Located 10 Minutes from Carmel Elementary School
Sunpetal Pediatric Therapy provides individualized, play-based ABA therapy for children with autism near Carmel, Indiana, serving families throughout the Carmel Clay Schools district and Hamilton County.
Our center at 9505 Delegates Row in Indianapolis is approximately 10 minutes from most Carmel neighborhoods, making it one of the most convenient ABA therapy options for families on the south side of Hamilton County. Carmel consistently ranks among Indiana's fastest-growing and most family-oriented communities -- and with that growth has come a rising number of families navigating autism diagnoses and looking for high-quality, individualized ABA therapy close to home.
Carmel families make up a significant portion of the children we serve, and we have had the privilege of being part of many success stories across the Carmel Clay Schools community. We built Sunpetal to offer something different from the large corporate ABA providers that dominate the market -- a small, relationship-driven center where your child is known by name and your family is treated as a true partner in their progress.
If your child has received an autism diagnosis and you are ready to explore ABA therapy, fill out our intake form or call (317) 207-0824.
What is ABA Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that helps children with autism develop meaningful skills including communication, social interaction, daily living, and emotional regulation. It is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Psychological Association, and the U.S. Surgeon General as one of the most effective treatments for autism spectrum disorder.
At Sunpetal, our ABA therapy programs are child-led and play-based. Rather than rigid, table-based sessions, our therapists follow each child's lead -- observing what they enjoy, joining them in activities they choose, and building learning opportunities naturally into those moments. This approach produces faster, more generalized skill development because children are learning in the context of real, meaningful experiences.
Skills commonly targeted in ABA therapy include:
- Communication and language development
- Social skills, turn-taking, and peer interaction
- Daily living and self-help routines
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- School readiness and transition tolerance
Read our post on the importance of early intervention to understand why starting ABA therapy as early as possible makes the biggest difference in long-term outcomes.
How It Works
1.Contact Sunpetal
Call (317) 207-0824, email intake@sunpetaltherapy.org, or fill out our intake form. We respond quickly and clearly.
2. Verify insurance and complete assessment
We contact your insurance provider directly to verify coverage, co-pays, and authorization requirements. We accept most private insurance plans and Indiana Medicaid. See our full insurance information. If your plan is not in-network, we can request a Single Case Agreement. A BCBA conducts a comprehensive assessment of your child's current strengths, needs, and goals to design their individualized ABA treatment plan.
3. Begin services within weeks
Most Carmel families begin ABA therapy within a few weeks of first contact. Therapy is designed to feel like play from the very first session.
Does your child still need a formal autism diagnosis? Start with our Autism Screening page to understand your next steps.
Why Carmel Families Choose Sunpetal
Family Founded, Family Focused
Sunpetal was founded by husband and wife team Ben and Julia, with over 20 years of combined ABA experience. Julia is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who has been working with children with autism since 2016. Meet our team to learn more about the people who would be working with your child every day.
Every decision at Sunpetal is guided by what we would want for our own family -- which is why we built the kind of center we would choose ourselves.
Convenient Location
Our center is located at 9505 Delegates Row, Indianapolis, IN 46240 - approximately:
Consistent, Relationship-Driven Care
High staff turnover is one of the most common and most damaging problems in ABA therapy. Children with autism build trust slowly, and having to restart that relationship repeatedly costs real time and real progress.
At Sunpetal, our team is intentionally small and our caseloads are manageable -- so your child works with familiar faces who genuinely know them. This consistency is one of the most common reasons Carmel families choose Sunpetal over larger providers. Read more about why smaller therapy centers make a big difference.
A Therapy Space Built for Children
We Accept Most Private Plans & Indiana Medicaid
