Autism & child therapy services in Waconia
7 providers listed in Waconia · Carver County.
MN Therapy Finder lists 7 autism and child therapy providers in Waconia, Minnesota (Carver County), including 4 occupational therapy, 2 speech therapy, 1 autism evaluations and 1 child mental health listings. 2 of these providers have Google ratings, averaging 4.8 stars across 36 reviews. Most Waconia 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 Carver County human services intake.
Waconia autism & therapy FAQ
How many autism and child therapy providers are in Waconia, MN?
MN Therapy Finder lists 7 providers in Waconia: 1 autism evaluations, 2 speech therapy, 4 occupational therapy and 1 child mental health. 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 Waconia?
Based on Google reviews (5+ reviews), the highest-rated listings in Waconia include SunnyDays Therapy (4.9★, 28 reviews) and Clinical and Developmental Services LLC (4.6★, 8 reviews). Ratings are one signal — also ask about waitlists, insurance and approach before choosing.
How do families in Waconia pay for autism therapy?
Most Minnesota families use Minnesota's EIDBI benefit under Medical Assistance (often via MA-TEFRA), private insurance under the state autism mandate, or both. Providers serving Waconia may be based in nearby cities, and some offer in-home or telehealth-supported services.
How do I request waiver, PCA/CFSS or respite services in Carver County?
Contact Carver 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 Waconia?
Yes. Nearby cities with listings include Victoria (1 provider, ~7 mi), Watertown (2 providers, ~9 mi), Mound (1 provider, ~9 mi) and Chaska (2 providers, ~10 mi). Many families widen their search to shorten waitlists.
Highest-rated in Waconia
Ranked by Google rating among listings rated 4★ or higher with 5+ reviews.
- ★ 4.9 (28)
- ★ 4.6 (8)