ROANOKE, Va. – Access to autism services remains a pressing need for many families in Roanoke. Long waitlists and limited local options have made it difficult for children on the autism spectrum to receive timely therapy close to home. Now, a new clinic is opening its doors to help fill that gap.
Boundless ABA, founded by Richard and Shelby Gooden, has transformed the former Roanoke Avenue Baptist Church into a welcoming, purpose-built space dedicated to autism therapy. The renovated facility offers multiple treatment rooms, social areas, a sensory room, and an indoor playground designed to support children’s development in a safe and engaging environment.
“For many families in Roanoke, finding autism therapy close to home hasn’t been easy,” Richard Gooden said. “We talked to a lot of families who were on waiting lists for three months, six months, sometimes longer.”…