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Caravel Autism Health – Wausau

4.5 (8 Reviews)

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

Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy

Address: 1480 County Road XX, Rothschild, WI 54474

New Parents: 715-468-6354

General Inquiries: 715-260-3929

Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773

Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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Personalized ABA Therapy for Children with Autism in Rothschild, WI

Located in northern Wisconsin, our office is in Rothschild. This office is near the Wausau Downtown Airport off Grand Avenue.

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 Rothschild 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 Rothschild

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.

Ashley has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2010. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2012 and received a master of education in ABA from Arizona State University in 2016. Ashley has expansive experience with children from the ages of 1–19 in both home- and center-based settings. She enjoys working on communication skills, motor skills, daily living skills, and social skills, and is particularly passionate about developing and implementing individualized programming to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients and families.

Michelle has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2010 when she started at Caravel as a behavior technician. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human development from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2012 and earned her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2022. Michelle has worked individuals ages 2–21 in both home and clinic environments. She loves helping clients learn to communicate their wants and needs, as well as teaching social skills and seeing the friendships that can develop. Michelle also enjoys working collaboratively with families to create goals that are important and relevant to them.

Nicole has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2019 and with Caravel since 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in health wellness and fitness from University of Wisconsin-Stout and master’s degree in ABA from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Nicole began her career as a behavior technician, where she quickly discovered a passion for ABA. She advanced to senior therapist and now serves as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Nicole loves helping children learn to communicate their wants and needs and takes joy in watching their social skills and friendships develop. She also enjoys teaching daily living skills that promote independence, empowering each child to thrive and reach their full potential.

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 started at Caravel just after receiving a medical diagnosis at 2 years old. We were some of Caravel’s first clients in Wausau. Alyssa & Michelle went above and beyond for our family. I could not recommend a better starting point for those who feel lost navigating your child’s diagnosis (understandably so). Our family learned a ton from the BT’s and staff. We used their services thru Kindergarten age and even then they aided in that transition. I am so very thankful we met them. It is not everyday you meet the kind of people who do this job out of passion, but I can confidently say they do. Thank you Caravel team!!!

— Haley K.

Caravel was an amazing experience for my son, all of the staff was amazing to work with and everything was truly tailored to my sons needs and desires. Great communication and 1 on 1 support.

— Mary M.

My son was 2 years old when his daycare provider thought that he would benefit from an assessment for Autism. He was assessed from May-September of 2021 and started therapy with Caravel Autism in Kimberly, WI in December 2021. When we moved to Wausau in April 2023, he was able to transfer his services to the Caravel in Rothschild. Caravel was wonderful to work with! My son went from being completely non-verbal to being able to speak in short sentences within a month of his ABA therapy starting. Caravel worked with us closely on behaviors and challenges such as potty training and social difficulties with my son’s peers. My son recently graduated from Caravel this past summer just before starting Kindergarten. Now at school, he doesn’t need an IEP and his teacher reports that he is one of the best students in her class, both academically and socially. Most people don’t even realize that my son has autism now when they meet him. I truly think his success is due to the services he received at Caravel. We are so thankful to them. He still often talks about missing his therapy and teachers at Caravel. Highly recommend them!

— Angie B.

Going into ABA Therapy 2 years ago, I did not know what to expect especially with my daughter attending daily without me there. But it’s been an amazing journey at Caravel. The most awesome staff that assisted our child to excel & helped us understand every step of the way. Thank you so much for everything!

— Heyitsnouch

My family and son’s experience at Caravel has been only wonderful. The initial intake and diagnosis was long but not unusual as we went through something similar with the school district when doing his IEP. They worked with our insurance company so that we didn’t really have to jump through a lot of hoops to get his support services covered.

My son went to Caravel for about 2 years, with the last year being full-time before he transitioned to the public school. We are not from the Wausau area so we do have a bit of a drive going to and from the center. They were accommodating if I was running late sometimes.

Caravel provides open communication with monthly meetings to discuss my son’s progress and goals. They have a daily sheet that the staff records and provides to the parents of how the child’s day went and anything special to report. Yes, sometimes the staff do cycle out but it’s the same with many employment places now. Even our local hospital has a revolving door of pediatricians, with my sons having to be assigned a new pediatrician each year since COVID.

The Caravel staff are wonderful to the kiddos and I see the love the kids show to the staff in the morning when I drop off my son. My son practically will pound on the glass door to let them know he’s impatient to get in.

Because of Caravel, my son went from no communication and eye contact to using images to ask for what he wants and simple words to express how he is feeling. He also opened up to us with smiles, eye contact, and just expressing himself more. He would isolate himself with self-play and not even acknowledge our presence. Now, he loves chasing us around the house, and trying to get us to play with him.

Caravel worked closely with us, my son, the IEP team, and school principal and special ed teacher, to prepare him for his transition from their center to the public school. We are lucky enough to have our eldest go to an elementary school that has a principal who was invested in how the transition would unfold. The principal, special ed teacher, and a couple the IEP team members visited Caravel a couple of times to assess how to keep a few of the elements and support my son was used to, so that the transition would not be detrimental to him. Caravel did such a wonderful job of prepping my son through story and pictures and the school did a great job of having the support ready for him, that he took to his first day just great, with no issues at the public school.

It’s been a few months now and the transition from Caravel to the public school has been a smooth one. Caravel followed up with us, every so often to check in on the transition and brainstorm solutions if there were any issues/challenges.

Highly recommend Caravel and not sure why there are a couple of negative reviews. The parents that I talked to during drop off/pick up also love having their kiddos go to Caravel and have nothing but good things to say.

— Zia Y.

Frequently Asked Questions

Give us a call at 715-468-6354 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 – Wausau

We accept most insurance providers