ABA is the most widely funded autism therapy in Michigan, and Metro Detroit has many providers — but it is also the most debated, and choosing well matters more than choosing fast. This page explains how ABA is accessed in Detroit, what good and poor programs look like, and the questions worth asking before you sign on.
Michigan ABA group with clinics across metro Detroit — Dearborn, Livonia, Southgate, Canton, Grosse Pointe Woods, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township and Bingham Farms. Holds BHCOE accreditation and serves as a practicum site for BCBA students. Ask which clinic actually has openings, since availability varies a lot by site.
Visit siteRegional — main campus in Madison Heights, about 20 minutes north of Detroit, with additional clinics in Farmington Hills and Clinton Township. Serves roughly ages 2 to 16. Note they are not credentialed with Medicaid or state plans, so confirm your insurance first.
Visit siteRegional nonprofit with locations in Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Warren, Ann Arbor and Flint, serving 18 months through adulthood. Accepts many commercial plans and some Medicaid, which makes it worth calling if other clinics have turned you away on coverage. Ask about their teen and adult transition track if your child is older.
Visit siteOne of the few autism therapy clinics physically inside Detroit, at 2470 Collingwood St in the Durfee Innovation Society building on the west side. Offers ABA alongside speech, OT, feeding and physical therapy under one roof. Ask how services are coordinated if your child needs more than one discipline.
Visit siteGet our free summer guide
Sensory-smart, low-pressure, and actually fun. Free PDF, delivered instantly, plus one short practical email each week.
10 Amazing Activities to Do With an Autistic Child This Summer — free PDF, delivered instantly.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
Sensory-smart, low-pressure, and actually fun. Free PDF, delivered instantly, plus one short practical email each week.
10 Amazing Activities to Do With an Autistic Child This Summer — free PDF, delivered instantly.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.