Located 19 Minutes from Eagle Elementary School
Sunpetal Pediatric Therapy provides individualized, play-based ABA therapy for children with autism near Zionsville, Indiana, serving families in Boone County and the Zionsville Community Schools district.
Our center at 9505 Delegates Row in Indianapolis is approximately 18-20 minutes from downtown Zionsville, easily accessible via I-465 or Michigan Road (US-421). Families in Zionsville often find that ABA therapy options nearby are limited -- most providers are concentrated further east or south in the metro. Sunpetal fills that gap with individualized, play-based ABA therapy and the kind of small, family-centered care that larger corporate providers simply cannot offer.
Our team is intentionally small, our center is warm and home-like, and our approach is built around your child -- not a corporate template. If you are ready to take the next step, 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 instruction, our therapists follow each child's lead -- joining them in activities they enjoy and building communication, social, and life skills naturally into those moments. The result is therapy your child actually looks forward to, and skills that transfer into real everyday life.
Skills commonly targeted in ABA therapy include:
- Communication and language development
- Social skills and peer interaction
- Daily living and self-help routines
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- School readiness and transition tolerance
Read our post on early intervention ABA therapy to understand why starting support as early as possible makes such a lasting difference.
How to Get Started with ABA Therapy Near Zionsville
Step 1: Contact Us
Call (317) 207-0824, email intake@sunpetaltherapy.org, or fill out our intake form. We respond quickly.
Step 2: Insurance Verification
We contact your insurance provider directly to verify coverage, co-pays, and authorization requirements. We accept most private insurance plans and Indiana Medicaid, and can request a Single Case Agreement for plans we are not yet in-network with. See our insurance details.
Step 3: Assessment
A BCBA conducts a comprehensive assessment of your child's current strengths, needs, and goals to design their individualized ABA treatment plan.
Step 4: Begin Services
Most Zionsville families begin ABA therapy within a few weeks of first contact. Therapy is designed to feel like play from the very first session.
Has your child not yet received a formal autism diagnosis? Start with our Autism Screening page to understand your options.
Why Zionsville Families Choose Sunpetal
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 in the ABA field since 2016. Every decision we make is guided by what we would want for our own family -- because we know what it feels like to care deeply about a child's future.
Meet our team to learn more about who would be working with your child day to day.
Convenient Location
Our center is located at 9505 Delegates Row, Indianapolis, IN 46240 -- approximately:
- 18 minutes from Zionsville Community High School
- 19 minutes from Main Street Zionsville
- 17 minutes from Lion's Den Aquatic Center
- 18 minutes from Zionsville West Middle School
We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Consistent Care, Familiar Faces
High staff turnover is one of the most common and most damaging problems in ABA therapy. Children with autism build trust slowly, and constantly adjusting to new therapists slows progress and adds unnecessary stress.
At Sunpetal, we keep our team small and our caseloads manageable so your child works with the same familiar, caring faces every week. This consistency is the foundation of everything we do. It is also one of the primary reasons families switch to Sunpetal from other providers. Read more about why smaller ABA centers make a big difference.
We Accept Most Private Plans & Indiana Medicaid
A Center Built for Comfort
