Can we come from Livingston County?

Yes. Many families travel to our Ann Arbor center, and we plan sessions so the drive fits your week.

How soon can therapy start?

We can often begin in as little as two weeks, depending on your preferred times and insurance authorization.

ABA Therapy Serving Brighton, Michigan

For Brighton families, our Ann Arbor center is a straight run down US-23. Creating Brighter Futures provides ABA therapy for children and teens ages 2 to 18 with autism and other developmental disabilities, with one-on-one and small-group sessions led by our clinical team.

How Far Is Creating Brighter Futures From Brighton?

Our center at 4201 Varsity Drive in Ann Arbor is about 24 miles from downtown Brighton, roughly 36 minutes without traffic. Most of the trip is US-23 south; from there, State Street and Ellsworth Road lead to Varsity Drive on Ann Arbor's south side.

US-23 traffic varies through the day, so we'll help you choose drop-off and pickup times that avoid the busiest hours. Sessions usually last 2 to 5 hours.

Brighton Area Schools and Livingston County Special Education

Brighton Area Schools serves students from junior kindergarten through 12th grade, and the Livingston Educational Service Agency acts as the county resource for special education. LESA's early childhood special education serves children ages 3 to 5, including preschool special education for Brighton Area Schools, and it supports Early On for infants and toddlers.

We help Brighton parents understand evaluations and IEP goals and work with families to keep school and ABA aligned.

Schools in Brighton

Brighton Area Schools runs nine buildings, from Tot Spot Early Childhood Center through Brighton High School:

Early childhood and elementary

Intermediate, middle, and high school

In Livingston County, Pathway School at LESA serves Brighton-area students with the most complex disabilities.

Programs for Brighton Kids and Teens

Younger children join the Early Intervention Program (ages 2 to 8), and older kids and teens join the Junior & Adolescent Program (ages 8 to 18). Seasonal group programs and PEERS social skills groups round out what we offer.

Around Brighton

Brighton Township's Veterans Park is home to the Gold Universal Playscape, a playground designed so children of all abilities can play together. A familiar, accessible playground is a natural place to practice turn-taking, sharing, and joining other kids.

Getting Started From Brighton

Book a free tour and consultation to see our center. We'll explain the next steps, help with an autism evaluation if needed, and handle the insurance request with you. We are credentialed with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and Priority Health.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Creating Brighter Futures from Brighton?
About 24 miles and roughly 36 minutes from downtown Brighton without traffic, mostly on US-23 south.