Kelly Barnhill
Nutrition/Dietary Clinician
MBACNCCN
As the team's certified nutritionist, she works on the dietary and supplement side of each child's treatment plan.
ABA TherapyAutism Diagnosis & Assessment
The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development
Center-based in Austin, TX
5.0(7 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsCenter-based
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Ages served
Children and young adults
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Austin
Parents come to this Austin nonprofit when they want one team looking at the whole picture: cognition, medical health, and nutrition, rather than separate specialists working in isolation. A licensed psychologist runs the ADOS and ADI-R testing used to diagnose autism spectrum and related developmental conditions, while a medical team follows up on the GI, immune, and metabolic issues that often go along with it. The center also keeps an active research arm studying autism, drawing referrals from well beyond Central Texas.
Best for
A good fit for families who want a full developmental workup, testing plus a look at underlying health and nutrition, instead of a diagnosis-only visit.
Their approach
Every new case goes through an intake screening call before the Clinical Care team decides which mix of psychology, medicine, nutrition, ABA-based therapy, and family counseling the child needs.
What to expect
Plan on about a half-hour intake conversation up front; after that, staff sort out which clinicians to schedule and lay out costs, which flex by service and can be offset by the center's own grants and scholarships for qualifying families.
The people
Meet the The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development team
Team includes 4 BCBAs.
Dane Mosher
Physician
DO
He handles the medical piece of care as the center's physician, watching for the GI and metabolic issues common in autism.
Jana Rundle
Psychologist
Psy.D.
A licensed psychologist who takes part in the developmental testing and diagnostic evaluations done at the center.
Rebeca Shearer
Nurse Practitioner
NP
Nurse practitioner who supports medical evaluations and ongoing treatment planning alongside the physician.
Amanda Tami
Counselor / BCBA
LPCBCBA
Combines a counseling license with BCBA certification to offer both talk-based support and behavior-focused therapy for kids on the spectrum and their families.Read more
Claire Schutte
Psychologist / Director, Diagnostic Clinic
PhDBCBA-D
Runs the diagnostic clinic and brings both psychology and BCBA-D training to the center's autism and developmental evaluations.
Alan Guiterrez
Registered Dietitian
MSRDLD
Registered dietitian who handles nutrition assessments and diet planning for patients.
Rebeca Flores
Registered Nurse
RN
Registered nurse who is part of the medical support team seeing children at the center.
Kyle Machos
BCBA
MSBCBA
BCBA who builds and runs individualized ABA treatment plans along with educational assessments.
Regan Fitzgerald
BCBA
M.Ed.BCBA
BCBA focused on ABA therapy and educational assessment work for referred children.
Reputation
What families say about The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development
5.0
7 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development
Does The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?
The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development 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 — The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development can help you confirm your benefits first.
What ages does The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development serve?
The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development serves ages Children and young adults. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development located?
The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development is located at 1700 Rio Grande St #200, 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 The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development accepting new clients?
The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development 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.
1700 Rio Grande St #200, Austin, TX 78701
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