Center-based in Dallas, TX
Insurance
6 plans + Medicaid
Ages served
18 months and up
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based
Languages
English
Overview
Based in DeSoto, TX, this family-owned ABA clinic serves children with autism and developmental disabilities from 18 months up across the DFW metroplex. Assessment-based care plans address communication, behavior, social interaction, and daily living skills, with services spanning center-based therapy, ABA evaluations, behavior planning, self-help training, and parent consultation. A second DFW center is in development to meet growing demand.
Families in the DeSoto/DFW area with children 18 months and up on the autism spectrum who want individualized, insurance-covered ABA therapy at a small, family-focused clinic rather than a large chain.
Therapy is built around individualized ABA programs using positive reinforcement and evidence-based methods, with parents treated as active partners. Sessions target the full developmental picture — communication, behavior regulation, social skills, and everyday independence.
Reach out by phone at 972-803-6106 or email info@playfulmindsaba.online to start an intake; the team helps families work through insurance authorization for Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, Tricare, and United Healthcare. Spots are limited, so early contact is recommended.
Services
The people
Team includes 1 BCBA.
Founder & CEO / BCBA
Maeweather (M.A., BCBA, LBA) founded the practice drawing on a background in both education and applied behavior analysis. As CEO, he shapes the organization's commitment to high-quality, family-centered ABA care throughout the DFW region.
Payment
Accepts Medicaid
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
The space
Good to know
Playful Minds ABA provides ABA therapy in center settings in and around Dallas. In-home suits families who want skills practiced in the child's own environment, while center-based offers a structured, distraction-light space.
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 — Playful Minds ABA can help you confirm your benefits first.
Playful Minds ABA works with plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tricare, Medicaid, United Healthcare. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Yes — Playful Minds ABA accepts Texas Medicaid. Some plans require a referral or prior authorization first, and if you're still applying, ask about self-pay or sliding-scale options in the meantime.
Playful Minds ABA serves ages 18 months and up. If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Playful Minds ABA is located at 4008 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224, serving families throughout Dallas and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Playful Minds ABA is currently accepting new clients in Dallas. 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 July 2026.
4008 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75224
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