Your child is showing signs of autism, so who can you turn to for information, guidance, testing and support? Luckily, there are autism centers in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor with specialists ready to provide the services fit for your family.
Here is a list of the top autism centers offering support services such as parent education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, therapy, workshops and much more in the Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Acorn Health (Formerly Autism Center of Michigan)
- Address: 428 N. Center St., Northville
- Hours: Hours vary; call for details
The Autism Center of Michigan offers in-home training therapy, social skills training and parent support groups. Also, families can get Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavioral Assessments.
Autism Collaborative Center at Eastern Michigan University
- Address: 1055 Cornell Road, Ypsilanti
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday (schedule an appointment for diagnosis; also available on weekends if needed)
The Eastern Michigan University center does diagnosis and testing, runs a center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy program five days a week, plus offers speech and language, occupational and music therapy, as well as psychotherapy. Parents and families can find support here, too, through Parent Share, a parent support group, Project ImPACT, which is parent training, and a free family educational series addressing a wide range of topics. Kids can participate in the theater and arts program and other activities. Plus, kids accepted to EMU can take part in the college support program.
Autism Home Support Services
- Address: 43334 W. Seven Mile Road, Suite 200, Northville
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Offers in-home, center-based and hybrid home- and center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), group social skills training, behavior management and more – plus support for the entire family unit through family and individual counseling and parent coaching. They also have in-house insurance team that will work with your insurance company to ensure that you are covered for the services rendered.
Beaumont Center for Exceptional Families
- Address: 18501 Rotunda Drive, Suite 200, Dearborn
- Hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday
This center has a medical home model of care, meaning they have medical care directed by physicians, plus physical, occupational and speech therapy. In an effort to work with the whole family, families can find social workers and support groups, as well as the SibShop, a place for siblings of kids with special needs to hang out and socialize.
Building Bridges Therapy Center
- Address: 46200 Port St., Plymouth
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; varies based on appointments
Kids with autism can get individual speech, occupational and physical therapy at this center. Kids can also attend the Little Bridges Early Education program, and Skill Builders, a small group therapy program for ages 2-4 years old.
Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) at Henry Ford Health System
Clinton Township
- Address: 15420 19 Mile Road, Suite 100
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (therapy services)
Hamtramck
- Address: 9100 Brombach St.
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday (diagnostic services), 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (therapy services)
Southfield
- Address: 22777 W. 11 Mile Road
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday (therapy services)
With specialists ranging from geneticists, pediatric neurologists, nutritionists and speech-language pathologists, the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) at Henry Ford Health System has a wealth of services for your child. Find Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, Functional Behavior Assessment and treatment, parent training and more.
Center for TLC
A family-centered pediatric therapy facility that provides one-on-one services to meet each child’s individual needs. Services include Applied Behavioral Analysis, occupational, speech, massage and physical therapies.
Centria Healthcare Autism Services
- Address: Serves the entire state of Michigan through services in-home and at centers in Brighton, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Southgate, Taylor and Waterford
- Hours: Vary by location/appointments
Autism services here include pre-diagnosis, formal diagnosis, assessment, plan development and plan implementation. ABA therapy is offered focusing on behavior intervention, social skills and communication.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Autism Center
- Address: Evaluations: Detroit Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Michigan: 3901 Beaubien St., Detroit; Therapy: 41935 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite 202, Novi; 16700 17 Mile Road, Suite B, Clinton Township
- Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; best to call between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Families can find half-day, full-day and evening Applied Behavior Analysis programs, as well as therapy at home and in school. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Autism Center also has parent education courses available.
Creating Brighter Futures
- Address: 4201 Varsity Drive, Suite C, Ann Arbor
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday
This autism center is for children ages 2-18. It’s a family learning center that specializes in one-on-one ABA therapy for autism, and fun group therapy and social interaction with peers. Since the center’s primary goal is to give parents the tools they need to deal with any situation, they have free quarterly training programs for parents.
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Autism Spectrum Disorders Program
- Address: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, 1540 E. Hospital Drive, Ann Arbor
- Hours: Varies by appointment
This Washtenaw County center has many services to help with children’s development and education. A wide range of family-centered services are offered including speech, occupational and physical therapy to meet each child’s specific needs.
Early Autism Services
- Address: 5877 Livernois Dr., Suite 104, Troy
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, noon-6 p.m. Saturday
Center-based therapy is recommended here for children to succeed in a more structured setting. Clients will build social skills with their peers. Call for a free consultation.
Easter Seals
- Address: 2399 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills (Home-based care is also available)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
At Easter Seals Michigan’s centers, families can receive home-based interventions, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech and language, The P.L.A.Y. Project and occupational therapies. Parents can get education and coaching through Easter Seals, and the organization also offers consultations with schools and other providers.
Gateway Pediatric Therapy
Bingham Farms
- Address: 32100 Telegraph Road, Suite 205
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Canton
- Address: 5840 N. Canton Center Road, Suite 270
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Dearborn
- Address: 19853 W. Outer Drive, Suite 110
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Grosse Pointe Woods
- Address: 19251 Mack Ave., Suite M450
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Lake Orion
- Address: 1236 S. Lapeer Road
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Livonia
- Address: 13973 Farmington Road
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Livonia-Pembroke
- Address: 37721 Pembroke Ave.
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Shelby Township
- Address: 49970 Van Dyke Ave.
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Southgate
- Address: 1 Heritage Place, Suite 100
- Hours: Now open; contact for hours
Sterling Heights
- Address: 33464 Schoenherr Road, Suite 180
- Hours: 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
Gateway offers ABA therapy, and provides treatment and intervention services in-home and at the clinics. Different sites offer different services; call to get information available at each center. Other centers in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Flint and Owosso. Also has centers in Georgia and Ohio.
Healing Haven
Healing Haven is a one-stop shop for behavioral health and autism therapy services for families and individuals ages 2-16. Services include applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, ABA parent training, speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling and autism testing and assessments.
Judson Center Autism Connections
Ann Arbor
- Address: 3917 Research Park Drive, Suite B-1A
Farmington Hills
- Address: 30301 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 100
Royal Oak
- Address: 4410 W. 13 Mile Road
Warren
- Address: 12200 13 Mile Road, Suite 100
The Judson Center’s Autism Connections offers diagnostic assessments, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, art, music, play, speech and occupational therapy, as well as a summer program, family counseling and social skills groups for ages 4-18. Note: Locations offer different services and hours vary by program.
Kaufman Children’s Center
- Address: 6625 Daly Road, West Bloomfield
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
Kaufman Children’s Center offers a number of specialized treatment options, ranging from Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy at the center and in-home to summer programs. The center also provides evaluation, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, sensory integration therapy and programs for childhood apraxia of speech. Find workshops here, too.
MORC Autism Center
- Address: 1800 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 150, Troy
- Hours: Hours vary based on programs and services
MORC Autism Center offers a Family Life Skill Program that is focused on helping families that have a child with autism. Applied Behavioral Analysis, social skills training and numerous informational seminars and support groups are offered, as well.
Northern Oakland Autism Center, LLC
- Address: 1870 Clarkston Road, Lake Orion
- Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
North Oakland will develop an individualized treatment plan to meet the needs of your family. Plans include socialization skills training, behavior intervention plans, family training and coaching and much more.
Oxford Recovery Center
- Address: 165 Kirts Blvd., Suite 500, Troy and 7030 Whitmore Lake Road, Brighton
- Hours: Contact for details
Oxford Recover Centers use a synergistic approach to autism. Kids will learn skills that increase positive behaviors and help them become more successful in their home, school and communities.
Quality Care Rehab & Autism Center
- Address: 15023 21 Mile Road, Shelby Township
- Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Quality Care Rehab & Autism Center offers physical, occupational and speech therapy. The center also customizes an individual plan for each person.
Spark Center for Autism, LLC
- Address: 24555 Hallwood Ct., Farmington Hills
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday
Spark Center for Autism helps children diagnosed with autism through early, effective, evidence-based intervention, and provides ABA services to children from 18 months though age 8.
Strident Healthcare ABA Center for Autism
- Address: 28116 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100, Farmington Hills
- Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; hours vary on Saturday
Strident Healthcare helps children with ABA therapy. They also have parent meetings and support groups.
Sunfield Center for Autism, ADHD and Behavioral Health
- Address: 300 N. Fifth Ave., Suite 210, Ann Arbor
- Hours: By appointment
Families can find a range of services here, including social groups, in-home interventions, school consultations, behavioral assessments, parent groups, therapy, Functioning Behavior Assessment, a cooking program and IEP consultation.
Ted Lindsay Foundation HOPE Center at Beaumont Children’s
- Address: 30503 Greenfield Road, Southfield
- Hours: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday
For children with autism spectrum disorders, the Hands-On Parent Education Center, or HOPE Center, can provide services such as behavioral interventions for preschoolers, behavioral intervention consultations, programs for parents and the Toilet Learning Clinic. Families are key here, especially in programs such as the CARE Program.
The Ann Arbor Center of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
- Address: 3031 Miller Road, Ann Arbor
- Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday
Therapy options available at this Washtenaw County office include The P.L.A.Y. Project. Plus, get diagnosis, testing and referrals for organizations and programs.
The Children’s Center
- Address: 79 W. Alexandrine St., Detroit
- Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday
This Detroit center offers services for kids 18 months to 17 years old, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment programs and psychiatric services. Also find parent support, education and training as well as social skills groups and skill building groups for toileting, picky eating and sleep.
The Early Intervention Center
- Address: 55 Park St., Troy
- Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
This non-profit organization has been offering center-based ABA therapy for ages 18 months to 9 years since 2001.
The Friendship Circle
- Address: 6892 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield
- Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on public holidays but closed Jewish holidays and on Saturday
The Friendship Circle provides programs and support for kids and teens with special needs, with activities like social skills groups, drama and music, life skills and sports.
Total Education Solutions
- Address: 2221 Livernois Road, Suite 101, Troy
- Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
With certified therapists in speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, Total Education Solutions can be of help to those with ASD.
Total Spectrum Care
Livonia
- Address: 29691 Six Mile Road
- Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday
Sterling Heights
- Address: 34475 Mound Road
- Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Total Spectrum Care offers in-home ABA services, helps families to develop a treatment behavior plan and more. A free consultation is offered for those interested in learning more about ABA Therapy. Locations also in East Lansing and Kalamazoo.
University Pediatricians Autism Center
Clinton Township
- Address: 16700 17 Mile Road
- Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Novi
- Address: 21600 Novi Road, Suite 800
- Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Provides individualized parent trainings as part of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as well as ABA that can be adapted to the child’s skill level and needs across various domains. Each treatment plan is tailored to the child’s needs.
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