Behavioral Management Interventions for Middle and High School Students with Autism

Middle School

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & Behavior 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 Midwest Education, LTD & Associates

(312) 375-1000
Chicago: 1137 S. Delano Ct. West Suite B201  
Mt. Prospect: 2120 W. Haven St.  

Provides home-based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) therapy ages 2 - 28 in the NW city and suburbs.  


Abilities

618.566.0313
Locations in: Mascoutah, Edwardsville & Carbondale IL

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

contact@abcpathways.org
1655 S Blue Island Ave., Suite 342 Chicago, Illinois 60608
708-510-7122
Services Cook, Will and Kankakee counties.

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


A.B.S. Behavioral Services

Sarah Hively, BCBA
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.


A.C.E. Behavior Solutions

2705 S. Farrel Road Lockport, IL 60441
(773) 592-2653

Service Areas: Will County, Southwest suburbs (Lemont, Frankfort, Lockport, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, Palos Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Peotone, Manteno, Darien, Downers Grove)

"Doing What Matters!" A.C.E. partners with clients and families from early childhood through adulthood to develop individualized life plans, teach essential learning and life skills, and empower clients and their families to succeed in an ever changing world.


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.


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

(847) 604-0955
info@apexped.com
236 E Northwest Highway, Suite B, Palatine, IL 60067
5420 Old Orchard Road, Suite 1B, Skokie, IL 60077

Provides clinic-based and in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Serves ages 1.5 to 18 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will county.


Applied Behavioral Consulting

(815) 267-6354
contact@autismchicago.com

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.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

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

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.


Autism Care Therapy 

855-5-AUTISM
Client relations: 630-290-8500
info@autismcaretherapy.com 
Locations in: Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

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


Autism Spectrum Therapies

Locations in Northbrook, Lombard, Bloomington, and Peoria
844-263-1613

Provides home-based and center-based ABA therapy, behavior assessments, evaluations, school consultations, and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


The Autism Therapy Group

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

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

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

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-21.  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

224.256.2607
admin@bcs4you.com

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

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


Behavioral Health and Wellness Center

18501 Maple Creek Drive Ste. 200 Tinley Park, Il. 60477
info@bhwc-va.com
(877) 707-5220

Behavioral services for children and adults that work towards increasing an individuals ability to communicate, promote positive behavior, safety and activities of daily living. 


Behavioral Learning

Forest Park, Illinois & Telehealth 
acarris@behavioral-learning.com
(312) 720-9473

Guided by the principles of behavior analysis and framework of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, our individual work together will begin with values clarification. Parent support is provided to identify tools to improve your relationship with your child and connect with other parents. 


Behavioral Perspective Inc.

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

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy.


B.E.T.H. Services

12745 Central Ave. Crestwood, IL
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 young adults with ASD.


BGF Performance Systems, LLC

Nicole Cissell, MA, BCBA, clinical director
4801 W. Peterson Ave., Suite 512, Chicago, IL 60646
312-806-7937
info@bgfperformance.com

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


BIOS ABA Consultants, LLC

(708) 257-6074(312) 497-9876
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
(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

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

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

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

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.  


C.A.B.S. Autism & Behavior Specialists

975 W. Hawthorn Dr., Itasca, IL 60143
800.844.1232
info@CABSautism.com

CABS provides individualized consultation and therapy services to children and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Services include ABA with a naturalistic approach provided in the home, school, community, and clinic settings for individuals ages 2-26.


Caravel Autism Health

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

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)

1801 W. Warner Ave, Suite 101 Chicago, IL 60613
c.snee@centerforsutism.com
(312) 940-2190 
In-clinic locations in: Oak Park, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Aurora  and Crystal Lake.

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


Center for Health Services

10 Martingale Road, Suite 400, Schaumburg, IL 60133                                                                          
(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 
224.509.8026
McHenry: 4209 W Shamrock Ln.
815.344.9443

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


Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC

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

Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC is a therapist-owned, 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 Drive, Suite 407, Matteson, Illinois 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

natalie@clubhousetherapy.com
info@clubhousetherapy.com
Downers Grove Site: 2901 Finley Road, Suite 102, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-495-6800
North Mayfair: 4908 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, 773-205-8505 
Roscoe Village Site: 2630 W. Bradley Place, Suite A. Chicago, IL 60618, 312-955-0089

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. 


Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance

PO Box 1688, Batavia (and Naperville), 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. 


Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

In-home services across Chicagoland area
Center Locations in Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Mokena, and Peru
Contact: Anne Avants: anne.avants@cultivatebhe.com
888-476-8485

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 Road, 103 DHSP Chicago, IL 60608
312-413-1871 or email John: 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.


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley 

Diagnostic Services: 630.261.6287 or mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org
All other services (English):  630.282.2022
Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township:  847.742.3264
Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. 

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 & Iroquois Counties
212 Barney Drive 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
(312) 458-9865
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 using : Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Emergent Learning Center

Naperville, IL: 1935 Springbrook Square Dr.
South Barrington, IL: 33 W Higgins Rd.
Additional locations in Illinois: Troy, Edwardsville, 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. 


Envision Unlimited – ABA Therapy Program

872-895-7942 
ABATherapy@envisionunlimited.org 

Envision Unlimited is a non-profit organization with over 70 years of experience in servicing individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and autism spectrum disorder reaching their greatest potential. The Envision Unlimited – ABA Therapy Program provides personalized one-on-one In-Home ABA Therapy services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder between the ages of two and seventeen years old. 


Functional Skills Group

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

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


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
(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 7-21.


I thrive ABA  

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

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


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.  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.


JMK Behavior Services

120 W. Eastman St., Suite 102, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 873-1505
info@jmkbehavior.org

Provides home-based and clinic-based ABA/VB therapy to individuals with autism, as well as social skills groups and summer camp programs. Accepts Medicaid waiver.


Key Autism Services

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

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 (children and adults) 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

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

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. KGH has been supporting children and families for over 19 years.


Labyrinth Counseling Center

Renee Carson, MA, BCBA
1770 Park St., Suite 109, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 305-5702
renee.carson16@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA therapy to children and adolescents with autism as well as consultation with families.


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 1:1 individualized behavioral support 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) 305-4196, ext. 3

Services include evaluation and treatment for autism spectrum disorder, including psychological, speech, occupational therapy, and social skills. Additionally, residential services are available to both children and adults needing more supported care.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

Lumiere Children's Therapy
811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 306, Chicago, IL 60642
(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, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


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.


Mary-Claire "Marcy" DiMiceli, MS, BCBA

4109 N. Kenmore Ave., 1A, Chicago, IL 60613
(917) 324-2933
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
(847) 816-7200
info@mtcus.com

MTC 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 : Sycamore - 920 W. Prairie Dr. Unit G 
In-home service area: Chicago, Chicagoland, Rockford, Kankakee

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


Nexus Solutions

P.O. Box 1457, St. Charles, IL 60174
(331) 222-7724
info@nexussolutionsgroup.org

Home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy 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. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


North Shore Pediatric Therapy

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

Provides in-home and in-center ABA services, 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

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

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 MS.Ed., BCBA, Founder & Clinical Director
5225 Old Orchard Rd Suite 15, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 779-3278
INFO@ORANGE4KIDZ.COM

We provide clinic, home, and school based ABA/VB therapy to individuals with autism, behavior difficulties, developmental delay and educational challenges.


OwlLight Therapy 

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

Offers in-home and group ABA therapy for children ages 1-12, as well as therapeutic preschool options. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


Pathways Therapeutic Services Inc.

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

Therapeutic services for adults and children with autism spectrum and other related disorders.  Our experts specialize in research based and proven methods of Applied Behavior Analysis & Counseling. We believe in programs to meet each individual's unique needs and strengths. Our programs, which are specifically tailored for each individual, improve communications, build functional living skills, foster friendships, and lead to better lives.


Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy

Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy
Jennifer Rice
847-752-0046
Jrice.pbtherapy@gmail.com

Provide ABA services in Lake in the Hills.


Pediatric Therapy Group

631.804.4268
ozzie@pediatrictherapygroup.net

Provides ABA, Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services. The team supports a comprehensive ABA model (35+ week) and specialize in the 2-6 year old population, though serves through early adolescence.


Portrait Health Centers

175 E Hawthorn Parkway Suite 235, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
1717 North Naper Boulevard Suite 109 Naperville, Illinois 60563
(847) 868-3435
info@portraithealthcenters.com

Center-based ABA services for children with autism.


Positive Behavior Supports Corp.

855-832-6727
cbass@teamppbs.com
Serving Illinois: Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Rockford, Joliet, Ottowa
Serving Northwest Indiana: Gary, Michigan City, Merrillville, Valparaiso

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.


Precision ABA, LLC

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

At Precision ABA, we work with children and their families to identify goals and create a plan to achieve them. All of our families have parent coaching plans, as we believe that parents are the best teachers!


Progressive Behavior Solutions

Contact form

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. 


Project Org + Design Studio (PODS)

773.221.7171
jon@projectorg.com
1401 E 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619

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, 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.


ReachABA, LLC

(773) 609-4076
admin@reachaba.com

We provide in-home ABA services to children 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.


Roots Autism Solutions

224-676-0202
info@rootsautismsolutions.com
733 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
970 East Oak Street, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Provides center-based ABA therapy for children and young adults throughout the Chicagoland area.


SkyCare ABA

Jane Tammik, MA, BCBA
312-273-4555
jane@skycareaba.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy to families in all of the greater Chicagoland area. Also, provides parent training, school consultations, direct 1:1 therapy and guidance on community resources available.


Songbird Therapy

2045 West Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 448-7310

Songbird provides in-home therapy in ten states across the U.S., including Illinois; serves the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.


Sprout Therapy

(833) 531-0618
care@joinsprouttherapy.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy.


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. 


Steinberg Behavior Solutions, Inc.

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

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


Total Spectrum

650 W. Grand Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 359-3629
info@totalspectrumcare.com

Provides in home ABA therapy working to reduce behavior challenges, increase skills important to daily life and create an environment where your family can be comfortable and successful; locations also in Lombard and Bloomington.


Treehouse Pediatric Therapy 

Woodridge: 3351 Hobson Road, Suite. B. Woodridge, IL  60517
Batavia: 131 Flinn Street, Unit A. Batavia, IL 60510
630-541-3652
info@treehousepediatric.com

Treehouse Pediatric Therapy is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic that 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
815-485-6197
info@trinity-services.org

Staff 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.


Univeristy of Illinois Chicago Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic

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

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 2-16, 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).


Vilij ABA 

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

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

815-469-1500
Locations throughout the Chicagoland area, including Carol Stream, DeKalb, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Frankfort, Glen Ellen, Homer Glen, Joliet, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Oswego, Plainfield (downtown and north), Rockford, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Wheaton, Willowbrook. Click here for location address and phone number

 Offers a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. 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 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Services also include parent/family training and education, school consultations, and community based learning.

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

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).


Michelle M. Kator, LCSW

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

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


Smart Love Family Services

Natalie & Ben Heineman Smart Love Center
2222 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647

Rush Medical Office Building
610 S. Maple St., Suite 5601, Oak Park, IL 60304
(773) 665.8052 ext. 4

Smart Love offers counseling services for children, adults and families, as well as parent education classes and coaching. Our services include play and individual therapy, group therapy, parent counseling, couples therapy, and a range of assessment and evaluation services.


Step by Step Consulting

Lisa Lindt, MS
16W241 South Frontage Road, Ste. 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(620) 921-5055 (cell) 
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 Road, Suite 44, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 583-9492, ext.1
msweeney.saa@comcast.net (Maureen); sloop23@aol.com (Carmen)

RDI certified program consultant.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, D.T.
225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 296-5990

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

Toilet Training

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.


BASES Autism Services

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

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-21.  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.


Black Bear Academy 

1801 W Byron Street Chicago, IL 60613
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. 


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

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

Through years of experience, Little Friends, Inc. has developed a unique visual training system that works when other methods fail.


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
(815) 462-4273
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.

High School

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & 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 Midwest Education, LTD & Associates

Janice M. Pellecchia, M.A., psychology, BCBA, senior behavior analyst
(312) 375-1000
Chicago: 1137 S. Delano Ct. West Suite B201, Chicago IL 60605
Mt. Prospect: 2120 W. Haven St. Mt Prospect, IL 60056

Provides home-based ABA-VB (verbal behavior) therapy ages 2 - 28 in the NW city and suburbs.  


ABA of Illinois

Imran Khan, MA, BCBA
Chicago, Dairian, IL and Marion, IL
(773) 969-6362
ikhan@abaofillinois.org

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


Abilities

618.566.0313
Locations in: Mascoutah, Edwardsville & Carbondale IL

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.


A.C.E. Behavior Solutions

2705 S. Farrel Road, Lockport, IL 60441
(773) 592-2653
Service Areas: Will County, Southwest suburbs (Lemont, Frankfort, Lockport, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Joliet, Palos Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Peotone, Manteno, Darien, Downers Grove)

"Doing What Matters!" A.C.E. partners with clients and families from early childhood through adulthood to develop individualized life plans, teach essential learning and life skills, and empower clients and their families to succeed in an ever changing world.


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.


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

(847) 604-0955
info@apexped.com
236 E Northwest Highway, Suite B, Palatine, IL 60067
5420 Old Orchard Road, Suite 1B, Skokie, IL 60077

Provides clinic-based and in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Serves ages 1.5 to 18 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will county.


Applied Behavioral Consulting

(815) 267-6354
contact@autismchicago.com

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.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

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

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.


Autism Care Therapy 

855-5-AUTISM
Client relations: 630-290-8500
info@autismcaretherapy.com 
Locations in: Aurora, Chicago, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park

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

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

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).


Autism Spectrum Therapies

Locations in Northbrook, Lombard, Bloomington, and Peoria
844-263-1613

Provides home-based and center-based ABA therapy, behavior assessments, evaluations, school consultations, and parent training. Some Medicaid plans accepted. 


BASES Autism Services

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

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-21.  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

224.256.2607
admin@bcs4you.com
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

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


Behavioral Health and Wellness Center

18501 Maple Creek Drive Ste. 200 Tinley Park, Il. 60477
info@bhwc-va.com
(877) 707-5220

Behavioral services for children and adults that work towards increasing an individuals ability to communicate, promote positive behavior, safety and activities of daily living. 


Behavioral Learning
Forest Park, Illinois & Telehealth 
acarris@behavioral-learning.com
(312) 720-9473

Guided by the principles of behavior analysis and framework of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, our individual work together will begin with values clarification. Parent support is provided to identify tools to improve your relationship with your child and connect with other parents. 


Behavioral Perspective Inc.

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

Provides home-based and in-clinic ABA therapy.


B.E.T.H. Services

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

Offers ABA services for children 2-16, 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 young adults with ASD.


BGF Performance Systems, LLC

Nicole Cissell, MA, BCBA, clinical director
4801 W. Peterson Ave., Suite 512, Chicago, IL 60646
312-806-7937
info@bgfperformance.com

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


BIOS ABA Consultants, LLC

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

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
(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

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

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

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

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.  


C.A.B.S. Autism & Behavior Specialists

975 W. Hawthorn Dr., Itasca, IL 60143
800.844.1232
info@CABSautism.com

CABS provides individualized consultation and therapy services to children and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Services include ABA with a naturalistic approach provided in the home, school, community, and clinic settings for individuals ages 2-26.


Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)

1801 W. Warner Ave, Suite 101 Chicago, IL 60613
c.snee@centerforsutism.com
(312) 940-2190 
In-clinic locations in: Oak Park, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Aurora  and Crystal Lake.

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


Center for Health Services

2500 W Higgins Road, 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

9 Crystal Lake Rd., Suite #210 Lake In The Hills, Illinois 60156 
224.509.8026

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. 


Children’s Advocate LLC

4747 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 407, Matteson, Illinois 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

natalie@clubhousetherapy.com
info@clubhousetherapy.com
Downers Grove Site: 2901 Finley Road, Suite 102, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 630-495-6800
North Mayfair: 4908 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, 773-205-8505 
Roscoe Village Site: 2630 W. Bradley Place, Suite A. Chicago, IL 60618, 312-955-0089

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. 


Continuum Autism Spectrum Alliance

PO Box 1688, Batavia (and Naperville), 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. 


Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education

In-home services across Chicagoland area
Center Locations in Barrington, Naperville, St. Charles, Mokena, and Peru
Contact: Anne Avants: anne.avants@cultivatebhe.com
888-476-8485

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 Road, 103 DHSP Chicago, IL 60608
312-413-1871 or email John: 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.


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley 

Diagnostic Services: 630.261.6287 or mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org
All other services (English):  630.282.2022
Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township:  847.742.3264
Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. 

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 & Iroquois Counties
212 Barney Drive 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
(312) 458-9865
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 using : Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Emergent Learning Center

Naperville, IL: 1935 Springbrook Square Dr.
South Barrington, IL: 33 W Higgins Rd.
Additional locations in Illinois: Troy, Edwardsville, 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. 


Envision Unlimited – ABA Therapy Program

872-895-7942 
ABATherapy@envisionunlimited.org 

Envision Unlimited is a non-profit organization with over 70 years of experience in servicing individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and autism spectrum disorder reaching their greatest potential. The Envision Unlimited – ABA Therapy Program provides personalized one-on-one In-Home ABA Therapy services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder between the ages of two and seventeen years old. 


Functional Skills Group

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

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


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
(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 7-21.


I thrive ABA  

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

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


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.  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.


JMK Behavior Services

Joanna M. Kooistra, MS, BCBA
120 W. Eastman St., Suite 102, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 873-1505
info@jmkbehavior.org

Provides home-based and clinic-based ABA/VB therapy to individuals with autism, as well as social skills groups and summer camp programs. Accepts Medicaid waiver.


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 (children and adults) 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

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

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. KGH has been supporting children and families for over 19 years.


Labyrinth Counseling Center

Renee Carson, MA, BCBA
1770 Park St., Suite 109, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 305-5702
renee.carson16@gmail.com

Provides home-based ABA therapy to children and adolescents with autism as well as consultation with families.


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 1:1 individualized behavioral support 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) 305-4196, ext. 3

Services include evaluation and treatment for autism spectrum disorder, including psychological, speech, occupational therapy, and social skills. Additionally, residential services are available to both children and adults needing more supported care.


Lumiere Children's Therapy

811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 306, Chicago, IL 60642
(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, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.


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.


Mary-Claire "Marcy" DiMiceli, MS, BCBA

4109 N. Kenmore Ave., 1A, Chicago, IL 60613
(917) 324-2933
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
(847) 816-7200
info@mtcus.com

MTC 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 : Sycamore - 920 W. Prairie Dr. Unit G 
In-home service area: Chicago, Chicagoland, Rockford, Kankakee

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


Nexus Solutions

P.O. Box 1457, St. Charles, IL 60174
(331) 222-7724
info@nexussolutionsgroup.org

Home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy 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. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


North Shore Pediatric Therapy

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

Provides in-home and in-center ABA services, 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 MS.Ed., BCBA, Founder & Clinical Director
5225 Old Orchard Rd Suite 15, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 779-3278
INFO@ORANGE4KIDZ.COM

Provides clinic, home and school based ABA/VB therapy to individuals with autism, behavior difficulties, developmental delay and educational challenges.


OwlLight Therapy 

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

Offers in-home and group ABA therapy for children ages 1-12, as well as therapeutic preschool options. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


Pathways Therapeutic Services Inc.

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

Therapeutic services for adults and children with autism spectrum and other related disorders.  Our experts specialize in research based and proven methods of Applied Behavior Analysis & Counseling. We believe in programs to meet each individual's unique needs and strengths. Our programs, which are specifically tailored for each individual, improve communications, build functional living skills, foster friendships, and lead to better lives.


Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy

Pebble Brook Pediatric Therapy
847-752-0046
Jrice.pbtherapy@gmail.com

Provide ABA services in Lake in the Hills.


Portrait Health Centers

175 E Hawthorn Parkway Suite 235, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
1717 North Naper Boulevard Suite 109 Naperville, Illinois 60563
(847) 868-3435
info@portraithealthcenters.com

Center-based ABA services for children with autism.


Positive Behavior Supports Corp.

855-832-6727
cbass@teamppbs.com
Serving Illinois: Chicago, Chicago suburbs, Rockford, Joliet, Ottowa
Serving Northwest Indiana: Gary, Michigan City, Merrillville, Valparaiso

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.


Precision ABA, LLC

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

Precision ABA works with children and their families. All parents receive coaching plans.


Progressive Behavior Solutions

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. Contact form


Project Org + Design Studio (PODS)

773.221.7171
jon@projectorg.com
1401 E 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619

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, 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.


ReachABA, LLC

(773) 609-4076
admin@reachaba.com

We provide in-home ABA services to children 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.


Roots Autism Solutions

224-676-0202
info@rootsautismsolutions.com
733 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
970 East Oak Street, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Provides center-based ABA therapy for children and young adults throughout the Chicagoland area.


SkyCare ABA

Jane Tammik, MA, BCBA
312-273-4555
jane@skycareaba.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy to families in all of the greater Chicagoland area. Also, provides parent training, school consultations, direct 1:1 therapy and guidance on community resources available.


Songbird Therapy

2045 West Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 448-7310

Songbird provides in-home therapy in ten states across the U.S., including Illinois; serves the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.


Sprout Therapy

(833) 531-0618
care@joinsprouttherapy.com

Provides in-home ABA therapy.


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. 


Total Spectrum

Locations in Aurora, Elmhurst, Lombard, Northbrook, as well as Bloomington, Champaign and Peoria
(630) 359-3629
info@totalspectrumcare.com

Provides in home ABA therapy working to reduce behavior challenges, increase skills important to daily life and create an environment where your family can be comfortable and successful; locations also in Lombard and Bloomington.


Treehouse Pediatric Therapy 

Woodridge: 3351 Hobson Road, Suite. B. Woodridge, IL  60517
Batavia: 131 Flinn Street, Unit A. Batavia, IL 60510
630-541-3652
info@treehousepediatric.com

Treehouse Pediatric Therapy is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic that 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
815-485-6197
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.


Univeristy of Illinois Chicago Cognitive Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic

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

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 2-16, 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).


Vilij ABA 

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

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

815-469-1500
Locations throughout the Chicagoland area, including Carol Stream, DeKalb, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Frankfort, Glen Ellen, Homer Glen, Joliet, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Oswego, Plainfield (downtown and north), Rockford, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Wheaton, Willowbrook. Click here for location address and phone number

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

Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)

Essential Elements

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

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


Michelle M. Kator, LCSW

Certified RDI Consultant & ACP Consultants
2604 Dempster, Suite 510, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 824-1235, ext. 7
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 South Frontage Road, Ste. 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(620) 921-5055 (cell)  *please note 620 area code
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 Road, Suite 44, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 583-9492, ext.1
msweeney.saa@comcast.net (Maureen); sloop23@aol.com (Carmen)

RDI certified program consultant.


Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC 

Bianca D. Rodriguez, D.T.
225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 296-5990

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

Toilet Training

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.


BASES Autism Services

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

BASES Autism Services provides individualized ABA services to children aged 0-21.  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
(773) 407-1121

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


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

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

Through years of experience, Little Friends, Inc. has developed a unique visual training system that works when other methods fail.


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
(815) 462-4273
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.