Caravel Autism Health

10/16/2026

Independence grows through everyday moments 💙

Picking between two favorite snacks, working on zipping up a jacket, or asking for help when something feels tricky. Each one gives children a chance to practice making choices, sharing what they need, and building confidence.

Every child learns at their own pace, and every bit of effort is worth celebrating.

What’s a new skill your child has been working on lately? Tell us in the comments 💙

10/15/2026

Pink curls and plenty of personality 💗✨

Every child brings their own interests, creativity, and style to the world. We love getting to know what makes each child who they are and celebrating it, while helping them build skills and confidence along the way.

What’s something that always makes your child light up? 💕

10/14/2026

We're hitting the road again and heading to two campuses in one day! 🎉

Today, teams will be at both the Boise State Fall Career Fair and the UW-La Crosse Fall Career Fair, connecting with students and sharing opportunities to build meaningful careers that make a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Whether you're exploring your first professional role, interested in healthcare, psychology, education, or behavior analysis, we'd love to meet you and talk about how you can grow your career while helping others thrive.

Learn more about opportunities with Caravel Autism Health: https://pulse.ly/l0o3g967th

10/13/2026

Caravel BCBAs choose the assessments that fit each child they work with. There’s no single required tool across our clinics, because we believe the clinician closest to the learner is in the best position to make that call.

Assessment selection starts with the learner: their needs, their family’s goals, and the questions the clinical team is trying to answer. BCBAs make that decision with support from BCBAs in their region and across Caravel, plus our Clinical Center of Excellence team when they want another perspective.

If you’re a BCBA looking for that kind of clinical autonomy, we’d love to connect. Send us a message or check out our open roles (link in comments).

10/12/2026

Fall is when a lot of families have their first daycare or preschool conferences. If a teacher brought up something about your child’s communication, play, or how they handle transitions, it’s completely okay to want more information.

Our free online autism screener is a simple, low-pressure place to start, and you can take it from home: https://pulse.ly/275vcoczto

Have questions after? Send us a message and we’ll help you figure out next steps. 🍂

10/09/2026

Heading to a pumpkin patch or orchard this weekend? 🍎🎃

Fall outings can be a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and textures all at once. A few things that might help:

Go early when it’s quieter
Bring headphones or a favorite comfort item
Let your child choose how they join in, whether that’s picking pumpkins, painting one, or watching from the wagon
Keep it short and end on a good moment

There are so many ways to enjoy the season. How does your family like to celebrate fall?

10/08/2026

Last week in our Clinical Collective, Dr. Holly Gover came back for the final session of her three-part series on food selectivity.

Her presentation, "Prioritizing Assent and Choice when Addressing Food Selectivity: Treatment," took place last week with our clinicians. After focusing on assessment in her last session, Dr. Gover is turned to treatment and what feeding support looks like in practice when it's built around a child's assent and choices.

Dr. Gover is highly regarded for her work in food selectivity, assent-based care, trauma-informed behavioral approaches, practical functional assessment (PFA), and skill-based treatment (SBT), and we are so honored to have had her back for her third installment.

The Clinical Collective with our CCO, Dr. Adam Hahs is our monthly Caravel-wide BCBA meeting to support clinician growth, elevate clinical quality, and foster ongoing connection and learning across our teams and clinical leaders.

Thank you, Dr. Gover, for spending three sessions with our clinicians and sharing so much of your expertise!

10/07/2026

BCBA nights have been happening all over Caravel, and here's a peek at one of them.

Our BCBAs spent the evening practicing how to give feedback and have coaching conversations that help teammates grow. Then things got competitive on the go kart track and at the arcade, and we wrapped up with value awards for some very deserving people.

Grateful for leaders who keep learning and make time to have fun together.

10/06/2026

Yesterday we got together in Green Bay to celebrate our co-founder, Dr. Eric Lund, as he starts his retirement 🎉

Eric and Chris Van D**e started Lund Van D**e, LLC back in the early 2000s, providing in-home therapy for families in Wisconsin. A lot of what Caravel is today started with Eric: how we think about care, the tools our clinicians use, and the belief that teammates should be trusted and supported to grow.

Ask anyone who worked with him early on and you'll hear about long days driving between family visits, big conversations about verbal behavior, and his dogs riding along in the truck (with the heat or AC always running for them).

His hope was for Caravel to be a place everyone wants to go to and no one wants to leave. We're so grateful for the foundation he built.

Happy retirement, Eric! 💙 If you've worked with Eric, share a favorite memory in the comments

10/05/2026

Today, our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Adam Hahs, is presenting during the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Client Outcomes group!

His talk is called "Measuring What Matters: A Modern Outcomes Framework for ABA Services in Autism Care."

This group meets every week so autism providers can share the tools and processes they use to measure children's progress and learn from each other. When providers compare notes like this, families get clearer and more consistent answers about how their child's progress is tracked across the field.

At Caravel, clinicians track each child's progress in real time with PathTap™ and use that data to guide treatment decisions along the way.

Proud to have Dr. Adam representing Caravel today
Council of Autism Service Providers - CASP

06/24/2026

🎨✨ Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

The City of North Mankato's 21st Annual Art Splash is happening Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Wheeler Park! Enjoy arts and crafts, live music, food vendors, kids' activities, and more.

At Caravel, we love seeing opportunities that encourage creativity, self-expression, and community connection for children and families. We hope to see many of our local families out enjoying this colorful community event!

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🎨Art Splash is coming to Wheeler Park on Saturday, June 27, 2026! Join us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for art, music, food, and fun.

06/24/2026

🌊 Ready to make waves in your BCBA career right here in Mankato? 🌊

At Caravel Autism Health, we're growing—and we're looking for passionate clinicians to join our incredible team in Mankato, MN!

Whether you're preparing to sit for your exam, newly certified, or an experienced BCBA looking for your next opportunity, Caravel offers a career path designed to support your growth every step of the way.

✨ Why Mankato Caravel?

🏄 Multiple BCBA career levels with clear advancement opportunities
💰 Quarterly incentive bonus opportunities
🎓 BCBA Rise Program to support future BCBAs and those preparing for certification
🚀 Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
🤝 Collaborative team of BCBAs, clinical leaders, and dedicated teammates
📈 Growing clinic with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and teammates
💙 A culture focused on clinical excellence, teamwork, and work-life balance

Our Mankato clinic has grown from serving 21 clients to nearly 40 in just the past year, expanded from 3 to 5 BCBAs, celebrated multiple client graduations, and continues to create opportunities for clinicians who want to grow their careers while changing lives.

If you're looking for a place where your clinical skills, leadership potential, and passion for helping others are valued, we'd love to connect!

📩 Send me a message to learn more about BCBA opportunities in Mankato.

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06/11/2026

Who doesn't love a good popsicle?

Mark your calendars for 6/30!🗓️
We are excited to have a fun afternoon in New Ulm! 😎 We hope to meet some new families- please spread the word!

06/10/2026

Mankato families- what a fun way to enjoy the museum! We love sensory inclusion options.

These quarterly events invite children with sensory challenges or other special needs and their families to experience and enjoy the Museum free of charge at a time when there is a limited number of visitors present.

2026 Schedule:
Wednesday, June 10th- 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturday, August 8th- 7:30-9:00 AM
Wednesday, October 14th 4:30-6:30 PM

05/05/2026

We couldn't do what we do without the amazing people that choose each day to walk through our doors for the clients we serve.

🎉 One Year in Our New Location 💙

Our building location may have changed, but what didn’t was our mission, our drive, and our WHY.

What a year it’s been at Caravel Autism Health–Mankato…

✨ 50,942 hours of treatment delivered
✨ Growing from 21 clients to nearly 40
✨ Expanding from 3 to 5 incredible BCBAs
✨ 22 first days of therapy (with more on the way!)
✨ 6 client graduations 🎓 (with more on the way)
✨ 24 new RBT certifications
✨ 15 RBT renewals completed
✨ 2 scholarships awarded to become a BCBA
✨ 150+ QTP (Quarterly Touch Point) conversations
✨ 100+ lives impacted—and counting (clients and teammates)

But the numbers only tell part of the story…

💙 Countless milestones reached
💙 First words spoken
💙 Big feelings worked through and overcome
💙 Happy tears (lots of them… and a few bittersweet ones too)
💙 Friendships formed—both clients and teammates
💙 Countless teammate graduations
💙 And yes… plenty of Danny Go songs on repeat 🎶

Every hour, every moment, every connection reflects our mission—to change lives. We are so proud of our clients, our families, and our dedicated team who make this all possible.

Here’s to another year of growth, progress, and life-changing moments. 💫

04/30/2026

Looking to learn more about becoming an RBT and making a real impact?

Stop by and see us at the Radio Mankato Job Fair today! Our Caravel Autism Health – Mankato team is here to connect, answer questions, and share what it’s like working with our incredible clients and teammates.

Whether you’re exploring a new career path or ready to jump into the field, we’d love to meet you. Come say hi and learn how you can help change lives 💙

📍 Courtyard by Marriott
🕑 Now until 7:00 PM

10/22/2025

🚨 Job fair alert! 🚨

Come say hi at the SCC/Post Bulletin job fair today. We will be repping Caravel Autism Health, where changing lives isn’t just a mission—it’s what we do every day. 💙

We work with incredible kids with autism, helping them build skills, spark connections, and grow in confidence. It’s meaningful work with an amazing team—and we’re looking for passionate people to join us!

✨ If you're looking for a job where you can make a real difference (and have some fun along the way), swing by and let’s chat! We might just have the perfect spot for you.

🎈Bonus: We’ve got great vibes, big hearts, and maybe even some free swag 😉