Dr. Jessica Franco
Owner, Center Director
Behavior AnalystSpeech-Language Pathologist
ABA TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech Therapy
Abby's Learning Center
Center-based in Austin, TX
5.0(3 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Ages served
All ages
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Austin
In Central Austin, a multidisciplinary clinical team blends ABA, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy inside one purpose-built space with a sensory room, indoor gym, art room, and library. Dr. Jessica Franco, a behavior analyst and speech-language pathologist, owns and directs the center, working alongside several board-certified behavior analysts and pediatric OTs and SLPs. Onsite therapy is paired with a small school program, so children can move between clinical sessions and a classroom setting throughout the day.
Best for
Best suited to Austin-area parents wanting ABA, OT, and speech therapy bundled together at a single site rather than coordinated across separate practices.
Their approach
Clinicians build ABA sessions around a naturalistic, developmental model rather than rote drills, folding in occupational and speech goals and asking parents to sit in on training alongside their child.
What to expect
Specific intake timelines, fees, and insurance details aren't posted online, so the fastest way to learn about openings or payment options is a direct email to the center.
The people
Meet the Abby's Learning Center team
Team includes 3 BCBAs, 2 speech therapists, 2 occupational therapists.
Becky Staudt Quintana
Director, Occupational Therapist
OT
Since earning her OT master's in 2017, she's practiced in hospitals, schools, and outpatient clinics across Philadelphia and Austin, with particular focus on sensory integration, Handwriting Without Tears, and MNRI reflex-integration work.Read more
Dr. Laura Estep
School Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BCBA
A UT Austin professor as well as a practicing BCBA, she's spent over ten years across home, school, clinic, and community settings, concentrating on challenging behavior, parent coaching, and staff training.Read more
Aria
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BCBA
A PhD student and BCBA at UT Austin, her clinical focus is AAC for nonvocal and minimally speaking autistic people, an area she also knows firsthand as the parent of a child who uses AAC.Read more
Walker Dunn
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
BCBA
Pursuing a PhD in Autism and Developmental Disabilities at UT Austin, he's spent several years in a clinic setting helping children and teens build day-to-day skills grounded in functional behavior.Read more
Gracelyn Ely
Speech and Language Therapist
SLP (Clinical Fellow)
Trained at UT Austin and now finishing her Clinical Fellowship as an SLP, she brings person-centered, trauma-informed practice and AAC training to her sessions.Read more
Mauri Carter
Occupational Therapist
OT
More than 25 years in school and clinic settings inform her neurodivergent-affirming approach, which draws on sensory, neurological, and evidence-based methods.Read more
Kathryn Linkous
Teacher
M.Ed. Early Childhood Intervention
A UT Austin graduate with both a bachelor's and a master's in early childhood intervention, she builds hands-on classroom activities meant to spark curiosity.Read more
Edwin Hockaday
Teacher
0Working in ABA since 2009, his background spans direct therapy, case supervision, and training behavior technicians, school staff, and parents across home, clinic, and school settings.Read more
Reputation
What families say about Abby's Learning Center
5.0
3 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Abby's Learning Center
Does Abby's Learning Center offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?
Abby's Learning Center provides ABA therapy in center settings in and around Austin. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
Is ABA therapy covered by insurance in Texas?
In Texas, many commercial health plans and Texas Medicaid cover ABA therapy for children with an autism diagnosis. A confirmed diagnosis is required for coverage, which is why many families begin with an evaluation — Abby's Learning Center can help you confirm your benefits first.
What ages does Abby's Learning Center serve?
Abby's Learning Center serves ages All ages. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Abby's Learning Center located?
Abby's Learning Center is located at 510 W 15th St, Austin, TX 78701, serving families throughout Austin and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Abby's Learning Center accepting new clients?
Abby's Learning Center is currently accepting new clients in Austin. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated October 2026.
510 W 15th St, Austin, TX 78701
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