ABA Therapy in Columbia Heights, MN — Personalized Care for Your Child
Dakota Autism Center provides ABA therapy and EIDBI services for families in Columbia Heights, MN — just minutes from our Minneapolis center. With both center-based and in-home options, our clinical team designs individualized therapy plans that support your child's development in every setting.
ABA therapy services available to Columbia Heights families
Dakota Autism Center offers multiple pathways to care — choose the setting that works best for your child and family.
Center-Based ABA Therapy
Structured therapy in a preschool-like clinical environment designed for social growth, communication, and school readiness.
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Evidence-based, 1:1 behavioral support delivered in the comfort and familiarity of your own home.
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Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention for children covered by Minnesota Medical Assistance.
Learn moreServing Columbia Heights families with culturally responsive ABA therapy
Every family's journey is unique. Here's how Dakota Autism Center supports the Columbia Heights community.
Distance
~5 miles north from our center
Nearby Areas
Fridley, Minneapolis, St. Anthony, Hilltop, New Brighton, Roseville
Zip Codes Served
55421
Columbia Heights is a diverse inner-ring suburb of approximately 22,000 residents, immediately north of Minneapolis. The community's cultural richness — with significant East African, Latino, and Southeast Asian populations — shapes everything from its local businesses along Central Avenue to its school programming. Dakota Autism Center provides culturally responsive ABA therapy that honors your family's background, values, and communication preferences.
Students in Columbia Heights attend schools within ISD 13 (Columbia Heights Public Schools), a compact district known for its diverse student body and strong community engagement. Our BCBAs can coordinate with school teams when families request it, supporting consistency between therapy goals and classroom expectations. With Central Avenue (MN-65) providing a direct route, families can reach our Minneapolis center in about 10 minutes.
From early communication development to social skills and daily living independence, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts create treatment plans tailored to each child's unique strengths. We use professional interpretation services when needed and build programs that work within your family's cultural context. Columbia Heights families can also access EIDBI services through Dakota Autism Center.
Help your child thrive with ABA therapy.
Complete our online interest form to get matched with a center. We will be in touch soon to discuss your child's unique needs and how we can support your family.
Visit our Minneapolis center — ~5 miles north from Columbia Heights
Our Minneapolis headquarters serves as the hub for all Dakota Autism Center programs. Columbia Heights families can access center-based ABA therapy here or choose in-home services delivered directly to your neighborhood.
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Questions Columbia Heights families ask about ABA therapy
Answers to the most common questions from families in Columbia Heights and surrounding areas like Fridley, Minneapolis, St. Anthony.
Our Minneapolis center at 331 2nd Ave S is just about 5 miles from Columbia Heights — approximately a 10-minute drive via Central Avenue or I-35W. It's one of the closest communities to our center.
Yes. Cultural responsiveness is central to our practice. We adapt our approach to respect your family's values, communication style, and cultural practices, and we provide professional interpretation services when needed.
Yes. Our RBTs provide in-home ABA sessions throughout Columbia Heights. Given the city's proximity to our center, families also have the option of center-based therapy with a very short commute.
When families request it, our BCBAs can work with ISD 13 school teams to ensure ABA therapy goals align with your child's IEP and support their school experience.
Yes. We accept Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) as well as most major commercial insurance plans. Our team handles benefits verification and authorization on your behalf.