Your child's breakthrough starts here: Play-Based ABA Therapy in Appleton, WI
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
If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, you're probably feeling...
Uncertain
Drowning in appointments, evaluations, and conflicting advice.
Overwhelmed
Daily meltdowns, communication struggles, and isolation.
Stuck
Waitlists everywhere, your child can't wait 6-12 months for help.
We understand. And we're here to walk alongside you.
ABA Therapy That Works for Real Families
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 Registered Behavior Technicians.
Highlights:
• Full-day structured schedule
• 15 - 20% BCBA supervision
• Speech therapy & parent training on-site
Still not sure which option is right for your child?
Will Our Insurance Cover This?
The short answer: Yes, almost always. ABA therapy is covered under most Wisconsin insurance plans, including Medicaid (BadgerCare).
How the Insurance Process Works
We handle everything for you:
• Verify benefits
• Submit pre-authorization
• Explain costs upfront
No paperwork stress. No surprise bills.
Need Help Understanding Insurance?
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That’s what our billing team is for.
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Call +1 920-393-8320 and we’ll explain your benefits in plain English.
Insurances We Accept
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.
What Does Therapy Actually Look Like?
Here’s what a typical full day looks like for your child at our Appleton center.
Morning Drop-Off (8:30 AM)
You’re greeted by name. Your child’s therapist is ready with a favorite toy, and your child actually wants to be here.
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.
BCBA Support Throughout the Day
Your child’s BCBA observes, adjusts programs, and tracks progress so you see real, measurable growth.
Morning Session (9:00 - 12:00)
Learning happens through play. Building blocks, taking turns, asking for help, and fewer meltdowns because your child now has better ways to communicate.
Afternoon Play-Based Learning (1:00 - 4:00)
Therapy follows your child’s interests, outside play, art, games, or movement, while building motor skills, patience, and independence.
Pick-Up
(4:30 PM)
You receive a quick win from the day and detailed session notes, plus guidance you can use at home during real routines.
Ready to Start?
Here's Exactly What Happens Next
Call Us or Submit the Form Below
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.
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Schedule a Comprehensive Assessment
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.
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We Handle the Insurance Paperwork
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.
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Your Child Starts Therapy
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.
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Why Families Choose Ignite: Appleton, WI
Families choose Ignite for our compassionate, family-centered care and evidence-based practices, dedicated to helping every child thrive.
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Individualized, Child-Centered Programs
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Highly Trained Clinicians
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Support Across All Environments
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Strong Collaboration
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Flexible, Accessible Services
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Focus on Long-Term Success
The Team Behind Your Child’s Therapy
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
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Associate Clinic Director for Appleton and Fox Valley
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 two children, doing anything outdoors, reading, and exploring small coffee shops.
Emilie Brown, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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.
What If This Doesn’t Work for Us?
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
