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ABA therapy in Tavares, FL
Blaze ABA brings ABA therapy to children with autism and their families in Tavares. We're based in neighboring Leesburg, and instead of asking you to drive to a clinic, our team comes to your home and into the community, so learning happens in the places your child already knows.
When life in the county seat gets busy
Tavares is Lake County's county seat, and many families here are already juggling a lot: work schedules, appointments, school meetings and the paperwork that comes with getting a child the right support. ABA shouldn't add another long drive to that list. With in-home sessions, the therapy comes to you, and your child can work on skills without first having to cope with a car ride and an unfamiliar waiting room.
Skills for home and for the lakefront
At home, sessions are built around your routines. We might work on following a picture schedule before school, asking for help instead of melting down, or handling the switch from a favorite show to dinner.
Tavares is built around the water, and outings by the lakefront are part of life here. When it's part of your child's goals, we can practice community skills on outings: waiting your turn, staying close to a grown-up near the water, and handling noise and crowds at a public park such as Wooton Park on Lake Dora. Every outing is planned with you first, at a pace your child can manage.
How we work with your child
No two Tavares families get the same plan. We begin by learning what your child loves, what's hard right now and what would make the biggest difference for your family. Then four commitments guide the work:
- We look for your child's assent, and we pause when they're telling us “not now.”
- Trust and safety come before any new skill, because past experiences shape present behavior.
- Autistic and neurodivergent voices inform how we practice.
- You'll see the goals and the data, and we review progress together.
Coordinating with school teams in Tavares
Because many Lake County school district offices are in Tavares, families here often find themselves in IEP and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) meetings. If school is part of your child's goals, ask us how ABA at home can line up with what your child's IEP team is working on. ABA covered by your health plan is separate from the services your child receives through school, so one doesn't replace the other.
Insurance and Medicaid for Tavares families
Tavares families can use any of the seven plans we accept, including both Florida Medicaid options we work with:
Florida Medicaid covers medically necessary ABA for children and young people under 21. Before services begin, you'll need a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) and prior authorization from your plan, and we'll help you gather what's needed.
On another plan? Give us a call and we'll look into it. Insurance details →
Getting started in Tavares
Call or start intake
Reach us at (239) 465-8663 or online. A person on our team follows up.
Coverage check
We confirm your benefits and list any documents still missing.
Meet your child
A behavior analyst gets to know your child and your priorities.
Sessions begin
Therapy starts at home or in the community around Tavares.
Tavares questions
Can sessions happen after school in Tavares?
Scheduling depends on the hours your plan authorizes and on our team's availability. Tell us which times work for your family, and we'll be honest about what we can offer.
Do I have to bring my child anywhere?
No. Our services are delivered in your home, at school and in the community, so there's no clinic to drive to.
Also serving nearby
Live just outside Tavares? Eustis, Mount Dora and Leesburg are close by, and the Lake County page lists every town we serve.
Let's talk about your child.
Tell us a little about your family and we'll walk you through coverage, timing and next steps — no pressure, no jargon.