ABA Therapy in Johnston, IA for Children With Autism

Circle City ABA is located at 5627 NW 86th Street, Suite 300, Johnston, IA 50131, in Polk County and the greater Des Moines metro area. Our location serves families looking for ABA therapy in Johnston, Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Grimes, and surrounding communities.

Our Johnston ABA therapy center is located near UI Health Care – Johnston, with parking available around the building for convenient drop-off and pick-up.

Yes. Circle City ABA’s Johnston ABA therapy center serves families throughout Johnston and the greater Des Moines metro area. Families may visit our center from Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Grimes, Dallas Center, Granger, and other nearby communities.

If you’re looking for ABA therapy in Johnston or the Des Moines area, contact our admissions team to learn more about services, insurance coverage, and whether our Johnston location may be a good fit for your family.

We also have ABA centers in Ankeny and Cedar Rapids, serving even more families.

Yes. Your child will need an autism diagnosis before beginning ABA therapy services at Circle City ABA. If your child does not have a diagnosis yet, there are providers in Iowa who can help with the autism evaluation and diagnostic process.

Visit our Where to Get an Autism Diagnosis in Iowa resource to learn about providers that may be able to help your family take the next step.

Families in Johnston and the Des Moines area seeking ABA therapy can find individualized, play-based support at Circle City ABA. We provide ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 17 years, so families can choose a provider who supports their child through multiple stages of development.

As children grow, their goals can grow with them. Therapy may focus on communication, school readiness, friendships, daily living skills, independence, and other skills that are meaningful for everyday life.

Parents and caregivers are also included through training, collaboration, and ongoing communication with the clinical team.

Yes. Circle City ABA provides ABA therapy for children and teens from 18 months through 17 years old at our Johnston center.

Whether your child is in elementary school, middle school, or preparing for high school, we’re here to help them thrive both at home and in the community. Contact us today to learn how our Iowa ABA therapy services can support your child’s unique journey.

We tailor each child’s ABA program to their assessment, strengths, needs, and family goals. Depending on your child’s treatment plan, therapy may focus on communication, social interaction, daily living skills, independence, school readiness, safety skills, and other skills that are meaningful in everyday life.

Services include:

• Direct ABA therapy
• Assessments
• Group ABA therapy
• Social skill therapy
• Parent training
• Behavioral consultation

If you would like more information about our services, fill out the form on this page or call our admissions team at 515-304-9545, option 1.

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) assess each child to create a personalized treatment plan. They consider parent interviews, biopsychosocial documents, and reinforcer profiles to better understand the child’s needs.

We also value caregiver input. Parents know their children best, so we regularly consult with them to adjust goals as needed.

We measure your child’s progress throughout ABA therapy through assessments, ongoing data collection, and clinical team observations. Your child’s BCBA regularly reviews this information to understand which skills are improving and where additional support may be needed. Treatment goals can then be adjusted as your child grows and makes progress.

The number of ABA therapy hours your child receives depends on their individual needs and treatment recommendations. After an assessment, the clinical team will recommend a treatment plan based on your child’s strengths, needs, goals, and areas for development. Because every child is different, ABA therapy schedules can vary.

We accept most private insurance plans, including self-funded and fully funded options. We also accept Iowa Medicaid (IowaHHS), Tricare, grants, and state funding sources to help reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Contact our team to check your coverage.