Caravel Autism Health - Mequon

ABA Therapy in Mequon

Serving Wisconsin’s Ozaukee County, the Mequon office is located off Interstate 43 on North Port Washington Road.

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.

Call today to Speak with One of Our Expert Team Members:

Caravel Autism Health - Mequon

10532 N Port Washington Road
Suite 1B
Mequon, WI 53092
US

Clinic Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Day of the WeekHours

Contact:

New Parents Start Here: 262-394-8271
Clients, Billing & General Inquiries: 262-400-3639
Professional Intake Fax: 800-513-7773

Serving Areas:

Mequon, Milwaukee, Thiensville, Bayside, River Hills, Fox Point, Brown Deer, Glendale, Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Lakefield, Granville, Menomonee Falls

Caravel Early Child Development Screener

Does your child display possible signs of autism?
To assist families in determining whether a child is exhibiting behaviors that may indicate that he or she is on the autism spectrum, we have developed a simple screening tool.

If your responses in the screener suggest that your child may be on the autism spectrum, know that a Caravel autism specialist will contact you to answer questions and talk through your options.

Our Expert Team in Mequon

Lesley K., BCBA | Clinic Director
Having worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2003, Leslie takes great pride in using ABA to help increase socially significant behaviors for people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disability (ASD). She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003 and immediately began working in the field of ABA. Lesley furthered her experience, earning her master’s degree in special education, with an emphasis on autism, from San Diego State University. Part of the Caravel team since September 2011, she applies her ABA knowledge to collaborate with school districts and other disciplines, ensure optimal family training, and provide staff training and professional development. She is a passionate advocate for research-based best practices that respond to the individual needs of each client and family and deliver them optimal results.
Allison A., MA | Lead BCBA
Allison began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2010 while working toward her undergraduate degree in community engagement and education, with a focus in childhood and adolescent studies. During this time, she served as a registered behavior technician (RBT) treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disability (ASD) and developing a passion for implementing ABA principles to create positive behavior change. In 2016, Allison began to pursue her master’s degree in ABA, with an emphasis on ASD, through Ball State University and became a BCBA in 2019. Throughout her career, she has had experience treating individuals with ASD in a variety of settings, including centers, schools, daycare/community locations, and homes. Allison is especially passionate about collaborating with other clinical professionals and providing family guidance to ensure superior treatment outcomes for individuals with an ASD diagnosis.
Allison B. MEd | BCBA
Allison has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2024. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and special education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2015, earned her master’s degree in special education at University of Oregon 2020, and completed a graduate certificate in behavior analysis at Florida Institute of Technology in 2023. As a special education teacher, Allison has worked primarily within school system on functional communication training, daily living skills, vocational skills training, independent living skills, and community-based instruction. Along with collaborating with parents and other specialists, she is passionate about working with children on completed functional routines, communication skills, and self-regulation skills so that they can become more independent in their daily lives.
Danielle C., MA, LBA | Lead BCBA
Danielle began working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in 2004 while earning her bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After graduation, she moved to Wichita, Kansas, and worked at a residential school and outpatient center for children with autism for 10 years. During that time, Danielle also earned a master’s degree in ABA and organization development, as well as a master’s certificate in Autism Spectrum Disabilities. Her many years in the field of ABA include one-on-one treatment, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans, designing assessment and skill acquisition plans, managing treatment teams, providing parent training, leading social skills groups, and participating in team treatment with SLPs, OTs, psychologists, PTs, and special education teachers. Part of Caravel since 2015, Danielle is passionate about ABA and the immense impact it can have on a child; she enjoys focusing on the individual and diverse needs of each child and working with families to help create the most independent and meaningful life for their children.
Jocelin H., MA | BCBA
Jocelin began working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disabilities (ASD) in 2013 after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in sport science, with a minor in psychology, from Viterbo University. While working as a behavior technician providing one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, she attended a master’s program for ABA, with an emphasis in autism, through Ball State University and graduated, as well as became board certified, in 2017. Jocelin has experience in providing ABA services in a home, daycare, clinic, and school settings. She also has experience in providing these services with children who have comorbid diagnoses, including ADD/ADHD and Down Syndrome. Jocelin loves collaborating with school districts and other therapies her clients are participating in to ensure the best possible outcome for treatment and quality of life.
Joline M., MA, LBA | BCBA
Joline has been working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disabilities since 2011. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marian University in 2012 and earned her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Ball State University in 2013. Her clinical experience includes conducting assessments, developing comprehensive and focused treatment plans, writing and implementing treatment goals and programs, supervising staff, leading caregiver training, collaborating care, teaching applied skills, and developing behavior intervention plans for problematic behavior in individuals ages 2–20. Joline is passionate about creating and implementing programs and procedures that produce meaningful change in socially significant behaviors within her clients.

Caravel Service Offerings

Evaluation & Diagnosis

Obtaining the proper diagnosis is the first step to helping children with autism and related developmental disabilities and their families. Our diagnostic evaluation and results become the starting point for the development of a customized treatment plan for your child if they are on the autism spectrum.

ABA Therapy

The goal of ABA therapy is to help a child develop the verbal and social skills necessary so that he or she can move from being motivated primarily by sensory and motor stimuli in the environment to being motivated primarily by verbal and social interaction with other people.

Social Skills Training

Caravel Autism Health also offers social skills training. Designed as fun, interactive experiences, we teach social skills and encourage children to interact with their peers in a class setting or small group.

Caravel Autism Health Better Outcomes. Happier Lives.

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the field, is devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of early childhood autism. Our team of clinical experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of young 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.

Frequently Asked Questions & Blog Posts

How do I get started?

Give us a call at 262-394-8271 or complete this form.

What testing do you require initially?

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.

What are the out-of-pocket expenses that a parent/guardian must pay for to get started?

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.

Where does therapy treatment take place?

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.

What does ABA teach?

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.

Is there a reason so many hours are recommended?

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.

What are my responsibilities as a parent?

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.

How is my child's progress evaluated?

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.

How do you coordinate with private therapists that the family employs who are not a part of your organization?

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.