Map pin framing a colorful inclusive playground with an accessible merry-go-round in a tree-lined park, beside the words Proudly Serving Canton, MI and the Creating Brighter Futures logo.

ABA Therapy Serving Canton, Michigan

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Canton is one of the largest communities near our center, and its families have a lot of choices. Creating Brighter Futures is a locally owned center in Ann Arbor that has offered individualized ABA therapy since 2013, for children and teens ages 2 to 18 with autism and other developmental disabilities.

How Far Is Creating Brighter Futures From Canton?

Measured from the center of Canton Township, our center at 4201 Varsity Drive is about 18 miles away, roughly 25 minutes without traffic. The usual route is Canton Center Road south to Michigan Avenue (US-12), west to I-94, then the State Street exit and Ellsworth Road. Canton covers a large area, so your drive may be a little longer or shorter.

That's a meaningful daily drive, so we'll talk honestly about schedules at your tour. Sessions typically run 2 to 5 hours, and we'll help you find a rhythm that works with school and work.

Plymouth-Canton Schools and Your Child's IEP

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools' special education department serves students from birth through age 26 and runs an autism spectrum disorder program from early childhood through post-secondary, with classrooms at the elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary levels. Wayne RESA coordinates Early On for children under 3.

ABA can complement school programs. We help parents prepare for IEP meetings, share progress with the school team, and plan therapy around the school day.

Schools in Canton

Canton children attend Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, one of the larger districts in the area. Its elementary schools feed five middle schools and a shared high school campus:

Elementary schools

Middle schools

High school campus

Early childhood

ABA Programs for Canton Kids

Our Early Intervention Program serves ages 2 to 8, and our Junior & Adolescent Program serves ages 8 to 18. Both are center-based, with one-on-one therapy and small-group learning. Seasonal group programs give kids more time to practice with peers.

Around Canton

Canton has worked to make outings easier for kids with sensory needs. The Canton Public Library's guide to accessible Canton places for kids points to the inclusive playgrounds at Heritage Park, including a music playground and a spinning ride wheelchair users can join, and to township venues that lend KultureCity sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones and fidgets.

Starting ABA From Canton

Book a free tour and consultation to see whether our center is the right fit. We'll 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; see our insurance page for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How far is Creating Brighter Futures from Canton?
    About 18 miles and roughly 25 minutes from the center of Canton Township without traffic, using Michigan Avenue and I-94.
  • My child is in a P-CCS autism classroom. Is ABA still helpful?
    Many children benefit from both. ABA focuses on individualized goals, and we coordinate with your child's school team so the two support each other.
  • Can we visit before deciding?
    Yes. The tour and consultation is free, and it's a good chance to see our rooms and ask about scheduling from Canton.