Cayer Behavioral Group

Tallahassee · Takes Aetna, Capital Health Plan +3

PracticeChildren on the autism spectrum · Learners diagnosed with autism

At a glance

In person: Leon, Wakulla, and Escambia Counties, Florida (ABA services) + Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, and Escambia Counties (occupational therapy) + Tallahassee, FL (clinic)
Insurance: Aetna · Capital Health Plan · Cigna · Florida Blue/ BCBS/ Anthem · New Directions Behavioral Health
Self pay: Private pay

About

Cayer Behavioral Group was established in 2005 by Krista Stinson Cayer and serves children on the autism spectrum in North Florida and South Georgia. In 2020 the practice developed Cayer Clinic, which offers Applied Behavior Analysis and Occupational Therapy to clinic-based and community-based learners across the Big Bend and Marion County.

Cayer Clinic is a pediatric clinic that delivers one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy. Children receive therapy developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and delivered by a Registered Behavior Technician.

Functional behavior assessment
BCBA-developed one-on-one therapy
Peer play opportunities
Required parent training
Family involvement

Concerns they commonly address

Autism

ABA therapy is described as a way of helping children with autism improve communication, independence and relationships.

Sensory difficulties

Occupational therapy addresses sensory-processing deficits and other barriers children may face in daily life.

Fine motor and handwriting delays

Occupational therapy services include fine motor delays and skills and handwriting help.

Services

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy

One-on-one ABA therapy delivered at Cayer Clinic for children.

Pediatric occupational therapy

Individualized occupational therapy for children and their families, offered as part of the practice's Cayer plans.

Free occupational therapy screenings

Free occupational therapy screenings are offered across North Florida and South Georgia.

Tallahassee Autism Academy

A hybrid educational model for children diagnosed with autism, pending approval from the Florida Department of Education and Step Up for Students.

Founder

Krista Cayer

Cayer Behavioral Group was established in 2005 by Krista Stinson Cayer. Krista developed Cayer Clinic in 2020, which now offers Applied Behavior Analysis and Occupational Therapy.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Insurance listed by the practice

Aetna, Capital Health Plan, Cigna, Florida Blue/ BCBS/ Anthem, New Directions Behavioral Health, Tricare, United Behavioral Health, Florida Medicaid, Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Staywell, Wellcare Medicaid, Early Steps. Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.

Self-pay

Private pay: .

Intake packet

Families request an intake packet from the office, which includes an insurance verification form and a parent questionnaire.

Parent training

Parent training is required for all Cayer Clinic families and its expectations are outlined at the initial assessment.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Children on the autism spectrum, Learners diagnosed with autism.

Care setting

In person in Leon, Wakulla, and Escambia Counties, Florida (ABA services) and Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, and Escambia Counties (occupational therapy) and Tallahassee, FL (clinic).

Questions families ask

What are the self-pay rates?