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Caravel Autism Health – Plymouth

Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Plymouth, MN.

Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy

Address: 5010 Cheshire Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55446

New Parents: 612-351-6653

General Inquiries: 612-453-3412

Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773

Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM

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Personalized ABA Therapy for Children with Autism in Plymouth, MN

Our Plymouth office is located near the intersection of Interstate 494 and Highway 55 on Harbor Lane North.

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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth

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.

Josie has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2013. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family science from North Dakota State University in 2012 and earned her master of science in ABA from University of North Dakota in 2021. Josie began her career as a behavior therapist, and after a brief period as a case manager assisting parents to find their children behavioral support services, she moved on to serving as a clinical supervisor and BCBA. She has focused her career on working with children ages 2–12 with Autism Spectrum Disability and related conditions and has provided services in a variety of settings across both Minnesota and Colorado. Josie is passionate about the science of behavior analysis and using all available tools and resources to make a difference in peoples’ lives. She also enjoys mentoring and training others and seeing clients’ functional skills increase as a result.

Mikenna has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2021. She graduated with a bachelor of science in kinesiology from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2020 and earned her master’s degree in ABA with a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disability from Ball State University in 2023. Mikenna has worked as a registered behavior technician (RBT) and a BCBA, providing high-quality services to children with ASD ages 2–11. She specializes in increasing independence in daily living skills, teaching functional communication skills, and identifying and teaching socially significant behaviors to increase her clients’ autonomy. She is deeply committed to equipping families with the tools and knowledge they need to support their child’s development and is equally passionate about mentoring BCBA students to grow in their own practice and contribute to the ABA community.

Erin has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Augustana College and a master’s degree as well as a certificate in ABA from Ball State University. As a BCBA, Erin is deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals through the development of essential communication skills. Her approach is centered around building trust, understanding, and creating a positive, supportive environment for each individual she works with, and she finds great fulfillment in seeing her clients achieve milestones and grow in confidence, knowing that each step forward represents a deeper connection and a better quality of life. Whether it’s through one-on-one sessions or collaborative team efforts, Erin is dedicated to making a positive impact, one small victory at a time.

Tanya has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2022. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public health from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2021 and will complete her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2025. Tanya began her career as a behavior therapist and immediately fell in love with the job. Within a year, she was promoted to senior therapist and now serves as a BCBA. Tanya has focused her career on working with children ages 2–10 with Autism Spectrum Disability (ASD) and has experience working with deaf individuals and those who communicate using ASL. She is passionate about providing high-quality therapy and increasing independence with daily living skills. Tanya also enjoys building meaningful connections with her clients and their families and making a difference in people’s lives!

Lauren has been working in the field of Applied behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication from University of Minnesota Duluth in 2021 and completed her master of science in ABA from Capella University in 2025. With a focus on children with autism ages 2–9, Lauren began her career as a behavior technician at Caravel. She advanced to the position of registered behavior technician, then senior therapist, and in summer of 2025 started her role as a BCBA. Lauren is passionate about partnering with families to support the generalization of skills learned in the clinic, ensuring that each family’s values are respected and incorporated into therapy. She is dedicated to helping clients lead more independent lives and strives to create an environment where children are excited to attend therapy and actively engage in the process.

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

The Caravel team in Plymouth was simply wonderful for our child and our whole family. Our child attended this center for 2 years and was loved and well-cared for by all of team there. Our entire family benefited from their family guidance. Our other children were welcomed for visits and our child formed great relationships with his caregivers there and made friends with other children there. The staff were compassionate, kind, energetic and thoughtful in their care for their clients. They are dedicated to all of their clients, they planned fun events for them and helped our child learn life skills that improved the quality of life for our whole family. I cannot recommend this center enough, they have a fantastic team and leadership!

— Annie R.

My family loves Here .The staff are very welcoming and helpful . my son has made huge progress in here. We love it.

— Abdikarim A.

Caravel has been an absolute life saver for our family. Their team is so supportive and helpful with every step of the way. We could not have asked for a better experience for our family and the work they do will impact us in such a positive way for the rest of our lives!

— Megan R.

Frequently Asked Questions

Give us a call at 612-351-6653 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 – Plymouth

We accept most insurance providers