In-Home ABA Therapy in Independence, Missouri
Autism therapy at home for Independence families, with one consistent team.
Independence families have historically had to drive into Kansas City for autism services. Not with us. Your child's dedicated RBT comes to your home, from the neighborhoods around Independence Square to Englewood and out east along 24 Highway, and a BCBA reviews progress with you every week. Therapy where your child is comfortable, on a schedule that fits your family.
Ages 1 to 21 · Maryland Medicaid accepted · Free benefit check in a day or two
Nearest office: 111 W Port Plaza Dr 6th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63146. Sessions happen in your home.
Why Independence families choose us
- No waitlist. Start in weeks.
- One consistent RBT, so your child builds trust with one person.
- Parent training built into every plan.
- MO HealthNet and most major commercial plans accepted.
Insurance we accept in Independence
We also accept:
Don't see your insurance? Call us at 314-735-5802. Plans change often and we can usually find a way to work with yours. Checking your benefits is free and takes a day or two.
See our full insurance page · How Maryland Medicaid covers ABA
How it works
Step 1
Call or send the form. We verify insurance and answer questions, usually within a day or two.
Step 2
A BCBA from our Missouri team completes an in-home assessment and builds your child's individual plan.
Step 3
Your child's dedicated RBT begins regular home sessions, with weekly BCBA supervision and parent coaching throughout.
Local notes
What Independence families should know
Independence is Harry Truman's hometown and one of Jackson County's two county seats, with its historic Square at the center of town.
ZIP codes we serve in Independence
64050, 64052, 64055, 64056, 64057. Nearby ZIPs too; if yours is close, call and we will confirm.
Under 3? Start with early intervention too
Early intervention for children under 3 runs through Missouri First Steps, the state's program for children under 3. It is free, it can run alongside ABA, and we can help you get both started.
School-age? Know the two evaluation paths
the Independence School District evaluates for school services through Child Find and an IEP. Insurance-covered ABA needs a medical diagnosis, which is separate. Most families do both, and we coordinate with the school with your consent.
Need a diagnosis first?
Families near Independence most often get evaluated at the Autism Clinic at Children's Mercy Kansas City. Waits can be long, so call us while you wait and we will have insurance verified by the time the report is in.
Our nearest office, 111 W Port Plaza Dr 6th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63146, is about 4 hours from Independence. Your child's sessions happen at home, so you never make that drive: our team lives and works in your area.
“Golden Touch ABA has been wonderful to work with. The team is honest, professional, caring, and genuinely there to help with everything they can.”
Common questions from Independence parents
Do you serve all of Independence?
Yes, plus Sugar Creek, Blue Springs, and the rest of eastern Jackson County.
Does MO HealthNet cover ABA?
Yes. ABA is covered fee-for-service statewide for children with an autism diagnosis, regardless of managed-care plan, and we accept it.
How do we start?
Call 314-735-5802 or send the form. Benefits verified in a day or two, then an in-home assessment.
What ages do you work with?
1 to 21, from early intervention for toddlers through independence skills for teens.
Parent guides
Before you start in Independence
Coverage, costs, and getting a diagnosis, explained by our clinical team.
Getting Started
Early Signs of Autism by Age: What to Watch For (and What to Do)
From 12 months to school age: the early signs of autism parents most often notice, what counts as typical variation, and the next step if something feels off.
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Getting Started
What Happens at an ABA Assessment? What Parents Should Expect
What an ABA assessment is, who does it, what the home visit looks like, the questions you will be asked, how long it takes, and what happens after.
10 min read