ABA therapy in Richmond and Washington, Indiana: Local clinic options

Key Points:

• ABA therapy in Richmond Indiana gives families access to a local center-based clinic, with possible home and school support based on each child’s plan. 
• A Washington clinic serves Daviess County and nearby communities. 
• Families can compare settings, verify insurance, complete an assessment, and review recommended goals and schedules. 

Finding local ABA therapy in Richmond, Indiana or Washington is now much simpler with direct clinic options through Total Care ABA.

Our Richmond clinic supports Wayne County and eastern Indiana. Meanwhile, our Washington location serves Daviess County and surrounding southern Indiana towns. Both locations provide direct access to center-based care, while in-home and school-based support may also be available based on a child's individual care plan.

Compare the Richmond and Washington ABA clinics

Having two separate locations gives Indiana families a convenient place to begin ABA therapy services across Indiana without traveling across the state. Richmond supports eastern Indiana households, while Washington serves families in Daviess County and nearby areas.

The closest clinic may be the easiest place to begin, but distance should not decide the full care plan. The recommended setting should reflect the child’s goals. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) can discuss those details during the assessment. 

ABA therapy in Richmond, Indiana is available on Chester Boulevard

Our Richmond clinic is located at 980 Chester Boulevard. The location gives Richmond and Wayne County families a local place to ask about center-based care. 

The Richmond team includes a clinic director who is a BCBA and an operations manager. The team can answer questions about scheduling, assessments, insurance, and settings. 

Families often contact us after comparing providers in larger cities. From the families we have supported, a nearby Richmond, IN autism clinic can make intake easier because parents can discuss requirements with one local team.

Washington families can access ABA therapy in Daviess County

Families in southern Indiana can connect with care at 209 W Oak Street. This location provides southern indiana autism services built for children in Daviess County and neighboring communities.

As the first autism clinic in Daviess County, this location offers center-based programs without requiring travel to Evansville or Bloomington. Parents can receive local guidance on ABA therapy in Washington, Indiana while exploring suitable therapy environments. 

Our Washington team understands that driving time shapes whether a therapy schedule works for the whole household. Families we speak with often want to know how many trips are required and whether goals can be supported at home or school.

Key benefits of having care available in Daviess County include:

• Reduced travel time for weekly center sessions
• Direct access to local clinical supervisors
• Clearer coordination with area schools and pediatricians

Connect with our Indiana team

Our intake team can help you compare the Richmond and Washington locations, ask about services near your home, and learn which steps your insurance requires. Contact us before choosing a setting so we can learn about your child’s goals and explain the available options.

Each clinic can connect therapy with daily goals

A local clinic gives families a physical space for center-based ABA therapy, but choosing the right setting depends on daily goals. Each setting supports distinct skill areas:

• Center-based ABA: A structured clinic setting where a child can work on communication, play, social interaction, transitions, and daily skills.
• In-home ABA: Support provided during home routines such as meals, dressing, play, homework, and bedtime.
• School-based ABA: Behavioral support tied directly to classroom participation, communication, and school routines.

Parents should evaluate which environment matches immediate learning needs rather than choosing based solely on location. A 2026 caregiver study involving 376 respondents found that rural families reported added barriers involving travel, provider communication, school-based delivery, and disruption to family life.

Across the children we have supported, the most useful setting is usually the one that places practice where the skill is needed. A child focusing on peer interaction may benefit from a clinic setting, while a child working on morning routines may need home support.

Starting services follows four main steps

Calling a clinic allows you to gather information without committing to a full care plan. Our team guides you through each phase of the intake process:

1. Contact the Richmond or Washington team. Families share their location, insurance details, diagnosis status, and primary concerns.
2. Complete a benefit check. The intake team reviews coverage, deductibles, copays, referrals, and authorization requirements.
3. Schedule an initial assessment. A BCBA reviews records, observes your child, meets with caregivers, and identifies goals.
4. Review the recommended plan. Your family reviews proposed schedules, settings, and goals before therapy begins.

Indiana Medicaid continues to require prior authorization for ABA services. Verifying your specific plan requirements during intake prevents unexpected delays before sessions begin.

Families value communication and care that works with their schedule

Parents reviewing care options often focus on communication and consistency. Reviews across Total Care ABA highlight several core qualities that matter most to caregivers:

• Clear updates when therapy plans or schedules change
• Strong, supportive relationships between children and therapists
• Noticeable progress in communication and daily life skills
• Practical flexibility for busy households

When speaking with local clinic teams, parents should feel comfortable asking about administrative and clinical habits. Inquiring about progress reports, emergency contacts, and caregiver involvement ensures the program matches your family's expectations.

With the families our wider team has served, practical concerns often come before clinical terms. Parents want to know who will call them, how changes will be explained, and whether the weekly plan can work alongside school and family responsibilities.

Ask these questions before choosing an Indiana clinic

You do not need to memorize medical terms before speaking with a clinic representative. Bringing a simple list of questions to your first call can make your choices clearer:

• Which setting do you recommend for my child, and why?
• Who will supervise my child's daily care plan?
• How often will our family receive formal progress updates?
• How do sessions coordinate with speech or occupational therapy?
• What insurance steps remain before we can schedule sessions?
• Can our family tour the Richmond or Washington clinic first?

Writing down answers from different providers helps you compare programs objectively. Parents who contact our team often begin with one concern and discover that scheduling, setting, or insurance is the larger issue. A direct intake conversation helps your family address those details early.

FAQs about ABA therapy clinics in Richmond and Washington

Can I visit the clinic before my child starts?

Families can ask the Richmond or Washington team whether an introductory visit is available. Touring the facility helps you see the environment, discuss safety routines, and prepare your child for the new location before regular sessions begin.

Can ABA work around preschool, speech, or occupational therapy?

ABA therapy can be scheduled alongside preschool and other therapy services when providers coordinate schedules. Sharing your child’s weekly timetable during intake allows the clinical team to suggest realistic session hours without creating schedule conflicts.

What if my insurance company is not listed on the website?

Published insurance lists do not always reflect every participating network. Our intake team can complete a benefit check with your policy details to confirm coverage, authorization steps, copays, and clinic network participation.

Reach out to our Indiana team to discuss options

Richmond provides Wayne County families with an eastern Indiana option, while Washington serves Daviess County and surrounding southern Indiana communities. Both locations offer center-based therapy and can help you determine whether home or school support fits your child's needs.

At Total Care ABA, our team can answer your initial questions, verify your insurance benefits, and schedule an assessment when you are ready. Contact us today or submit an inquiry online, and our intake team will reach out to guide you through the next steps.