Your child's breakthrough starts here: Play-Based ABA Therapy in Milwaukee-West Allis, 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 Milwaukee-West Allis 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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REGIONAL PARTNERS
Why Families Choose Ignite: Milwaukee-West Allis, 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
BCBA
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.
Victoria Oliversen, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Director of Autism Services: Milwaukee Region
Victoria 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. Victoria has been working in the field of ABA for over 9 years and has had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients, ages 2-18. It is Victoria's top priority to provide progressive, compassionate, and empirically-validated ABA treatment for each child. Victoria'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, school and classroom-based interventions, management of anxiety/anxiety-related behavior, and the reduction and management of maladaptive behavior. During her free time, Victoria paints, draws, and is involved in a lot of artistic pursuits.
Samantha Chaulklin, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Associate Clinic Director for West Allis
Bilingual Board Certified Behavior Analyst
ESDM Certified
IBA
Sami has been in the field of ABA since 2015. Upon earning her Bachelor's degree in Psychology-Human Services and Spanish, she completed a Psychology and Spanish study abroad program in Lima, Peru. She then completed her coursework in ABA through Florida Institute of Technology in 2017, where she earned a Master of Science in Psychology- Child and Adolescent Development in 2021. Sami became board certified in 2022 and is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the State of Wisconsin. She is passionate about providing functional communication training to clients in both English and Spanish and collaborating in schools. Sami has collaborated with a variety of multidisciplinary teams throughout her professional career, as well as while volunteering with the Global Autism Project. Outside of work, Sami enjoys dancing, painting, and spending time training her dogs.
Michell Ballesteros, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Michell has been working in the ABA field since January 2020 and has experience in providing 1:1 services in clinics, homes, and schools. Over the last 2 years, Michell has taken the role of a senior therapist at Ignite, focusing on serving her Latinx community. Michell earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) from Arizona State University. She became board certified in 2025 and is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the State of Wisconsin. She has a passion for helping families gain access to Spanish speaking services around the Milwaukee area. During her free time, Michell loves spending time with her family and weight training at the gym.
Elizabeth Morales, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Elizabeth discovered ABA in 2018 and became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Over the years, she fell in love with ABA. She is passionate about functional communication training, reducing maladaptive behaviors, promoting independence, and seeing children's progress. In August 2023, she received her Master of Arts in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) from Arizona State University. Elizabeth joined Ignite in September 2022 to help her community by providing bilingual services. She became board certified in March of 2025 and is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the State of Wisconsin. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys weightlifting, painting, watching anime, traveling, and being a foodie.
Abby Hansen,M.S., CCC-SLP
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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
