Contributed by:
Cathy Pratt, PhD, BCBA-D, Director, Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Angela Tomlin, PhD, HSPP, Professor and Co-Chief, Developmental Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine
Michele Trivedi, MHA, Parent, Manager, The Arc of Indiana’s Insurance Advocacy Resource Center
Mandy Rispoli, PhD, BCBA-D, Professor of Special Education, Past President Purdue Autism Research Center
Susan Wilczynski, PhD, BCBA-D, Plassman Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, Ball State University
Rachel Severs, PsyD, Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, Indiana LEND
Parents seeking ABA for their child often have questions about locating and choosing ABA programs and providers that are a good fit for their family. ABA providers and centers are multiplying across the state of Indiana. In some areas of the state, the options are fewer or harder to access. In areas that offer many options, parents often have a difficult time choosing the right center/provider for their child and family. Because these centers/providers use somewhat different approaches, and interact with children and families in different ways, it may be hard to know which center or provider will best meet the child’s and family’s needs. Below are some common questions and answers to help you get started.
1. What exactly is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
It is sometimes confusing to know exactly what someone means when they say ABA. ABA usually refers to an individual program of behavioral interventions that help a person develop desired skills and reduce or replace less desired skills. It is not a single or one size fits all program. Programs should be individualized to meet your child’s needs. ABA can be used for varying lengths of time (40 hours a week is inappropriate for some children). ABA includes strategies such as positive reinforcement, shaping, chaining, and many other techniques. It can occur in any setting, including home, community, or clinic. Many ABA centers/programs do intensive early intervention ABA which includes one-on-one systematic, and data driven instruction to decrease problematic behaviors and teach alternative skills.
2. Who will perform “ABA” with your child?
There will be two levels of staff involved. First, be sure that someone on their staff is credentialed in ABA. These are called Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). And, because any credential only shows that the professional has passed a test and has met a minimum standard of supervised practical training, find out about their experience with children like yours. The BCBA should be always on the premise. Question whether the program follows the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Practice Guidelines related to BCBA supervision recommendations, and caseload size. BACB Guidelines note that oversight of 6-12 clients is the average, with a higher range possible based on circumstances. For more information on BCBAs and practice guidelines, visit the website for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (https://www.bacb.com/).
Most direct services are provided by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT). They are the front-line staff who conduct the programs developed by the BCBA and with oversight from the BCBA.
3. What are the training procedures of the clinic/provider?
Professional development should be regular and ongoing. The certification board (BACB) has requirements that people obtain ongoing training to maintain certification. Many centers/providers also deliver training to family members. Indiana just recently passed a licensing bill that has not been implemented yet. And some ABA providers pursue Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) Accreditation (https://www.bhcoe.org/).
4. What is agency policy for implementing behavior plans?
Some ABA providers use excessive punitive or punishment approaches that are considered restrictive or reactive interventions (e.g., time-out procedures, restraint, etc.). These strategies are discouraged because they can have negative side effects. Instead, positive reinforcement practices should be primarily used. Ask about the approval process for behavior plans that have restrictive interventions in the event of extreme behaviors. Do parents participate in determining if the behavior is considered extreme? Is there an external review process (e.g., advisory board, etc.)? How are you informed of the behavior plan? What policies are in place for preventing abuse? Does the center/provider have policies in place? Ask to see relevant policies.
5. How are data collected and shared?
ABA should always include data collection for the purpose of making program decisions to help people live better lives. All providers and centers should be able to regularly provide you with data in a format that shows whether your child is improving. They should explain how to interpret the data in a way that makes sense to you. Some professionals become so accustomed to using data that they hand you reams of data that simply don’t make sense to anyone. Ask questions: How does your center assess if progress is being made? Can I see examples of how this is done at your center?
Once your child is in a program, you should have regularly scheduled meetings with your child’s BCBA or supervising provider to review progress, make updates to the program, and provide you with the skills to help maintain and generalize what your child has learned in the home.
6. How frequently are parents allowed to observe the child in therapy?
Although an agency/provider may have rules explaining how to schedule an observation (especially during COVID), the ability or inability to easily access your child at any time may be something worth considering. Also, if at any time you notice an RBT, BCBA, or any other provider interact with your child in a way that makes you uncomfortable, you have every right to stop the procedure. You can also ask for more information about why the procedure is in place, including the potential harm and good of the procedure, and about potential alternative procedures.
7. Does the center conduct background checks on all employees?
Your child is precious, and you need to know that they are in safe hands. Background checks are common practice for most providers. If you hire your own front-line therapist or are bringing a provider into your home, make sure that a background check is completed.
8. How long will my child receive ABA?
The answer differs for each child. Intensive ABA programming should not be for life. There should be a transition plan to move the child out of therapy and into more natural settings (e.g., school, community). How fast this happens will vary based on your child’s needs and the supports available in natural settings.
9. What should the treatment plan include?
Make sure your provider addresses all aspects of your child’s ASD, and that their beliefs match your beliefs about your child. Although ABA providers hold many core beliefs in common, you will find that they have differing beliefs and philosophies. For example, ask how the provider thinks about issues including connections between sensory and medical conditions and behavior, or the use of visual supports or augmentative communication systems. Do they have a speech therapist or occupational therapist on staff or available? Do they see your child, or do they just see behaviors to be changed?
Be prepared to make a list of skills that you and your family want your child to do. In the plan developed for your child, skills should be taught that are valued by you (e.g., communication, toilet training, eating at a table, playing with brothers and sisters) and that can be used now and in the future. Your child’s preferences for skills are also important, particularly as they can communicate their desires.
10. How much will it cost?
ABA providers and centers charge different rates. Costs will vary greatly and there are no standard fees. Please do not assume more expensive programs or providers necessarily provide better services. Make sure you ask about costs and funding options of various providers and centers before you make any decisions. What payment options other than private insurance are available (e.g., Medicaid, Children’s Special Health Care Services)? Ask if the program can help apply for these other options. Be sure you are aware of possible co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. Check with other families to make sure good and ethical business practices are being followed, and to determine costs charged by various centers or providers.
There is no ABA magic wand. It takes a lot of work by many people (including you and your child) to help your child develop skills that lead to a happy, safe, and healthy life. So be very careful of grandiose promises about unrealistic outcomes. Providers who promise instant cures should be questioned. In fact, the goal should be to support your child so they can learn to make their own decisions about how to live their lives as opposed to “curing autism.”
None of us can say with certainty what a child will be able to do in the future. Most children will make progress when provided with effective intervention and support, but each child will progress at a different pace. Many factors may affect progress. Factors like your child’s health, behavioral challenges, quality of program, and how challenging it is for them to carry over their skills to important settings (like your home or in the community) all influence how quickly progress is made. Any provider or center that promises your child will be “just like a child without ASD” in a few years is making promises they can’t keep and asking your child to hide a valuable part of themselves from the world.
Below is a list of agencies and providers across Indiana. The authors of this article do not recommend a specific organization or person, and this list is not intended as a critique or endorsement of any individual provider or agency. Again, when contacting those listed below, discuss the cost of services, the type of services provided, and whether the program is part of a national private equity firm or a local provider. And make sure that there will be sufficient coverage by a BCBA overseeing your child’s program. Contact your insurance company to determine coverage for ABA.
If you are an ABA provider and you want your organization added to this list, contact Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D at prattc@indiana.edu.
If you have evidence that a provider has not acted ethically or professionally, and should not be included on this list, or if you are concerned about the way they have treated your child, please do not hesitate to email Dr. Cathy Pratt, BCBA-D directly with specific concerns at prattc@indiana.edu.
Locations
- Anderson
- Auburn
- Avon
- Bloomington
- Brownsburg
- Carmel
- Castleton
- Chesterton
- Clarksville
- Columbia City
- Columbus
- Crown Point
- Decatur
- Edinburgh
- Elkhart
- Evansville
- Fishers
- Fort Wayne
- Goshen
- Greenfield
- Greenwood
- Huntington
- Indianapolis
- Jeffersonville
- Kokomo
- Lafayette
- LaPorte
- Logansport
- Marion
- Merrillville
- Mishawaka
- Muncie
- New Albany
- New Castle
- Newburgh
- Noblesville
- Pendleton
- Plainfield
- Portage
- Richmond
- Seymour
- South Bend
- Terre Haute
- Valparaiso
- Warsaw
- Westfield
- West Lafayette
- Winchester
- Zionsville
Anderson
Lighthouse Autism Center
7311 Quality Circle, Anderson, IN 46013
Contact: Maleah Huser, 765-598-5240, maleah.huser@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://www.lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/anderson-center/
Auburn
Great Heights ABA Therapy
1061 Smaltz Way, Auburn, IN 46706
Contact: Carrie Frauhiger, 260-255-3665, hope@greatheightsaba.com
Website: https://www.greatheightsaba.com
Avon
Bierman Autism Center - Avon
5250 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123
Contact: Intake team, 800-931-8113, start@biermanautism.com
Website: https://www.biermanautism.com/location/avon-in/
Cornerstone Autism Center
7517 Beechwood Centre Road, Suite 200, Avon, IN 46123
Contact: Vicki Moyer, Intake Coordinator, 317-888-1557, vmoyer@cornerstoneautismcenter.com
Website: https://cornerstoneautismcenter.com/
Damar ABA Autism Services
7105 Galen Drive West, Avon, IN 46123
Contact: Lisa Goldberg, M.S.W., 317-813-4690, lisag@damar.org
Website: https://www.damar.org/child-adolescent-services/autism-services/aba/
Lighthouse Autism Center
10 Coronado Road, Avon, IN 46234
Contact: Shannon Scott, 317-222-46234, shannon.scott@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://www.lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/avon-center/
Bloomington
Collaborating for Kids, LLC.
640 South Walker Street, Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: Missy Maxwell, 317-215-5636, missy@collabforkids.com
collabforkids.com
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
450 South Landmark Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
812-269-3214
hopebridge.com
Kids Play Sensory Gym
2010 South Yost Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: Kat Rader, 812-822-0605, services@kidsplaygym.com
Website: https://kidsplaygym.com
Little Star ABA Therapy
3101 North Canterbury Court, Bloomington, IN 47404
Contact: Victoria Blessing-Wade, Intake Services Director, 317-670-7173, victoria@littlestaraba.org
Website: https://www.littlestaraba.org/
Reach High Consulting and Therapy, LLC
1501 West Tapp Road, Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: Jaclyn Humphrey, 812-320-9879, jaclyn@reachhighconsulting.org
Website: https://reachhighconsulting.org/
Unlocking the Spectrum
451 South Parkridge, Suite 102, Bloomington, IN 47401
Contact: Samantha Gregory, 317-334-7331 ext. 703, sgregory@unlockingthespectrum.com
Website: unlockingthespectrum.com
Brownsburg
Circle City ABA
312 Northfield Drive, Suite 100, Brownsburg, Indiana 46112
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com/
Carmel
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
801 Congressional Boulevard, Suite 600, Carmel, IN 46032
Contact: 317-689-7850
hopebridge.com
Little Star ABA Therapy
12650 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard, Carmel, IN 46032
Contact: Victoria Blessing-Wade, Intake Services Director, 317-670-7173, victoria@littlestaraba.org
Website: https://www.littlestaraba.org/
True Legacy Family Services
600 East Carmel Drive, Suite 120, Carmel, IN 46032
Contact: Rebecca Receveur (lead BCBA), 317-799-1234, rreceveur@ourtruelegacy.org
Website: https://www.ourtruelegacy.org/
Castleton
Lighthouse Autism Center
7526 E 82nd Street, Castleton, IN 46256
Contact: Shannon Scott, 317-222-1242, shannon.scott@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://www.lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/columbus-center/
Chesterton
Life Strategies, LLC
442 Sand Creek Dr N., Suite 101, Chesterton, IN 46304-9407
Contact: Autumn Vendramin, LMHC, BCBA Executive Clinical Director, 219-359-3272, contact@life-strategies.net
Website: life-strategies.net
Clarksville
Little Star ABA Therapy
630 Eastern Boulevard, Clarksville, IN 47129
Contact: Victoria Blessing-Wade, Intake Services Director, 317-670-7173, victoria@littlestaraba.org
Website: https://www.littlestaraba.org/
Columbia City
Children's Autism Center
500 North Oak Street, Columbia City, IN 46725
Contact: LouAnn Stone, 260-459-6040, intake@childrensautismcenter.org or Jill Forte, CEO, jill@childrensautismcenter.org
Website: https://childrenautismcenter.org/
Columbus
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
2222 Poshard Drive, Columbus, IN 47203
Contact: 812-302-4750
Website: hopebridge.com
Lighthouse Autism Center
2545 Fox Pointe Drive, Columbus, IN 47203
Contact: Shannon Scott, 317-222-1242, shannon.scott@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/columbus-center/
Crown Point
Life Strategies, LLC
The Point, 5521 W Lincoln Hwy, Suite 301, Crown Point, IN 46307-1118
Contact: Autumn Vendramin, LMHC, BCBA Executive Clinical Director, 219-359-3272, contact@life-strategies.net
Website: life-strategies.net
Decatur
Great Heights ABA Therapy
1100 Mercer Ave, Decatur, IN 46733
Contact: Carrie Frauhiger, 260-255-3665, hope@greatheightsaba.com
Website: https://greatheightsaba.com
Edinburgh
Cornerstone Autism Center
3258 West Market Place Drive, Edinburgh, IN 46124
Contact: Vicki Moyer, Intake Coordinator, 812-379-8444, vmoyer@cornerstoneautismcenter.com
Website:https://cornerstoneautismcenter.com/
Elkhart
All About ABA
Home-based services available in Elkhart and surrounding area
Contact: Jameson Kimball, 574-200-0038, admin@allaboutaba.com
Website: www.allaboutaba.com
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
505 South 3rd Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, 574-359-6796
Website: hopebridge.com
Lighthouse Autism Center
415 Waterfall Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516
Contact: Family Outreach Coordinator, 574-387-4313, outreach@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/elkhart-north-center/
Evansville
Adapt for Life
5201 East Virginia Street, Evansville, IN 47715
Contact: Kristina Stewart, 812-436-1448, evansville@adaptforlifeaba.com
Website: www.adaptforlifeaba.com
Circle City ABA
2344 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care – Evansville
414 S. Fares, Evansville, IN 47714
Contact: Andrea Gere, lead BCBA, 888-515-1793, andrea.gere@springhealthbehavioral.com
Website: www.springhealthbehavioral.com
Fishers
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
12244 East 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46038
Contact: Kelly Danner, 317-849-5437, ext. 113, enrollment@appliedbehaviorcenter.org
Website: https://appliedbehaviorcenter.org/
Circle City ABA
11530 Allisonville Road, Suite #100, Fishers, IN 46038
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
Grateful Care ABA
Indianapolis, Muncie/Anderson, and Fort Wayne home-based services available
11807 Allisonville Road, #522, Fishers, IN 46038
Contact: Reuven Levovitz, 317-572-5315, reuven@gratefulcareaba.com
Website: https://gratefulcareaba.com/
Fort Wayne
All About ABA
Home-based services available in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas
3201 Stellhorn Road, Suite I148, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Contact: Jameson Kimball, 574-200-0038, admin@allaboutaba.com
Website: https://www.allaboutaba.com/
Lizbeth A. Anderson, M.S., BCBA
9419 Silverfox Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Contact: Liz Anderson, 260-348-7007, andersonLz@aol.com
Bierman Autism Center
12938 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Contact: Intake team, 877-493-8222, start@biermanautism.com
Website: https://www.biermanaba.com/
Children's Autism Center, Inc.
5601 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
and
6131 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Contact: LouAnn Stone, 260-459-6040, intake@childrensautismcenter.org or Jill Forte, CEO, jill@childrensautismcenter.org
Website: childrensautismcenter.org
Child’s Play Plus
7230 Engle Road, Suite 102, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (Jefferson Park)
and
4118 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (Glenbrook)
Contact: Aleta Hosier, Director of Operations, 260-373-1050 ext. 110, admin@childsplayplus.com
Website: childsplayplus.com
Great Heights ABA Therapy
201 E. Rudisill Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Contact: Carrie Frauhiger, 260-255-3665, hope@greatheightsaba.com
Website: https://www.greatheightsaba.com
Hopebridge
4422 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
Contact: 260-471-9263
Website: www.hopebridge.com
Maple Seed Farms, Inc.
101 West Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Contact: Amy Doran, Director of Operations, 260-489-1774, amy@mapleseedfarms.org
Website: mapleseedfarms.org
Partners in Autism
601 Noble Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Contact: Tommy Guest, 260-420-9332, contact@PartnersinAutism.com
Website: https://www.partnersinautism.com/
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care – Fort Wayne
4410 Executive Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Contact: Andrea Gere, Lead BCBA, 888-515-1793, andrea.gere@springhealthbehavioral.com
Website: springhealthbehavioral.com
Goshen
Lighthouse Autism Center
511 W Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526
Contact: Family Outreach Coordinator, 574-387-4313, outreach@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/goshen-center/
Granger
Sonya Ansari Autism Learning Center at LOGAN - Granger
51960 Gumwood Road, Granger, IN 46530
Contact: Cortney Nellis, Administrative & Family Services Coordinator, 574-247-4665, cnellis@logancenter.org
Website: https://www.logancenter.org/autism
Greenfield
Lighthouse Autism Academy
1834 Fields Boulevard, Greenfield, IN 46160
Contact: schoolbehaviorconsultation@gmail.com
Website: https://www.schoolbehaviorconsultation.com/
School-Based Behavior Consultation, LLC
PO Box 949, Greenfield, IN 46140
Contact: Kristie Koch, MA ABA, BCBA, 888-877-7ABA, schoolbehaviorconsultation@gmail.com
Website: https://www.schoolbehaviorconsultation.com/
Greenwood
Life Skills Academy
969 Emerson Parkway H1, Greenwood, IN 46134
Contact: Stela McCleskey, 214-216-2263, stela.mccleskey@centriahealthcare.com
Website: https://www.centriahealthcare.com/autism
Age Range 5 Years and Below
Circle City ABA
1777 W Stones Crossing Road, Suite #120, Greenwood, IN 46143
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
Collaborating for Kids, LLC.
1701 Library Boulevard, Suite A
Greenwood, IN 46142
Contact: Missy Maxwell, 317-215-5636, missy@collabforkids.com
Website: https://www.collabforkids.com/
Cornerstone Autism Center
2 North Madison Avenue, Greenwood, IN 46142
and
380 Polk Street, Greenwood, IN 46143
Contact: Vicki Moyer, Intake Coordinator, 317-559-6933, vmoyer@cornerstoneautismcenter.com
Website: https://cornerstoneautismcenter.com/
Hopebridge
21 S. Park Blvd, Greenwood, IN 46143
Contact: 317-449-2104
Website: www.hopebridge.com
Huntington
Child’s Play Plus – Huntington
80 Commercial Road, Huntington, IN 46750
Contact: Aleta Hosier, Director of Operations, 260-373-1050 ext. 110, admin@childsplayplus.com
Website: https://childsplayplus.com/
Indianapolis
Adapt for Life
6640 Parkdale Place, Suite R, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Contact: Morgan Eickhoff, 317-383-0188, westindyinfo@adaptforlifeaba.com
Website: https://adaptforlifeaba.com/
All About ABA
Home-based services available in Indianapolis and surrounding area
8520 Allison Pointe Boulevard, #223, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Contact: Jameson Kimball, 574-200-0038, admin@allaboutaba.com
Website: www.allaboutaba.com
Applaud Autism Services – ABA Therapy
9465 Counselors Row #200
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Contact: Jacob Katz, 404-654-3236, info@applaudautism.com
Website: https://www.applaudautism.com/
Applied Behavior Center for Autism Early Childhood Center
5545 E Stop Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Contact: Kelly Danner, 317-849-5437, ext. 113, enrollment@appliedbehaviorcenter.org
Website: https://appliedbehaviorcenter.org/
Autism Companion Services, LLC
7208 Dobson Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Contact: Jane Hornett, 317-403-6705, jane@autismcompanionservices.com
https://autismcompanionservices.com/
Autism Learning Partners
9850 Westpoint Drive, Suite 650, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Contact: Megan DiMartino, MS, BCBA-LBA, COBA, 855-295-3276, ext. 276, mdimartino@autismlearningpartners.com
Website: https://www.autismlearningpartners.com
BehaviorWorks ABA
618 North High School Road, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Contact: Allie Smith, Operations Manager, 317-731-7777, info@behaviorworksaba.com
Website: https://www.behaviorworksaba.com/
Bierman Autism Center-Indianapolis
6060 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Contact: Intake team, 877-493-8222, start@biermanautism.com
Website: https://www.biermanaba.com/
Blue Gems ABA
201 North Illinois Street, Floor 16, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact: David Wolf, 617-297-7998, info@bluegemsaba.com
Website: https://bluegemsaba.com/aba-therapy-in-indiana/
Chapple House Therapies, LLC
4954 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Contact: Elizabeth Chapple, M.A., BCBA, 317-407-7145, echapple@chapplehousetherapies.com
Website: https://www.chapplehousetherapies.com/
Circle City ABA
5915 S Emerson Ave., Suite #100, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
Collaborative Behavior Solutions
2630 S. Arlington Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Contact: Beth Hodgin, 317-522-1956, Beth.Hodgin@CBSIndy.org
Website: cbsindy.org
Cross River Therapy
10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Suite 250, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Contact: Steven Zaudner, 919-375-0475, info@crossrivertherapy.com
Website: https://www.crossrivertherapy.com
Damar ABA Autism Services
9905 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256
and
6067 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Contact: Lisa Goldberg, 317-813-4690, lisagm@damar.org
Website: https://www.damar.org/child-adolescent-services/autism-services/aba/
Golden Steps ABA
10475 Crosspoint Boulevard, Suite 250, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Contact: Kelli Baker, 317-669-1232, kellib@goldenstepsaba.com
Website: https://www.goldenstepsaba.com/
The Heart of Spectrum Outpatient Services
7739 East 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Contact: Kasey Kanger, 317-578-0410 (option 2), kkanger@asdhopesource.com
Website: https://asdheartsos.com/
Heartlinks ABA
10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Suite 250, Indianpolis, IN 46256
Contact: Anne Gips, 317-960-3400, anne@heartlinksaba.com
Website: https://heartlinksaba.com
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center (3 locations in Indy)
6635 East 21st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-608-2824
and
6925 Parkdale Place, Indianapolis, IN 46524
317-597-4553
and
9769 Crosspoint Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-588-2732
Website: hopebridge.com
The Hope Source, Inc.
8350 Craig Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Contact: Kasey Kanger, 317-578-0410 (option 2), kkanger@asdhopesource.com
Website: https://asdhopesource.com/
Life Skills Academy
6100 West 96th Street, Suite 105, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Contact: Stela McCleskey, 214-216-2263, stela.mccleskey@centriahealthcare.com
Website: https://www.lifeskillsautismacademy.com/
Age Range: 5 years and below
Lighthouse Autism Academy
3435 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Contact: Shannon Scott, 317-222-1242, shannon.scott@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/indianapolis-nora-center/ or https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/indianapolis-center/
Mindful & Modern ABA Therapy
7507 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Contact: Deborah Macke, 317-827-7777, hello@montessoriaba.com
Website: montessoriaba.com
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care – Indianapolis
9165 Otis Ave. Suite 221, Indianapolis, IN 46216
Contact: Andrea Gere, Lead BCBA, 888-515-1793, andrea.gere@springhealthbehavioral.com
Website: springhealthbehavioral.com
Step Ahead ABA LLC
State-wide home-based and community-based services available
201 N Illinois St South Tower 16th Floor (Office only), Indianapolis, IN 46204
Contact: Danielle Degnan, 888-238-1818, intake@stepaheadaba.com
Website: https://in.stepaheadaba.com/
Unlocking the Spectrum
8646 Guion Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Contact: Samantha Gregory, 317-334-7331 ext. 703, sgregory@unlockingthespectrum.com
Website: unlockingthespectrum.com
Jeffersonville
Adapt for Life
2619 Peach Blossom Lane, Suite 104, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Contact: Valerie Bates, 812-202-6144, jeffinfo@adaptforlifeaba.com
Website: www.adaptforlifeaba.com
Hopebridge
355 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Contact: 812-258-9802
Website: hopebridge.com
Kokomo
Circle City ABA
2230 South Dixon Road, Building 2330, Kokomo, IN 46902
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
Hope Behavioral Services
3416 South Dixon Road
Kokomo, IN 46902
Contact: Beverly Forrey, 765-210-1284, hope.behavioral@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.hopebehavioralservices.org/
Hopebridge
625 N Union St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Contact: Leslie Hillis, 765-252-0530, webmaster@hopebridge.com
Website: hopebridge.com/centers
Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy
1315 East Hoffer, Kokomo, IN 46902
Contact: Lisa Steward, 765-419-0411, Opt. 1, lisas@indianabaa.com
Website: indianabaa.com
Lafayette
Circle City ABA
2785 Cason Street, Lafayette, IN 47904
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
3781 Bayley Drive, Suite B, Lafayette, IN 47905
Contact: 765-201-4767
Website: hopebridge.com
Little Star ABA Therapy
3595 Sagamore Parkway, North, Suite 5, Lafayette, IN 47904
Contact: Victoria Blessing-Wade, Intake Services Director, 317-670-7173, victoria@littlestaraba.org
Website: https://www.littlestaraba.org/
LaPorte
Purple Door Academy, LLC.
705 Harrison Street, LaPorte, IN 46350
Contact: Valerie Weber, LMHC, 219-229-0109, vweber@northernindianatherapies.com
Website: purpledooracademy.com
Logansport
Hope Behavioral Services
719 Spencer Street, Logansport, IN 46947
Contact: Beverly Forrey, 765-210-1284, hope.behavioral@yahoo.com
Website: www.hopebehavioralservices.org
Marion
Hopebridge
2513 West 2nd Street, Marion, IN 46952
Contact: Jayson McCord, 765-662-0490, webmaster@hopebridge.com
Website: https://www.hopebridge.com/centers/
Merrillville
Access Abilities, INC.
8398 Mississippi Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact: Victoria Frazier, 219-241-7859, vfrazier@accessabilitiesinc.com
Website: accessabilitiesinc.com
All Pieces Fit
8438 Indiana Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact: Outreach Team, 219-525-4572, sammahoney@allpiecesfit.com
Website: allpiecesfit.com
Behavior and Learning Solutions
8762 Louisiana Street, Suite J, Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact: Brittany Good/Jill Revere, 219-472-0628, brittany@behaviorandlearningsolutions.com
Website: behaviorandlearningsolutions.com
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
335 W. 84th Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact: 219-205-3463
Website: hopebridge.com
Mishawaka
Horizon Behavioral Consulting
4609 Grape Road, Suite A-8, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Contact: Leanne Sargent Tharp, COO, 574-314-0843, leanne@journeysblc.com
Website: www.journeysautism.com
Journeys Autism Center
1316 W Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Contact: Leanne Sargent-Suarez, 574-314-0843, leanne@journeysblc.com
Website: www.journeysautism.com
Lighthouse Autism Center
525 Park Place Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545
and
3730 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Contact: Cora Meeks, 574-440-4525, cora.meeks@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: lighthouseautismcenter.com/autism-treatment-center-mishawaka-indiana
Spectrum Behavioral Services
418 East Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Contact: Amanda Dorman, MA, BCBA, 574-855-3571, spectrumbehavioralservices@outlook.com
Muncie
ABA Clinic: A Division of Hillcroft Services
4105 N. Walnut Street, Muncie, IN 47303
Contact: Gina Davenport, 765-587-5244, gdavenport@hillcroft.org
Website: hillcroftabaclinic.com
Advanced Behavioral Consultation, INC
3715 South Madison Street, Muncie, IN 47303
Contact: Chasity Wright, 765-216-7430, c.wright@advancedbehavioralco.com
Website: https://www.advancedbehavioralco.com/
New Albany
Adapt for Life, Center for ABA and Autism
3216 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150
Contact: Hannah Mifflin, 812-590-2157, aflinfo@adaptforlifeaba.com
Website: https://adaptforlifeaba.com/
Circle City ABA
2614 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
New Castle
Lighthouse Autism Center
151 Wittenbraker Ave., New Castle, IN 47369
Contact: Maleah Huser, 765-598-5240, maleah.huser@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/new-castle-center/
Newburgh
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
4655 Rosebud Lane, Newburgh, IN 47630
Contact: 812-213-8031
Website: hopebridge.com
Little Star ABA Therapy
3777 Haley Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630
Contact: Victoria Blessing-Wade, Intake Services Director, 317-670-7173, victoria@littlestaraba.org
Website: https://www.littlestaraba.org/
Noblesville
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
9155 East 146th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060
Contact: Kelly Danner, 317-849-5437, ext. 113, enrollment@appliedbehaviorcenter.org
Website: https://appliedbehaviorcenter.org/
Lighthouse Autism Center
15755 North Pointe Boulevard, Noblesville, IN 46060
Contact: Shannon Scott, 317-222-1242, shannon.scot@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/noblesville-center/
Pendleton
Hillcroft ABA Clinic
600 Corporation Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064
Contact: Gina Davenport, 765-221-1186, gdavenport@hillcroft.org
Website: https://hillcroftabaclinic.com/
Plainfield
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
160 Plainfield Village Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
Contact: 463-888-0118
Website: hopebridge.com
Integrity Learning Center
1599 Township Line Road, Plainfield, IN 46168
Contact: 317-914-3176, info@integrityaba.com
Website: integrityaba.com
Portage
Lighthouse Autism Center
3125 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368
Contact: 574-387-4313, outreach@lighthouseautism.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/portage-center-2/
Richmond
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
3771 South A Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Contact: 765-598-4197
Website: hopebridge.com
Lighthouse Autism Center
4180 South A Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Contact: Maleah Huser, 765-598-5240, maleah.huser@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/richmond-center/
Seymour
Renew Behavior Services - Hi-5 ABA
502 North Pine Street, Seymour, IN 47274
Contact: Michelle Hickman, 812-569-4884
michelle.hickman@hi5aba.com
Website: https://renewbehavior.hi5aba.com/
Unlocking the Spectrum
22 Dupont Drive, Suite C, Seymour, IN 47274
Contact: Samantha Gregory, 317-334-7331 ext. 703, sgregory@unlockingthespectrum.com
Website: unlockingthespectrum.com
South Bend
All About ABA, LLC
Home-based services available in South Bend, Elkhart, and surrounding areas
1251 North Eddy Street, #200, South Bend, IN 46617
Contact: Jameson Kimball, 574-200-0038, admin@allaboutaba.com
Website: www.allaboutaba.com
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
17551 Generations Drive, South Bend, IN 46635
Contact: 574-400-2169
Website: hopebridge.com
Life Strategies, LLC
2515 N Bendix Dr., Suite 210, South Bend, IN 46628
Contact:Autumn Vendramin, LMHC, BCBA Executive Clinical Director,219-359-3272,
contact@life-strategies.net
Website: life-strategies.net
Lighthouse Autism Center
1827 E Ireland Road, South Bend, IN 46614
Contact: Family Outreach Coordinator, 574-387-4313, outreach@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/south-bend-center/
Sonya Ansari Center at LOGAN – South Bend
2505 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46615
Contact: Cortney Nellis, Administrative & Family Services Coordinator, 574-247-4665, cnellis@logancenter.org
Website: https://www.logancenter.org/autism
Terre Haute
Applied Behavior Center for Autism
1320 Walnut Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Contact: Kelly Danner, 317-849-5437, ext. 113, enrollment@appliedbehaviorcenter.org
Website: appliedbehaviorcenter.org
Circle City ABA
1341 Ohio Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Contact: Alyssa Piganelli, 317-426-1164, alyssapiganelli@circlecityaba.com
Website: www.circlecityaba.com
The Heart of Spectrum Outpatient Services
1318 Ohio Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Contact: Kasey Kanger, 317-578-0410 (option 2), kkanger@asdhopesource.com
Website: https://asdheartsos.com/
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
399 East Hospital Lane, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Contact: 812-645-2308
Website: hopebridge.com
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
630 North 3rd Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807
Contact: Andrea Gere, 888-515-1793, andrea.gere@springhealthbehavioral.com
Website: www.springhealthbehavioral.com
Valparaiso
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center
551 Eastport Center Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Contact: 855-324-0885
Website: hopebridge.com
Lighthouse Autism Center
2606 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Contact: 574-387-4313, outreach@lighthouseautismcenter.com
Website: https://lighthouseautismcenter.com/locations/valparaiso-center/
Bierman Autism Center-Westfield
16414 South Park Drive, Westfield, IN 46074
Contact: Intake team, 877-493-8222, start@biermanautism.com
Website: https://www.biermanautism.com
West Lafayette
Cornerstone Autism Center
3482 McClure Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Contact: Kathryn Kintner, BCBA, 765-838-3547, kkintner@cornerstoneautismcenter.com
Website: https://cornerstoneautismcenter.com/
Winchester
Advanced Behavioral Consultation, INC
108 South Meridian Street, Winchester, IN 47394
Contact: Chasity Wright, 765-305-1145, c.wright@advancedbehavioralco.com
Website: https://www.advancedbehavioralco.com/
Zionsville
Mindful and Modern ABA Therapy
4730 Weston Pointe Drive, Suite 100, Zionsville, IN 46077
Contact: Deborah Macke, 317-827-7777, hello@montessoriaba.com
Website: https://montessoriaba.com
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