In-home ABA therapy for children with autism across Missouri.

Making your child’s progress possible.
With a full support team that smooths the road every step of the way.
No waitlist
Therapy at home, school, or daycare
Medicaid and most insurances accepted
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Through ABA therapy, we enter your child’s world — to change their world.

We are a passionate team of therapists and care coordinators with one goal: to see your child thrive.
Every day, our work helps children achieve visible breakthroughs in:

Communication

From explosive outbursts to clear words and requests

Emotional regulation

From constant meltdowns to long stretches of calm

Connection

From shutting others out to sharing smiles and affection

Real-life skills

From everyday struggles to confidence in daily tasks
With our care team standing by, we can get your child started today.
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How it works

To us, ABA is so much more than therapy. It’s a journey. A life-changing one.

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First, we assess your child.

An experienced BCBA will create a personal treatment plan everyone feels great about.
2

Then, we match them with a therapist they’ll love.

We choose him or her especially for your child’s needs.
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As therapy unfolds, we’re right here with you.

Our support team is on call to make therapy work for your child and family. We track your child’s progress and celebrate every breakthrough like our own.
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What parents are saying

Getting started with Budding Success was easy: I made a couple of calls, sent a couple of emails, and within just a few days, had the beginnings of the plan of action. Just one year later, my daughter is not only beginning to be able to tackle her social deficits, but is also learning self-care, how to function outside of the home, and is starting the road to self-actualization. Her RBTs and BCBAs have done a deep-dive into her unique needs so that they can help her accomplish her goals, take responsibility for her actions, and be able to make choices that best suit her. The staff genuinely have my daughter’s best interests at heart and want to help her as much as I do. If you want in-home care, that is flexible, with caring people, go to Budding Success.
Justin M.
We turned to Budding Success for ABA for our son, who has a lot of trouble with social skills and emotional regulation. It’s been 9 months, and already he is able to play cooperative games without a meltdown. Our BCBA, RBT, and we have regular meetings to discuss what is working or not and make changes if necessary. And everyone is so awesome! If you are on the fence, I would say give them a chance to prove how powerful it can be to have them on your team. Everyone is so professional and knowledgeable. I only wish I had found them sooner.
Stefanie M.
We’d been on waiting lists for ABA therapy ever since Asher’s autism diagnosis at 2½. When we finally found Budding Success, things changed. Intake was easy. The therapists came to our home. But the biggest change was in Asher. His RBT and BCBA became his biggest advocates. They see his abilities! And they work with us to gain everything in his best interests. Four months later, Asher’s easier to get along with. He’s less defiant. And he amazes me with his intelligence daily. Budding Success is an amazing team of individuals; going with them is the best thing a parent could do for their child.
Sabrina H.
We tried a different ABA provider before finding Budding Success, and honestly, this is a totally upgraded experience. Super friendly. Easy to talk to. Therapists who are actual “I trust you with my child” amazing. My daughter has been improving steadily in her behavior, focus, and overall effort. If I could tell everybody at Budding Success one thing, it would be this: thank you for being the calm in the chaos. You all show up with so much patience and love, even on days my daughter’s “main character” energy is full blast. If you want a place that truly understands kids and parents too, this is it.
Cieara S.
After one ABA company after another turned our daughter down based on age, we were pleasantly surprised by how smooth it was to get started with Budding Success. Over the past year, we’ve seen a significant decrease in the time it takes our daughter to regulate. Our BCBA and RBTs listened to our concerns, even scrapped the initial plan, and tailored treatment to our daughter’s needs. Additionally, the support team has become an advocate on our behalf, coordinating care with all of the other professionals our daughter sees. They address any concerns or questions promptly and update us regularly on our daughter’s progress. I would obviously encourage anyone who may need ABA to go with Budding Success; all I would tell them is our story.
Valerie M.

Getting started is simple.

You’ve faced a bumpy road. We’re here to smooth the rest.

Step 1

Contact us or call 314-328-8830

Step 2

Complete our intake form. We’ll work with your insurance to get your child approved to begin.

Step 3

Meet your child’s BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). We’ll create a custom treatment plan and submit it to insurance for approval.

Step 4

Therapy begins! Your child will receive therapy from their dedicated RBT (Registered Behavior Technician), while you receive regular updates, techniques, and support from our care team.
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Questions? Here are the answers.

Do you take my insurance?
Yes. We accept Medicaid and work with most insurance plans. We’ll guide you through the paperwork and handle the approval process. Learn more about insurance for ABA therapy here.
How long do we have to wait?
There’s no waitlist! Once your child is approved, we’ll match them with the best-fit therapist and begin sessions right away.
Where does therapy happen?
We provide ABA therapy to children with autism across the entire state of Missouri. We come to you, wherever your child learns best—at home, school, or daycare.
What if the therapist isn’t a good fit?
The therapist-child relationship plays a big part in ABA therapy’s success, and we do our absolute best to get it right the first time. If we don’t, we will listen and adjust until we find the perfect match.
What if my child can’t make it to a session?
Sick days, vacation days, and special occasions happen. Just call us; our care coordinators will make sure your child gets their therapy at times that work for your family.
How can I be sure that ABA therapy will work for my child?
ABA has helped thousands of children with autism communicate, self-regulate, and achieve mastery in critical life skills. We’re passionate about the changes we have seen in every single child we have worked with — and we can’t wait to help make the same things happen for yours.

Don’t wait another day to get your child the supportive care they need.

Therapy where your child learns best: at home, school, or daycare
Medicaid and most insurances accepted
Passionate therapists who become like family
Real progress you can see and celebrate
Let’s help your child become all they can be — together.