Caravel Autism Health - Munster

ABA Therapy in Munster

Located 3.5 miles south of I-294 on Calumet Ave.

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 - Munster

10419 Calumet Avenue
Suite B
Munster, IN 46321
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: 219-327-7390
Clients, Billing & General Inquiries: 219-491-1759
Professional Intake Fax: 800-513-7773

Serving Areas:

Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Dyer, East Chicago, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Hobart, Leroy, Saint John, Schererville, Whiting, Gary, Lake Station, Merrillville, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Crete, Dolton, Glenwood, Homewood, Lansing, South Holland, Steger, and Thornton

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 Munster

Maggie E., MA, BCBA | Clinic Director
Maggie has been working with young children and their families since 2005, using principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to design individualized programming for children on the autism spectrum and achieve measurable progress in all areas of development. She earned her bachelor of science in education, with an emphasis on emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities, and her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University. With her background in special education, Maggie has a particular affinity for facilitating smooth transitions into classroom settings when clinically appropriate. She is successful in constructing effective treatment plans that meet the approval of insurers and other funding resources. As clinic director, Maggie enjoys building and leading therapy teams that use creative, individualized, and research-based practices to cultivate each child’s potential.
Kristin H., MS | Lead BCBA
Kristin has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2015 when she graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences. She went on to earn her master of science in ABA from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2018 and is currently working toward a master’s certificate in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) from Harvard University to help better understand and shape employee performance and workplace culture. Kristin has worked with children ages 2–18 with autism and other developmental disabilities across settings, including clinics, homes, and a therapeutic school. She is a committed and compassionate clinician with a passion for teaching behavior skills training, communication, and verbal behavior.
Valarie R., MA | Lead BCBA
Valarie has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2007. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders from San Francisco State University in 2016 and earned her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2020. Valarie began her career as behavior technician, then became a registered behavior, followed by a program manager, and has served as a BCBA since 2020. Across this time, she has gained extensive experience in early intervention therapies, including functional communication training (FCT), augmentative alternative communication (AAC), and acceptance and commitment training (ACT), as well as family guidance and community support. Valarie is passionate about using these approaches and seeing the children she works with thrive as a result.
Courtney K., MA | BCBA
Courtney has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2017. She graduated from Hope College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and minor in psychology and earned her master’s degree in ABA with an emphasis in autism from Ball State University in 2020. Courtney began her career as a registered behavior technician, progressing to a behavior analyst assistant and then earning her board certification in 2020. She is passionate about developing individualized treatment plans for children and their families. Courtney also loves working with Caravel families to help generalize skills across environments as well as providing training and ongoing supervision to the team’s RBTs.

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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 219-244-2250 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.