ABA Therapy in Cottage Grove, MN — Personalized Care for Your Child
Dakota Autism Center brings evidence-based ABA therapy and EIDBI services to families in Cottage Grove, MN. Whether your child thrives in our structured center-based program in Minneapolis or benefits from personalized in-home ABA sessions, our clinical team builds plans that grow with your child.
ABA therapy services available to Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove families with culturally responsive ABA therapy
Every family's journey is unique. Here's how Dakota Autism Center supports the Cottage Grove community.
Distance
~18 miles southeast from our center
Nearby Areas
Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights, St. Paul Park, Newport, Hastings, Denmark Township
Zip Codes Served
55016
Cottage Grove is a southeast-metro community of over 37,000 residents in Washington County, known for its growing neighborhoods, parks along the Mississippi River, and strong community spirit. Families here are drawn to the area for its balance of suburban living and access to the wider Twin Cities. Dakota Autism Center is proud to serve Cottage Grove families with individualized autism therapy.
Students in Cottage Grove attend schools within ISD 833 (South Washington County Schools), one of the largest and fastest-growing districts in Minnesota. Our BCBAs can collaborate with school teams when families request it, helping to coordinate therapy goals with your child's IEP or educational plan. Cottage Grove families access our Minneapolis center via US-61 and I-494, or can choose in-home ABA sessions for added convenience.
Our team builds treatment plans that address communication, social skills, self-regulation, and daily living — using evidence-based ABA methods tailored to each child's developmental stage and learning style. Cottage Grove families can also access EIDBI services through Dakota Autism Center for comprehensive early intervention when clinically appropriate.
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 — ~18 miles southeast from Cottage Grove
Our Minneapolis headquarters serves as the hub for all Dakota Autism Center programs. Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove families ask about ABA therapy
Answers to the most common questions from families in Cottage Grove and surrounding areas like Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights, St. Paul Park.
Yes. Cottage Grove is within our in-home ABA service area. Our RBTs provide scheduled, 1:1 therapy sessions in your Cottage Grove home focused on your child's individualized goals.
Our Minneapolis center is approximately 18 miles northwest of Cottage Grove — about a 25-minute drive via I-494 and I-94. We also offer in-home ABA therapy for families who prefer closer-to-home support.
Yes. When families request it, our BCBAs can work with ISD 833 school teams to align ABA therapy goals with your child's educational programming and IEP.
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid). Benefits are verified before services begin.
After you submit our intake form or call us, our team contacts you within one business day. We verify insurance, gather clinical information, and schedule your child's initial assessment to develop a personalized treatment plan.