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CEO, General Counsel
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ABA TherapyAutism Diagnosis & AssessmentSpeech Therapy
Children’s Autism Center
In-home services across Round Rock and nearby
4.4(17 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsIn-homeCenter-based
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Insurance
5 plans
Ages served
18 months–17 years (ABA program: 18 months–5 years)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · In-home
Languages
English
Overview
Autism therapy and services in Round Rock
Families across Williamson County have relied on this clinic since it opened in 2008, when its founder set out to expand early-childhood autism services beyond what she'd already built at a local MHMR program. The Round Rock practice pairs one-on-one ABA with speech and feeding therapy, a preschool-style classroom track, and an in-house diagnostic team that includes BCBAs, SLPs, and psychologists. Coverage extends out to Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, and Taylor, with a second Central Texas site handling speech visits out of North Austin.
Best for
Parents of toddlers and preschoolers pursuing intensive ABA will find the closest fit here, since the core program is built around ages 18 months through 5, with feeding and speech support layered in alongside it.
Their approach
Rather than repetitive tabletop drills, therapists build each child's plan around play, mixing structured trial-based teaching with lessons pulled from everyday routines, and leaning hard on parent coaching so gains hold up outside the clinic.
What to expect
Evaluations can start with a parent's own request or a pediatrician referral, and insurance gets checked before anything is scheduled; a BCBA runs the intake assessment and treatment plan, and the clinic bills several major insurers directly alongside a self-pay path.
The people
Meet the Children’s Autism Center team
Team includes 5 BCBAs, 2 speech therapists.
Laura Saldana
Chief Clinical Officer
M.Ed.BCBALBAHandwriting Without TearsADOS-2
As Chief Clinical Officer, Laura Saldana has been building ABA programs for home, school, and clinic settings since 2004, with a particular focus on language development in children between 18 months and 10 years old.Read more
Phyllis Sample
Founder
M.Ed.BCBALBA
CAC's founder, Phyllis Sample, spent years co-directing an autism program at a Williamson County MHMR before starting this clinic in 2008, drawing on more than two decades of work in early-childhood autism and developmental disabilities.Read more
Katie Castro
Director of CAC Speech Therapy Services
BCaBAM.A.CCC-SLP
Katie Castro leads the speech therapy team as a dually credentialed BCaBA and speech-language pathologist, bringing over 15 years of experience treating speech, language, and feeding delays in children.Read more
Sarah Ralls
Speech Language Pathologist
MSCCC-SLP
Sarah Ralls, a speech-language pathologist with four-plus years in the field, focuses on augmentative and alternative communication after several years working in Texas public schools.Read more
Breeze O'Briant
Clinical Director – CAC Round Rock East
MSBCBALBA
Breeze O'Briant directs the Round Rock East clinic and has spent over a decade working with children from infancy through age 18 across schools, private practice, and early-childhood programs.Read more
Natalija Milutivovis
Clinical Director – CAC Round Rock West & Chief Training Officer
M.Ed.BCBALBA
Natalija Milutivovis, who joined the clinic as an RBT in 2008, now directs the Round Rock West location and serves as Chief Training Officer, overseeing ABA programming for learners from 18 months to 20 years.Read more
Payment
Insurance & payment
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaHumanaUnited Healthcare (UHC & UMR)
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Reputation
What families say about Children’s Autism Center
4.4
17 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
Good to know
Common questions about Children’s Autism Center
Does Children’s Autism Center offer in-home or center-based ABA therapy?
Children’s Autism Center provides ABA therapy in center and in-home settings in and around Round Rock. 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 — Children’s Autism Center can help you confirm your benefits first.
What insurance does Children’s Autism Center accept?
Children’s Autism Center works with plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare (UHC & UMR). If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
What ages does Children’s Autism Center serve?
Children’s Autism Center serves ages 18 months–17 years (ABA program: 18 months–5 years). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Where is Children’s Autism Center located?
Children’s Autism Center is located at 1516 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664, serving families throughout Round Rock and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Children’s Autism Center accepting new clients?
Children’s Autism Center is currently accepting new clients in Round Rock. 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.
1516 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664
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