Ability Avenues
(952) 900-2344
(952) 900-2344

Our Intake Process Tailored from the Start

We follow a clear, supportive process to ensure services are tailored to your child right from the beginning. Our team walks alongside your family so you always know what comes next.

Supportive 6-step process
Personalized guidance throughout intake

Step 1: Eligibility Review

Step 1: Eligibility Review

1 day

We gather everything needed to verify insurance eligibility and begin enrollment right away.

Share your child's full name
Provide their date of birth
Upload a copy of their insurance card
We confirm eligibility and start enrollment

Step 2: Intake Meeting

Step 2: Intake Meeting

30 minutes

Meet with us via video to complete paperwork, understand our policies, and align on how we will partner together.

Complete intake paperwork together
Review policies and expectations
Sign a Release of Information for collaboration

Step 3: Document Collection

Step 3: Document Collection

1–2 weeks

Collect the documents that help our team understand your child's history, services, and strengths.

Medical records and physician notes
IEP or school-based assessments
Prior evaluations or treatment summaries
Ongoing check-ins to support your progress

Step 4: Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Evaluation (CMDE)

Step 4: Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Evaluation (CMDE)

1 week

Our Qualified Supervising Professional (QSP) leads a holistic evaluation to map out your child's needs.

Telehealth caregiver interview
Observation in a familiar setting (can align with interview)
Review of collected documents
Use of standardized assessment tools

Step 5: Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)

Step 5: Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)

1 week

Your BCBA designs a plan that reflects your child's goals and the CMDE findings, with your input at every step.

Telehealth caregiver interview to finalize goals
Follow-up observation (can align with interview)
Integration of CMDE insights and your input
A clear plan shared for your review

Step 6: Insurance Authorization & Start of Services

Step 6: Insurance Authorization & Start of Services

1 week

Once the plan is approved, we schedule ABA sessions so your child can begin with a trusted team.

Submit the treatment plan for authorization
Confirm insurance approval
Schedule ABA sessions with a Behavior Technician
BCBA supervision via our secure Passage Health platform
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Empowering children with autism to reach their full potential through evidence-based ABA therapy and compassionate care.

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Location
6385 Old Shady Oak Rd Suite 250
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone
(952) 900-2344
Fax
(952) 443-8616
Email
info@abilityavenues.com
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