The Behavior Analysis Center for Autism began construction on a new building near Zionsville April 23. The groundbreaking ceremony for “BACA-Z” took place at Anson Business Park, 6704 Central Blvd., in Whitestown.
BACA-Z will serve up to 60 children and employ approximately 70 staff. Features of the new building include two separate wings and play areas to serve both young and older children. BACA-Z is currently serving children and families in a temporary location at Eagle Church in Whitestown.
“The new location is more convenient for our clients on the northwest side of Indianapolis, Zionsville, Sheridan, Lebanon and Lafayette,” said Devon Sundberg, BACA administrative director.
The BACA provides a continuum of applied behavior analysis services to children and young adults with autism in three other locations. Two of the other sites are in Fishers and the third center is in Elkhart.
Treatment is based on current research findings from the most experienced scholars in the field of behavior analysis in the areas of teaching language, social, self-help, academic and employment skills.
Total cost for the building and land is $2,321,726. For more information, visit www.thebaca.com.