Catalyst ABA Therapy provides clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 2–5.

Our services focus on:

• Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI)

• Communication development

• Play and social skills

• Functional behavior reduction

• School readiness

• Parent training and collaboration

All programming is individualized and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

We serve children:

• With a medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Under the age of 6

• Eligible for Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)

We specialize in early intervention because research shows the earlier we begin, the greater the long-term impact.

We are a small, relationship-centered clinic focused on meaningful, measurable progress.

At Catalyst:

Every child receives individualized programming

Parent collaboration is a priority

We focus on real-life functional skills — not just table work

• Our team is supervised daily by experienced clinical leadership

• We prioritize ethical, child-centered ABA

We believe therapy should feel safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

Children attend therapy in structured clinic blocks (morning or afternoon).

Sessions include:

• One-to-one ABA instruction

• Play-based learning

• Social opportunities with peers

• Natural environment teaching

• Skill-building routines (communication, self-help, transitions)

Our environment is designed to support learning while still feeling warm and welcoming.

1. Contact us through our website or by phone at 573-275-1552

2. Complete our intake screening phone call

3. Provide documentation of your child’s ASD diagnosis and Missouri Medicaid insurance

4. We verify insurance and schedule an initial assessment

5. If approved, services begin based on availability

We will guide you through every step.

We currently accept:

• Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet)

If you are unsure about eligibility, our team can help you determine coverage.

Catalyst primarily provides services in our clinic setting to allow for consistent structure and peer interaction.

If additional collaboration with schools or outside providers is needed, our clinical team will coordinate as appropriate.

The number of therapy hours is determined after our initial skills assessment and based on medical necessity, clinical recommendation, and insurance approval.

Early intervention programs often range from 20–30 hours per week, depending on the child’s needs.

Parent involvement is essential to progress.

We provide:

• Regular parent meetings

• Skill training and coaching

• Program updates

• Ongoing communication with your child’s BCBA

Our goal is to help families feel confident carrying over skills at home.

During intake, we carefully review your child’s current needs to ensure our clinic setting is the right fit.

If your child requires a higher level of care than we can safely provide, we will guide you toward appropriate resources.