In-Home ABA Therapy in Dubuque, Iowa
Achieving Stars Therapy brings BCBA-led, play-based ABA therapy to homes in Dubuque for ages 18 months to 15, with no waitlist. Iowa Medicaid and most insurance plans accepted.
Can Toddlers Start ABA Therapy in Dubuque?
Yes. Achieving Stars Therapy starts in-home ABA therapy for children from 18 months.
Early ACCESS, Iowa's free program for children under 3, runs through Keystone AEA. Families can use it alongside ABA.
What Do In-Home ABA Therapy Services Include?
In-Home Sessions, 8am to 8pm
A therapist comes to your home anywhere in Dubuque and Dubuque County.
A BCBA-Led Team
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) writes an evidence-based, personalized treatment plan for your child's unique needs, built on positive reinforcement. A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) runs each session, and the BCBA coordinates with your child's speech and occupational therapy teams.
Toddlers and Preschool-Aged Children, 18 Months to 5 Years
Play-based sessions build communication skills, play and daily-living skills for this age range.
Children 6 to 15
Skill development for school-age children: social skills, emotional regulation, challenging behaviors and self-advocacy.
Parent Training
Parents and caregivers learn the therapist's strategies, so progress continues between sessions.
Does Iowa Medicaid or Insurance Cover ABA Therapy?
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Yes, with an autism diagnosis. Iowa Medicaid covers ABA through age 20, and Achieving Stars Therapy takes all three Iowa Medicaid managed care plans: Iowa Total Care, Molina and Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup).
For private insurance, Iowa law dropped the age-19 limit and dollar caps on ABA for large-employer plans renewed from January 1, 2026. Check your insurance coverage free at (833) 666-3115.
How Do You Start ABA Therapy in Dubuque?
No waitlist, and a simple enrollment process. Most families with private insurance start in 1 to 2 weeks; Iowa Medicaid takes longer for plan approval.
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Step 1: Call
Call (833) 666-3115 or email info@achievingstarstherapy.com.
Step 2: Benefits Check
Share your child's diagnosis. Achieving Stars Therapy checks benefits and gets the plan's approval, for up to six months at a time on Medicaid.
Step 3: Home Assessment
A BCBA visits your home and sets the first therapy goals.
Step 4: Therapy Begins
Sessions start, and the BCBA updates the therapy plan as your child progresses.
Where Can Dubuque Families Get an Autism Diagnosis?
Achieving Stars Therapy does not diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development in Iowa City (319-353-6900) evaluates children from 18 months until their 12th birthday.
In Dubuque, the Child Health Specialty Clinics office (563-556-3700) runs the Regional Autism Assistance Program, which screens children and helps families find a diagnosis.
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Dubuque Resources for Families of Children with Autism
Dubuque Community School District Special Education
Evaluations and IEP supports at school. 563-552-3078.
Keystone AEA
Early ACCESS and special education support for Dubuque County. Early ACCESS referrals 800-632-5918; main line 563-241-5397.
ASK Resource Center
Iowa's Parent Training and Information Center. 1-800-450-8667.
Autism Society of Iowa
Statewide parent and caregiver support groups on Zoom, twice a month.
Questions Dubuque Families Ask About ABA Therapy
Does Achieving Stars Therapy have a clinic in Dubuque?
No. Achieving Stars Therapy has no ABA therapy center or clinic. It works only in homes, so there is no drive.
Which towns near Dubuque does Achieving Stars Therapy serve?
All of Dubuque County, in Iowa homes, including:
- Asbury
- Peosta
- Epworth
- Dyersville
- Farley
Sessions are not offered in Illinois or Wisconsin. See also in-home ABA therapy across Iowa.
Does Hawki cover ABA therapy?
No. The Autism Support Program (515-725-3350) may pay for ABA for some children under 14 with no other coverage, while funding lasts.
What does play-based ABA therapy mean?
Evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) built around your child's strengths, interests and routines, instead of table drills. For children under 5, see early intervention ABA.
Who can diagnose autism in Iowa?
Licensed doctors, psychologists and some other licensed clinicians. Ask your health plan which ones it accepts.
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Who Provides ABA Therapy at Achieving Stars?
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) lead every program.
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