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
Parents & Caregivers: 612-351-6653
General Inquiries: 612-453-3412
Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Caravel offers diagnostic evaluations via Telehealth across all of Minnesota, including areas such as Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Maple Grove, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Apple Valley, Minnetonka.
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 Plymouth, 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.
Taylor has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2015. She graduated from University of Kansas in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and immediately started her career as a behavior technician. Quickly falling in love with the field, Taylor decided to pursue her master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in ABA at Capella University while simultaneously working as a lead therapist. Upon finishing her master’s degree, she became a BCBA at Caravel. Taylor adores children and enjoys watching their minds work in their own unique and intricate ways. She loves her job, her work, and helping all the children and families Caravel serves.
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.
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.
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 612-351-6653 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.