Evidence-based early intervention delivered by caring clinicians in a warm, child-friendly environment, with insurance support and quick start times.
✓ Accepting Medicaid & most insurances
✓ Start within 2 – 4 weeks
✓ Full-day programs available
Drowning in appointments, evaluations, and conflicting advice.
We help children build communication, social skills, and independence through play-based ABA therapy, delivered by clinicians who truly know your child.
Full-day care that replaces daycare for ages 2 – 6.
Our center-based ABA program offers up to 40 hours per week in a warm, play-based environment, not a clinical setting.
Children learn through play, routines, and peer interaction, with programs designed by BCBAs and one-on-one support from Behavior Technicians.
Highlights:
Support without disrupting your child’s day.
We provide ABA therapy directly in your child’s daycare or preschool so they can stay with peers while receiving individualized support.
Therapists help children follow routines, participate in groups, communicate with teachers, and build social skills, right where those skills matter most.
Benefits:
Daily Living & Independence:
Emotional & Safety Skills:
Every program is individualized around your child and family.
What we don’t expect:
The short answer: Yes, almost always. ABA therapy is covered under most Wisconsin insurance plans, including Medicaid (BadgerCare).
At Ignite Child Development Services, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality ABA therapy. We accept a wide range of insurance plans and work directly with providers to verify benefits and minimize out-of-pocket costs. Our team handles the paperwork so you can focus on what matters most, your child’s progress.
Learning happens through play. Building blocks, taking turns, asking for help, and fewer meltdowns because your child now has better ways to communicate.
Lunch & Social Time (12:00 – 1:00)
Snack time becomes social time. Your child practices requesting food, sitting with peers, and communicating with support from therapists.
Therapy follows your child’s interests, outside play, art, games, or movement, while building motor skills, patience, and independence.
You'll talk to a real human (not a voicemail) within 24 hours. We'll ask about your child, answer your questions, and verify your insurance benefits.
Our BCBA observes your child at play and sits down with you to understand your concerns, using this assessment to create a fully personalized care plan.
While you wait for insurance authorization (typically 2-6 weeks), we're doing all the heavy lifting, submitting paperwork, following up with your insurance company, keeping you updated.
We match your child with their team and start immediately. You receive regular updates, parent training, and direct BCBA access. No waitlists. No confusion. Just clear steps forward.
Families choose Ignite for our compassionate, family-centered care and evidence-based practices, dedicated to helping every child thrive.
Address: Located At: 4010 W Spencer St. ste 200, Appleton, WI 54914
Call us today: +1414-401-6009
Email: intake@ignitedevelopment.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) design and oversee your child’s therapy program. They create individualized plans, supervise therapists, and partner with you through training and progress updates.
At Ignite, BCBAs provide 15 – 20% supervision, double the industry standard, for faster, more personalized care.
Kelsey Strachan, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Kelsey is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and attended graduate school at St. Cloud State University. She graduated with a Master’s of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis and became board certified in 2018. Kelsey has been working in the field of ABA for over 10 years and has had the opportunity to work with clients aging from 22 months to 14 years old. She enjoys working with children and their families to help them learn new skills that can help them in their daily lives. Kelsey’s training and experience within the field of ABA allows her to specialize in the following areas: speech and language development, development of play and social skills, and the reduction and management of maladaptive behaviors. During her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, doing anything outdoors, reading, and exploring small coffee shops.
Emilie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and attended graduate school at University of Cincinnati where she graduated with a Master’s of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She became board certified in 2024 and is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Wisconsin. Emilie has been working in the field of ABA since June of 2020 where she fell in love with working with kids and using ABA. She has had the opportunity to work with clients ranging in age from 2 years to 14 years old. It is Emilie’s top priority to work with the child’s families to provide empirically-validated ABA therapy unique to each child. Emilie’s training and experience within the field of ABA allows her to specialize in the following areas: speech and language development, development of play and social skills, and reduction and management of challenging behaviors. During her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, including her two cats, and to create new projects using her circuit.
Talk to a real person and get clear answers, fast.
What happens next:
✓ Friendly intake coordinator
✓ Insurance checked in 24 – 48 hours
✓ Clear start timeline
✓ Peace of mind you’re not alone
We know it’s hard to hope again, especially if you’ve been let down before.
✓ High-quality care you can trust (double BCBA supervision)
✓ Data-driven progress with fast adjustments
✓ You’re part of the team, not on the sidelines
✓ Most families start within weeks, not months
Every month matters. Early intervention between ages 2 – 6 leads to better communication, fewer frustrations, and stronger long-term outcomes.
You’ve waited long enough. Let’s take the first step today.
