Personalised, BCBA-supervised in-home and telehealth ABA therapy for children and young adults in Jefferson City, MO and across Cole and Callaway counties. MO HealthNet accepted. Ages 2 to 21.
Jefferson City is Missouri's capital, a city that sits at the heart of the state geographically and serves as home to thousands of families navigating the day-to-day realities of raising children with autism. For families in Jefferson City, MO, finding quality ABA therapy close to home has not always been straightforward. Aluma Care is changing that, offering in-home and telehealth ABA therapy across Jefferson City and Cole County with the same BCBA-supervised, family-centred approach we bring to every community we serve.
At Aluma Care, we believe ABA therapy should feel like an extension of your care for your child, not a clinical transaction. Our Licensed Behavior Analysts and BCBAs take the time to genuinely understand your child's strengths, challenges, and the goals that matter most to your family. Everything we build is individual, because no two children are the same.
MO HealthNet, Missouri's Medicaid program, is accepted at Aluma Care. We also work with all Medicaid managed care organisations and most major commercial insurance plans. Our team verifies your benefits before therapy begins so there are no surprises.
Skills that stick, from the kitchen table to the classroom.
Our ABA therapy programs in Missouri blend ABA-based learning and therapy in Missouri with lots of play. Our team works on communication, daily routines, play, friendships, and safety. Some days that means practicing a bedtime routine. Other days it means handling a big feeling without a meltdown. In-home and telehealth sessions come up next. Here is what else we offer.
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Our primary service in Jefferson City is in-home ABA therapy. A BCBA-supervised therapist comes to your home, and sessions take place in the environment where your child is most comfortable and where the skills being built will be used every day.
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For families in Jefferson City and the surrounding region who need more scheduling flexibility, our telehealth ABA therapy delivers the same clinical standard through secure video sessions. Telehealth is especially valuable for families in more rural parts of the area where regular in-person visits can be a challenge.
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Our team works alongside teachers and school staff in Jefferson City area schools to support your child's IEP goals and carry ABA skills into the classroom setting.
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Between sessions, you are your child's most important support. Our parent training equips you with practical, evidence-based strategies to reinforce progress at home, respond to challenges with confidence, and feel genuinely informed at every stage of your child's program.
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First we listen. Then we write the playbook.
We begin with a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). It tells us what a behavior is trying to say. Then we write a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) with clear, simple goals. We also track what happens before and after a behavior, which shows us what to change.
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Applied Behavior Analysis therapy uses the science of behaviour and learning to help children with autism build meaningful, lasting skills. It is the most extensively researched and evidence-supported approach to autism intervention available. ABA therapy is not one-size-fits-all. At Aluma Care, every program is designed by a Licensed Behavior Analyst or BCBA around your child's unique profile, implemented by a caring therapist, and updated as your child grows and makes progress.
ABA therapy helps children build skills across a wide range of areas, including communication and language, social connection, emotional regulation, daily living, motor skills, and safety in the community. The approach uses positive reinforcement to encourage the behaviours and skills that make daily life more manageable and more joyful for your child and your whole family.
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Five steps from "now what?" to "we've got this."
Many Mid-Missouri families come to Columbia for answers. If you are in that spot, here is the road ahead.
Is your little one under 3? Missouri First Steps offers help for ages 0 to 3, and early intervention for autism can make a big difference. ABA can follow when it fits. We also share notes with your child's speech and occupational therapists.
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Call us at (888) 671-5361 or email info@alumacare.com. Our team will listen to your family's situation, answer your questions, and walk you through the next steps. There is no pressure and no commitment required.
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We verify your MO HealthNet or commercial insurance benefits before therapy begins. We handle this process so that coverage questions never slow things down.
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A Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts a comprehensive assessment of your child's strengths, goals, and individual needs. This assessment is the foundation of their personalised treatment plan.
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Your child is matched with a caring, skilled therapist and their ABA program begins at home, at school, or through telehealth, wherever supports their progress best.
Aluma Care accepts MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) and all Medicaid managed care organisations in Missouri. We also accept most major commercial insurance plans. In short, we work hard to make sure coverage is never a barrier between your family and the support your child needs.
For families with commercial insurance, our team will verify your specific benefits and walk you through exactly what is covered before therapy begins. If you have questions about your plan, reach out to us directly and we will check for you at no charge.
Missouri state law (RSMo 376.1224) requires most commercial insurance plans to cover ABA therapy for children with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. This means many Missouri families have more coverage available to them than they realise.
Plans change, so we confirm your coverage before you start.
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Aluma Care's Jefferson City team serves families across Cole County, Callaway County, and the surrounding Mid-Missouri region, including:
Jefferson City, Holts Summit, Wardsville
Fulton and Callaway County
California, MO and Moniteau County
Russellville, Eldon, and Lake of the Ozarks communities
For families in more rural parts of the region, our telehealth ABA therapy option provides
full clinical access without a commute. Jefferson City is also a natural bridge to
Columbia, just 30 minutes to the east, and Aluma Care serves both communities.
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Big hearts, bigger toolboxes, and zero stuffy lab coats.
Choosing a provider is a big decision. Ask who will lead the plan and who will sit with your child. Every Aluma Care plan is led by a BCBA, and each RBT works under that BCBA's guidance. Missouri licenses behavior analysts too, so ask any provider about a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). You can also learn more about Aluma Care and what guides our work.
Chief Operating Officer
Yoni is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a long-standing career in the healthcare industry. Yoni began his journey working in various healthcare leadership roles, where his expertise in operations and team management quickly stood out.
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Chief Executive Officer
Benny Wolfson is a self-driven, personable, and multi-talented professional with a diverse background across multiple industries. His experience includes teaching, real estate development, and leadership in the healthcare sector.
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Chief Financial Officer
Noah Isaacs is a talented, thoughtful and driven professional with an extensive finance and operational background. Noah started his career at an energy company where he began trading commodities.
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Real words from parents who traded worry for wins.
Here is what Boone County families say about life with Aluma Care.
Short answers, no puzzle pieces missing.
Aluma Care is here for Jefferson City and Mid-Missouri families who are ready to get started. Gentle, experienced guidance that honours your child. An approach that wraps around the whole family. You do not have to figure this out alone.
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At Aluma Care, we're empowering young minds one step at a time with personalized ABA therapy. Get started today to give your child the best care.
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