You've probably spent more time in waiting rooms than you'd care to count. Between the developmental pediatrician, the speech therapist, and that one specialist who ran forty-five minutes late, you're exhausted. And now someone's telling you your child needs ABA therapy too?
Here's the thing most ABA therapy companies won't mention upfront: your kid doesn't need another unfamiliar building with fluorescent lights and a waiting room full of strangers. What they need is support where they're already comfortable. Your living room. Your backyard. The kitchen table where they eat breakfast.
That's exactly why Achieving Stars Therapy brings ABA therapy directly to your Wichita home, and why families across Sedgwick County have been choosing us as their ABA provider since we started serving Kansas.
Why Wichita Families Choose In-Home ABA Therapy
Let me ask you something. When does your child have their best moments? Probably not in a sterile clinic room, right?
Kids on the autism spectrum often struggle with transitions and new environments. The sensory overload of a therapy center (different textures, unfamiliar sounds, that weird cleaning product smell) can sabotage a session before it even starts.
When our behavior technicians work with your child at home, we're teaching skills they'll actually use. Brushing teeth in their bathroom. Managing frustration during their dinnertime routine. Playing with siblings on their swing set.
Source: UCLA Lovaas Study
What Makes Achieving Stars Different From Other ABA Providers in Wichita
Wichita has several ABA therapy options. Summit Behavioral Services, Astro ABA, Little Stars Therapy, Heartspring. They're all doing good work. But here's what sets us apart:
BCBA-Led Clinical Direction (Not Just Supervision)
Every single treatment plan at Achieving Stars is designed and actively managed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our clinical director, Cassandra Mathias, brings over a decade of hands-on ABA experience. Samantha Seidenberger holds dual certifications in both behavior analysis and special education, which means she speaks fluent IEP.
This isn't a situation where a BCBA signs off on paperwork once a month. Our BCBAs track your child's data weekly and adjust goals based on what's actually working.
We Start Fast: 3 to 4 Weeks, Not 3 to 4 Months
I know you've heard the waitlist horror stories. Six months to get an evaluation. Another four months to start services. Meanwhile, your child is losing critical developmental time.
We've structured our intake process to get therapy started within 3-4 weeks of your first call. Because early intervention matters, and "early" shouldn't mean "whenever we get around to it."
Insurance and Medicaid? We Handle It
Nobody becomes a parent thinking "I can't wait to argue with insurance companies about coverage codes." We accept:
- Medicaid
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Tricare
- Anthem
- And others
Our team will verify your benefits before you commit to anything, free of charge.
Our Autism Services for Wichita Families
We're not a one-size-fits-all operation. Your child isn't a checklist, and their therapy shouldn't be either.
Early Intervention (Ages 2-8)
Between ages 2 and 8, your child's brain is building connections at an incredible rate. ABA therapy during this window can genuinely change outcomes.
- Functional communication (spoken words, signs, or AAC devices)
- Social skills that transfer to the playground
- Daily living tasks: dressing, bathroom, meals
- School readiness
- Play skills for connecting with siblings and peers
Behavioral Support That Gets to the "Why"
Here's what frustrates me about how some providers handle challenging behaviors. They focus entirely on stopping the behavior without asking why it's happening.
Not just "he's having a meltdown" but why is he having a meltdown at 5:47pm every single day? Is he hungry? Overwhelmed from holding it together at school? Trying to communicate something he doesn't have words for?
Our behavior analysts conduct functional behavior assessments to understand the purpose behind difficult behaviors. Then we teach your child better ways to get what they need.
Parent and Caregiver Coaching
You're with your child way more hours than we are. That's just math.
So we train you too. Not in a condescending "here's a pamphlet" way. Actual hands-on coaching so you know exactly how to respond when your child is struggling at the grocery store or refusing to transition away from the iPad.
We also offer telehealth parent coaching for families who need flexible scheduling.
School Collaboration and IEP Support
Your child's progress shouldn't disappear the moment they walk into school. We partner directly with teachers, IEP teams, and school-based therapists to make sure strategies carry over.
Had a breakthrough with self-regulation at home? We'll make sure the school knows what's working so they can reinforce it too.
What Parents in Kansas Are Saying
"The change we've seen in just five months has been incredible. My son is using words now, actual spontaneous words, when six months ago he was completely nonverbal. And the therapists feel like family at this point."
Wichita parent"I was so tired of driving across town for appointments. Having therapy at home means my daughter is more relaxed, I'm less stressed, and honestly? The skills stick better because she's learning them where she lives."
Sedgwick County familyHow to Get Started With ABA Therapy in Wichita
- Call us or fill out our contact form. We'll ask some basic questions about your child and your goals.
- We verify your insurance. No charge, no obligation. We just want you to know what's covered before you make any decisions.
- Schedule the initial assessment. One of our BCBAs will come to your home, meet your child in their natural environment, and start building a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.
- Therapy begins within 3-4 weeks. Not months. Weeks.
Serving Wichita and Surrounding Kansas Communities
Our ABA therapists work with families throughout the greater Wichita area:
We also serve families in Topeka and the Kansas City area. If you're not sure whether we cover your location, just ask.
Is ABA Therapy Right for Your Child?
ABA works best when started early. Research shows kids who begin before age 8 have significantly better outcomes. But "early" is relative. If your child has autism, developmental delays, or behavioral challenges that are affecting your family, it's not too late.
Here's the honest truth: ABA isn't magic. It takes time, consistency, and your involvement. But 70% of children who start ABA early gain functional language within two years. That's not a made-up number. That's decades of research.
If you're wondering whether your child would benefit, just call us. We'll give you a straight answer.
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