Referring a child to Training Wheels ABA

For pediatricians, diagnosing providers, and care coordinators. Please call our intake team for current referral and document transfer instructions.

Call intake (737) 214-9205 Family application

Who we serve

Children with autism, 18 months to 6 years
BCBA-led, one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy
Center-based and in-home care
Clinics in South Austin, Pflugerville, and Dripping Springs

How to refer a child

Talk with the family
Let them know you are suggesting ABA therapy and that you are pointing them to us.
Call our intake team
Reach us at (737) 214-9205 and ask for our current referral instructions before sending anything. That includes how to transfer an evaluation report or other documents.
Give the family their next step
Parents and guardians can use our family application or call the same number.

Please do not send patient records by ordinary email. This page does not collect patient records. Our application is for parents and guardians, so please call for the current way to share documents.

Which path fits this family

Referral situations and the next step for each
Situation	Next step
You want to refer a child or transfer documents	Call intake at (737) 214-9205
The family has a diagnosis and wants to reach out	The family applies at our application or calls us
An evaluation is scheduled	The family can apply now and choose “Evaluation scheduled”
No diagnosis or evaluation yet	The family can read our diagnosis guide and call with questions
The family has coverage questions	The family can call and ask about their specific plan. Plans we work with
The family is unsure about clinic or home	Share our care setting guide

What helps on the call

Please share patient details only as your own privacy practices allow. It helps to know these general points when you call:

The child’s age
Whether a diagnosis is documented or an evaluation is scheduled
The family’s part of the Austin area
The family’s insurance plan, if known

Diagnosis documentation and authorization requirements can differ by plan. Please confirm what is needed for this family and how to send it when you call.

What to tell the family

A few plain expectations help a family feel ready to reach out.

Families can review the application or call with questions before applying.
It asks for the pediatrician’s name and how they heard about us, so they can mention your practice.
They can call with questions about their child, location, and coverage.
An application does not start services. It also does not confirm coverage, an opening, or a start date.
They can read how to prepare for intake first.

If you would like to stay informed about a family after a referral, please ask our intake team what permission is needed.

Questions about a referral?

Call our intake team for current instructions. Families can apply online or call the same number.