Autism & child therapy services in Dakota County
92 providers listed across 11 cities in Dakota County.
MN Therapy Finder lists 92 autism and child therapy providers in Dakota County, Minnesota, across 11 cities. Burnsville has the most listings (34), followed by Eagan (22).
The most-listed services are child mental health (39), ABA therapy (31) and occupational therapy (13); some providers offer more than one. Dakota County families can request waiver, PCA/CFSS or respite assessments (MnCHOICES) through Dakota County human services intake.
Dakota County autism & therapy FAQ
How many autism and child therapy providers are in Dakota County, MN?
MN Therapy Finder lists 92 providers in Dakota County across 11 cities: 31 ABA therapy, 5 autism evaluations, 12 speech therapy, 13 occupational therapy, 39 child mental health, 8 PCA & waiver services and 4 respite care. Some providers offer more than one service. Contact providers directly to confirm current openings and waitlists.
Which cities in Dakota County have autism and child therapy providers?
The most listings are in Burnsville (34), Eagan (22), Lakeville (12), Apple Valley (5) and Mendota Heights (5), with 6 more cities in the county. Each city page lists every provider in that city.
How do I start EIDBI or waiver services in Dakota County?
EIDBI autism therapy starts with a CMDE (Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation) and is paid through Medical Assistance for people under 21; many families qualify through MA-TEFRA even with private insurance. MN Therapy Finder lists 5 autism evaluation providers in Dakota County; ask whether they complete CMDEs. For waivers, PCA/CFSS or respite, contact Dakota County human services intake and ask for a MnCHOICES assessment.
Next step for waivers and PCA/CFSS: how the MnCHOICES assessment works →
Browse by service in Dakota County
Each link opens the Dakota County city with the most listings for that service.
- Child mental health in Burnsville39 in county
- ABA therapy in Burnsville31 in county
- Occupational therapy in Eagan13 in county
- Speech therapy in Burnsville12 in county
- PCA & waiver services in Lakeville8 in county
- Autism evaluations in Burnsville5 in county
- Respite care in Burnsville4 in county
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