ABA therapy in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, meet Epic Minds
Your child is a champion, and we're here to help the whole world see it. Exceptional ABA and autism therapy, now in Sioux Falls.
- A dedicated RBT for your child
- No waiting lists
- Support at home and at school
We know how hard the waiting has been
Epic Minds Therapy brings ABA therapy to families across Sioux Falls and the growing towns around it, including Brandon, Harrisburg and Tea. We work with your child at home, at school and out in the community, we handle the insurance from start to finish, and most families go from their first call to a first session within 14 days.
Sioux Falls has two of the region's biggest health systems and more autism resources than anywhere else in the state. Even so, the need keeps growing faster than the help, and plenty of parents here have spent months on a waitlist, watching the calendar while their child keeps growing.
You've been told to wait.
Most Epic Minds families start within 14 days of picking up the phone, so your child's progress doesn't have to sit on hold any longer.
Clinic schedules don't fit your life.
With sessions at home, you won't be driving across town on 41st Street at rush hour or pulling siblings out of their routine. Your RBT works with your child right where your family already spends its day.
Insurance has felt like a maze.
Between Sanford Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, Wellmark and employer plans, the rules can get confusing fast. We verify your benefits and handle the authorization before your child's first session, so you can breathe a little easier.
What ABA therapy works on in Sioux Falls
Your BCBA builds goals around the things your family cares about most. For Sioux Falls families, that often includes:
Communication.
Your child learns to ask for help, a snack or a break using words, signs or a device, so frustration has somewhere else to go.
Busy places.
We help your child handle the crowds and noise at places like the Washington Pavilion, the Empire Mall or a packed Saturday at the park, so family outings can feel fun again.
School routines.
Your child practices following directions, sitting for group time and moving between activities, which helps the school day go more smoothly in a large district.
Self-care.
Dressing, toileting and mealtime skills get practiced during your own mornings and evenings, right where they matter.
Safer behavior.
We work to understand what's behind meltdowns, aggression or running off, then teach your child new skills that meet the same need in a safer way.
ABA therapy services in Sioux Falls
In-home ABA therapy.
We come to your home in Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Tea and nearby towns, and build sessions around your family's everyday routines.
School-based ABA therapy.
Sioux Falls School District is the largest in South Dakota, and it can feel big when you're advocating for one child. With the school's approval, we coordinate with your child's team and can join you at IEP meetings. We work with Brandon Valley, Harrisburg and Tea Area schools too.
Parent training.
You'll learn the strategies your child's RBT uses, so the progress keeps going between sessions and you feel more confident in the hard moments.
Community-based ABA.
Your child practices skills out in the real world, whether that's a walk at Falls Park, a visit to the Great Plains Zoo or waiting patiently in line at the grocery store.
Telehealth check-ins.
Parent coaching and progress check-ins by video help keep everyone connected between in-person visits.
How to start ABA therapy in Sioux Falls
Five gentle steps to your child's first session
01One conversation.
02Diagnosis.
03We handle insurance.
04Assessment at home.
05Therapy begins.
ABA therapy insurance in Sioux Falls
Good news: you're probably already covered
Sioux Falls families carry just about every kind of plan, and we accept most of them.
South Dakota Medicaid and CHIP. Both cover ABA for eligible children with an autism diagnosis, with prior authorization. Medicaid here is fee-for-service, so there's no managed care plan for you to pick.
Sanford Health Plan and Avera Health Plans. The two local health systems' plans are among the most common in Sioux Falls, and we accept both.
Wellmark, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. We accept these too, along with most other major insurers.
Employer plans. Many large Sioux Falls employers, including banks, hospitals and manufacturers, are self-funded. Those plans follow federal rules instead of state law, so we'll check yours individually and tell you exactly where you stand.
Sioux Falls schools, hospitals and autism resources
- Sioux Falls School District. The largest district in South Dakota, with special education services and IEPs for students across the city.
- Sanford Children's Hospital. Pediatric specialty care, including developmental pediatrics, and a good place to start if your child needs an autism evaluation.
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. Avera's flagship hospital in Sioux Falls, with pediatric specialists and behavioral health services.
- South Dakota Parent Connection. Based right here in Sioux Falls, this nonprofit helps families of children with disabilities find their way through school and services.
- Center for Disabilities. Part of the USD Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, offering training, information and family resources.
- Under age 3. South Dakota Birth to Three serves infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Call 800-305-3064.
What families say about Epic Minds
Kind words from families we work with
"Epic Minds Therapy is a great place with a caring and supportive team. Everyone is professional, easy to communicate with, and genuinely invested in helping kids grow and succeed."
"Professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to providing ethical, high-quality care."
Your questions, answered honestly
Do you take Sanford Health Plan and Avera Health Plans?
Yes, we accept both, along with South Dakota Medicaid, Wellmark and most major insurers.
Do you serve Brandon, Harrisburg and Tea?
We do. We work with families all across the Sioux Falls area, suburbs included.
Can you work with my child's Sioux Falls school?
Yes. With the school's approval, we coordinate with your child's teachers and special education team, and we can join you at IEP meetings.
How quickly can we start?
Most families go from their first call to a first session within 14 days.
Other South Dakota locations we serve
About an hour north up I-29, home to South Dakota State University.
Further up I-29 in the Glacial Lakes region.
About 200 miles north, home to Northern State University.
West River, at the edge of the Black Hills.
Your child's first session could be about two weeks away
Give us a call or send a message, and we'll take it from there together.