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Caravel Autism Health – Davenport

4.7 (23 Reviews)

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

Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy

Address: 5374 Eastern Ave, Suite 600, Davenport, IA 52807

New Parents: 563-281-5120

General Inquiries: 563-635-6588

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 Davenport, IA

Our Davenport office is located just north of the intersection of Eastern Avenue and East 53rd Street on Eastern 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 Davenport 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 Davenport

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.

Elizabeth has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2021. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice from Lycoming College in 2019 and earned her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2022. In addition to her extensive experience in providing ABA therapy to children ages 1–6, conducting parent training, and supervising care teams, Elizabeth has also coached young girls in softball. She is passionate about teaching children how to play with a variety of different toys in unique and creative ways and nurturing all the skills that can help them lead happy, healthy, independent lives.

Kali has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2021. She graduated with a bachelor of science in psychology from Clarke University in 2018, earned an associate’s degree in physical therapy in 2021, and completed her master’s degree in ABA at Ball State University in 2024. Before providing ABA services to children with autism, Kali spent five years working in daycare, where her passion for supporting children and families first took root. She is deeply committed to fostering independence in daily living skills and takes particular pride in helping reduce maladaptive behaviors, teaching functional communication, and easing transitions into school settings. For Kali, seeing the progress clients make in the clinic—and hearing how that growth positively affects life at home—is one of the most rewarding parts of her work.

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 daughter just graduated from her ABA therapy at caravel! She absolutely loved it and loved every single one of her caregivers there. So sad to see her graduate but so happy for her. She had such a great experience here and they daughter her so much. She excelled so fast and is a whole different child since going. I’ll forever be thankful for everyone who helped her and for her time at caravel.

— Caitlin B.

Every encounter we’ve had at Caravel has been excellent. Each team member worked extremely hard to set up our son for success, navigating through setbacks, and celebrating all the wins! We are so thankful for our time there as they’ve made such a great impact on our son.

— jodi J.

Caravel was life changing for my son and for our family. He started the program right after he turned 3 and graduated at 5 and a half. The progress he made during that time was incredible. When he first started, he always played by himself and he struggled with not being able to communicate and would show his frustration by throwing toys. The team understood right away what he needed and helped ease those frustrations almost immediately. Now I am frequently told how kind and sweet my son is, and you would never know he once struggled that way. He went from being (mostly) nonverbal to chatting your ear off, and today he is confident, social, and excited to learn.

I truly valued how they adjusted to his needs, making sure he felt comfortable while still making progress. They celebrated every win and never stopped believing in him. They also respected who he is as a person, allowing him to do the things that made him feel comfortable such as moving his body and humming when he felt overstimulated. They embraced those parts of him and made sure he always felt understood.

The support was not just for my son but for our whole family. The weekly family guidance meetings were especially meaningful because they kept us involved, gave us tools we could use at home, and made sure we never felt alone in the process. They even helped with big milestones like potty training and daily transitions. His BCBA, Kali, is an actual earth angel. She would create visual schedules to take home that made our nighttime routine so much easier.

When my son was not qualifying for as many hours as when his program first started, Kali went above and beyond. She sat in with me at his daycare during his first half days to give the teachers tips and tools so he could have successful transitions and days there. She went with me to the AEA to get his IEP testing done. She even came to his new elementary school for a practice run to make sure we felt confident in our decision to send him to kindergarten when we did. That kind of support is rare, and it meant the world to us.

Because of Caravel my son was able to start kindergarten in a regular classroom with kids his age. That may change as time goes on, but it shows just how much his program prepared him for these milestones. I will always be grateful for the way Caravel helped him find his voice, his confidence, and his joy. The care and dedication of the team truly changed his life. I cannot recommend a better clinic.

— Morgan K.

Our family will forever be grateful for the incredible team at Caravel Autism Center Davenport location. For over a year they cared for my twins with such love, patience, and dedication. The progress my children made while being there was nothing short of amazing—socially, emotionally, and in their overall growth.

From day one, the staff went above and beyond to make sure my kids felt safe, supported, and celebrated. Every therapist and team member poured so much into their journey, creating an environment where my twins could truly thrive.

Caravel Autism Center Davenport site isn’t just a therapy center—it’s a place filled with compassion, encouragement, and people who genuinely care. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to walk alongside us in this part of our journey.

— Samira F.

Caravel Autism Health has been apart of our life for just short of 3.5 years. This clinic has been like family to my son and also myself. They have watched and helped us grow through this journey.
ABA therapy has been a tremendous help in my son’s life. His team had the perfect balance of support, ambition, kindness, and dedication to achieve all the goals set for my son. Every parent with an autistic child knows how difficult it is to trust others alone with your child, and Caravel always maintained a safe and comforting environment. His RBTs and BCBAs over the years kept communication throughout each day whether it be a recap at the end of the day at pick up, follow ups at family guidance meetings, or responding to an email/text promptly. My sons growth from the time he started at Caravel to now is nothing short of remarkable. As emotional as graduation was from Caravel, it truly was the most beautiful ending of a chapter. I cannot thank this clinic enough for all the time, dedication, and support they have given us. If you’re thinking of ABA therapy for your child, please highly consider Caravel in Davenport. The truly are the BEST. 💙🤍

— Kailey B.

Frequently Asked Questions

Give us a call at 563-281-5120 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 – Davenport

We accept most insurance providers