ABA Therapy in Coon Rapids, MN — Personalized Care for Your Child
Dakota Autism Center brings evidence-based ABA therapy and EIDBI services to families in Coon Rapids, MN. As one of the largest cities in the north metro, Coon Rapids is home to thousands of families — and our team is dedicated to providing individualized, family-centered autism support through both center-based programming and in-home therapy options.
ABA therapy services available to Coon Rapids 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.
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Every family's journey is unique. Here's how Dakota Autism Center supports the Coon Rapids community.
Distance
~15 miles north from our center
Nearby Areas
Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Fridley, Andover, Anoka
Zip Codes Served
55433, 55448
Coon Rapids is a vibrant Mississippi River community of over 64,000 residents in the northern Twin Cities metro. Known for Bunker Hills Regional Park, accessible trail systems, and a family-oriented atmosphere, Coon Rapids offers an excellent quality of life for growing families. The Anoka-Hennepin School District (ISD 11) — the largest school district in Minnesota — serves Coon Rapids students, and many families here are actively seeking developmental and behavioral services to support their children's growth alongside their education.
Navigating autism services can feel overwhelming, especially within a large district like Anoka-Hennepin. Dakota Autism Center provides a clear, supportive path forward. Our intake team handles insurance verification and authorization, explains the differences between ABA therapy and EIDBI, and matches your child with a BCBA who will build a treatment plan based on a thorough clinical assessment. We work collaboratively with families — not just alongside them — because parent involvement is central to meaningful progress.
Coon Rapids families can access our Minneapolis center via Hwy 10 to I-94, Hwy 252, or Hwy 47 — typically a 25–30 minute drive. For families who prefer to minimize commute time, our in-home ABA team travels to Coon Rapids neighborhoods near Bunker Hills, Coon Creek, and the Riverdale area, delivering consistent therapy in the comfort of your home. Our EIDBI program is also available to qualifying Coon Rapids residents enrolled in Minnesota Medical Assistance.
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 — ~15 miles north from Coon Rapids
Our Minneapolis headquarters serves as the hub for all Dakota Autism Center programs. Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids families ask about ABA therapy
Answers to the most common questions from families in Coon Rapids and surrounding areas like Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Fridley.
Yes. Our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide in-home ABA therapy throughout Coon Rapids. Sessions are conducted in your home on a consistent schedule, targeting individualized goals designed by your child's supervising BCBA.
Our Minneapolis center at 331 2nd Ave S is approximately 15 miles south of Coon Rapids. Most families take Hwy 252 or Hwy 47 south to I-94, arriving in about 25–30 minutes. Our in-home program is a convenient alternative for families who prefer not to commute.
Absolutely. Many Coon Rapids families coordinate ABA therapy alongside their child's special education services at Anoka-Hennepin Schools (ISD 11). Our BCBAs can align therapy goals with your child's IEP when families request collaboration, helping reinforce consistency between therapy and the classroom.
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid). Our intake team verifies your specific benefits before services begin so you know exactly what to expect.
After you submit an intake form, our team typically responds within one business day. The timeline from intake to the first session depends on insurance authorization and scheduling, but most families begin services within 2–4 weeks of completing the intake process.