Sunbird ABA team in Richmond — serving you

ABA therapy in Richmond, Kansas: autism therapy for kids, at home or daycare

Name: Sunbird ABA Therapy — Richmond, KS
Telephone: (303) 483-7833

Richmond is a small town of about 504 people in Franklin County, and our ABA team in the Richmond area is here serving you. One-on-one, BCBA-led ABA therapy comes to your home or daycare — for the 119 kids who live here, not a far-off clinic.

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How care reaches Richmond
Kids & autism here
Home, daycare or telehealth
Schools & IEPs
Paying for ABA
Getting started

Autism services in Richmond at a glance

The numbers that shape how ABA therapy works here, from public data.

Residents: 504
Children under 18: 119
Children under 5: 16
Kids likely on the spectrum (CDC 1-in-31 estimate): ≈ 4
Kids under 6 with every parent working (Franklin County-wide): 66%
Homes with broadband (telehealth-ready): 74%
Kids covered only by a public plan (Franklin County-wide): 17%
Kids with no health coverage (Franklin County-wide): 5.5%
Median household income: $56,458
Your Sunbird team in Richmond: Serving you
Sunbird services here: Home · Daycare · Video
ZIP codes: 1

Sources: Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates; Census ZIP-code relationship files; NCES school-district data. The autism figure applies the CDC’s 1-in-31 estimate — a planning number, not a count. Miles are straight-line.

What ABA therapy looks like in Richmond

Richmond in Franklin County is a small community of about 504 people. In a town this size, everybody knows everybody — and families can feel like they are the only ones dealing with autism. You are not, and you don't need to move or drive hours for help.

Richmond families don't have to drive to a clinic. Our ABA team comes to you — at home or at daycare — with BCBA coaching by video in between visits.

A typical plan starts with a BCBA assessment at home, then regular one-on-one sessions with an ABA therapist — a trained behavior technician — working from goals your BCBA wrote for your child. You are part of it, too: parent training is built in, because the skills have to work at dinner time, not just during a session. Curious who does what? See who is on your child's team.

Autism therapy for young children in Richmond

Census estimates count about 120 children under 18 in Richmond, including about 16 under age 5. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 31 children is autistic. Applied here, that is roughly 4 children in Richmond who may be on the spectrum — many of them not yet diagnosed.

Earlier is easier. If your toddler isn't pointing, answering to their name, or using words the way other kids their age do, it is worth a look now rather than later. Our guides walk through signs of autism at 18 months, at age 2 and at age 3, plus the M-CHAT screening many pediatricians use.

ABA isn't only for toddlers. For school-age kids in Richmond, goals often center on communication, managing big feelings, daily routines and getting along with friends. Wondering how ABA fits with other therapies? See ABA vs. speech therapy.

In-home, daycare or telehealth ABA in Richmond

About 66% of children under 6 across Franklin County live in homes where every parent works. For a lot of families here, the hours that matter are daycare hours — so we offer daycare-based ABA support, where your child's ABA therapist works alongside the daycare routine, plus in-home sessions for evenings and the skills that belong at home. (Richmond is small enough that the county-wide figure is the reliable one.)

Only about 74% of households in Richmond have broadband internet, so we don't assume video works for you. Where it does, telehealth adds BCBA time between visits; where it doesn't, in-home visits carry the plan. We'll ask about your connection up front.

ABA therapy, schools and IEPs in Richmond

Most public-school students in Richmond attend USD 288 Central Heights (about 541 students across 2 schools).

If your child has an IEP (or an IFSP for little ones), share it with your BCBA. When home goals and school goals line up, kids make progress faster and get less mixed messaging. Bring the latest evaluation reports to your first meeting, too — they save time and repeat testing.

ABA therapy in Richmond and nearby towns

Richmond is the fourth-largest of the 8 communities we list in Franklin County, home to about 2% of the county's children.

The closest neighbors are Princeton (6 mi), Greeley (7 mi), Garnett (8 mi), Lane (10 mi), and Williamsburg (13 mi). Families in all of them are served the same way, so if you live between towns, you're covered.

Paying for ABA therapy in Richmond

Families in Richmond pay for care in different ways. Census figures show that across Franklin County, about 17% of children are covered only by Medicaid or another public plan, and about 5.5% have no coverage at all — the rest mostly have insurance through a parent's job or a plan they bought.

Coverage depends on your plan, not your ZIP code, so we don't guess. Snap a photo of your insurance card, and we'll verify your ABA benefits with the plan for free and call you back with a straight answer — usually within a business day.

More detail: paying for ABA therapy, our insurance page, and will insurance pay for ABA?

How to start ABA therapy in Richmond, step by step

From first call to first session, here's the path for Richmond families. (More detail on our getting-started page.)

Call or send the short form — include your ZIP code (66080 is in Richmond). An intake advocate calls you back, usually the same business day.
Benefits, verified. We call your plan so you don't have to, then explain your ABA coverage in plain English.
No diagnosis yet? We help you book an evaluation first. Already have one? See what to do after a diagnosis.
A BCBA visit at your home in Richmond. A BCBA from the team that serves Richmond comes to observe, ask questions, and write a plan with you — not for you.
Sessions begin. An ABA therapist starts regular one-on-one sessions at home or daycare, with parent training built in. Here's how to prepare for the first one.

ABA therapy by ZIP code in Richmond

In-home ABA therapy, daycare-based support and telehealth are available to families in every one of these ZIP codes:

66080

ABA therapy around Olathe

Richmond is part of the area our Olathe team covers. More on what that team offers:

No diagnosis yet? Start there — we’ll help.

Calling before any evaluation is completely normal — from Richmond or anywhere else. We’ll help you understand what you’re seeing, book a diagnostic evaluation in Kansas, and line up coverage so therapy can start as soon as the diagnosis is in hand.

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ABA therapy in Richmond: questions parents ask

Does insurance cover ABA therapy in Richmond?

Usually, but it's plan-by-plan — which is why our benefit check is free. Across Franklin County, about 17% of kids are on Medicaid or another public plan; the rest mostly have private coverage — we work through both. Most Kansas families pay little or nothing once benefits are confirmed. Send a photo of your insurance card and we'll tell you where you stand, usually within a business day.

Do you have an ABA team in Richmond?

Yes — our Sunbird team in the Richmond area is serving families in Richmond and across Franklin County. Your child's ABA therapist comes to your home or daycare, with BCBA check-ins by video between visits. Tell us your address and we'll set up a schedule that works.

My child doesn't have a diagnosis yet. Can we still start from Richmond?

Absolutely. Lots of parents call us with nothing but a hunch. We'll help you get an evaluation booked, check your benefits in the meantime, and be ready to start when the report comes back.

How many children in Richmond might be autistic?

There's no local registry, but the CDC estimates about 1 in 31 children is autistic. With about 120 kids under 18 in Richmond (Census estimate), that works out to roughly 4 children — many not yet diagnosed.

Which school district serves Richmond?

Most students in Richmond attend USD 288 Central Heights. If your child has an IEP, share it with your BCBA so home and school goals line up.

What ZIP codes do you serve in Richmond?

All of them. Richmond uses ZIP code 66080 — and we serve the surrounding area too. Give us your ZIP when you call and we'll confirm your team and schedule.

Is telehealth ABA realistic in Richmond?

It depends on your connection: about 74% of households in Richmond have broadband. Where video works, telehealth adds BCBA time between visits; where it doesn't, in-home visits carry the plan.

Do you also serve towns near Richmond?

Yes — including Princeton, Greeley, Garnett, and Lane. Families across this part of Kansas are served the same way: in-home sessions, daycare-based support and telehealth.

How fast can we start in Richmond?

It depends on your child's plan and our current capacity in your area, so we won't quote a number we can't keep. Tell us your ZIP code and schedule, and an intake advocate gives you an honest start timeline — usually on the first call.

Find an ABA therapist in Richmond: one short call

Tell us where you are and what you’re seeing. An intake advocate calls back — usually the same business day — with your coverage answer and an honest start timeline for Richmond.

ABA therapy in towns near Richmond

The closest towns we also serve, by straight-line distance from Richmond.

ABA therapy across Franklin County

Richmond is part of our Franklin County guide. Other Franklin County communities:

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Ready to talk about your child?

Families in Richmond, across Franklin County and the rest of Kansas start with one short call. Yours can too.