Finding childcare that truly works for an autistic child can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. Plano is one of the better-served cities in North Texas: a full-time play-based school-readiness program on Legacy Drive, a full-day center-based ABA program on Gables Court built to run like preschool, and Cortica's group early-intervention program on West Park Boulevard.
Full-time play-based Learning Prep program plus Social, Academy, Cares and Rise Prep tracks for autistic children ages 1 to 6, at 4504 Legacy Dr, Suite 100, in Plano.
Full-day center-based ABA (preschool format, ages 0-6)
Full-day center-based program at 1413 Gables Ct, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm for ages 0 to 6, with a play-based routine rotating one-on-one therapy, play and group learning time such as arts and crafts, gym, circle time and guided peer play.
Intensive group early-intervention program (ages 5 and under)
Jumpstart early-intervention program at 5025 W Park Blvd, Suite 300, offering intensive group therapy for children ages 5 and under, with center hours Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm and Saturday mornings.