Caravel Autism Health - Appleton

ABA Therapy in Appleton

Serving Wisconsin’s Fox Valley, our Appleton office is located near the intersection of Interstate 41 and West Northland Avenue on West Pershing Street.

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 - Appleton

2171 W Pershing St
Appleton, WI 54914
US

Clinic Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Day of the WeekHours

Contact:

New Parents Start Here: 920-239-5474
Clients, Billing & General Inquiries: 920-280-1651
Professional Intake Fax: 800-513-7773

Serving Areas:

Appleton, Kimberly, Mackville, Greenville, Menasha, Neenah, Harrison, Little Chute, Kaukauna, Medina, Stephsville, Center Valley

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 Appleton

Jessica L., MA | Clinic Director and Lead BCBA
Jessica has over 20 years of experience working with children and their families; she started her career as a behavior technician and worked her way up to lead BCBA and clinic director. Jessica received her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2010 and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through Ball State University in 2019. Part of the Caravel team since 2010, Jessica is passionate about leading and teaching her team to design and implement individualized treatment programs that provide optimal outcomes to children and their families.
Alexis W., MA | Lead BCBA
Alexis has been working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disability since 2014. She received her bachelor’s degree from University Wisconsin-Oshkosh in special education and went on to earn her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Florida Institute of Technology in 2020. Throughout her time in the field, Alexis has served in a variety of roles: as a line therapist, working directly with clients; as a senior therapist, creating programming for clients and training staff; and now as a BCBA, overseeing treatment, designing behavior reduction plans, and training staff. She has extensive clinical experience in creating, implementing, and supervising interventions to serve children and adolescents with autism. Alexis is dedicated to improving socially significant behaviors of the clients with whom she works.
Lisa E., MA | Lead BCBA
Lisa has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2010 when she graduated from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a bachelor of science in psychology. She went on to earn her master's degree in special education and ABA from Ball State University in 2022 and became board certified as a BCBA in 2023. Lisa’s experience has spanned clients ages 2–15 and has been both in home and clinic settings. As a parent of multiple children on the autism spectrum, Lisa has a deep passion for client advocacy and parent training and uses her personal experience to help shape her programming and staff training. Lisa is also very interested in alternative methods of communication for clients with limited to no vocal skills.

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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 920-239-5474 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.