Behavioral Management Interventions for Children with Autism

Birth to Age 3

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Management Interventions

ABA at Rush: RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

Multiple Locations (click for address and phone): Chicago, LaGrangeNaperville-North, Naperville-South, Libertyville, Aurora, Orland Park, St. Charles, and Crystal Lake.

Provides therapy for children from birth to age 21 with a wide range of needs. Services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA, and Feeding Therapy.


ABA of Illinois

Imran Khan, MA, BCBA
Locations: Chicago, Darien, Marion
(773) 969-6362
ikhan@abaofillinois.org

Provides in-home services to children and adults with autism and other related disorders.


ABA for Children

(847) 579-9232

Provides in-home ABA therapy for children and teens ages 2-18.


ABA Midwest Education, LTD & Associates

Janice M. Pellecchia, MA, psychology, BCBA, senior behavior analyst
(312) 375-1000

Provides home-based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) therapy ages 2 - 23 in the NW city and suburbs.  


Abilities

Locations: Mascoutah, Edwardsville and Carbondale, IL
(618) 566.0313

Abilities Behavior Services is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children, adults, and seniors with autism, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and other mental health needs.


ABC Pathways

Services Cook, Will and Kankakee counties

1655 S. Blue Island Ave, Suite 342, Chicago, IL 60608
(708) 510-7122
contact@abcpathways.org

Provides in-home ABA therapy for individuals ages 0-13. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


ABC Therapy Clinics

(630)402-6060 
contact@abctherapyclinics.com 
Locations in: Countryside, Plainfield, Yorkkville

Provides in-clinic for ages, 2-6, and home-based ABA therapy for ages 2-18 for children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays in the western suburbs and Chicagoland area. Additionally, offers occupational and feeding therapys and potty training programs. Group services offered. 


A.B.S. Behavioral Services

8707 Skokie Blvd, #402, Skokie, IL 60077
Email: sarah@absbehavioralservices.com

Provides comprehensive and individualized assessment and interventions based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and verbal behavior (VB) methodologies. Serves ages 2-10.


A.C.E. Therapies

(708) 792-0162
info@ace-therapies.com
In clinic locations: Lockport & Merrionette Park 
In-home service areas: Will County, Southwest suburbs (Lemont, Frankfort, Lockport, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, Palos Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Peotone, Manteno, Darien, Downers Grove)

Provides in-home or center-based ABA therapy for children ages, 6-21, and educational consultation to families.


Achievers ABA 

Serves NW Indiana, Indianapolis area, and Southwest Indiana
In-clinic location: Hammond, IN
(317) 245-8541
Intake form: https://achieverstherapy.com/intake-form/

Provides in-clinic, in-home and in-school ABA therapy for individuals ages 2-21. Indiana Medicaid plans accepted.


Action Behavior Centers

Locations: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Frankort, Lombard, Lincolnwood, North Glenview, Naperville, Orland Park, Oswego, Plainfield, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Westmont, Wooddale

(331) 207-1772
Email: info@actionbehavior.com

Services: Action Behavior Centers specializes in personalized ABA therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum, ages 18 months - 8 years. ABC provides clinic-based, full-time and part-time programs. Diagnostic support services (ADOS) available at no cost from 18 months - 6 years old.


Adaptive Steps

(847)200-5078
Matt Soloway, MA, BCBA, IBA, matt@finnihealth.com 
Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

Adaptive Steps offers ABA therapy, parent coaching, and behavioral consultations for individuals ages 2-21 and their families in the northwest Chicago suburbs. Provides in-home services to the northwest Chicago suburbs centered around Schaumburg. Public and private plans accepted.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Pediatric Developmental Center
913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
(872) 843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention that ABA techniques (note, not traditional ABA provider and/or home provider); services children ages 3-16/17 years old.


Apex Pediatric Therapy Services

Locations in: Gurnee, Lisle, Morton Grove, Palatine, Wilmette
(847) 604-0955
info@apexped.com

Provides clinic-based and in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Serves ages 1.5 to 16 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will county.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

11301 S. Harlem Ave, Worth, IL 60482
(866) 273-8060
info@asdlife.org

Provides ABA therapy to children in order to address positive behavior outcomes. Specialties include problematic eating behaviors, challenging behavior (i.e., aggression, non-compliance, tantrums, elopement, rigidity), adaptive living skills such as toileting and skill acquisition. 


Autism Behavior & Childhood Services

(312) 420-2093
autismbehaviorchildhoodservice@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA and verbal behavior therapy for individuals ages 3 - 24. 


Autism Care Therapy

Locations in: Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

(855) 5-AUTISM
Client relations phone: (630) 290-8500
Email: info@autismcaretherapy.com

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Therapeutic preschool option available.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.Y


The Autism Therapy Group

In-clinic locations: Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Schaumburg, Rockford and Springfield

847) 465-9556
info@atgtogether.com

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy, Assessment Services, Intervention Services, 1 on 1 Treatment, Parent Training and Community Integration to young children and through adulthood (up to age 22).


BASES Autism Services

In-home geographic area: Serving the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties.
901 Biesterfield, Suite 110, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(630) 999-9227
mgmt@basesgroupinc.com

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-13.  Clinic-based 1:1 therapy and social skills groups are available in Elk Grove Village, and home-based 1:1 therapy is available in the Chicagoland area.  Parent coaching and support is provided, with Safety Care for Families™ training available upon request. Social work and case management services provided to families served.  Services are available in Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.


Behavioral Perspective Inc.

Serving Chicagoland & Central Illinois for in-home services.
In-clinic locations: Aurora, Champaign, Glen Carbon, Lake in the Hills, Oswego, Yorkville
(888) 308-3728
info@bpiaba.co

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy.


B.E.T.H. Services

12745 Central Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445
(708) 722-2384
info@bethabaservices.com

Offers ABA services for children 0-16, counseling for children, teens and families and strategic transition training (S.T.T.) program is designed for individuals ages 14 and higher. The skills taught and practiced in our unique program focus on independence and critical thinking. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Beyond ABA

(773) 349-2858
admin@beyond-aba.com

Offers ABA therapy and social skills groups for children and teens with ASD, ages 2-17.


Beyond Limits Behavioral Services

Services areas: Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs
(773) 831-9950
info@beyondlimitsaba.com

In-home ABA services for children ages 2-12 years  of age and providing ABA in home services.  Additionally, provides consultations, parent training, school observations and potty training consultation. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


BGF Performance Systems, LLC

Clinical Director: Nicole Cissell, MA, BCBA
6430 N. Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 806-7937
info@bgfperformance.com

Provides ABA therapy services for children and adults diagnosed with autism and related conditions.


Blue Light ABA Consultants

1100 E. Woodfield Rd, Suite 140, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 813-7539

Provides evidence based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) programs that are specifically designed based on your child’s needs.


Brighter Care ABA

2801 W. Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 945-9320
info@brightercareaba.com
Contact form

Brighter Care ABA delivers personalized consultation and intervention services for children ages 2-18 with autism spectrum disorder in school and at home. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

Locations in: Morton Grove, Oak Brook, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, St, Charles, Darien, Tinley Park, and Schaumburg. 
(866) 429-7543 (866 4-BYS KID)
info@byyoursideac.com

Offering individualized, multidisciplinary programs focused on skill-building. In-Home and center-based ABA Therapy, BYS Academy School Readiness Program, Speech/Occupational Therapies, and Diagnostic Evaluations. Serves individuals ages 2 - 26. Some Medicaid plans accepted.   


Caravel Autism Health

In-clinic locations (Illinois): Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Naperville, Rockford, Geneva, Crystal Lake, Elgin
In-clinic location (Indiana): Munster
New parent intake phone: (312) 764-1557

Works in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs rooted in ABA therapy (ages 0-13). Provides center-based therapy and on a limited-basis in-home therapy where clinically appropriate.  Caravel provides in-house diagnostic evaluations (ages 0-5); provides some pro-bono support to Medicaid families. Call to be added to diagnostic evaluation waitlist.


Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)

In-clinic locations: Oak Park, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Aurora  and Crystal Lake.
(312) 940-2190 
enrollment@centerforautism.com 

Provides 1:1 home (all ages) or center-based ABA therapy (pediatric only). 


Center for Autism North Shore 

2530 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(312) 725-8968
info@centerforautismnorthshore.com

A family-owned and operated therapy center providing ABA Therapy on the North Shore of Chicago. Provides center-based ABA therapy in full or half day programming options for children 0-7.  Parent/guardian involvement is achieved by incorporating trainings centered to them as a part of each child's individualized treatment plan.


Center for Health Services

2500 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169                                                              
(847) 893-9788 
info@centerforhealthservices.org  

Provides therapies including: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavior Therapy Speech Therapy, Specialty Therapy Services and Family Therapy and / Counseling. Additionally, the center provides Nutrition Therapy and Health and Wellness education. 


Chicago Autism and Behavior Specialists (CAB)

901 W. Hawthorn Dr, Itasca, IL 60143
(800) 844-1232
info@autismbehaviorspecialists.com

Provides comprehensive ABA treatment programs tailored to child’s individual needs (serves 0 - 26 years old).


Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC

1739 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 672-7775

A pediatric therapy clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental therapy, ABA therapy, and social work services in the clinic, home, or school setting.


Children’s Advocate LLC

4747 Lincoln Mall Dr, Suite 407, Matteson, IL 60443
10769 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307
(708) 573-1800

Children's Advocate provides counseling and ABA services in Illinois (South Chicago and South Suburbs) and NW Indiana for individuals of all ages. Accepts some Illinois and Indiana Medicaid plans.


The Clubhouse Autism Program

Downers Grove: 2901 Finley Rd, #102, Downers Grove, IL 60515 -  (630) 495-6800
Chicago (Albany Park): 4908 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 - (773) 205-8505
Chicago (Irving Park): 2630 W. Bradley Place, Suite A, Chicago, IL 60618 - (312) 955-0089
Email: natalie@clubhousetherapy.com
Email: info@clubhousetherapy.co

Early childhood programming: The Clubhouse Autism Program (CAP) provided individualized programming incorporating ABA Therapy, relationship-based approaches like DIR/Floortime®, and/or want to include additional therapy services like Speech, Occupational, Feeding, or Social Work.


Colorful Minds ABA

(312) 584-0559
info@abacolorfulminds.com

Provides in-home ABA services in Chicago (primarily South and Southwest Chicago and nearby S/SW suburbs) individuals ages 1-8. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance

PO Box 1688, Batavia, IL 60510
(877) 274-4584
Contact@autismspectrumalliance.com

Provides ABA services in the Western suburbs. Also providing online social skills groups (at-home) for pre-teens through young adults. 


Cortica

2255 Enterprise Dr, Ste 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. Services provided for individuals ages 2-21.


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

In-home Services across Chicagoland area
Center locations in Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Mokena and Peru
(888) 476-8485Email: anne.avants@cultivatebhe.com

Provides in-home and center-based ABA therapy for children and teens (18 months to 17 years of age), social skills groups, and family consultation.


Early Autism Services 

In home: Chicago and Chicagoland Suburbs, NW Indiana
In-clinic: Hoffman Estates
(312) 965-2997
Info@earlyautismservices.com

Provides individualized home-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism ages, 2-10, living in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area. Call or complete this form and a member of our team will contact the family: Illinois Client Intake Form.  Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA only. 


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted for SLP/OT/PT/Feeding therapies, grant funding for ABA.  


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Locations: Elgin, Naperville, Villa Park
(630) 620-4433

Autism services include Behavior therapy, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy. Additionally, diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups available. Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers these services at centers in Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. 


Easterseals Joliet 

Serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois Counties
212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 927-5472

Easterseals Joliet offers a variety of support services for young children including Early Intervention, Jump Start, and inclusive childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  Parents can contact the Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic for diagnostic evaluations and pediatric therapy including feeding, speech, occupational, physical, developmental, social skills, and ABA for children ages 0 - 18 years old.. The clinic also provides parent support groups and inclusive childcare during meetings. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


EB Pediatric Resources

Provides home-based, school-based and center-based ABA therapy as well as intensive socialization dyads and social groups to children with behavioral management needs.


Elevated Therapeutics

650 N. Convent St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 523-7268
info@elevatedac.com
Contact form

In-clinic and at-home intervention using Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET) to implement age-appropriate teaching opportunities while playing and doing everyday activities. Serves all ages. Treatment focuses on improving the most socially significant behaviors, such as social skills, communication, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Classroom readiness programs helps prepare children between the ages of 2-6 for school. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Emergent Learning Center

Naperville: 1935 Springbrook Square Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
Barrington: 33 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
Additional locations in Troy, Edwardsville and Waterloo
(630) 566-0506
info@emergentlearningcenter.com

Provides individual and small group ABA, as well as mindfulness and acceptance groups to improve social skill and emotional well-being for children and teens. 


Eyas Landing

1409 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-0883
moreinfo@eyaslanding.com

Eyas Landing is a multi-disciplinary therapeutic clinic for children and adolescents in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Ages 0-22 years old. EI, BT, DT, ST, OT, PT, ABA, SW, Feeding Therapy, and Summer Camp services available.


Functional Skills Group

Servicing the south side of Chicago and its surrounding areas and southern suburbs. 
(773) 449-0859
Tinesha@TheFSGroup.org
Leslie@TheFSGroup.org

Provides in-home ABA to individuals all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


GBC Autism Services

(312) 882-1024
info@gbcaustismservices.com

Provides a variety of customized quality services based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including in-home ABA therapy, therapeutic preschool program (ages 2-6), school consultations, and social skills groups for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the greater Chicagoland area, Peoria and Normal Illinois. Preschool locations in Bolingbrook, Normal and Peoria, IL. 


Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

9649 W. 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-3580, ext. 437

Outpatient clinic for children with a wide array of disabilities and delays. Clinic provides individuals with physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and speech and language evaluation and treatment. Behavioral health clinic provides individual psychotherapy and individual/family behavioral therapy services for all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Intervention Center, Inc. 

21141 Governors Highway, 3rd Floor, Matteson, IL 60443
Additional location in Munster, Indiana
(708) 794-6509
management@howardinterventioncenter.org 

Provides all day center-based services for preschool aged children 2-6 years and after school center-based therapy for ages 2-16


I Thrive ABA

Service areas: Chicago and N/NW Suburbs 
(773) 896-9181  
Joseph@ithriveaba.com

Based in West Rogers Park, I Thrive ABA provides in-home ABA to families.


Illinois Autism Center

1660 N La Salle Dr. Unit C007 Chicago, IL 60614
info@ilautism.com 
(312) 248-1801

Provides in-clinic ABA therapy tailored to individualized goals, enhancing communication, safety, independence, social skills, and school readiness for children birth - age 11.  Individual functional and social communication intervention may be available for children ages 12-17 who present with no physical aggression.  Family  guidance is also provided to caregivers to support and offer additional resources. Home based services are not offered at this time. Call or complete this form for more information.


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott ct. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
info@in2greattherapy.com 
847-777-8995

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens)


In Our World Therapy and Learning Center, LLC

Carla Oldham, MA, BCBA
(630) 991-1156
admin@inourworldtlc.com

Provides ABA Therapy to children ages 2-10; all in clinic, with a concentration on building social, language, and functional skills through a combined design of natural environment learning, concentrated direct instruction, and small group interactions. Additional services include speech, OT, groups camp, preschool and afterschool therapy services. 


Instructional ABA Consultants

Naperville: 1975 McDowell Rd, Suite 101, Naperville, IL
Oak Lawn: 4615 W. 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(331) 229-8839
services@instructional-aba.com

Provides behavior services for children and adults (ages 2-22).  In-home and in-clinic services are available for children 0-5; in-home and/or community-based services are available for ages 6 - adulthood. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Interim Behavioral Network

630-303-6345
info@interimbehaviornetwork.com  
Provides Services for individuals ages 2-17 in Naperville and surround western suburbs.

Provides behavioral assessment, parent training and short-term ABA services (up to 10 hours) to address wait times in behavioral support access. Addressing often urgent needs of families required awaiting, or unable to access long-term ABA services. Specialties include potty training, behavioral challenges and communication skills. Provided in direct 1:1 aba and parent training via telehealth platforms. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Joyful ABA

In-clinic: Homewood, IL
Servicing the south cook county
Leslie@Joyfulaba.org; (872) 200-1366
Janine@Joyfulaba.org; (872) 200-1365

Offers: in-home ABA to individuals with autism ages 2-20; in-clinic Pre-K readiness program for ages 2-6. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Key Autism Services

Serving Chicagoland (city and suburbs). In clinic locations include:
Chicago: 5420 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Palos Heights: 11755 SW. Highway, Palos Heights, IL 60463 
General phone: (888) 329-4535
General email: info@keyautismservices.com
Operations manager phone: (708) 238-5485
Operations manager email: april.lloyd@keyautismservices.com

Provides in-clinic or in-home ABA services for children 0-13, along with social skills groups and neuropsychological testing.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Key to Hope, LLC

Kellye M. Winbush, MA, BCBA
Chicago, IL
(312) 523-0728
kwinbush@keytohope.org 

Provides in-home behavioral therapeutic services to persons (ages 2-15) living with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury through private insurance and the Illinois Department of Human Services Medicaid waiver program.


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 326-2206
intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Leap Behavior Therapy

Tinley Park, IL
(630) 326-3228
info@leapbehaviortherapy.com

Provides ABA therapy and consultation to children (ages 2-10) affected by autism, and their families.  Specialize in improving language development, socialization, reducing challenging behaviors, and building independence; also address feeding/mealtime and sleep difficulties, and offer collaboration and support to your child's school team and other providers.


Lifespeed Behavioral Support Services

721 South Blvd, Suite 210, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (312) 404-7225   
Email: admin@uptolifespeed.com

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA services to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to teach essential living skills, reduce problem behaviors, foster interpersonal communication, and achieve socially significant change. Provide on-going caregiver training. Services clients within Chicago, as far north as Highland Park, as far west as Palatine, and as far south as Tinley Park. Accepts Medicaid waiver. 


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 355-6533
Email: info@lilfriends.com

Provides ABA consultation to both families and schools. Provides services to all ages.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave Suite C-105 Chicago IL 60610
Phone: (312) 242-1665
Email: info@lumierechild.com

Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


M Street Pediatric Therapy

Phone: (855) 678-7338
Email: info@mstreetpeds.com

Provides in-home and on-demand video Physical Therapy, Occupation Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Feeding therapy and Developmental Therapy, specializing in work with children ages 0-6. Additionally, they provide behavioral therapy and consultation for ages 0-6. 


Marissa Bennett Consulting 

666 Dundee Rd, Suite 1605, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 495-2640
Contact form: https://marissabennettconsulting.com/contact-us/

Offers ABA, parent coaching and education, social skills instruction. Helps students be successful in the classroom, to at-home strategies laying the groundwork for a lifetime of growth, working with children and adults in a variety of settings.


Mary-Claire "Marcy" DiMiceli, MS, BCBA

4109 N. Kenmore Ave, 1A, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (917) 324-2933
Email: marcydimiceli@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA programming as well as school consultation for children with autism.


Mobile Therapy Centers of America

1870 W. Winchester Rd, #203, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: (847) 816-7200
Email: info@mtcus.com

Provides free developmental screenings. Speech/Language, ABA, Behavioral and Occupational Therapy services are provided either in home, at our center or in your child’s regular school or childcare setting.


Momentum Behavior Services

In-clinic services: 920 W. Prairie Dr, Unit G, Sycamore, IL 60178
In-home service area: Chicago, Chicagoland, Rockford, Kankakee

Provides in-home and in-school ABA therapy for individuals all ages.


Nexus Solutions

Arlington Heights, IL
Phone: (331) 222-7724
Email: info@nexussolutionsgroup.org

Provides home-based ABA therapy (all ages) for autism, anxiety or mood disorders, and Tourette Syndrome, as well as parent training, social skills groups, educational advocacy (such as support/advocacy at IEP meetings, etc.), and ADHD coaching. Pending Medicaid contracts.


North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Locations: Arlington Heights, Chicago/Bucktown, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview, Lake Bluff, Lincolnwood, Naperville. Vernon Hills
Phone: (877) 486-4140
Email: info@KidsBlossom.com

Provides in-home and in-center ABA services (ages 1.5 - 16), including an autism school readiness program. Additional services include neuropsychology testing, mental health/counseling, speech, occupational, feeding and physical therapies. Accepts most major insurances.


Orange Pediatric Therapy Inc.

Brooke Schneider MSEd, BCBA, Founder & Clinical Director
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 15, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 779-3278
Email: INFO@ORANGE4KIDZ.COM

Provides in-clinic ABA/VB therapy to individuals (ages 2-21) with autism, behavior difficulties, developmental delay and educational challenges.


OwlLight Therapy

Service areas include western suburbs including and near the following: Rosemont, Norridge, Schiller Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Maywood, Oak Park, Berwyn, Brookfield, Riverside and LaGrange. 

Phone: 866-OWL-ABA1 (866-695-2221)
Email: info@owllighttherapy.com

Offers in-home and group ABA therapy for children ages 1-5, as well as therapeutic preschool options. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Pathways Therapeutic Services Inc.

15255 S. 94th Ave, #500, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (815) 770-5654

Provides ABA therapy services for adults and children with autism spectrum and other related disorders.


Peak Behavioral Services 

630-632-4350
info@peakbehavioralservices.org 
karem.a@peakbehavioralservices.org 
1515 N Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 2-70. In-home services provided for families in Oak Park and surround suburbs (up to 7-10 miles from clinic). Additional Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, parent training and diagnostic evaluations, as well as consultation for school teams. Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA therapy (not for speech/OT).


Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy

Phone: (847) 752-0046
Email: Jrice.pbtherapy@gmail.com

Provide ABA services in Lake in the Hills to children and adolescants (0-16).


The Place for Children with Autism

Chicago: Locations in Rogers Park, Little Village, Pilsen, Portage Park, Hermosa, Mount Greenwood, South Chicago 
Chicago Suburbs: Aurora, Cicero, Elgin, Joliet, Lake in the Hills, Orland Park, Waukegan
Central and Southern Illinois: Bloomington, Urbana
(224) 436-0788
info@theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com

Provides full day ABA therapy in a pre-school like environment for children with autism ages 2-6.


Positive Behavior Supports Corp.

Serving Illinois: Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Rockford, Joliet, Ottowa
Serving Northwest Indiana: Gary, Michigan City, Merrillville, Valparaiso

Phone: (855) 832-6727
Email: cbass@teamppbs.com

Positive behavior support (PBS) utilizes a research-based approach to ABA to support people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


PowerHouse ABA

alyssabcba@powerhouseaba.com 
In-clinic locations: Naperville and Elmhurst 
603-283-2962

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 2-70. In-home services provided for families in Naperville and surrounding western suburbs. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Precision ABA, LLC

1813 N. Mill St, Suite A, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (331) 303-8600
Email: info@precisionaba.com

Provides ABA therapy.


Progressive Behavior Solutions

Contact form
Serves Chicago and surrounding suburbs (as far North as Waukegan, West as Elgin and South as Harvey)
In clinic location: Cicero 

Provides individualized ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Treatment targets can include functional communication, behavior management, leisure skill development, social skills, life skills, vocational skills and more. Accepts Medicaid waiver and some Medicaid plans. 


Project Org + Design Studio (PODS)

1401 E. 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 221-7171
jon@projectorg.com

PODS provides the full scale of therapy services and serves as a one stop shop for children on the spectrum of autism to receive ABA (in-home and in-clinic), Occupational, Speech, Physical and Nutrition services. Also offers full service inclusive preschool for children with and without developmental delays ages 15 mos.-5 years, and an after-school and summer program for children ages 6-13. Medicaid pending, call to verify.


ReachABA, LLC

(773) 609-4076
admin@reachaba.com
Clinic: 2650 W Montrose Ave #206, Chicago, IL 60618

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA services to children and adults diagnosed with ASD in Chicago and the near suburbs (Evanston, Oak Park, Wilmette).  All programs are designed by an experienced team led by a BCBA, with an emphasis on parent and family training.


Rise Up for Autism

  • 4901 N. Kedzie Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60625
  • 231 E Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
  • 131 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432
  • 8505 183rd St 8505 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487 

English phone: (630) 300-3400
Spanish phone: (630) 300-3700
Email: info@riseupforautism.com   

Provides ABA therapy in a school-like setting for children with Autism between the ages 2 to 6 years old.  Additionally, provides home potty training and social skills groups. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Roots Autism Solutions

Buffalo Grove: 733 Hastings Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Lake in the Hills: 970 E. Oak Street, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(224) 676-0202
info@rootsautismsolutions.com

Provides center-based ABA therapy and speech therapy for children ages 2-10.


Silveira Behavior Consultants 

312-414-8000
info@ailveirabehavior.com 
1411 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

Provides in-home services throughout Chicago and in nearby suburbs (as far: NW as Streamwood, West as Hinsdale, South as Blue Island, Noth as Evanston) for individuals 0-18. English and Spanish language providers for ABA. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Spectrum of Smiles 

833-717-4244
contact@apectrumofsmiles.com 
irobinson@spectrumofsmiles.com 
5133 South Harper Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 (Hyde Park) 

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 18 months to 21 years old.  In-home services provided for families in Chicago (see service map) and NW Indiana miles from clinic. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Sprout Therapy

Phone: (833) 531-0618
Email: care@joinsprouttherapy.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy.


Steinberg Behavior Solutions, Inc.

Sarah Steinberg, MS, BCBA
4711 Golf Road, Suite 100, Skokie, IL 60070
Phone: (847) 676-5398
Email: steinbergbehaviorsolutions@gmail.com

Sessions are conducted in the natural environment and home-based to facilitate generalization and incidental learning.


Step Forward ABA

786-634-6983
info@stepforwardABA.com 
Serving: Chicago + nearby suburbs (~45 minutes of city)

In-home ABA services.


Stride Autism Centers

Locations: Chicago (South Loop, East Hyde Park), Downers Grove, Hickory Hills, Oak Park, Orland Park
(312) 554-5578
info@stridecenters.com

Provides center-based ABA therapy and full-day ABA programs for pre-school aged children, 2-6 years.


Strive ABA Consultants

Serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas
In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643) 
(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families. 


TherapyWorks

312.780.0820
michelle@therapyworks.com 
In-clinic: 778 Frontage Road, Suites 101 & 102 Northfield, IL 60093 
In-home: Chicago and surrounding suburbs

In-home and in-clinic ABA, speech, language and feeding therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy provider with an online platform that allows parents to schedule appointments with local pediatric therapists for in-home services. Accepts some Medicaid plans for ABA only.


Total Spectrum

(630) 359-3629
info@totalspectrumcare.com
In-clinic locations: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bloomington, Champaign, Chicago, Lombard, Peoria
In-home service area (Chicagoland): As far North as Libsertyville/McHenry, as far west as Sugar Grove, as far South as Mahattan

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA therapy for individuals ages 2-16 working to reduce behavior challenges, increase skills important to daily life and create an environment where your family can be comfortable and successful. Accepts all Medicaid plans. 


Treehouse Pediatric Therapy 

Locations:

  • 3351 Hobson Rd, Suite B, Woodridge, IL  60517
  • 131 Flinn St, Unit A, Batavia, IL 60510

Phone: (630) 541-3652
Email: info@treehousepediatric.com

Provides services to children between the ages of 0 and 18. Center-based services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, pelvic floor health, dietitian, feeding, social groups, and ABA therapy.


Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center

301 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 485-6197
Email: info@trinity-services.org

Provides therapeutic home-based services on the principles of ABA. Other services include: diagnostic assessments for presence of ASD, social skills groups, facility-based behavioral therapy.


University of Illinois Chicago Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 103 DHSP, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 996-7988
Email: achast2@uic.edu

The Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness (CBM) Clinic is a multidisciplinary research, training and clinical program that provides high quality evidence-based behavior intervention services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. They tailor individualized treatment plans for all their clients so they can improve independence in areas that are important to them. Clinical services include four distinct programs: Language and Cognition Program, Mindfulness and Acceptance Program, Complex Behavior Program, and Caregiver Training and Consultation Program. Services are delivered one-on-one, in group settings and via telehealth.


Unlocking Abilities Behavior and Learning

1715 N. Division St, Unit D, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 513-5429

Provides in-home ABA to children ages 2-10, school-based supports and in-clinic services through their Autism Learning Center in Morris, IL (ideal for learners between the ages of 3 and 7 years old) and after school learning programs.


Vilij ABA

In-home service areas:DuPage County, West Suburban Cook County, McHenry County, Will County, and Kane County
In-clinic location: 5509 Belmont Rd, Ste. 1, Downers Grove, IL 60515
contact@vilijaba.com

Provides in home and clinic based ABA services to children 2-18 targeting behavior, adaptive skills, toileting, social skills and parent training. 


Westside Children's Therapy

Locations throughout the Chicagoland area, including Carol Stream, Dekalb, Elmhurst, Frankfort, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Lombard, Machesney Park, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Oswego, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Rockford, Schaumburg, Shorewood, Tinley Park, Wheaton, Willowbrook. Click here for location address and phone number.
(815) 469-1500

Offers a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling for children ages 2-16. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing (Naperville only) and summer camp programming.

Floortime (Developmental Individual Difference Relationship, DIR)

All Bright Therapies

1957 W. Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 789-9640

5006 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (224) 601-3023

Email: amanda.a@allbrighttherapies.com

Provide quality DIRFloortime, speech, occupational and feeding therapy to children with delays and disorders, which including evaluations, individual services and group therapy.


Amy Zier and Associates

Amy Zier, MS, OTR/L, PhD (c), Founder
2319 N. Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 755-7791
Email: azaoffice@gmail.com

Provides DIR/Floortime-based clinic for children with autism, SPD, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges.


Arlington Pediatric Therapy Management Services, Ltd. 

Krista Stewart, ext. 120
3105 N. Wilke Rd, Suite H, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1450
Phone: (847) 255-8690

Offers standardized evaluation and treatment of motor performance and functional skills, sensory integration and Praxis Test, sensory integration treatment, neuro-developmental treatment, treatment of upper extremity motor impairments, and evaluation and treatment of handwriting skills, etc. This team is also trained in DIR/Floortime. 


Beth Osten & Associates

3100 Dundee Rd. Suite 704 Northbrook, Il, 60062
Phone: (847) 663-1020

Multidisciplinary therapy program focused on skill-building and tailored to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. Services include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Developmental Therapy for ages, birth to three years. Mental health services and specialty services are also available.


Blue Bird Day School

Brittany Leon
310 N. Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 243-8487
Email: marketing@bluebirddayschool.com

Blue Bird Day is designed to foster socialization, sensory regulation and academic learning in children ages 2-9 in a Pre-School and Kindergarten setting.


Chicago Speech Therapy

Karen George, MS, CCC-SLP
1422 W. Willow St, Suite 101, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (312) 399-0370
Contact here

Provides in-home and clinic-based pediatric speech therapy for children in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Receive a free, no-obligation in-home speech screening provided by an expert therapist.


Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.

Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 632-0334
Email: MFrey@psych4kids.com

Provides individual therapy utilizing a variety of interventions including a DIR and cognitive-behavioral model.


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
Phone: (309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training.  Some Medicaid plans accepted for SLP/OT/PT/Feeding therapies, grant funding for ABA.


EB Pediatric Resources

633 W. Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 458-9865
Email: info@pediatricresources.org

Provides floor-time intervention for behavior therapy as well as structured interventions, as needed. Parent coaching integral part of program.


Erikson Institute - Center for Children & Families

Locations: Downtown Chicago, Austin neighborhood, Little Village Neighborhood

Phone: (312) 755-2250

Serves children from birth to 8 years old and their parents. Team of psychologists, social workers, developmental and behavioral pediatricians, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and other licensed mental health professionals offer services including Child-Parent Psychotherapy with parent and developmental guidance, Comprehensive assessments, Neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations and Early Intervention medical diagnostic services for 0-3 year olds.


Help for the Whole Child

Ginny Viafore, MA
Play Project Supervisor and Neurodevelopmental Specialist
Phone: (630) 768-4176
Email: helpforthewholechild@gmail.com

Help for the Whole Child uses gentle movement-based methods and developmental techniques designed to help kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, learning, and neuro-motor challenges. Intervention includes a blend of the P.L.A.Y project, reflex inhibition, neurodevelopment, HANDLE activities, and nutritional suggestions to help see lasting changes with clients.  Insurance not accepted.


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott ct. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
info@in2greattherapy.com 
847-777-8995

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens)


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC

820 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: (708) 524-2445

Provides OT, PT, and Speech services, along with DIR/Floortime and social group interventions.


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (773) 255-8155
Email: leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Linda Cervenka & Associates

905 W. Hillgrove, Suite 6, La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 473-2576
Email: info@lindacervenka.com

Provides speech and language assessments, individual therapeutic sessions and clinic/home/school consultations using DIR/floortime model.


Playful Healing Center 

1430 E. Thacker St, #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (224) 765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Although we are specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Play Therapy.


Playful Healing Center

1430 E Thacker St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
224-765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Floortime and Play Therapy.


Positive Development

(833) 587-1784
Chicago (Bucktown): 1820 W Webster Ave, Suite 430 Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago (Hyde Park): 1525 E. 55th Street, Suite 302 Chicago, IL 60615
Deerfield: 155 N. Pfingsten Rd., Suite 150 Deerfield, IL 60015
Metro East Area: 4972 Benchmark Centre Drive, Suite 200 Swansea IL, 62226

Provides Developmental, OT, Speech and Feeding therapies. Counseling/mental health services include individual child/adolescent psychotherapy (both play therapy and talk therapy), Parent/child therapy and family psychotherapy.  Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy

Shilpa Sharma
6320 W. 159th St, Suite F, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Phone: (708) 687-8768
Email: asharma@handrehabclinic.com

Provides individual therapeutic sessions using DIR approach.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
2225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 296-5990

Provides consultations using DIR approach (home-based or clinic).


Uniquely You

400 E. Lincoln Hwy, Suite 102, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (779) 707-3717
Email: welcome@uniquelyyou.email

Provides OT, Speech, Individual and group therapy. Uniquely You Behavioral Health is dedicated to serving the neurodivergent (ND) community and their families, with specialization in support ASD, ADHD, Trauma, Parents, Siblings and Couples or Family Therapy. Utilizes a variety of play-based (DIR/Floortime) and traditional therapy models. Insurance information here.

PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pediatric Developmental Center

913 W. Wellington Ave., 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60657 
872-843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention; services children ages 3-16/17 years old. PCIT model available. Services available in English and Spanish. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

2919 N. Southport Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 799-8939
Email: sairakhan@brighthousecenter.com
Email: aprilhall@brighthousecenter.com

Brighthouse provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups, PCIT (ages 7 & under), and parent workshops. Bilingual (Eng/Spanish) providers.


Children's Research Triangle

70 E. Lake St, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 726-4011
Email: info@cr-triangle.org

Provides individual and family therapy, parent groups, along with developmental, medical & psychological evaluations. Clinicians specializing in PCIT, trauma, complex psychiatric needs and/or substance related needs. Visit their website for insurance and fees.


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs. 


Help and Healing Center 

2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone:(847) 558-7321
Email: drmyszak@helpandhealingcenter.com

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually. 


Lurie Children’s Hospital

1.800.543.7362
7 locations available: Downtown, Lincoln Park, Northbrook, New Lenox, Grayslake, Westchester, & Westbrook

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually.


Playful Healing Center

1430 E Thacker St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
224-765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Floortime and Play Therapy.


Rush Pediatric Psychology Department

Kristina Butler, PhD
Phone: (312) 942-6656

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) offers a co-therapy model for children ages 2-7 whose primary concern is disruptive behaviors (diagnoses are often ADHD and/or ODD, but could also include others like anxiety, autism).  Family must be able to attend sessions in-person and at least one caregiver must be present at all sessions (~12-20 week commitment). Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience - PCIT

Matthew Young, PhD
Call Psychiatry Intake at (773) 702-3858 and mention the PCIT program with Dr. Young
Email: myoung8@bsd.uchicago.edu

Provides 12-20 week PCIT intervention for children ages 2-6 and their parents aimed at helpling parents reduce disruptive, aggressive, noncompliant, & oppositional behaviors in young children.  PCIT also helps to improve the relationship between a caregiver and his/her child.  Some Medicaid plans accepted. 

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

Developmental Links for Children, LLC 

Samantha Wulfsohn, PhD
380 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 3208, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (773) 308-5203

RDI certified program consultant (clinic-based).


Essential Elements

Amy Lukos
577 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 203, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (815) 725-1049

RDI-certified program consultant (home or clinic-based).


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Michelle M. Kator, LCSW

Certified RDI Consultant
ACP Consultants
2604 Dempster, Suite 510, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 824-1235, ext. 7
Email: mkator208@wideopenwest.com

Provides RDI for children with autism as well as individual and family-based therapy.


Step by Step Consulting

Lisa Lindt, MS
16W241 S. Frontage Rd, Ste. 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (620) 921-5055
Email: lisa@stepbystepks.com

Providing individual therapy utilizing a variety of interventions including RDI and MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration).


Sweeney, Augustin and Associates

Maureen A. Sweeney, PhD, CCC-SLP
Carmen Augustin, MSW, LCSW
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 44, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 583-9492, ext.1
Email Maureen: msweeney.saa@comcast.net
Email Carmen: sloop23@aol.com

RDI certified program consultant.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 296-5990

Provides consultations using RDI approach (home or clinic-based).

Toilet Training

ABC Therapy Clinics

(630)402-6060 
contact@abctherapyclinics.com 
Locations in: Countryside, Plainfield, Yorkkville

Provides in-clinic for ages, 2-6, and home-based ABA therapy for ages 2-18 for children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays in the western suburbs and Chicagoland area. Additionally, offers occupational and feeding therapys and potty training programs. Group services offered. 


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Pediatric Developmental Center
913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
Phone: (872) 843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention that ABA techniques (note, not traditional ABA provider and/or home provider); services children ages 3-16/17 years old.


Aeroflow Urology

10024 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (312) 771-7005
Email: Noni.York@Aeroflowinc.com

Aeroflow Urology provides highly specialized care and assistance to get patients qualified through Medicaid for incontinence supplies such as diapers, disposable briefs, pull-ons, bladder pads, catheters, and much more.


American Academy of Pediatrics: Toilet Training Children with Special Needs

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org provides parents of children with disabilities information for determining when to start and how to begin the toilet-training process.
The information includes:

  • An overview of physical and developmental challenges and how they can impact toilet training
  • Tips on when and how to begin toilet training
  • The importance of having a parent support network and focusing on celebrating your child’s overall growth, not the mistake

This information is also available in Spanish.


Autism Care Therapy

Locations in: Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

Phone: 855-5-AUTISM
Client relations phone: (630) 290-8500
Email: info@autismcaretherapy.com

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Therapeutic preschool option available. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Autism Home Support Services Inc.

Locations in Lakeview, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Rockford, and Springfield

Phone: (833) 450-0995
Email: contact@autismhomesupport.com

Provides home and center-based ABA therapy to children with autism, focusing on skill development and behavioral interventions (e.g. non-compliance and toileting issues). Serves ages 0 - 21.


BASES Autism Services

In-home geographic area: Serving the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties.

901 Biesterfield, Suite 110, Elk Grove Village
Phone: (630) 999-9227
Email: mgmt@basesgroupinc.com

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-13.  Clinic-based 1:1 therapy and social skills groups are available in Elk Grove Village, and home-based 1:1 therapy is available in the Chicagoland area.  Parent coaching and support is provided, with Safety Care for Families™ training available upon request. Social work and case management services provided to families served.  Services are available in Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.


Belgrade Behavior Consulting, LLC - The Potty People

Erica Schwab, director of potty training
4801 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: (773) 407-1121

Provides toilet training services from consultation to home-based intensive training.


Beyond Limits Behavioral Services

Services areas: Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs

Jennifer Ortiz
Phone: (773) 831-9950
Email: info@beyondlimitsaba.com

In-home ABA services for children ages 2-5 years.  of age and providing ABA in home services.  Additionally, provides consultations, parent training, school observations and potty training consultation. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Black Bear Academy 

1801 W. Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 244-0700

Black Bear Academy (BBA) is a private program offering academic classes for children 18 months - 6 years old and therapeutic services. BBA also offers intensive toilet training. 


Caravel Autism Health

In-clinic locations (Illinois): Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Naperville, Rockford, Geneva, Crystal Lake, Elgin
In-clinic location (Indiana): Munster

Phone: (312) 764-1557

Caravel provides in-house diagnostic evaluations (ages 0-5) and works in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs rooted in ABA therapy (ages 0-13). Provides center-based therapy and on a limited-basis in-home therapy where clinically appropriate. 


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Early Autism Services 

In home: Chicago & Chicagoland Suburbs, NW Indiana
In-clinic: Hoffman Estates

Phone: (312) 965-2997
Email: Info@earlyautismservices.com

Provides individualized home-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism ages, 2-10, living in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area. Call or complete this form and a member of our team will contact the family: Illinois Client Intake Form. Additionally offers Self-Guided Courses & Presentations.  Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA only. 


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 305-4196

Provides a unique visual training system. Provides services to all ages.


Little Steps

Locations in Chicago:

  • Ravenswood/Uptown
  • Glenview
  • Highland Park
  • Willowbrook
  • Wilmette

Phone: (847) 707-6744

Location in Indiana:

  • 11496 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone: (219) 213-2222

Email: Maddie@littlestepspt.com

Toilet Independence Program. Occupational therapists take a holistic view of your family’s values, environment, and daily routines in order to create a unique plan for your family. Speech language pathologists and physical therapist are available to provide specialized support for communication and physical needs, providing a multidisciplinary approach to toileting. Provides effective recommendations for equipment and supports to make potty training a success.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave Suite C-105 Chicago IL 60610
Phone: (312) 242-1665
Email: info@lumierechild.com

Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


M Street Pediatric Therapy

Phone: (855) 678-7338
Email: info@mstreetpeds.com

Provides in-home and on-demand video Physical Therapy, Occupation Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Feeding therapy and Developmental Therapy, specializing in work with children ages 0-6. Additionally, they provide behavioral therapy and consultation for ages 0-6.


Rise Up for Autism

Locations:

  • 4901 N. Kedzie Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60625
  • 231 E. Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
  • 131 Collins St, Joliet, IL 60432
  • 8505 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487    

English phone: (630) 300-3400
Spanish phone: (630) 300-3700
Email: info@riseupforautism.com

Provides ABA therapy in a school-like setting for children with Autism between the ages 2 to 6 years old.  Additionally, provides home potty training and social skills groups. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Self-Guided Courses & Presentation from Early Autism Services

Parenting and Professional Development Videos (Potty Training Tips, Preschool Readiness Tips, Functions of Behaviors, & more)


Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center

Carl Indovina
301 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 462-4273
Email: cindovina@trinity-services.org

Meet with parents who have concerns about toilet training. They can provide pointers and tips and also refer to professionals who have expertise in toilet training.


Vilij ABA

In-home service areas:DuPage County, West Suburban Cook County, McHenry County, Will County, and Kane County
In-clinic location: 5509 Belmont Rd, Ste. 1, Downers Grove, IL 60515
contact@vilijaba.com

Provides in home and clinic based ABA services to children 2-18 targeting behavior, adaptive skills, toileting, social skills and parent training.  

Preschool

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Management Interventions

ABA at Rush: RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

Multiple Locations (click for address and phone): Chicago, LaGrangeNaperville-North, Naperville-South, Libertyville, Aurora, Orland Park, St. Charles, and Crystal Lake.

Provides therapy for children from birth to age 21 with a wide range of needs. Services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA, and Feeding Therapy.


ABA of Illinois

Imran Khan, MA, BCBA
Locations: Chicago, Darien, Marion
Phone: (773) 969-6362
Email: ikhan@abaofillinois.org

Provides in-home services to children and adults with autism and other related disorders.


ABA for Children

(847) 579-9232

Provides in-home ABA therapy for children and teens ages 2-18.


ABA Midwest Education, LTD & Associates

Janice M. Pellecchia, MA, psychology, BCBA, senior behavior analyst
Phone: (312) 375-1000

Provides home-based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) therapy ages 2 - 23 in the NW city and suburbs.  


Abilities

Locations: Mascoutah, Edwardsville and Carbondale, IL
Phone: (618) 566.0313

Abilities Behavior Services is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children, adults, and seniors with autism, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and other mental health needs.


ABC Pathways

Services Cook, Will and Kankakee counties.

1655 S Blue Island Ave., Suite 342 Chicago, Illinois 60608
Phone: 708-510-7122
Email: contact@abcpathways.org

Provides in-home ABA therapy for individuals ages 0-13. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


ABC Therapy Clinics

(630)402-6060 
contact@abctherapyclinics.com 
Locations in: Countryside, Plainfield, Yorkkville

Provides in-clinic for ages, 2-6, and home-based ABA therapy for ages 2-18 for children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays in the western suburbs and Chicagoland area. Additionally, offers occupational and feeding therapys and potty training programs. Group services offered. 


A.B.S. Behavioral Services

Sarah Hively, BCBA
8707 Skokie Blvd, #402, Skokie, IL 60077
Email: sarah@absbehavioralservices.com

Provides comprehensive and individualized assessment and interventions based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and verbal behavior (VB) methodologies. Serves ages 2-10.


A.C.E. Therapies

(708) 792-0162
info@ace-therapies.com
In clinic locations: Lockport & Merrionette Park 
In-home service areas: Will County, Southwest suburbs (Lemont, Frankfort, Lockport, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, Palos Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Peotone, Manteno, Darien, Downers Grove)

Provides in-home or center-based ABA therapy for children ages, 6-21, and educational consultation to families.


Achievers ABA

Serves NW Indiana, Indianapolis area, and Southwest Indiana
In-clinic location: Hammond, IN
(317) 245-8541
Intake form: https://achieverstherapy.com/intake-form/

Provides in-clinic, in-home and in-school ABA therapy for individuals ages 2-21. Indiana Medicaid plans accepted.


Action Behavior Centers

Locations: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Frankort, Lombard, Lincolnwood, North Glenview, Naperville, Orland Park, Oswego, Plainfield, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Westmont, Wooddale

Phone: (331) 207-1772
Email: info@actionbehavior.com

Services: Action Behavior Centers specializes in personalized ABA therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum, ages 18 months - 8 years. ABC provides clinic-based, full-time and part-time programs. Diagnostic support services available at no cost from 18 months - 6 years old.


Adaptive Steps

(847)200-5078
Matt Soloway, MA, BCBA, IBA, matt@finnihealth.com 
Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

Adaptive Steps offers ABA therapy, parent coaching, and behavioral consultations for individuals ages 2-21 and their families in the northwest Chicago suburbs. Provides in-home services to the northwest Chicago suburbs centered around Schaumburg. Public and private plans accepted.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Pediatric Developmental Center
913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
Phone: (872) 843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention that ABA techniques (note, not traditional ABA provider and/or home provider); services children ages 3-16/17 years old.


Apex Pediatric Therapy Services

Locations in: Gurnee, Lisle, Morton Grove, Palatine, Wilmette
(847) 604-0955
info@apexped.com

Provides clinic-based and in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Serves ages 1.5 to 16 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will county.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

11301 S. Harlem Ave, Worth, IL 60482
Phone: (866) 273-8060
Email: info@asdlife.org

Provides ABA therapy to children in order to address positive behavior outcomes. Specialties include problematic eating behaviors, challenging behavior (i.e., aggression, non-compliance, tantrums, elopement, rigidity), adaptive living skills such as toileting and skill acquisition. 


Autism Behavior & Childhood Services

(312) 420-2093
autismbehaviorchildhoodservice@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA and verbal behavior therapy for individuals ages 3 - 24. 


Autism Care Therapy

Locations in Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

Phone: (855) 5-AUTISM
Client relations phone: (630) 290-8500
Email: info@autismcaretherapy.com

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Therapeutic preschool option available.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


The Autism Therapy Group

In-clinic locations: Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Schaumburg, Rockford and Springfield

Phone: (847) 465-9556
Email: info@atgtogether.com

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy, Assessment Services, Intervention Services, 1 on 1 Treatment, Parent Training and Community Integration to young children and through adulthood (up to age 22).


BASES Autism Services

In-home geographic area: Serving the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties

901 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 110, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: (630) 999-9227
Email: mgmt@basesgroupinc.com

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-13.  Clinic-based 1:1 therapy and social skills groups are available in Elk Grove Village, and home-based 1:1 therapy is available in the Chicagoland area.  Parent coaching and support is provided, with Safety Care for Families™ training available upon request. Social work and case management services provided to families served.  Services are available in Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.


Behavioral & Counseling Services

Service areas: Crystal Lake, Barrington, McHenry, Harvard, Lake Zurich, Lake In The Hills, Algonquin, Gilberts, East & West Dundee, Carpentersville, Woodstock, Fox River Grove, Cary, South Barrington, Elgin, Huntley, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Bull Valley, Richmond, Hebron, Antioch, Spring Grove, Johnsburg, Richmond, Lakemoor

Phone: (224) 256- 2607
Email: admin@bcs4you.com

Behavioral Health and Mental Health services.  Providing In Home ABA services to children ages 2-17 and counseling (in-clinic) for all ages.


Behavioral Perspective Inc.

Serving Chicagoland & Central Illinois for in-home services

In-clinic locations in Aurora, Champaign, Glen Carbon, Lake in the Hills, Oswego, Yorkville

Phone: (888) 308-3728
Email: info@bpiaba.com

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy.


B.E.T.H. Services

12745 Central Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445
Phone: (708) 722-2384
Email: info@bethabaservices.com

Offers ABA services for children 0-16, counseling for children, teens and families and strategic transition training (S.T.T.) program is designed for individuals ages 14 and higher. The skills taught and practiced in our unique program focus on independence and critical thinking. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Beyond ABA

Phone: (773) 349-2858
Email: admin@beyond-aba.com

Offers ABA therapy and social skills groups for children and teens with ASD, ages 2-17.


Beyond Limits Behavioral Services

Services areas: Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs

Jennifer Ortiz
Phone: (773) 831-9950
Email: info@beyondlimitsaba.com

In-home ABA services for children ages 2-5 years.  of age and providing ABA in home services.  Additionally, provides consultations, parent training, school observations and potty training consultation. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


BGF Performance Systems, LLC

Nicole Cissell, MA, BCBA, clinical director
6430 N. Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: (312) 806-7937
Email: info@bgfperformance.com

ABA therapy services for children and adults diagnosed with autism and related conditions.


BIOS ABA Consultants, LLC

Jamine Detterming, BCBA
Phone: (708) 257-6074
Phone: (312) 497-9876
Email: info@biosaba.com

BIOS utilizes evidence based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management to develop programs and systems for individuals requiring behavior intervention services and their teams. Our goals are to help individuals maximize their potential in life and to enhance the enjoyment of their support staff.  Can provide waiver services for kids, teens and adults. 


Blue Light ABA Consultants

1100 E. Woodfield Rd, Suite 140, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: (847) 813-7539

Blue Light ABA Consultants provides evidence based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) programs that are specifically designed based on your child’s needs.


Brighter Care ABA

2801 W. Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: (773) 945-9320
Email: info@brightercareaba.com
Contact form

Brighter Care ABA delivers personalized consultation and intervention services for children ages 2-18 with autism spectrum disorder in school and at home. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

Locations in Morton Grove, Oak Brook, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, St, Charles, Darien, Tinley Park and Schaumburg. 

Phone: (866) 429-7543 (866 4-BYS KID)
Email: info@byyoursideac.com

Offering individualized, multidisciplinary programs focused on skill-building. In-Home and center-based ABA Therapy, BYS Academy School Readiness Program, Speech/Occupational Therapies, and Diagnostic Evaluations. Serves individuals ages 2 - 26. Some Medicaid plans accepted.  


Caravel Autism Health

In-clinic locations (Illinois): Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Naperville, Rockford, Geneva, Crystal Lake, Elgin
In-clinic locations (Indiana): Munster

Phone: (312) 764-1557

Works in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs rooted in ABA therapy (ages 0-13). Provides center-based therapy and on a limited-basis in-home therapy where clinically appropriate.  Caravel provides in-house diagnostic evaluations (ages 0-5); provides some pro-bono support to Medicaid families. Call to be added to diagnostic evaluation waitlist.


Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)

In-clinic locations: Oak Park, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Aurora  and Crystal Lake.
(312) 940-2190 
enrollment@centerforautism.com 

Provides 1:1 home (all ages) or center-based ABA therapy (pediatric only). 


Center for Autism North Shore 

2530 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (312) 725-8968
Email: info@centerforautismnorthshore.com

A family-owned and operated therapy center providing ABA Therapy on the North Shore of Chicago. Provides center-based ABA therapy in full or half day programming options for children 0-7.  Parent/guardian involvement is achieved by incorporating trainings centered to them as a part of each child's individualized treatment plan.


Center for Health Services

2500 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169                                                                    
Phone: (847) 893-9788
Email: info@centerforhealthservices.org  

Provides therapies including: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavior Therapy Speech Therapy, Specialty Therapy Services and Family Therapy and / Counseling. Additionally, the center provides Nutrition Therapy and Health and Wellness education.


Center for Therapeutic Services

Lake in the Hills: 9 Crystal Lake Rd, Suite #210, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 
Phone: (224) 509-8026
McHenry: 4209 W. Shamrock Ln, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 344-9443

Provides therapy for parents and/or children, teens and adults with ASD, as well as ABA services.  


Chicago Autism and Behavior Specialists (CAB)

901 W. Hawthorn Dr, Itasca, IL 60143
(800) 844-1232
info@autismbehaviorspecialists.com

Provides comprehensive ABA treatment programs tailored to child’s individual needs (serves 0 - 26 years old).


Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC

1739 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 672-7775

A pediatric therapy clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental therapy, aba/autism therapy, and social work services in the clinic, home, or school setting.


Children’s Advocate LLC

4747 Lincoln Mall Dr, Suite 407, Matteson, IL 60443
10769 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone: (708) 573-1800

Children's Advocate provides counseling and ABA services in Illinois (South Chicago and South Suburbs) and NW Indiana. Accepts some Illinois and Indiana Medicaid plans.


The Clubhouse Autism Program

Downers Grove: 2901 Finley Rd, #102, Downers Grove, IL 60515 -  (630) 495-6800
Chicago (Albany Park): 4908 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 - (773) 205-8505
Chicago (Irving Park): 2630 W. Bradley Place, Suite A, Chicago, IL 60618 - (312) 955-0089
Email: natalie@clubhousetherapy.com
Email: info@clubhousetherapy.com

Early childhood programming: The Clubhouse Autism Program (CAP) provided individualized programming incorporating ABA Therapy, relationship-based approaches like DIR/Floortime®, and/or want to include additional therapy services like Speech, Occupational, Feeding, or Social Work.


Colorful Minds ABA

Phone: (312) 584-0559
Email: info@abacolorfulminds.com

Provides in-home ABA services in Chicago (primarily South and Southwest Chicago and nearby S/SW suburbs) individuals ages 1-8.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance

PO Box 1688, Batavia, IL 60510
Phone: (877) 274-4584
Email: Contact@autismspectrumalliance.com

Provides ABA services in the Western suburbs. Also providing online social skills groups (at-home) for pre-teens through young adults. 


Cortica

2255 Enterprise Dr, Suite 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 965-4123
Email: enroll@corticacare.com

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy. As pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. Services provided for individuals ages 2-21.


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

In-home services across Chicagoland area.

Center locations in Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Mokena and Peru.

Anne Avants
Phone: (888) 476-8485
Email: anne.avants@cultivatebhe.com

Provides in-home and center-based ABA therapy for children and teens (18 months to 17 years of age), social skills groups, and family consultation.


Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic at UIC

Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 103 DHSP, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 413-1871
Email: zyi7@uic.edu

Services include: Language and Cognition Program, Mindfulness and Acceptance Program, Complex Behavior Program, and Caregiver Training and Consultation Program. Services are delivered one-on-one, in group settings and via telehealth.


Early Autism Services

In home: Chicago and Chicagoland suburbs, NW Indiana
In-clinic: Hoffman Estates

Phone: (312) 965-2997
Email: Info@earlyautismservices.com

Provides individualized home-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism ages, 2-10, living in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area. Call or complete this form and a member of our team will contact the family: Illinois Client Intake Form. Additionally offers Self-Guided Courses & Presentations.  Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA only. 


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
Phone: (309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted for SLP/OT/PT/Feeding therapies, grant funding for ABA.


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic services phone: (630) 261-6287
Email: mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org
Phone for all other services (English): (630) 282-2022
Phone for Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township: (847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy.  Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Easterseals Joliet 

Serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois Counties

212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815) 927-5472

Easterseals Joliet offers a variety of support services for young children including Early Intervention, Jump Start, and inclusive childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  Parents can contact the Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic for diagnostic evaluations and pediatric therapy including feeding, speech, occupational, physical, developmental, social skills, and ABA for children ages 0 - 18 years old.. The clinic also provides parent support groups and inclusive childcare during meetings. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


EB Pediatric Resources

Locations:

  • 633 W. Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
  • 3048 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Phone: (312) 458-9865
Email: info@pediatricresources.org

Provides home-based, school-based and center-based ABA therapy as well as intensive socialization dyads and social groups to children with behavioral management needs.


Elevated Therapeutics

650 N. Convent St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: (815) 523-7268
Email: info@elevatedac.com
Contact form

In-clinic and at-home intervention using Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET) to implement age-appropriate teaching opportunities while playing and doing everyday activities. Serves all ages. Treatment focuses on improving the most socially significant behaviors, such as social skills, communication, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Classroom readiness programs helps prepare children between the ages of 2-6 for school. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Emergent Learning Center

Locations:

  • 1935 Springbrook Square Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
  • 33 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010

Additional locations in Illinois: Troy, Edwardsville, Waterloo

Phone: (630) 566-0506
Email: info@emergentlearningcenter.com

Provides individual and small group ABA, as well as mindfulness and acceptance groups to improve social skill and emotional well-being for children and teens. 


Eyas Landing

1409 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 733-0883
Email: moreinfo@eyaslanding.com

Eyas Landing is a multi-disciplinary therapeutic clinic for children and adolescents in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Ages 0-22 years old. EI, BT, DT, ST, OT, PT, ABA, SW, Feeding Therapy, and Summer Camp services available.


Functional Skills Group

Servicing the south side of Chicago and its surrounding areas and southern suburbs. 

Phone: (773) 449-0859
Email: Tinesha@TheFSGroup.org
Email: Leslie@TheFSGroup.org

Provides in-home ABA to individuals all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


GBC Autism Services

Phone: (312) 882-1024
Email: info@gbcaustismservices.com

Provides a variety of customized quality services based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including in-home ABA therapy, therapeutic preschool program (ages 2-6), school consultations, and social skills groups for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the greater Chicagoland area, Peoria and Normal Illinois. Preschool locations in Bolingbrook, Normal and Peoria, IL.


Guiding Behavior Counseling, LLC

Phone: (773) 726-4832
Email: info@guidingbehavior.com

Provides children and adults in-home and community services around the Chicago and Chicagoland areas including behavior support, individual, sibling and family counseling, executive skills development, life skills coaching, and behavioral therapy. Some commercial and Medicare plans accepted. 


Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

9649 W. 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 352-3580, ext. 437

Outpatient clinic for children with a wide array of disabilities and delays. Clinic provides individuals with physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and speech and language evaluation and treatment. Behavioral health clinic provides individual psychotherapy and individual/family behavioral therapy services for all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Intervention Center, Inc. 

21141 Governors Highway, 3rd Floor, Matteson, IL 60443
Additional location in Munster, Indiana
Phone: (708) 794-6509
Email: management@howardinterventioncenter.org 

Provides all day center-based services for preschool aged children 2-6 years and after school center-based therapy for ages 2-16


I Thrive ABA

Service areas: Chicago and N/NW Suburbs 

Phone: (773) 896-9181
Email: Joseph@ithriveaba.com

Based in West Rogers Park, I Thrive ABA Provides in-home ABA to families.


Illinois Autism Center

1660 N La Salle Dr. Unit C007 Chicago, IL 60614
info@ilautism.com 
(312) 248-1801

Provides in-clinic ABA therapy tailored to individualized goals, enhancing communication, safety, independence, social skills, and school readiness for children birth - age 11.  Individual functional and social communication intervention may be available for children ages 12-17 who present with no physical aggression.  Family  guidance is also provided to caregivers to support and offer additional resources. Home based services are not offered at this time. Call or complete this form for more information.


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott ct. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
info@in2greattherapy.com 
847-777-8995

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens)


In Our World Therapy and Learning Center, LLC

Carla Oldham, MA, BCBA
Phone: (630) 991-1156
Email: admin@inourworldtlc.com

Provides ABA Therapy to children ages 2-10; all in clinic, with a concentration on building social, language, and functional skills through a combined design of natural environment learning, concentrated direct instruction, and small group interactions. Additional services include speech, OT, groups camp, preschool and afterschool therapy services. 


Instructional ABA Consultants

Locations: 

  • 1975 McDowell Rd, Suite 101, Naperville, IL 60563
  • 4615 W. 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Phone: (331) 229-8839
Email: services@instructional-aba.com

Provides behavior services for children and adults (ages 2-22).  In-home and in-clinic services are available for children 0-5; in-home and/or community-based services are available for ages 6 - adulthood. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Interim Behavioral Network

630-303-6345
info@interimbehaviornetwork.com  
Provides Services for individuals ages 2-17 in Naperville and surround western suburbs.

Provides behavioral assessment, parent training and short-term ABA services (up to 10 hours) to address wait times in behavioral support access. Addressing often urgent needs of families required awaiting, or unable to access long-term ABA services. Specialties include potty training, behavioral challenges and communication skills. Provided in direct 1:1 aba and parent training via telehealth platforms. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Joyful ABA

In-clinic: Homewood, IL
Servicing the south cook county
Leslie@Joyfulaba.org; (872) 200-1366
Janine@Joyfulaba.org; (872) 200-1365

Offers: in-home ABA to individuals with autism ages 2-20; in-clinic Pre-K readiness program for ages 2-6. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Key Autism Services

Serving Chicagoland (city and suburbs)

Locations:

  • 5420 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
  • 11755 Southwest Hwy, Palos Heights, IL 60463 

General phone: (888) 329-4535
General email: info@keyautismservices.com
Operations Manager phone: (708) 238-5485
Operations Manager email: april.lloyd@keyautismservices.com

Provides in-clinic or in-home ABA services for children 0-13, along with social skills groups and neuropsychological testing.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Key to Hope, LLC

Kellye M. Winbush, MA, BCBA
Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 523-0728
Email: kwinbush@keytohope.org 

Provides in-home behavioral therapeutic services to persons ages 2-15) living with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury through private insurance and the Illinois Department of Human Services Medicaid waiver program.


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Leap Behavior Therapy

Tinley Park, IL
(630) 326-3228
info@leapbehaviortherapy.com

Provides ABA therapy and consultation to children (ages 2-10) affected by autism, and their families.  Specialize in improving language development, socialization, reducing challenging behaviors, and building independence; also address feeding/mealtime and sleep difficulties, and offer collaboration and support to your child's school team and other providers.


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (773) 255-8155
Email: leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Lifespeed Behavioral Support Services

721 South Blvd, Suite 210, Oak Park IL 60302
Phone: (312) 404-7225   
Email: admin@uptolifespeed.com

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA services to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to teach essential living skills, reduce problem behaviors, foster interpersonal communication, and achieve socially significant change. Provide on-going caregiver training. Services clients within Chicago, as far north as Highland Park, as far west as Palatine, and as far south as Tinley Park. Accepts Medicaid waiver.


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 355-6533
Email: info@lilfriends.com

Provides ABA consultation to both families and schools. Provides services to all ages.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave Suite C-105 Chicago IL 60610
Phone: (312) 242-1665
Email: info@lumierechild.com

Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


M Street Pediatric Therapy

Phone: (855) 678-7338
Email: info@mstreetpeds.com

Provides in-home and on-demand video Physical Therapy, Occupation Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Feeding therapy and Developmental Therapy, specializing in work with children ages 0-6. Additionally, they provide behavioral therapy and consultation for ages 0-6. 


Marissa Bennett Consulting 

666 Dundee Rd, Suite 1605, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 495-2640
Contact form: https://marissabennettconsulting.com/contact-us/

Offers ABA, parent coaching and education, social skills instruction. Helps students be successful in the classroom, to at-home strategies laying the groundwork for a lifetime of growth, working with children and adults in a variety of settings.


Mary-Claire "Marcy" DiMiceli, MS, BCBA

4109 N. Kenmore Ave, 1A, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (917) 324-2933
Email: marcydimiceli@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA programming as well as school consultation for children with autism.


Mobile Therapy Centers of America

1870 W. Winchester Rd, #203 Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: (847) 816-7200
Email: info@mtcus.com

Provides free developmental screenings. Speech/Language, ABA, Behavioral and Occupational Therapy services are provided either in home, at our center or in your child’s regular school or childcare setting.


Momentum Behavior Services

In-clinic services: 920 W. Prairie Dr, Unit G , Sycamore, IL 60178
In-home service area: Chicago, Chicagoland, Rockford, Kankakee

Provides in-home and in-school ABA therapy for individuals all ages.


Nexus Solutions

Arlington Heights, IL
Phone: (331) 222-7724
Email: info@nexussolutionsgroup.org

Provides home-based ABA therapy (all ages) for autism, anxiety or mood disorders, and Tourette Syndrome, as well as parent training, social skills groups, educational advocacy (such as support/advocacy at IEP meetings, etc.), and ADHD coaching. Pending Medicaid contracts.


Northwest Behavioral Health Services

Christopher Watson, PhD
Peter Dodzik, PhD
415 W. Golf Rd, Suite 16, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 577-0904
Email: lcampo@nwbhs.com

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. Services include evaluation, individual therapy, family and/or couples therapy, and ABA. 


North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Locations: Arlington Heights, Chicago/Bucktown, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview, Lake Bluff, Lincolnwood, Naperville. Vernon Hills
Phone: (877) 486-4140
Email: info@KidsBlossom.com

Provides in-home and in-center ABA services (ages 1.5 - 16), including an autism school readiness program. Additional services include neuropsychology testing, mental health/counseling, speech, occupational, feeding and physical therapies. Accepts most major insurances.


Orange Pediatric Therapy Inc.

Brooke Schneider MSEd, BCBA, Founder & Clinical Director
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 15, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 779-3278
Email: INFO@ORANGE4KIDZ.COM

Provides in-clinic ABA/VB therapy to individuals (ages 2-21) with autism, behavior difficulties, developmental delay and educational challenges.


OwlLight Therapy

Service areas include the western suburbs including and near the following: Rosemont, Norridge, Schiller Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Maywood, Oak Park, Berwyn, Brookfield, Riverside and LaGrange

Phone: 866-OWL-ABA1 (866-695-2221)
Email: info@owllighttherapy.com

Offers in-home and group ABA therapy for children ages 1-5, as well as therapeutic preschool options. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Pathways Therapeutic Services Inc.

15255 S. 94th Ave, #500, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (815) 770-5654

Provides ABA therapy services for adults and children with autism spectrum and other related disorders.


Peak Behavioral Services 

630-632-4350
info@peakbehavioralservices.org 
karem.a@peakbehavioralservices.org 
1515 N Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 2-70. In-home services provided for families in Oak Park and surround suburbs (up to 7-10 miles from clinic). Additional Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, parent training and diagnostic evaluations, as well as consultation for school teams. Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA therapy (not for speech/OT).


Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy

Jennifer Rice
Phone: (847) 752-0046
Email: Jrice.pbtherapy@gmail.com

Provide ABA services in Lake in the Hills to children and adolescants (0-16).


The Place for Children with Autism

Chicago: Locations in Rogers Park, Little Village, Pilsen, Portage Park, Hermosa, Mount Greenwood, South Chicago 
Chicago Suburbs: Aurora, Cicero, Elgin, Joliet, Lake in the Hills, Orland Park, Waukegan
Central and Southern Illinois: Bloomington, Urbana
(224) 436-0788
info@theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com

Provides full day ABA therapy in a pre-school like environment for children with autism ages 2-6.


Positive Behavioral Connections, Inc.

Niki Thurkow, PhD, BCBA-D
Emily Deeney, MEd
2323 Naperville Rd, Suite 265, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (331) 457-5533
Email: emily@connectingbehavior.com

Provides ABA therapy delivered by highly-trained BCBAs.


Positive Behavior Supports Corp.

Serving Illinois: Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Rockford, Joliet, Ottowa
Serving Northwest Indiana: Gary, Michigan City, Merrillville, Valparaiso

Phone: (855) 832-6727
Email: cbass@teamppbs.com

Positive behavior support (PBS) utilizes a research-based approach to ABA to support people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


PowerHouse ABA

alyssabcba@powerhouseaba.com 
In-clinic locations: Naperville and Elmhurst 
603-283-2962

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 2-70. In-home services provided for families in Naperville and surrounding western suburbs. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Precision ABA, LLC

1813 N. Mill St, Suite A, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (331) 303-8600
Email: info@precisionaba.com

Provides ABA therapy.


Progressive Behavior Solutions

Contact form
Serves Chicago and surrounding suburbs (as far North as Waukegan, West as Elgin and South as Harvey)
In clinic location: Cicero 

Provides individualized ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Treatment targets can include functional communication, behavior management, leisure skill development, social skills, life skills, vocational skills and more. Accepts Medicaid waiver and some Medicaid plans. 


Project Org + Design Studio (PODS)

1401 E. 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 221-7171
jon@projectorg.com

PODS provides the full scale of therapy services and serves as a one stop shop for children on the spectrum of autism to receive ABA (in-home and in-clinic), Occupational, Speech, Physical and Nutrition services. Also offers full service inclusive preschool for children with and without developmental delays ages 15 mos.-5 years, and an after-school and summer program for children ages 6-13. Medicaid pending, call to verify.


ReachABA, LLC

(773) 609-4076
admin@reachaba.com
Clinic: 2650 W Montrose Ave #206, Chicago, IL 60618

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA services to children and adults diagnosed with ASD in Chicago and the near suburbs (Evanston, Oak Park, Wilmette).  All programs are designed by an experienced team led by a BCBA, with an emphasis on parent and family training.


Rise Up for Autism

Chicago: 4901 N. Kedzie Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60625
Aurora: 231 E. Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
Joliet: 131 Collins St., Joliet, IL 60432
Tinley Park: 8505 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487    
(English): (630) 300-3400
(Spanish): (630) 300-3700
info@riseupforautism.com

Provides ABA therapy in a school-like setting for children with Autism between the ages 2 to 6 years old.  Additionally, provides home potty training and social skills groups. Will support enrollment in private insurance plan and application for grant support. 


Roots Autism Solutions

Buffalo Grove: 733 Hastings Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Lake in the Hills: 970 E. Oak Street, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(224) 676-0202
info@rootsautismsolutions.com

Provides center-based ABA therapy and speech therapy for children ages 2-10.


Silveira Behavior Consultants 

312-414-8000
info@ailveirabehavior.com 
1411 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

Provides in-home services throughout Chicago and in nearby suburbs (as far: NW as Streamwood, West as Hinsdale, South as Blue Island, Noth as Evanston) for individuals 0-18. English and Spanish language providers for ABA. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Spectrum of Smiles 

833-717-4244
contact@apectrumofsmiles.com 
irobinson@spectrumofsmiles.com 
5133 South Harper Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 (Hyde Park) 

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 18 months to 21 years old.  In-home services provided for families in Chicago (see service map) and NW Indiana miles from clinic. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Sprout Therapy

Phone: (833) 531-0618
Email: care@joinsprouttherapy.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy.


Steinberg Behavior Solutions, Inc.

Sarah Steinberg, MS, BCBA
4711 Golf Rd, Suite 100, Skokie, IL 60070
Phone: (847) 676-5398
Email: steinbergbehaviorsolutions@gmail.com

Sessions are conducted in the natural environment and home-based to facilitate generalization and incidental learning.


Step Forward ABA

786-634-6983
info@stepforwardABA.com 
Serving: Chicago + nearby suburbs (~45 minutes of city)

In-home ABA services for all ages. 


Stride Autism Centers

Locations: Chicago (South Loop, East Hyde Park), Downers Grove, Hickory Hills, Oak Park, Orland Park
(312) 554-5578
info@stridecenters.com

Provides center-based ABA therapy and full-day ABA programs for pre-school aged children, 2-6 years.


Strive ABA Consultants

Serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas
In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643) 

Phone: (773) 589-4667
Email: striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families. 


TherapyWorks

312.780.0820
michelle@therapyworks.com 
In-clinic: 778 Frontage Road, Suites 101 & 102 Northfield, IL 60093 
In-home: Chicago and surrounding suburbs

In-home and in-clinic ABA, speech, language and feeding therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy provider with an online platform that allows parents to schedule appointments with local pediatric therapists for in-home services. Accepts some Medicaid plans for ABA only.


Total Spectrum

(630) 359-3629
info@totalspectrumcare.com
In-clinic locations: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bloomington, Champaign, Chicago, Lombard, Peoria
In-home service area (Chicagoland): As far North as Libsertyville/McHenry, as far west as Sugar Grove, as far South as Mahattan

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA therapy for individuals ages 2-16 working to reduce behavior challenges, increase skills important to daily life and create an environment where your family can be comfortable and successful. Accepts all Medicaid plans. 


Treehouse Pediatric Therapy 

3351 Hobson Rd, Suite B, Woodridge, IL 
131 Flinn St, Unit A, Batavia, IL 60510
630) 541-3652
info@treehousepediatric.com

Provides services to children between the ages of 0 and 18. Center-based services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, pelvic floor health, dietitian, feeding, social groups, and ABA therapy.


Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center

301 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 485-6197
Email: info@trinity-services.org

Provides therapeutic home-based services on the principles of ABA. Other services include: diagnostic assessments for presence of ASD, social skills groups, facility-based behavioral therapy.


University of Illinois Chicago Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 103 DHSP, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 996-7988
achast2@uic.edu

The Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness (CBM) Clinic is a multidisciplinary research, training and clinical program that provides high quality evidence-based behavior intervention services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. They tailor individualized treatment plans for all their clients so they can improve independence in areas that are important to them. Clinical services include four distinct programs: Language and Cognition Program, Mindfulness and Acceptance Program, Complex Behavior Program, and Caregiver Training and Consultation Program. Services are delivered one-on-one, in group settings and via telehealth.


Unlocking Abilities Behavior and Learning

1715 N. Division St, Unit D, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 513-5429

Provides in-home ABA to children ages 2-10, school-based supports and in-clinic services through their Autism Learning Center in Morris, IL (ideal for learners between the ages of 3 and 7 years old) and after school learning programs.


Vilij ABA

In-home service areas:DuPage County, West Suburban Cook County, McHenry County, Will County, and Kane County
In-clinic location: 5509 Belmont Rd, Ste. 1, Downers Grove, IL 60515
contact@vilijaba.com

Provides in home and clinic based ABA services to children 2-18 targeting behavior, adaptive skills, toileting, social skills and parent training. 


Westside Children's Therapy

Locations throughout the Chicagoland area, including Carol Stream, Dekalb, Elmhurst, Frankfort, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Lombard, Machesney Park, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Oswego, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Rockford, Schaumburg, Shorewood, Tinley Park, Wheaton, Willowbrook. Click here for location address and phone number.
(815) 469-1500

Offers a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling for children ages 2-16. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing (Naperville only) and summer camp programming.


Your Best Behavior, LLC

5117 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
info@yourbestbehavior.com
309-660-3636 
Currently serving the Chicagoland area including Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, Darien, Willowbrook, Hinsdale, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Matteson, Flossmoor, Homewood,Tinley Park,Frankfort, Lemont, and Alsip.

Your Best Behavior provides 1:1 in-home ABA services for children and adolescents (ages 3-14) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Services also include parent/family training and education, school consultations, and community based learning

Floortime (Developmental Individual Difference Relationship, DIR)

All Bright Therapies

1957 W. Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 789-9640

5006 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (224) 601-3023
Email: amanda.a@allbrighttherapies.com

Provide quality DIRFloortime, speech, occupational and feeding therapy to children with delays and disorders, which including evaluations, individual services and group therapy.


Amy Zier and Associates

Amy Zier, MS, OTR/L, PhD (c), Founder
2319 N. Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 755-7791
Email: azaoffice@gmail.com

DIR/Floortime-based clinic for children with autism, SPD, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges.


Arlington Pediatric Therapy Management Services, Ltd. 

Krista Stewart, ext. 120
3105 N. Wilke Rd, Suite H, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1450
Phone: (847) 255-8690

Offers standardized evaluation and treatment of motor performance and functional skills, sensory integration and Praxis Test, sensory integration treatment, neuro-developmental treatment, treatment of upper extremity motor impairments, and evaluation and treatment of handwriting skills, etc. This team is also trained in DIR/Floortime. 


Beth Osten & Associates

3100 Dundee Rd. Suite 704 Northbrook, Il, 60062
(847) 663-1020

Multidisciplinary therapy program focused on skill-building and tailored to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. Services include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Developmental Therapy for ages, birth to three years. Mental health services and specialty services are also available.


Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.

Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 632-0334
Email: MFrey@psych4kids.com

Provides individual therapy utilizing a variety of interventions including a DIR and cognitive-behavioral model.


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
Phone: (309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted for SLP/OT/PT/Feeding therapies, grant funding for ABA.  


EB Pediatric Resources

633 W. Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 458-9865
Email: info@pediatricresources.org

Provides floor-time intervention for behavior therapy as well as structured interventions, as needed. Parent coaching integral part of program.


Help for the Whole Child

Ginny Viafore, MA
Play Project Supervisor and Neurodevelopmental Specialist
Phone: (630) 768-4176
Email: helpforthewholechild@gmail.com

Help for the Whole Child uses gentle movement-based methods and developmental techniques designed to help kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, learning, and neuro-motor challenges. Intervention includes a blend of the P.L.A.Y project, reflex inhibition, neurodevelopment, HANDLE activities, and nutritional suggestions to help see lasting changes with clients.  Insurance not accepted.


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott ct. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
info@in2greattherapy.com 
847-777-8995

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens)


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.co

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC

820 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: (708) 524-2445

Provides OT, PT, and Speech services, along with DIR/Floortime and social group interventions.


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (773) 255-8155
Email: leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Linda Cervenka & Associates

905 W. Hillgrove, Suite 6, La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 473-2576
Email: info@lindacervenka.com

Provides speech and language assessments, individual therapeutic sessions and clinic/home/school consultations using DIR/floortime model.


Playful Healing Center

1430 E Thacker St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
224-765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Floortime and Play Therapy.


Positive Development

(833) 587-1784
Chicago (Bucktown): 1820 W Webster Ave, Suite 430 Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago (Hyde Park): 1525 E. 55th Street, Suite 302 Chicago, IL 60615
Deerfield: 155 N. Pfingsten Rd., Suite 150 Deerfield, IL 60015
Metro East Area: 4972 Benchmark Centre Drive, Suite 200 Swansea IL, 62226

Provides Developmental, OT, Speech and Feeding therapies. Counseling/mental health services include individual child/adolescent psychotherapy (both play therapy and talk therapy), Parent/child therapy and family psychotherapy.  Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy

Shilpa Sharma
6320 W. 159th St, Suite F, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Phone: (708) 687-8768
Email: asharma@handrehabclinic.com

Provides individual therapeutic sessions using DIR approach.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
2225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 296-5990

Provides consultations using DIR approach (home-based or clinic).


Uniquely You

400 E. Lincoln Hwy, Suite 102, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (779) 707-3717
Email: welcome@uniquelyyou.email

Provides OT, Speech, Individual and group therapy. Uniquely You Behavioral Health is dedicated to serving the neurodivergent (ND) community and their families, with specialization in support ASD, ADHD, Trauma, Parents, Siblings and Couples or Family Therapy. Utilizes a variety of play-based (DIR/Floortime) and traditional therapy models. Insurance information here.

PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pediatric Developmental Center

913 W. Wellington Ave., 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60657 
872-843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention; services children ages 3-16/17 years old. PCIT model available. Services available in English and Spanish. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

2919 N. Southport Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 799-8939
Email: sairakhan@brighthousecenter.com
Email: aprilhall@brighthousecenter.com

Brighthouse provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups, PCIT (ages 7 & under), and parent workshops. Bilingual (Eng/Spanish) providers.


Children's Research Triangle

70 E. Lake St, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 726-4011
Email: info@cr-triangle.org

Provides individual and family therapy, parent groups, along with developmental, medical & psychological evaluations. Clinicians specializing in PCIT, trauma, complex psychiatric needs and/or substance related needs. Visit their website for insurance and fees.


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs. 


Help and Healing Center 

2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone:(847) 558-7321
Email: drmyszak@helpandhealingcenter.com

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually. 


Lurie Children’s Hospital

1.800.543.7362
7 locations available: Downtown, Lincoln Park, Northbrook, New Lenox, Grayslake, Westchester, & Westbrook

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually.


Playful Healing Center

1430 E Thacker St #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
224-765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Floortime and Play Therapy.


Rush Pediatric Psychology Department

Kristina Butler, PhD
Phone: (312) 942-6656

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) offers a co-therapy model for children ages 2-7 whose primary concern is disruptive behaviors (diagnoses are often ADHD and/or ODD, but could also include others like anxiety, autism).  Family must be able to attend sessions in-person and at least one caregiver must be present at all sessions (~12-20 week commitment). Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience - PCIT

Matthew Young, PhD
Call Psychiatry Intake at (773) 702-3858 and mention the PCIT program with Dr. Young
Email: myoung8@bsd.uchicago.edu

Provides 12-20 week PCIT intervention for children ages 2-6 and their parents aimed at helpling parents reduce disruptive, aggressive, noncompliant, & oppositional behaviors in young children.  PCIT also helps to improve the relationship between a caregiver and his/her child. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

Developmental Links for Children, LLC 

Samantha Wulfsohn, PhD
380 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 3208, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (773) 308-5203

RDI certified program consultant (clinic-based).


Essential Elements

Amy Lukos
577 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 203, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (815) 725-1049

RDI-certified program consultant (home or clinic-based).


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Michelle M. Kator, LCSW

Certified RDI Consultant
ACP Consultants
2604 Dempster, Suite 510, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 824-1235, ext. 7
Email: mkator208@wideopenwest.com

Provides RDI for children with autism as well as individual and family-based therapy.


Step by Step Consulting

Lisa Lindt, MS
16W241 S. Frontage Rd, Ste. 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (620) 921-5055
Email: lisa@stepbystepks.com

Providing individual therapy utilizing a variety of interventions including RDI and MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration).


Sweeney, Augustin and Associates

Maureen A. Sweeney, PhD, CCC-SLP
Carmen Augustin, MSW, LCSW
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 44, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 583-9492, ext.1
Email Maureen: msweeney.saa@comcast.net
Email Carmen: sloop23@aol.com

RDI certified program consultant.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 296-5990

Provides consultations using RDI approach (home or clinic-based).

Toilet Training

ABC Therapy Clinics

(630)402-6060 
contact@abctherapyclinics.com 
Locations in: Countryside, Plainfield, Yorkkville

Provides in-clinic for ages, 2-6, and home-based ABA therapy for ages 2-18 for children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays in the western suburbs and Chicagoland area. Additionally, offers occupational and feeding therapys and potty training programs. Group services offered.  


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Pediatric Developmental Center
913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
Phone: (872) 843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention that ABA techniques (note, not traditional ABA provider and/or home provider); services children ages 3-16/17 years old.


Aeroflow Urology

10024 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (312) 771-7005
Email: Noni.York@Aeroflowinc.com

Aeroflow Urology provides highly specialized care and assistance to get patients qualified through Medicaid for incontinence supplies such as diapers, disposable briefs, pull-ons, bladder pads, catheters, and much more.


American Academy of Pediatrics: Toilet Training Children with Special Needs

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org provides parents of children with disabilities information for determining when to start and how to begin the toilet-training process. The information includes:

  • An overview of physical and developmental challenges and how they can impact toilet training
  • Tips on when and how to begin toilet training
  • The importance of having a parent support network and focusing on celebrating your child’s overall growth, not the mistake

This information is also available in Spanish.


Autism Care Therapy

Locations in Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

Phone: 855-5-AUTISM
Client relations phone: (630) 290-8500
Email: info@autismcaretherapy.com

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Therapeutic preschool option available.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Autism Home Support Services Inc.

Locations in Lakeview, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Rockford, and Springfield

Phone: (833) 450-0995
Email: contact@autismhomesupport.com

 

Provides home and center-based ABA therapy to children with autism, focusing on skill development and behavioral interventions (e.g. non-compliance and toileting issues). Serves ages 0 - 21.


BASES Autism Services

In-home geographic area: Serving the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties.

901 Biesterfield, Suite 110, Elk Grove Village
Phone: (630) 999-9227
Email: mgmt@basesgroupinc.com

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-13.  Clinic-based 1:1 therapy and social skills groups are available in Elk Grove Village, and home-based 1:1 therapy is available in the Chicagoland area.  Parent coaching and support is provided, with Safety Care for Families™ training available upon request. Social work and case management services provided to families served.  Services are available in Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.


Belgrade Behavior Consulting, LLC - The Potty People

Erica Schwab, director of potty training
4801 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: (773) 407-1121

Provides toilet training services from consultation to home-based intensive training.


Beyond Limits Behavioral Services

Services areas: Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs

Jennifer Ortiz
Phone: (773) 831-9950
Email: info@beyondlimitsaba.com

In-home ABA services for children ages 2-5 years.  of age and providing ABA in home services.  Additionally, provides consultations, parent training, school observations and potty training consultation. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Black Bear Academy 

1801 W. Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 244-0700

Black Bear Academy (BBA) is a private program offering academic classes for children 18 months - 6 years old and therapeutic services. BBA also offers intensive toilet training. 


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Early Autism Services 

In home: Chicago & Chicagoland Suburbs, NW Indiana
In-clinic: Hoffman Estates

Phone: (312) 965-2997
Email: Info@earlyautismservices.com

Provides individualized home-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism ages, 2-10, living in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area. Call or complete this form and a member of our team will contact the family: Illinois Client Intake Form. Additionally offers Self-Guided Courses & Presentations.  Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA only. 


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott ct. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
info@in2greattherapy.com 
847-777-8995

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens)


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (773) 255-8155
Email: leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 305-4196

Provides a unique visual training system. Provides services to all ages.


Little Steps

Locations in Chicago:

  • Ravenswood/Uptown
  • Glenview
  • Highland Park
  • Willowbrook
  • Wilmette

Phone: (847) 707-6744

Location in Indiana:

  • 11496 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone: (219) 213-2222

Email: Maddie@littlestepspt.com

Toilet Independence Program. Occupational therapists take a holistic view of your family’s values, environment, and daily routines in order to create a unique plan for your family. Speech language pathologists and physical therapist are available to provide specialized support for communication and physical needs, providing a multidisciplinary approach to toileting. Provides effective recommendations for equipment and supports to make potty training a success.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave Suite C-105 Chicago IL 60610
Phone: (312) 242-1665
Email: info@lumierechild.com

Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


M Street Pediatric Therapy

Phone: (855) 678-7338
Email: info@mstreetpeds.com

Provides in-home and on-demand video Physical Therapy, Occupation Therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Feeding therapy and Developmental Therapy, specializing in work with children ages 0-6. Additionally, they provide behavioral therapy and consultation for ages 0-6.


Rise Up for Autism

Chicago: 4901 N. Kedzie Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60625
Aurora: 231 E. Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
Joliet: 131 Collins St., Joliet, IL 60432
Tinley Park: 8505 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487    
(English): (630) 300-3400
(Spanish): (630) 300-3700
info@riseupforautism.com

Provides ABA therapy in a school-like setting for children with Autism between the ages 2 to 6 years old.  Additionally, provides home potty training and social skills groups. Will support enrollment in private insurance plan and application for grant support. 


Self-Guided Courses & Presentation from Early Autism Services 

Parenting and Professional Development Videos (Potty Training Tips, Preschool Readiness Tips, Functions of Behaviors, & more)


Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center

Carl Indovina
301 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 462-4273
Email: cindovina@trinity-services.org

Meet with parents who have concerns about toilet training. They can provide pointers and tips and also refer to professionals who have expertise in toilet training.


Vilij ABA

In-home service areas:DuPage County, West Suburban Cook County, McHenry County, Will County, and Kane County
In-clinic location: 5509 Belmont Rd, Ste. 1, Downers Grove, IL 60515
contact@vilijaba.com

Provides in home and clinic based ABA services to children 2-18 targeting behavior, adaptive skills, toileting, social skills and parent training. 

Elementary School

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Behavioral Management Interventions

ABA at Rush: RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

Multiple Locations (click for address and phone): Chicago, LaGrangeNaperville-North, Naperville-South, Libertyville, Aurora, Orland Park, St. Charles, and Crystal Lake.

Provides therapy for children from birth to age 21 with a wide range of needs. Services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, ABA, and Feeding Therapy.


ABA of Illinois

Imran Khan, MA, BCBA
Chicago, Darien and Marion
Phone: (773) 969-6362
Email: ikhan@abaofillinois.org

Provides in-home services to children and adults with autism and other related disorders.


ABA for Children

(847) 579-9232

Provides in-home ABA therapy for children and teens ages 2-18.


ABA Midwest Education, LTD & Associates 

Janice M. Pellecchia, MA, psychology, BCBA, senior behavior analyst
(312) 375-1000

Provides home-based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) therapy ages 2 - 23 in the NW city and suburbs.  


Abilities

Locations: Mascoutah, Edwardsville and Carbondale, IL
Phone: (618) 566.0313

Abilities Behavior Services is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children, adults, and seniors with autism, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and other mental health needs.


ABC Pathways

Services Cook, Will and Kankakee counties

1655 S. Blue Island Ave, Suite 342, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (708) 510-7122
Email: contact@abcpathways.org

Provides in-home ABA therapy for individuals ages 0-13. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


ABC Therapy Clinics

(630)402-6060 
contact@abctherapyclinics.com 
Locations in: Countryside, Plainfield, Yorkkville

Provides in-clinic for ages, 2-6, and home-based ABA therapy for ages 2-18 for children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays in the western suburbs and Chicagoland area. Additionally, offers occupational and feeding therapys and potty training programs. Group services offered. 


A.B.S. Behavioral Services

8707 Skokie Blvd, #402, Skokie, IL 60077
sarah@absbehavioralservices.com

Provides comprehensive and individualized assessment and interventions based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and verbal behavior (VB) methodologies. Serves ages 2-10.


A.C.E. Therapies

(708) 792-0162
info@ace-therapies.com
In clinic locations: Lockport & Merrionette Park 
In-home service areas: Will County, Southwest suburbs (Lemont, Frankfort, Lockport, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, Palos Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Peotone, Manteno, Darien, Downers Grove)

Provides in-home or center-based ABA therapy for children ages, 6-21, and educational consultation to families.


Achievers ABA

Serves NW Indiana, Indianapolis area, and Southwest Indiana
In-clinic location: Hammond, IN
(317) 245-8541
Intake form: https://achieverstherapy.com/intake-form/

Provides in-clinic, in-home and in-school ABA therapy for individuals ages 2-21. Indiana Medicaid plans accepted.


Action Behavior Centers

Locations: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Frankort, Lombard, Lincolnwood, North Glenview, Naperville, Orland Park, Oswego, Plainfield, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Westmont, Wooddale
(331) 207-1772
info@actionbehavior.com

Services: Action Behavior Centers specializes in personalized ABA therapy for children on the Autism Spectrum, ages 18 months - 8 years. ABC provides clinic-based, full-time and part-time programs. Diagnostic support services available at no cost from 18 months - 6 years old.


Adaptive Steps

(847)200-5078
Matt Soloway, MA, BCBA, IBA, matt@finnihealth.com 
Schaumburg, IL and surrounding areas

Adaptive Steps offers ABA therapy, parent coaching, and behavioral consultations for individuals ages 2-21 and their families in the northwest Chicago suburbs. Provides in-home services to the northwest Chicago suburbs centered around Schaumburg. Public and private plans accepted.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Pediatric Developmental Center
913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
(872) 843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention that ABA techniques (note, not traditional ABA provider and/or home provider); services children ages 3-16/17 years old.


Apex Pediatric Therapy Services

Locations in: Gurnee, Lisle, Morton Grove, Palatine, Wilmette
(847) 604-0955
info@apexped.com

Provides clinic-based and in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Serves ages 1.5 to 16 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will county.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

11301 S. Harlem Ave, Worth, IL 60482
(866) 273-8060Email: info@asdlife.org

Provides ABA therapy to children in order to address positive behavior outcomes. Specialties include problematic eating behaviors, challenging behavior (i.e., aggression, non-compliance, tantrums, elopement, rigidity), adaptive living skills such as toileting and skill acquisition. 


Autism Behavior & Childhood Services

(312) 420-2093
autismbehaviorchildhoodservice@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA and verbal behavior therapy for individuals ages 3 - 24. 


Autism Care Therapy

Locations in: Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

(855) 5-AUTISM
Client relations phone: (630) 290-8500
info@autismcaretherapy.com

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Therapeutic preschool option available.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


The Autism Therapy Group

In-clinic locations: Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Schaumburg, Rockford and Springfield
(847) 465-9556
info@atgtogether.com

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy, Assessment Services, Intervention Services, 1 on 1 Treatment, Parent Training and Community Integration to young children and through adulthood (up to age 22).


BASES Autism Services

In-home geographic area: Serving the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake and Kane counties.

901 Biesterfield, Suite 110, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(630) 999-9227
mgmt@basesgroupinc.com

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-13.  Clinic-based 1:1 therapy and social skills groups are available in Elk Grove Village, and home-based 1:1 therapy is available in the Chicagoland area.  Parent coaching and support is provided, with Safety Care for Families™ training available upon request. Social work and case management services provided to families served.  Services are available in Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.


Behavioral & Counseling Services

Service areas: Crystal Lake, Barrington, McHenry, Harvard, Lake Zurich, Lake In The Hills, Algonquin, Gilberts, East & West Dundee, Carpentersville, Woodstock, Fox River Grove, Cary, South Barrington, Elgin, Huntley, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Bull Valley, Richmond, Hebron, Antioch, Spring Grove, Johnsburg, Richmond, Lakemoor
(224) 256-2607
admin@bcs4you.com

Behavioral Health and Mental Health services.  Providing In Home ABA services to children ages 2-17 and counseling (in-clinic) for all ages.


Behavioral Perspective Inc.

Serving Chicagoland & Central Illinois for in-home services.
In-clinic locations: Aurora, Champaign, Glen Carbon, Lake in the Hills, Oswego, Yorkville
(888) 308-3728
info@bpiaba.co

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy.


B.E.T.H. Services

12745 Central Ave, Crestwood, IL 60445
(708) 722-2384
info@bethabaservices.com

Offers ABA services for children 0-16, counseling for children, teens and families and strategic transition training (S.T.T.) program is designed for individuals ages 14 and higher. The skills taught and practiced in our unique program focus on independence and critical thinking. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Beyond ABA

(773) 349-2858
admin@beyond-aba.com

Offers ABA therapy and social skills groups for children and teens with ASD, ages 2-17.


Beyond Limits Behavioral Services

Services areas: Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs
(773) 831-9950
info@beyondlimitsaba.com

In-home ABA services for children ages 2-5 years.  of age and providing ABA in home services.  Additionally, provides consultations, parent training, school observations and potty training consultation. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


BGF Performance Systems, LLC

Clinical Director: Nicole Cissell, MA, BCBA
6430 N. Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 806-7937
info@bgfperformance.com

Provides ABA therapy services for children and adults diagnosed with autism and related conditions.


BIOS ABA Consultants, LLC

Jamine Detterming, BCBA
(708) 257-6074
Alternate phone: (312) 497-9876
info@biosaba.co

BIOS utilizes evidence based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management to develop programs and systems for individuals requiring behavior intervention services and their teams. Can provide waiver services for kids, teens and adults.


Blue Light ABA Consultants

1100 E. Woodfield Rd, Suite 140, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 813-7539

Provides evidence based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) programs that are specifically designed based on your child’s needs.


Brighter Care ABA

2801 W. Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 945-9320
info@brightercareaba.com
Contact form

Brighter Care ABA delivers personalized consultation and intervention services for children ages 2-18 with autism spectrum disorder in school and at home. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

Locations in: Morton Grove, Oak Brook, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, St, Charles, Darien, Tinley Park, and Schaumburg. 
(866) 429-7543 (866 4-BYS KID)
info@byyoursideac.com

Offering individualized, multidisciplinary programs focused on skill-building. In-Home and center-based ABA Therapy, BYS Academy School Readiness Program, Speech/Occupational Therapies, and Diagnostic Evaluations. Serves individuals ages 2 - 26. Some Medicaid plans accepted.  


Caravel Autism Health

In-clinic locations (Illinois): Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Naperville, Rockford, Geneva, Crystal Lake, Elgin
In-clinic location (Indiana): Munster
New parent intake phone: (312) 764-1557

Works in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs rooted in ABA therapy (ages 0-13). Provides center-based therapy and on a limited-basis in-home therapy where clinically appropriate.  


Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)

In-clinic locations: Oak Park, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Aurora  and Crystal Lake.
(312) 940-2190 
enrollment@centerforautism.com 

Provides 1:1 home (all ages) or center-based ABA therapy (pediatric only). 


Center for Autism North Shore 

2530 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(312) 725-8968
info@centerforautismnorthshore.com

A family-owned and operated therapy center providing ABA Therapy on the North Shore of Chicago. Provides center-based ABA therapy in full or half day programming options for children 0-7.  Parent/guardian involvement is achieved by incorporating trainings centered to them as a part of each child's individualized treatment plan.


Center for Health Services

2500 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169                                                              
(847) 893-9788 
info@centerforhealthservices.org

Provides therapies including: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavior Therapy Speech Therapy, Specialty Therapy Services and Family Therapy and / Counseling. Additionally, the center provides Nutrition Therapy and Health and Wellness education. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Center for Therapeutic Services

Lake in the Hills: 9 Crystal Lake Rd, Suite #210, Lake In The Hills, IL 60156 
(224) 509-8026
McHenry: 4209 W. Shamrock Ln, McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-9443

Provides therapy for parents and/or children, teens and adults with ASD, as well as ABA services. 


Chicago Autism and Behavior Specialists (CAB)

901 W. Hawthorn Dr, Itasca, IL 60143
(800) 844-1232
info@autismbehaviorspecialists.com

Provides comprehensive ABA treatment programs tailored to child’s individual needs (serves 0 - 26 years old).


Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC

1739 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 672-7775

A pediatric therapy clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental therapy, aba/autism therapy, and social work services in the clinic, home, or school setting.


Children’s Advocate LLC

Matterson: 4747 Lincoln Mall Dr, Suite 407, Matteson, IL 60443
Crown Point: 10769 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307
(708) 573-1800

Children's Advocate provides counseling and ABA services in Illinois (South Chicago and South Suburbs) and NW Indiana. Accepts some Illinois and Indiana Medicaid plans.


The Clubhouse Autism Program

Downers Grove: 2901 Finley Rd, #102, Downers Grove, IL 60515 -  (630) 495-6800
Chicago (Albany Park): 4908 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 - (773) 205-8505
Chicago (Irving Park): 2630 W. Bradley Place, Suite A, Chicago, IL 60618 - (312) 955-0089
Email: natalie@clubhousetherapy.com
Email: info@clubhousetherapy.co

Early childhood programming: The Clubhouse Autism Program (CAP) provided individualized programming incorporating ABA Therapy, relationship-based approaches like DIR/Floortime®, and/or want to include additional therapy services like Speech, Occupational, Feeding, or Social Work.


Colorful Minds ABA

(312) 584-0559
info@abacolorfulminds.com

Provides in-home ABA services in Chicago (primarily South and Southwest Chicago and nearby S/SW suburbs) individuals ages 1-8. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance

PO Box 1688, Batavia, IL 60510
(877) 274-4584
Contact@autismspectrumalliance.com

Provides ABA services in the Western suburbs. Also providing online social skills groups (at-home) for pre-teens through young adults. 


Cortica

2255 Enterprise Dr, Ste 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. Services provided for individuals ages 2-21.


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

In-home Services across Chicagoland area
Center locations in Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Mokena and Peru
(888) 476-8485
anne.avants@cultivatebhe.com

Provides in-home and center-based ABA therapy for children and teens (18 months to 17 years of age), social skills groups, and family consultation.


Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic at UIC

Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 103 DHSP, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1871
zyi7@uic.edu

Services include: Language and Cognition Program, Mindfulness and Acceptance Program, Complex Behavior Program, and Caregiver Training and Consultation Program. Services are delivered one-on-one, in group settings and via telehealth. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Early Autism Services

In home: Chicago and Chicagoland Suburbs, NW Indiana
In-clinic: Hoffman Estates
(312) 965-2997
Info@earlyautismservices.com

Provides individualized home-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism ages, 2-10, living in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area. Call or complete this form and a member of our team will contact the family: Illinois Client Intake Form. Additionally offers Self-Guided Courses & Presentations. Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA only. 


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted for SLP/OT/PT/Feeding therapies, grant funding for ABA.


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services phone: (630) 261-6287
Email: mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org
Phone for all other services (English): (630) 282-2022
Phone for Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township: (847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy.  Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Easterseals Joliet

Serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties

212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 927-5472

Easterseals Joliet offers a variety of support services for young children including Early Intervention, Jump Start, and inclusive childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  Parents can contact the Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic for diagnostic evaluations and pediatric therapy including feeding, speech, occupational, physical, developmental, social skills, and ABA for children ages 0 - 18 years old.. The clinic also provides parent support groups and inclusive childcare during meetings. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


EB Pediatric Resources

  • 633 W. Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
  • 3048 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Phone: (312) 458-9865
Email: info@pediatricresources.org

Provides home-based, school-based and center-based ABA therapy as well as intensive socialization dyads and social groups to children with behavioral management needs.


Elevated Therapeutics

650 N. Convent St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 523-7268
info@elevatedac.com
Contact form

In-clinic and at-home intervention using Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET) to implement age-appropriate teaching opportunities while playing and doing everyday activities. Serves all ages. Treatment focuses on improving the most socially significant behaviors, such as social skills, communication, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Classroom readiness programs helps prepare children between the ages of 2-6 for school. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Emergent Learning Center

Naperville: 1935 Springbrook Square Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
Barrinton: 33 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010
Additional locations in Troy, Edwardsville and Waterloo
(630) 566-0506
info@emergentlearningcenter.com

Provides individual and small group ABA, as well as mindfulness and acceptance groups to improve social skill and emotional well-being for children and teens. 


Eyas Landing

1409 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-0883
moreinfo@eyaslanding.com

Eyas Landing is a multi-disciplinary therapeutic clinic for children and adolescents in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Ages 0-22 years old. EI, BT, DT, ST, OT, PT, ABA, SW, Feeding Therapy, and Summer Camp services available.


Functional Skills Group

Servicing the south side of Chicago and its surrounding areas and southern suburbs. 

(773) 449-0859
Tinesha@TheFSGroup.org
Leslie@TheFSGroup.org

Provides in-home ABA to individuals all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


GBC Autism Services

(312) 882-1024
info@gbcaustismservices.com

Provides a variety of customized quality services based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including in-home ABA therapy, therapeutic preschool program (ages 2-6), school consultations, and social skills groups for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the greater Chicagoland area, Peoria and Normal Illinois. Preschool locations in Bolingbrook, Normal and Peoria, IL.


Guiding Behavior Counseling, LLC

(773) 726-4832
info@guidingbehavior.com

Provides children and adults in-home and community services around the Chicago and Chicagoland areas including behavior support, individual, sibling and family counseling, executive skills development, life skills coaching, and behavioral therapy. Some commercial and Medicare plans accepted. 


Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

9649 W. 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-3580, ext. 437

Outpatient clinic for children with a wide array of disabilities and delays. Clinic provides individuals with physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and speech and language evaluation and treatment. Behavioral health clinic provides individual psychotherapy and individual/family behavioral therapy services for all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Intervention Center, Inc. 

21141 Governors Highway, 3rd Floor, Matteson, IL 60443
Additional location in Munster, Indiana
(708) 794-6509
management@howardinterventioncenter.org 

Provides all day center-based services for preschool aged children 2-6 years and after school center-based therapy for ages 2-16


I Thrive ABA

Service areas: Chicago and N/NW Suburbs 
(773) 896-9181  
Joseph@ithriveaba.com

Based in West Rogers Park, I Thrive ABA Provides in-home ABA to families.


Illinois Autism Center

1660 N La Salle Dr. Unit C007 Chicago, IL 60614
info@ilautism.com 
(312) 248-1801

Provides in-clinic ABA therapy tailored to individualized goals, enhancing communication, safety, independence, social skills, and school readiness for children birth - age 11.  Individual functional and social communication intervention may be available for children ages 12-17 who present with no physical aggression.  Family  guidance is also provided to caregivers to support and offer additional resources. Home based services are not offered at this time. Call or complete this form for more information.


In Our World Therapy and Learning Center, LLC

Carla Oldham, MA, BCBA
(630) 991-1156
admin@inourworldtlc.com

Provides ABA Therapy to children ages 2-10; all in clinic, with a concentration on building social, language, and functional skills through a combined design of natural environment learning, concentrated direct instruction, and small group interactions. Additional services include speech, OT, groups camp, preschool and afterschool therapy services. 


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott ct. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
info@in2greattherapy.com 
847-777-8995

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens)


Instructional ABA Consultants

Naperville: 1975 McDowell Rd, Suite 101, Naperville, IL 60563
Oak Lawn: 4615 W. 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(331) 229-8839
services@instructional-aba.com

Provides behavior services for children and adults (ages 2-22).  In-home and in-clinic services are available for children 0-5; in-home and/or community-based services are available for ages 6 - adulthood. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Interim Behavioral Network

630-303-6345
info@interimbehaviornetwork.com  
Provides Services for individuals ages 2-17 in Naperville and surround western suburbs.

Provides behavioral assessment, parent training and short-term ABA services (up to 10 hours) to address wait times in behavioral support access. Addressing often urgent needs of families required awaiting, or unable to access long-term ABA services. Specialties include potty training, behavioral challenges and communication skills. Provided in direct 1:1 aba and parent training via telehealth platforms. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Joyful ABA

In-clinic: Homewood, IL
Servicing the south cook county
Leslie@Joyfulaba.org; (872) 200-1366
Janine@Joyfulaba.org; (872) 200-1365

Offers: in-home ABA to individuals with autism ages 2-20; in-clinic Pre-K readiness program for ages 2-6. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Key Autism Services

Serving Chicagoland (city and suburbs). In clinic locations include:
Chicago: 5420 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Palos Heights: 1755 SW. Highway, Palos Heights, IL 60463 
General phone: (888) 329-4535
General email: info@keyautismservices.com
Operations manager phone: (708) 238-5485
Operations manager email: april.lloyd@keyautismservices.com

Provides in-clinic or in-home ABA services for children 0-13, along with social skills groups and neuropsychological testing.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Key to Hope, LLC

Kellye M. Winbush, MA, BCBA
Chicago, IL
(312) 523-0728
kwinbush@keytohope.org

Provides in-home behavioral therapeutic services to persons (ages 2-15) living with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury through private insurance and the Illinois Department of Human Services Medicaid waiver program.


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 326-2206
intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Leap Behavior Therapy

Tinley Park, IL
(630) 326-3228
info@leapbehaviortherapy.com

Provides ABA therapy and consultation to children (ages 2-10) affected by autism, and their families.  Specialize in improving language development, socialization, reducing challenging behaviors, and building independence; also address feeding/mealtime and sleep difficulties, and offer collaboration and support to your child's school team and other providers.


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 255-8155
leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Lifespeed Behavioral Support Services

721 South Blvd, Suite 210, Oak Park, IL 60302
(312) 404-7225   
admin@uptolifespeed.com

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA services to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to teach essential living skills, reduce problem behaviors, foster interpersonal communication, and achieve socially significant change. Provide on-going caregiver training. Services clients within Chicago, as far north as Highland Park, as far west as Palatine, and as far south as Tinley Park. Accepts Medicaid waiver.


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-6533
info@lilfriends.com

Provides ABA consultation to both families and schools. Provides services to all ages.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave Suite C-105 Chicago IL 60610
(312) 242-1665
info@lumierechild.com

Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


Mary-Claire "Marcy" DiMiceli, MS, BCBA

4109 N. Kenmore Ave, 1A, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (917) 324-2933
Email: marcydimiceli@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA programming as well as school consultation for children with autism.


Marissa Bennett Consulting 

666 Dundee Rd, Suite 1605, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 495-2640
Contact form: https://marissabennettconsulting.com/contact-us/

Offers ABA, parent coaching and education, social skills instruction. Helps students be successful in the classroom, to at-home strategies laying the groundwork for a lifetime of growth, working with children and adults in a variety of settings.


Mobile Therapy Centers of America

1870 W. Winchester Rd, #203, Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 816-7200
info@mtcus.com

Provides free developmental screenings. Speech/Language, ABA, Behavioral and Occupational Therapy services are provided either in home, at our center or in your child’s regular school or childcare setting.


Momentum Behavior Services

In-clinic services: 920 W. Prairie Dr, Unit G, Sycamore, IL 60178
In-home service area: Chicago, Chicagoland, Rockford, Kankakee

Provides in-home and in-school ABA therapy for individuals all ages.


Nexus Solutions

Arlington Heights, IL
(331) 222-7724
info@nexussolutionsgroup.org

Provides home-based ABA therapy (all ages) for autism, anxiety or mood disorders, and Tourette Syndrome, as well as parent training, social skills groups, educational advocacy (such as support/advocacy at IEP meetings, etc.), and ADHD coaching. Pending Medicaid contracts.


North Shore Pediatric Therapy

Locations: Arlington Heights, Chicago/Bucktown, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview, Lake Bluff, Lincolnwood, Naperville. Vernon Hills
Phone: (877) 486-4140
Email: info@KidsBlossom.com

Provides in-home and in-center ABA services (ages 1.5 - 16), including an autism school readiness program. Additional services include neuropsychology testing, mental health/counseling, speech, occupational, feeding and physical therapies. Accepts most major insurances.


Northwest Behavioral Health Services

Christopher Watson, PhD
Peter Dodzik, PhD
415 W. Golf Rd, Suite 16, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 577-0904
Email: lcampo@nwbhs.co

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. Services include evaluation, individual therapy, family and/or couples therapy, and ABA. 


Orange Pediatric Therapy Inc.

Brooke Schneider MSEd, BCBA, Founder & Clinical Director
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 15, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 779-3278
Email: INFO@ORANGE4KIDZ.COM

Provides in-clinic ABA/VB therapy to individuals (ages 2-21) with autism, behavior difficulties, developmental delay and educational challenges.


Pathways Therapeutic Services Inc.

15255 S. 94th Ave, #500, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (815) 770-5654

Provides ABA therapy services for adults and children with autism spectrum and other related disorders.


Peak Behavioral Services 

630-632-4350
info@peakbehavioralservices.org 
karem.a@peakbehavioralservices.org 
1515 N Harlem Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 2-70. In-home services provided for families in Oak Park and surround suburbs (up to 7-10 miles from clinic). Additional Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, parent training and diagnostic evaluations, as well as consultation for school teams. Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA therapy (not for speech/OT).


Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy

Phone: (847) 752-0046
Email: Jrice.pbtherapy@gmail.com

Provide ABA services in Lake in the Hills to children and adolescants (0-16)


The Place for Children with Autism

Chicago: Locations in Rogers Park, Little Village, Pilsen, Portage Park, Hermosa, Mount Greenwood, South Chicago 
Chicago Suburbs: Aurora, Cicero, Elgin, Joliet, Lake in the Hills, Orland Park, Waukegan
Central and Southern Illinois: Bloomington, Urbana
(224) 436-0788
info@theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com

Provides full day ABA therapy in a pre-school like environment for children with autism ages 2-6.


Positive Behavioral Connections, Inc.

2323 Naperville Rd, Suite 265, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (331) 457-5533
Email: emily@connectingbehavior.com

Provides ABA therapy delivered by highly-trained BCBAs.


Positive Behavior Supports Corp.

Serving Illinois: Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Rockford, Joliet, Ottowa
Serving Northwest Indiana: Gary, Michigan City, Merrillville, Valparaiso

Phone: (855) 832-6727
Email: cbass@teamppbs.com

Positive behavior support (PBS) utilizes a research-based approach to ABA to support people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


PowerHouse ABA

alyssabcba@powerhouseaba.com 
In-clinic locations: Naperville and Elmhurst 
603-283-2962

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 2-70. In-home services provided for families in Naperville and surrounding western suburbs. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


Precision ABA, LLC

1813 N. Mill St, Suite A, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: (331) 303-8600
Email: info@precisionaba.com

Provides ABA therapy.


Progressive Behavior Solutions

Contact form
Serves Chicago and surrounding suburbs (as far North as Waukegan, West as Elgin and South as Harvey)
In clinic location: Cicero 

Provides individualized ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Treatment targets can include functional communication, behavior management, leisure skill development, social skills, life skills, vocational skills and more. Accepts Medicaid waiver and some Medicaid plans. 


Project Org + Design Studio (PODS)

1401 E. 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 221-7171
jon@projectorg.com

PODS provides the full scale of therapy services and serves as a one stop shop for children on the spectrum of autism to receive ABA (in-home and in-clinic), Occupational, Speech, Physical and Nutrition services. Also offers full service inclusive preschool for children with and without developmental delays ages 15 mos.-5 years, and an after-school and summer program for children ages 6-13. Medicaid pending, call to verify.


ReachABA, LLC

(773) 609-4076
admin@reachaba.com
Clinic: 2650 W Montrose Ave #206, Chicago, IL 60618

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA services to children and adults diagnosed with ASD in Chicago and the near suburbs (Evanston, Oak Park, Wilmette).  All programs are designed by an experienced team led by a BCBA, with an emphasis on parent and family training.


Rise Up for Autism

Chicago: 4901 N. Kedzie Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60625
Aurora: 231 E. Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
Joliet: 131 Collins St., Joliet, IL 60432
Tinley Park: 8505 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487    
(English): (630) 300-3400
(Spanish): (630) 300-3700
info@riseupforautism.com

Provides ABA therapy in a school-like setting for children with Autism between the ages 2 to 6 years old.  Additionally, provides home potty training and social skills groups. Will support enrollment in private insurance plan and application for grant support. 


Roots Autism Solutions

Buffalo Grove: 733 Hastings Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Lake in the Hills: 970 E. Oak Street, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(224) 676-0202
info@rootsautismsolutions.com

Provides center-based ABA therapy and speech therapy for children ages 2-10.


Silveira Behavior Consultants 

312-414-8000
info@ailveirabehavior.com 
1411 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

Provides in-home services throughout Chicago and in nearby suburbs (as far: NW as Streamwood, West as Hinsdale, South as Blue Island, Noth as Evanston) for individuals 0-18. English and Spanish language providers for ABA. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Spectrum of Smiles 

833-717-4244
contact@apectrumofsmiles.com 
irobinson@spectrumofsmiles.com 
5133 South Harper Ave. Chicago, IL 60615 (Hyde Park) 

In-center and in-home ABA for individuals 18 months to 21 years old.  In-home services provided for families in Chicago (see service map) and NW Indiana miles from clinic. Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Sprout Therapy 

Phone: (833) 531-0618
Email: care@joinsprouttherapy.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy.


Steinberg Behavior Solutions, Inc.

Sarah Steinberg, MS, BCBA
4711 Golf Road, Suite 100, Skokie, IL 60070
Phone: (847) 676-5398
Email: steinbergbehaviorsolutions@gmail.com

Sessions are conducted in the natural environment and home-based to facilitate generalization and incidental learning.


Step Forward ABA

786-634-6983
info@stepforwardABA.com 
Serving: Chicago + nearby suburbs (~45 minutes of city)

In-home ABA services for all ages. 


Stride Autism Centers

Locations: Chicago (South Loop, East Hyde Park), Downers Grove, Hickory Hills, Oak Park, Orland Park
(312) 554-5578
info@stridecenters.com

Provides center-based ABA therapy and full-day ABA programs for pre-school aged children, 2-6 years.


Strive ABA Consultants

Serving the Chicagoland and NW Indiana areas
In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643) 
(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families. 


TherapyWorks

312.780.0820
michelle@therapyworks.com 
In-clinic: 778 Frontage Road, Suites 101 & 102 Northfield, IL 60093 
In-home: Chicago and surrounding suburbs

In-home and in-clinic ABA, speech, language and feeding therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy provider with an online platform that allows parents to schedule appointments with local pediatric therapists for in-home services. Accepts some Medicaid plans for ABA only.


Total Spectrum

(630) 359-3629
info@totalspectrumcare.com
In-clinic locations: Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bloomington, Champaign, Chicago, Lombard, Peoria
In-home service area (Chicagoland): As far North as Libsertyville/McHenry, as far west as Sugar Grove, as far South as Mahattan

Provides in-home and in-clinic ABA therapy for individuals ages 2-16 working to reduce behavior challenges, increase skills important to daily life and create an environment where your family can be comfortable and successful. Accepts all Medicaid plans. 


Treehouse Pediatric Therapy 

3351 Hobson Rd, Suite B, Woodridge, IL  60517
131 Flinn St, Unit A, Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 541-3652
info@treehousepediatric.com

Provides services to children between the ages of 0 and 18. Center-based services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, pelvic floor health, dietitian, feeding, social groups, and ABA therapy.


Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center

301 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 485-6197
Email: info@trinity-services.org

Provides therapeutic home-based services on the principles of ABA. Other services include: diagnostic assessments for presence of ASD, social skills groups, facility-based behavioral therapy.


University of Illinois Chicago Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 103 DHSP, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 996-7988
Email: achast2@uic.edu

The Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness (CBM) Clinic is a multidisciplinary research, training and clinical program that provides high quality evidence-based behavior intervention services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. They tailor individualized treatment plans for all their clients so they can improve independence in areas that are important to them. Clinical services include four distinct programs: Language and Cognition Program, Mindfulness and Acceptance Program, Complex Behavior Program, and Caregiver Training and Consultation Program. Services are delivered one-on-one, in group settings and via telehealth.


Unlocking Abilities Behavior and Learning

1715 N. Division St, Unit D, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 513-5429

Provides in-home ABA to children ages 2-10, school-based supports and in-clinic services through their Autism Learning Center in Morris, IL (ideal for learners between the ages of 3 and 7 years old) and after school learning programs.


Vilij ABA

In-home service areas:DuPage County, West Suburban Cook County, McHenry County, Will County, and Kane County
In-clinic location: 5509 Belmont Rd, Ste. 1, Downers Grove, IL 60515
contact@vilijaba.com

Provides in home and clinic based ABA services to children 2-18 targeting behavior, adaptive skills, toileting, social skills and parent training. 


Westside Children's Therapy

Locations throughout the Chicagoland area, including Carol Stream, Dekalb, Elmhurst, Frankfort, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lockport, Lombard, Machesney Park, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Oswego, Park Ridge, Plainfield, Rockford, Schaumburg, Shorewood, Tinley Park, Wheaton, Willowbrook. Click here for location address and phone number.
(815) 469-1500

Offers a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling for children ages 2-16. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing (Naperville only) and summer camp programming.


Your Best Behavior, LLC

5117 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
info@yourbestbehavior.com
309-660-3636 
Currently serving the Chicagoland area including Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, Darien, Willowbrook, Hinsdale, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Matteson, Flossmoor, Homewood,Tinley Park,Frankfort, Lemont, and Alsip.

Your Best Behavior provides 1:1 in-home ABA services for children and adolescents (ages 3-14) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Services also include parent/family training and education, school consultations, and community based learning

Floortime (Developmental Individual Difference Relationship, DIR)

All Bright Therapies

1957 W. Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 789-9640

5006 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (224) 601-3023
Email: amanda.a@allbrighttherapies.com

Provide quality DIRFloortime, speech, occupational and feeding therapy to children with delays and disorders, which including evaluations, individual services and group therapy.


Amy Zier and Associates

Amy Zier, MS, OTR/L, PhD (c), Founder
2319 N. Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 755-7791
Email: azaoffice@gmail.com

DIR/Floortime-based clinic for children with autism, SPD, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges.


Arlington Pediatric Therapy Management Services, Ltd. 

Krista Stewart, ext. 120
3105 N. Wilke Rd, Suite H, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1450
Phone: (847) 255-8690

Offers standardized evaluation and treatment of motor performance and functional skills, sensory integration and Praxis Test, sensory integration treatment, neuro-developmental treatment, treatment of upper extremity motor impairments, and evaluation and treatment of handwriting skills, etc. This team is also trained in DIR/Floortime. 


Beth Osten & Associates

3100 Dundee Rd, Suite 704, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 663-1020

Multidisciplinary therapy program focused on skill-building and tailored to meet the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. Services include Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Developmental Therapy for ages, birth to three years. Mental health services and specialty services are also available.


Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.

Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: (847) 632-0334
Email: MFrey@psych4kids.com

Provides individual therapy utilizing a variety of interventions including a DIR and cognitive-behavioral model.


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
Phone: (309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted for SLP/OT/PT/Feeding therapies, grant funding for ABA.  


Help for the Whole Child

Ginny Viafore, MA
Play Project Supervisor and Neurodevelopmental Specialist
Phone: (630) 768-4176
Email: helpforthewholechild@gmail.com

Help for the Whole Child uses gentle movement-based methods and developmental techniques designed to help kids, teens, and adults with ADHD, autism, sensory processing issues, learning, and neuro-motor challenges. Intervention includes a blend of the P.L.A.Y project, reflex inhibition, neurodevelopment, HANDLE activities, and nutritional suggestions to help see lasting changes with clients.  Insurance not accepted.


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089\
Phone: (847) 777-8995
Email: info@in2greattherapy.com 

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens).


Kids Unlimited Therapy Services, LLC

820 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: (708) 524-2445

Provides OT, PT, and Speech services, along with DIR/Floortime and social group interventions.


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (773) 255-8155
Email: leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Linda Cervenka & Associates

905 W. Hillgrove, Suite 6, La Grange, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 473-2576
Email: info@lindacervenka.com

Provides speech and language assessments, individual therapeutic sessions and clinic/home/school consultations using DIR/floortime model.


Playful Healing Center

1430 E. Thacker St, #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (224) 765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Floortime and Play Therapy.


Positive Development

(833) 587-1784
Chicago (Bucktown): 1820 W Webster Ave, Suite 430 Chicago, IL 60614
Chicago (Hyde Park): 1525 E. 55th Street, Suite 302 Chicago, IL 60615
Deerfield: 155 N. Pfingsten Rd., Suite 150 Deerfield, IL 60015
Metro East Area: 4972 Benchmark Centre Drive, Suite 200 Swansea IL, 62226

Provides Developmental, OT, Speech and Feeding therapies. Counseling/mental health services include individual child/adolescent psychotherapy (both play therapy and talk therapy), Parent/child therapy and family psychotherapy.  Some Medicaid plans accepted.


Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy

Shilpa Sharma
6320 W. 159th St, Suite F, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Phone: (708) 687-8768
Email: asharma@handrehabclinic.com

Provides individual therapeutic sessions using DIR approach.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
2225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 296-5990

Provides consultations using DIR approach (home-based or clinic).


Uniquely You

400 E. Lincoln Hwy, Suite 102, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (779) 707-3717
Email: welcome@uniquelyyou.email

Provides OT, Speech, Individual and group therapy. Uniquely You Behavioral Health is dedicated to serving the neurodivergent (ND) community and their families, with specialization in support ASD, ADHD, Trauma, Parents, Siblings and Couples or Family Therapy. Utilizes a variety of play-based (DIR/Floortime) and traditional therapy models. Insurance information here.

PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Pediatric Developmental Center

913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
Phone: (872) 843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention; services children ages 3-16/17 years old. PCIT model available. Services available in English and Spanish. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

2919 N. Southport Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 799-8939
Email: sairakhan@brighthousecenter.com
Email: aprilhall@brighthousecenter.com

Brighthouse provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups, PCIT (ages 7 & under), and parent workshops. Bilingual (Eng/Spanish) providers.


Children's Research Triangle

70 E. Lake St, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 726-4011
Email: info@cr-triangle.org

Provides individual and family therapy, parent groups, along with developmental, medical & psychological evaluations. Clinicians specializing in PCIT, trauma, complex psychiatric needs and/or substance related needs. Visit their website for insurance and fees.


Help and Healing Center 

2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone:(847) 558-7321
Email: drmyszak@helpandhealingcenter.com

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually. 


Lurie Children’s Hospital

7 locations available: Downtown, Lincoln Park, Northbrook, New Lenox, Grayslake, Westchester and Westbrook

Phone: (800) 543-7362

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually.


Playful Healing Center

1430 E. Thacker St, #4, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (224) 765-4875

Provides mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Specialized in pediatric psychotherapy in issues of attachment, anxiety, trauma, behavioral and emotional issues associated with ASD and other developmental delays and sensory integration challenges; also offers services to individuals and families with issues of trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. Utilizes evidence-based models such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Floortime and Play Therapy.


Rush Pediatric Psychology Department

Kristina Butler, PhD
Phone: (312) 942-6656

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) offers a co-therapy model for children ages 2-7 whose primary concern is disruptive behaviors (diagnoses are often ADHD and/or ODD, but could also include others like anxiety, autism).  Family must be able to attend sessions in-person and at least one caregiver must be present at all sessions (~12-20 week commitment). Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience - PCIT

Matthew Young, PhD
Call Psychiatry Intake at (773) 702-3858 and mention the PCIT program with Dr. Young
Email: myoung8@bsd.uchicago.edu

Provides 12-20 week PCIT intervention for children ages 2-6 and their parents aimed at helpling parents reduce disruptive, aggressive, noncompliant, & oppositional behaviors in young children.  PCIT also helps to improve the relationship between a caregiver and his/her child. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

Developmental Links for Children, LLC 

Samantha Wulfsohn, PhD
380 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 3208, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (773) 308-5203

RDI certified program consultant (clinic-based).


Essential Elements

Amy Lukos
577 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 203, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (815) 725-1049

RDI-certified program consultant (home or clinic-based).


KGH Autism Services

1161 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (224) 326-2206
Email: intake@kghautismservices.com

Specializing in developmental-based ABA therapy (NDBI, ESDM) for infants, toddlers and preschoolers with ASD, in the home or at their specialized center. Providing therapeutic preschool and kindergarten, SLP, OT, mental health, parent training, sibling support, social groups, community support, significant problematic behavior support (FA) from early childhood through young adulthood. KGH also offers a Teen & Young Adult Center with a teaching apartment for teaching life skills. Serving Chicagoland, North Shore, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, and Far North Suburbs.


Michelle M. Kator, LCSW

Certified RDI Consultant
ACP Consultants
2604 Dempster, Suite 510, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 824-1235, ext. 7
Email: mkator208@wideopenwest.com

Provides RDI for children with autism as well as individual and family-based therapy.


Step by Step Consulting

Lisa Lindt, MS
16W241 S. Frontage Rd, Ste. 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (620) 921-5055
Email: lisa@stepbystepks.com

Providing individual therapy utilizing a variety of interventions including RDI and MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration).


Sweeney, Augustin and Associates

Maureen A. Sweeney, PhD, CCC-SLP
Carmen Augustin, MSW, LCSW
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 44, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (847) 583-9492, ext.1
Email Maureen: msweeney.saa@comcast.net
Email Carmen: sloop23@aol.com

RDI certified program consultant.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
Phone: (708) 296-5990

Provides consultations using RDI approach (home or clinic-based).

Toilet Training

ABC Therapy Clinics

(630)402-6060 
contact@abctherapyclinics.com 
Locations in: Countryside, Plainfield, Yorkkville

Provides in-clinic for ages, 2-6, and home-based ABA therapy for ages 2-18 for children and adolescents with autism and developmental delays in the western suburbs and Chicagoland area. Additionally, offers occupational and feeding therapys and potty training programs. Group services offered. 


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Pediatric Developmental Center
913 W. Wellington Ave, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657 
Phone: (872)-843-0300

The Autism Treatment Program provides on-site intervention that ABA techniques (note, not traditional ABA provider and/or home provider); services children ages 3-16/17 years old.


Aeroflow Urology

10024 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (312) 771-7005
Email: Noni.York@Aeroflowinc.com

Aeroflow Urology provides highly specialized care and assistance to get patients qualified through Medicaid for incontinence supplies such as diapers, disposable briefs, pull-ons, bladder pads, catheters, and much more.


American Academy of Pediatrics: Toilet Training Children with Special Needs

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org provides parents of children with disabilities information for determining when to start and how to begin the toilet-training process. The information includes:

  • An overview of physical and developmental challenges and how they can impact toilet training
  • Tips on when and how to begin toilet training
  • The importance of having a parent support network and focusing on celebrating your child’s overall growth, not the mistake

This information is also available in Spanish.


Autism Care Therapy

Locations in Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

Phone: 855-5-AUTISM
Client relations phone: (630) 290-8500
Email: info@autismcaretherapy.com

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Therapeutic preschool option available.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


BASES Autism Services

In-home geographic area: Serving the Chicagoland area including Cook, Will, DuPage, Lake, and Kane counties.

901 Biesterfield, Suite 110, Elk Grove Village
Phone: (630) 999-9227
Email: mgmt@basesgroupinc.com

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-13.  Clinic-based 1:1 therapy and social skills groups are available in Elk Grove Village, and home-based 1:1 therapy is available in the Chicagoland area.  Parent coaching and support is provided, with Safety Care for Families™ training available upon request. Social work and case management services provided to families served.  Services are available in Spanish, Urdu, and Arabic.


Belgrade Behavior Consulting, LLC - The Potty People

Erica Schwab, director of potty training
4801 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Phone: (773) 407-1121

Provides toilet training services from consultation to home-based intensive training.


Early Autism Services 

In home: Chicago & Chicagoland Suburbs, NW Indiana
In-clinic: Hoffman Estates

Phone: (312) 965-2997
Email: Info@earlyautismservices.com

Provides individualized home-based, center-based, and telehealth ABA therapy for children with autism ages, 2-10, living in Chicago and the Northwest Indiana area. Call or complete this form and a member of our team will contact the family: Illinois Client Intake Form. Additionally offers Self-Guided Courses & Presentations.  Some Medicaid plans accepted for ABA only. 


In2GreatTherapy

1371 Abbott Ct, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (847) 777-8995
Email: info@in2greattherapy.com

Offers PT, OT, Speech, Feeding Therapy, ABA and mental health services (DIR/Floortime model as well as various other therapeutic approaches); Skills in creating sensory diets, therapeutic listening programs and community transition plans for individuals birth - young adult. Additionally, offers school readiness programs for children 2-5, Therapeutic summer camps (options for ages 3-17) and social skills groups (children and teens).


LEEP Forward Developmental Center

Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (773) 255-8155
Email: leepforward1@aol.com

Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 305-4196

Provides a unique visual training system. Provides services to all ages.


Little Steps

Locations in Chicago:

  • Ravenswood/Uptown
  • Glenview
  • Highland Park
  • Willowbrook
  • Wilmette

Phone: (847) 707-6744

Location in Indiana:

  • 11496 Broadway, Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone: (219) 213-2222

Email: Maddie@littlestepspt.com

Toilet Independence Program. Occupational therapists take a holistic view of your family’s values, environment, and daily routines in order to create a unique plan for your family. Speech language pathologists and physical therapist are available to provide specialized support for communication and physical needs, providing a multidisciplinary approach to toileting. Provides effective recommendations for equipment and supports to make potty training a success.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

1500 N Clybourn Ave Suite C-105 Chicago IL 60610
Phone: (312) 242-1665
Email: info@lumierechild.com

Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


Rise Up for Autism

Chicago: 4901 N. Kedzie Ave, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60625
Aurora: 231 E. Indian Trail Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
Joliet: 131 Collins St., Joliet, IL 60432
Tinley Park: 8505 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60487    
(English): (630) 300-3400
(Spanish): (630) 300-3700
info@riseupforautism.com

Provides ABA therapy in a school-like setting for children with Autism between the ages 2 to 6 years old.  Additionally, provides home potty training and social skills groups. Will support enrollment in private insurance plan and application for grant support. 


Self-Guided Courses & Presentation from Early Autism Services 

Parenting and Professional Development Videos (Potty Training Tips, Preschool Readiness Tips, Functions of Behaviors, & more)


Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center

Carl Indovina
301 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Phone: (815) 462-4273
Email: cindovina@trinity-services.org

Meet with parents who have concerns about toilet training. They can provide pointers and tips and also refer to professionals who have expertise in toilet training.


Vilij ABA

In-home service areas:DuPage County, West Suburban Cook County, McHenry County, Will County, and Kane County
In-clinic location: 5509 Belmont Rd, Ste. 1, Downers Grove, IL 60515
contact@vilijaba.com

Provides in home and clinic based ABA services to children 2-18 targeting behavior, adaptive skills, toileting, social skills and parent training.