ABA Therapy Serving South Lyon, Michigan

South Lyon is just over the Washtenaw County line in Oakland County, and its back roads lead straight south to our center. Creating Brighter Futures offers individualized ABA therapy for children and teens ages 2 to 18 with autism and other developmental disabilities, with every plan designed and supervised by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

How Far Is Creating Brighter Futures From South Lyon?

From downtown South Lyon, our center at 4201 Varsity Drive in Ann Arbor is about 19 miles away, roughly 32 minutes without traffic. Most of the drive skips the freeway: take Pontiac Trail south, follow Dixboro Road south past the Huron River, then Carpenter Road and Ellsworth Road west to Varsity Drive.

Since sessions usually run 2 to 5 hours, we'll plan start and end times with you so the drive works with school, work, and siblings' schedules.

South Lyon Community Schools and Oakland County Early On

South Lyon Community Schools' special education department serves students from birth to age 26, including early childhood special education and programs for students with autism. Because South Lyon is in Oakland County, services for babies and toddlers come through Early On at Oakland Schools, which serves children from birth to age 3.

When your child has an IEP, we help you understand the goals, prepare for meetings, and keep school and ABA working toward the same skills.

Schools in South Lyon

South Lyon Community Schools covers South Lyon, Lyon Township, and nearby areas, with eight elementary schools and two high schools:

Early childhood

• Early Childhood Center

Elementary schools

• Bartlett Elementary
• Brummer Elementary
• Dolsen Elementary
• Hardy Elementary
• Kent Lake Elementary
• Pearson Elementary
• Salem Elementary
• Sayre Elementary

Middle and high schools

• Centennial Middle School
• Millennium Middle School
• South Lyon High School
• South Lyon East High School

Programs for South Lyon Kids and Teens

Our Early Intervention Program (ages 2 to 8) focuses on communication, play, and readiness for school. The Junior & Adolescent Program (ages 8 to 18) builds independence and pre-vocational skills, and teens can join our 14-week PEERS social skills groups.

Around South Lyon

Every fall, the South Lyon Area Pumpkinfest fills downtown streets with a parade, a scarecrow contest, games, and booths, according to local coverage from WHMI. Big festivals can be a lot for some kids; a short visit early in the day, with a planned exit, is a good way to practice flexibility and waiting in a busy setting.

Getting Started From South Lyon

Start with a free tour and consultation. We'll explain each step, help arrange an autism evaluation if your child needs one, and work through insurance with you. We are credentialed with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and Priority Health. See our insurance page for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long is the drive from South Lyon?
  About 32 minutes, or 19 miles, from downtown South Lyon without traffic, mostly on Pontiac Trail and Dixboro Road.

• We live in Oakland County. Who provides Early On?
  Oakland Schools coordinates Early On in Oakland County for children from birth to age 3.

• Can ABA help my child with their South Lyon IEP?
  Yes. We collaborate with families on IEP goals so skills learned in therapy carry over to school.