ABA is the most widely funded autism therapy in Michigan, and Washtenaw County has providers — but it is also the most debated, and choosing well matters more than choosing fast. This page explains how ABA is accessed around Ann Arbor, what good and poor programs look like, and what to ask before you commit.
The only outpatient clinic in the University of Michigan system offering ABA, run through the University Center for the Child and Family in Ann Arbor. Sessions typically run 2-3 hours several times a week, and BCBAs deliver hands-on therapy rather than only supervising. Ask how the whole-family component works and what the current intake wait looks like.
Visit sitePart of the LEARN Behavioral network, with a Learning Center on Victors Way plus home, school, and telehealth options across Washtenaw County. They also list autism diagnostic services. Ask about BCBA caseloads, how progress is measured, and whether you can observe sessions.
Visit siteIndependent center at 180 Jackson Plaza serving children roughly 18 months to 11 years, with ABA delivered 1:1 inside individual and group settings. Speech, OT, and social skills groups run under the same roof, which can cut down on driving between providers. Ask about waitlist length and which insurance plans they are in-network with.
Visit siteNonprofit running ABA on Research Park Drive since 2005, including a Bridges to Success program aimed specifically at teens and young adults working on transition and pre-vocational skills. Their model pairs each child with a BCBA and a team of behavior technicians. Ask about hours available, Medicaid acceptance, and current openings.
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