Des Moines, IA: ABA clinic opens

April 13, 2026, Des Moines Welcomes New Autism Therapy Clinic for Families with Young Children

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, April 14 to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic. The clinic, located at 475 Southwest 5th Street in Des Moines, is staffed by childhood autism experts who specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. . . .

According to the CDC's latest estimate, one in 31 children in on the autism spectrum. "The best possible scenario for a child on the spectrum is having the opportunity to enroll in a quality ABA therapy program in the early developmental years," explained Caravel's Clinic Director Alexis Alvarez, M.A., BCBA, LBA. "Our newest clinic means that children with autism in our community will achieve better outcomes and enjoy happier lives. "