ABA Therapy in St. Paul, MN — Personalized Care for Your Child
St. Paul families searching for quality ABA therapy can count on Dakota Autism Center. As Minnesota's capital city and one of the most diverse communities in the state, St. Paul deserves autism services that are clinically excellent and culturally informed. We offer center-based, in-home ABA, and EIDBI options designed for St. Paul children and their families.
ABA therapy services available to St. Paul 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 St. Paul families with culturally responsive ABA therapy
Every family's journey is unique. Here's how Dakota Autism Center supports the St. Paul community.
Distance
~10 miles east from our center
Nearby Areas
Minneapolis, Maplewood, Roseville, West St. Paul, Woodbury
Zip Codes Served
55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55116, 55117, 55130
St. Paul is a city of neighborhoods — over 300,000 residents spanning communities like Frogtown, the East Side, Highland Park, Midway, and Payne-Phalen. Each neighborhood has its own character, and many are home to significant immigrant and refugee populations. Dakota Autism Center was built to serve families exactly like those in St. Paul: culturally diverse, resilient, and looking for autism support that respects their background and language.
Navigating autism services in St. Paul can be complex. Between Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) special education programs, county-based services, and private therapy providers, families often feel overwhelmed. Our intake team simplifies the process — helping with insurance verification, explaining the difference between ABA and EIDBI, and connecting families to the right level of care. We also support Somali, Oromo, Spanish-speaking, and other multilingual families with culturally adapted approaches.
St. Paul families can access our center-based ABA program at our Minneapolis location (about 10 miles west via I-94) or choose in-home ABA therapy delivered in your St. Paul home. In-home sessions are especially popular with East Side and North End families who prefer therapy in a setting their child already knows. Our EIDBI program is available to St. Paul 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 — ~10 miles east from St. Paul
Our Minneapolis headquarters serves as the hub for all Dakota Autism Center programs. St. Paul 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 St. Paul families ask about ABA therapy
Answers to the most common questions from families in St. Paul and surrounding areas like Minneapolis, Maplewood, Roseville.
Yes. Our in-home ABA team serves families across St. Paul — including the East Side, West Side, North End, Frogtown, Midway, Highland Park, Mac-Groveland, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Our Minneapolis center is about 10 miles west of downtown St. Paul. Most families take I-94 westbound, arriving in approximately 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.
We are committed to culturally responsive care and work to match families with providers who understand their cultural context. While staff language availability varies, we actively recruit multilingual team members and use professional interpretation services when needed.
Yes. We accept Minnesota Medical Assistance. St. Paul families with MA coverage can access both ABA therapy and EIDBI services through Dakota Autism Center. Our team handles the authorization process on your behalf.
Many children receive both school-based special education and private ABA therapy. These services complement each other — school addresses educational goals while ABA focuses on behavioral and developmental targets. Our BCBAs can coordinate with your child's school team if you choose.