How long is the drive from Whitmore Lake?

About 27 minutes, or 17 miles, from the center of Whitmore Lake without traffic, mostly on US-23.

Do you serve families on the Livingston County side of Whitmore Lake?

Yes. We welcome families from both sides of the county line.

How soon can therapy begin?

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

ABA Therapy Serving Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Whitmore Lake straddles the Washtenaw and Livingston county line, and its families often look south to Ann Arbor for specialized services. Creating Brighter Futures provides center-based ABA therapy for children and teens ages 2 to 18 with autism and other developmental disabilities.

How Far Is Creating Brighter Futures From Whitmore Lake?

From the center of Whitmore Lake, our center at 4201 Varsity Drive in Ann Arbor is about 17 miles away, roughly 27 minutes without traffic. Most families take US-23 south into Ann Arbor, then State Street south to Ellsworth Road and Varsity Drive.

Whitmore Lake is a spread-out community, so your drive depends on which side of the lake you live on. At your tour, we'll talk through session lengths, usually 2 to 5 hours, and times that keep the US-23 commute manageable.

Whitmore Lake Schools and Your Child's IEP

Whitmore Lake Public Schools' special education department serves students from birth to age 26 and lists early childhood special education among its in-district programs. For infants and toddlers, Washtenaw ISD's Early On program provides a free evaluation for children under 3.

We help families connect the dots between school services and therapy, from understanding evaluation results to preparing for IEP meetings and sharing progress.

Schools in Whitmore Lake

Whitmore Lake Public Schools has just a few buildings, including a public Montessori option:

Schools

Whitmore Lake Public Schools students with significant disabilities can also be referred to High Point School, run by Washtenaw ISD in Ann Arbor.

Programs for Whitmore Lake Kids

Children ages 2 to 8 often begin in our Early Intervention Program, which focuses on communication, toilet training, friendship skills, and school readiness. Ages 8 to 18 join the Junior & Adolescent Program, practicing hygiene, waiting and accepting "no," and pre-vocational skills.

Around Whitmore Lake

Summer centers on the lake. Northfield Township's events page describes a Fourth of July weekend with a Main Street parade, a boat parade of lights, and fireworks over the lake. If loud fireworks are hard for your child, practicing with headphones or watching from farther back can help them enjoy the evening.

Getting Started From Whitmore Lake

Book a free tour and consultation. If your child doesn't have a diagnosis yet, we'll help you schedule an evaluation, then request insurance approval on your behalf. We are credentialed with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and Priority Health.