In-Home ABA Therapy in Olathe, KS
Olathe mixes the historic streets around downtown and the Johnson County Courthouse with newer subdivisions that keep spreading south and west. Many families here have young children, full schedules and not much time to sit in a waiting room. Shining Steps brings ABA therapy into your home, so your child can practice communication, play, self-care and calmer transitions in the rooms where those skills matter most.
A BCBA designs your child’s program after an assessment, and an RBT works one-on-one with your child, mostly after school. Some daytime hours are available, which can help families of preschoolers who are not in school all day. Caregiver training is part of every program, and you meet with your BCBA regularly to review progress.
We accept KanCare and all of its health plans, plus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna.
Call us: (913) 379-6060
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In-home ABA services
Many Olathe families have young children at home, so our services stretch from preschool routines to the school day. A BCBA writes your child’s plan after an assessment, and an RBT works one-on-one with your child to carry it out.
- In-home sessions. Most happen after school. Some daytime hours are available, which can suit a preschooler who is home in the morning.
- In-school support. With your school’s permission, your RBT can support your child at an Olathe Public Schools or Gardner Edgerton school, and your BCBA can work with the teacher and the IEP team.
- Community sessions. Practice skills on outings near home, like a library visit or a walk in the park.
- Caregiver training. You learn the same strategies the RBT uses, so getting out the door, mealtimes and bedtime go more smoothly between sessions.
As your child moves from preschool into kindergarten, the BCBA updates the plan with you at regular progress meetings, so goals keep up with each new stage.
Insurance and coverage
We accept KanCare and all of its health plans, plus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna.
- KanCare. Your child’s KanCare plan is Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan or UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. We work with all three, and each must approve ABA before it starts.
- Getting a diagnosis that counts. A free district screening is a great first step, but starting November 1, 2026, KanCare ABA needs an autism diagnosis from a licensed clinical psychologist or a qualified physician.
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. Olathe is in Johnson County, so a local Blue plan is usually Blue KC.
- Aetna. We accept Aetna commercial plans. Aetna Better Health of Kansas is no longer part of KanCare.
- Other commercial plans. Call us and we’ll check your benefits.
More details are on our Kansas page.
Areas we serve
We travel to homes throughout Olathe and the surrounding parts of western and southern Johnson County, including Lenexa, Shawnee, De Soto, Gardner, Edgerton and Spring Hill. Families in neighboring Overland Park are served too.
School districts
Much of Olathe is served by Olathe Public Schools (USD 233), which also covers parts of Lenexa and Overland Park. Some Olathe addresses fall in neighboring districts instead: Blue Valley USD 229, Spring Hill USD 230, Gardner Edgerton USD 231 and De Soto USD 232. If your school allows outside therapists, your child’s RBT can support them in class, and your BCBA can coordinate with the school team.
Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County. See all of our Kansas locations.
Practicing skills around town
Practice is most useful when it happens in real places. Around Olathe, community sessions might include:
- Downtown Library or Indian Creek Library. Olathe Public Library runs its own two branches. They are good spots to practice picking out a book, asking a librarian for help and waiting in line to check out.
- Olathe Community Center. With a gym, an indoor pool and an indoor walking track, the city’s center is a chance to practice following directions, waiting for a turn and staying with a grown-up.
- Lake Olathe Park. A walk outdoors is a good time to practice staying on the path, noticing what is around you and switching to the next activity when it is time to go.
These are public places open to everyone. Your BCBA chooses outings that fit your child’s goals.
The Team
Aron Stein
Founder and CEO
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Beth Wittwer
Clinical Director
Sora Lee
Lead BCBA
Autism resources near you
- Olathe Public Schools developmental screenings. Free screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who live in the district and are not yet old enough for kindergarten, held at the Harmony and Heartland early childhood centers. Start with the online form on the district’s screening page, or call the district at (913) 780-7000.
- Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County (tiny-k). Free evaluations and home-based early intervention for children from birth to age 3. Call (913) 432-2900 or visit itsjc.org.
- Johnson County CDDO. The single point of entry for intellectual and developmental disability services in Johnson County, including eligibility and intake. Call (913) 826-2600.
- The University of Kansas Health System, Center for Child Health and Development. Interdisciplinary autism evaluations by a team that can include a developmental pediatrician and psychologist. A physician referral is required. Call (913) 588-1227.
A school screening helps with special education planning, but KanCare ABA needs a medical diagnosis from a psychologist or qualified physician.
See if ABA is covered for your child
Send us a few details and our intake team will check your coverage, explain what it includes and tell you what we need to get started.
- We check your Medicaid plan or insurance benefits
- We tell you what we need, usually the diagnosis report
- We match your family with a BCBA and an in-home therapist
Prefer to talk? Call (913) 379-6060
Tell us about your family
Share a few details and our intake team will get back to you.
How to get started
- Step 1: Call us. Reach us at (913) 379-6060. We’ll ask a few questions about your child, where you live and your insurance.
- Step 2: We check your benefits. Our intake team verifies your KanCare plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, Aetna plan or other coverage and explains what we find.
- Step 3: Share the diagnosis. Send us your child’s autism evaluation report. For KanCare, it must come from a licensed clinical psychologist or a qualified physician. No evaluation yet? We can point you to local options.
- Step 4: Home assessment. A BCBA meets your child at home, talks with you about goals and writes the treatment plan. We then request authorization from your health plan.
- Step 5: Sessions begin. Once services are approved, your RBT starts regular sessions, with caregiver training and progress meetings built in.
Why families choose us
- Plans written by a BCBA. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst assesses your child, writes the treatment plan and supervises your child’s program.
- One-on-one sessions with an RBT. Your child works with a Registered Behavior Technician, mostly after school, with some daytime hours available.
- Therapy where life happens. Sessions take place at home, at school with the school’s permission, and out in the community.
- Training for parents and caregivers. Every program includes caregiver training and regular progress meetings with your BCBA.
- We handle the insurance work. Our intake team checks your benefits and requests authorizations. We accept KanCare and all of its health plans (Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), plus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna.
- Clinical leadership. Our programs are guided by Clinical Director Beth Wittwer and Lead BCBA Sora Lee, with founder and CEO Aron Stein.
Common Questions
Yes. KanCare covers ABA for members under 21 with an autism diagnosis, and sessions can take place at home. Your child’s KanCare plan, whether Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan or UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, must approve the services first. We accept all three plans, and our intake team requests the authorization after the BCBA completes the assessment.
Yes. Along with Olathe, we provide in-home ABA in nearby parts of Johnson County, including Gardner, Spring Hill, De Soto, Edgerton and Lenexa. Because therapists come to you, distance from a clinic is not a factor. Call with your address and preferred times, and we’ll let you know whether we have an RBT available near your home.
Yes. Olathe Public Schools offers free developmental screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who live in the district and are not yet kindergarten age. Screenings happen at the Harmony and Heartland early childhood centers. A screening can open the door to early childhood special education, but KanCare ABA still needs an autism diagnosis from a psychologist or qualified physician.
Often, yes. Most of our sessions happen after school, but some daytime hours are available, which can work well for toddlers and preschoolers who are home during the day. Daytime availability depends on our team’s schedule near you, so tell us what times work when you call and we’ll be upfront about what we can offer.
Your family deserves the best
Our team works closely with each family to build a plan that fits your child and your schedule. Reach out and our intake team will take it from there.