Autism Services in Westbrook, CT
We provide a purpose-built clinical setting for families seeking evidence-based autism care closer to home
Expanding access to specialized care along the Shoreline
CCSN’s Westbrook clinic was created to make high-quality, clinic-based autism care more accessible for families across Connecticut’s Shoreline. Located near Westbrook Town Center and easily accessible from Route 1 and I-95, our clinic gives nearby families access to the same thoughtful clinical standards, individualized planning, and collaborative approach CCSN is known for.
From therapy spaces to clinical collaboration, the Westbrook location supports structured learning, meaningful skill-building, and family guidance in a setting built specifically for care.
- Families seeking autism services in Westbrook, CT can expect
- Family-centered access: Reach specialized autism care without adding unnecessary travel to already busy routines.
- Spaces designed for children: Get structured, child-focused therapy spaces where children can learn, practice skills, and feel supported during care.
- Evidence-based care: Access autism services in Westbrook, CT grounded in clinical best practices and adapted to each child’s unique developmental needs.
- Personalized treatment planning: Experience care plans that are shaped around each child’s strengths, challenges, family priorities, and recommended next steps.
- Interdisciplinary clinical support: Get coordinated care through CCSN's ABA, diagnostic, speech-language, occupational therapy, and early childhood expertise for more coordinated care.
Care options available at CCSN Westbrook
ABA Therapy
Children receiving ABA autism treatment in Westbrook work on communication, behavior, routines, learning readiness, independence, and practical skills they can use across daily settings.
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Diagnostic & Psychological Evaluations
Families begin with a clearer understanding of their child’s development, including strengths, challenges, and recommended next steps for therapy, care, or school support.
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Speech-Language Therapy
We’ll help your child build everyday communication skills, including understanding language, expressing needs, participating in social interaction, and connecting with others more confidently.
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Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy team supports sensory processing, movement, self-care, regulation, and daily routines so children can participate with greater comfort and independence.
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Clinical leadership
Cara Cappalli-Davey, BCBA
ABA Clinic Director
Cara Cappalli-Davey is a Board Certified and Connecticut Licensed Behavior Analyst with more than 25 years of experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA), education, and autism program development. At CCSN, Cara serves as the ABA Clinic Director in the Westbrook location where she leads all ABA service delivery, support patients, families, and clinicians. Additionally, Cara functions as a Consultation Director, where she partners with school districts to provide consultation on capacity development initiatives, training and supervision, and guides within-district program development. She also leads training and professional development, both in consultation and within CCSN’s clinic settings.
Kyle Crandall, MS, OTR/L
OT Site Lead
Kyle is a Licensed Occupational Therapist at CCSN and provides outpatient Occupational Therapy services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. He is the Site Lead for Occupational Therapy at the Glastonbury location. Kyle received his Bachelor’s (2022) and Master’s degrees (2024) in Occupational Therapy from Springfield College. He has always loved working with children and has experience working with children with ASD and neurological disorders in outpatient settings and various professional environments.
Victoria Acca, CCC-SLP
SLP Site Lead
Victoria is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist at the Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN) and holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) in 2024 and completed her Clinical Fellowship at CCSN in 2025.
Victoria has always enjoyed working with children with Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders and found her passion within the field of speech-language pathology. She provides play-based, connection-focused therapy to support the development of communication, socio-emotional language, and functional language skills.
Victoria values collaboration and prioritizes strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams to best support her clients. She works with children across a broad range of abilities by conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing parent and caregiver training. Victoria is grateful to be part of such a supportive team and continues to learn from her colleagues every day.
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