Autism & child therapy services in St. Cloud
31 providers listed in St. Cloud · Stearns County.
MN Therapy Finder lists 31 autism and child therapy providers in St. Cloud, Minnesota (Stearns County), including 10 speech therapy, 9 ABA therapy, 9 child mental health and 6 occupational therapy listings, plus other family supports. 20 of these providers have Google ratings, averaging 4.4 stars across 523 reviews. Most St. Cloud families can fund autism therapy through Minnesota's EIDBI benefit under Medical Assistance — often via MA-TEFRA even with private insurance — and can request waiver, PCA/CFSS or respite assessments through Stearns County human services intake.
St. Cloud autism & therapy FAQ
How many autism and child therapy providers are in St. Cloud, MN?
MN Therapy Finder lists 31 providers in St. Cloud: 9 ABA therapy, 2 autism evaluations, 10 speech therapy, 6 occupational therapy, 9 child mental health and 2 PCA & waiver services. Some providers offer more than one service. Listings are updated as providers claim and verify their profiles.
What are the highest-rated child therapy providers in St. Cloud?
Based on Google reviews (5+ reviews), the highest-rated listings in St. Cloud include Northway Academy - Autism Services for Children - St. Cloud (5.0★, 7 reviews), Catalyst Behavior Solutions - ABA Therapy For Children (5.0★, 5 reviews) and Family Achievement Center of Central Minnesota (5.0★, 5 reviews). Ratings are one signal — also ask about waitlists, insurance and approach before choosing.
Does Medical Assistance cover ABA therapy in St. Cloud?
Yes, for eligible children. Minnesota's EIDBI benefit pays for ABA and other intensive autism therapy for people under 21 on Medical Assistance, and many St. Cloud families qualify through MA-TEFRA even with private insurance. A CMDE evaluation is required first. St. Cloud currently has 9 ABA listings.
How do I request waiver, PCA/CFSS or respite services in Stearns County?
Contact Stearns County human services intake and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment for children's disability services. The assessment determines eligibility for programs such as CFSS (formerly PCA), the CADI or DD waivers, CDCS and respite. Your child generally needs to be eligible for Medical Assistance.
Are there more providers near St. Cloud?
Yes. Nearby cities with listings include Waite Park (6 providers, ~2 mi), Sauk Rapids (2 providers, ~2 mi), Sartell (10 providers, ~3 mi) and St Joseph (1 provider, ~6 mi). Many families widen their search to shorten waitlists.
Highest-rated in St. Cloud
Ranked by Google rating among listings rated 4★ or higher with 5+ reviews.
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- ★ 4.9 (129)
- ★ 4.0 (8)