, as well as conducting parent training, staff training, and diagnostics. She has also spent time volunteering with the Global Autism Project to work with partner sites in underserved countries, helping to provide support and training to their staff. Alicia is passionate about ensuring all individuals with ASD have access to treatment and working with parents who are a vital part of their child’s treatment and progress.
Victoria has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2016. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mount Mary University and working as a behavior technician for several years, she felt passionate about pursuing further studies in the field and completed her master of education in ABA at St. Edwards University. In her work in various ABA roles, Victoria has focused on children ages 2–8, providing highly individualized programming tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. Her passion lies in ensuring that the skills mastered during therapy sessions generalize effectively within the home environment, promoting lasting and meaningful progress. Throughout her career, Victoria has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including families, educators, and other healthcare professionals, to create a holistic approach to treatment. Her exceptional communication and interpersonal skills allow her to build strong relationships with clients and their families, fostering a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment.
Sara has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and psychology from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and began her career in early intervention at Caravel, where she discovered a passion for supporting children with autism spectrum disability (ASD). To further pursue her goal of becoming a BCBA, Sara completed a master’s degree in ABA with an emphasis in autism at Ball State University. She places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and caregivers, offering training and guidance to promote consistent support across all environments. Sara is deeply committed to developing individualized treatment plans that are tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs, helping them achieve meaningful and lasting progress.
Lauren has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2022. She graduated with a bachelor of science in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2019 and earned her master of science in education in University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2023. Lauren has built her career around early intervention, helping young learners develop and generalize essential daily living, communication, and social skills that open doors to greater independence and opportunity. Her greatest passion is empowering children to find their voice and confidently connect with the world.
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 414-622-1984 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.