ABA is the most commonly funded and widely available autism therapy in Illinois, and the western suburbs have plenty of providers. It is also the therapy autistic adults debate most. We have written this to give you an honest starting point — what ABA is, how the approach has changed, how it is paid for here, and how to vet a provider — rather than to sell you on any single clinic.
ABA center on Centre Point Circle serving children roughly 18 months to 8 years. The center states it does not accept Illinois Medicaid, so verify your plan first, and ask about BCBA caseloads and whether you can observe sessions.
Visit siteClinic on S Washington Street offering ABA alongside speech, OT, feeding therapy, and counseling under one roof. Ask how the disciplines actually coordinate on your child's goals, and get current wait times in writing.
Visit siteCenter-based ABA for children from about 18 months through the teen years, plus autism testing, speech, OT, and mental health services. This location rebranded from North Shore Pediatric Therapy, so older listings and the nspt4kids.com address may not match — confirm the current suite before you drive out.
Visit siteRegional — Warrenville campus, roughly 10 minutes from Naperville, run by a nonprofit serving DuPage since 1965. The center accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and United Healthcare PPO only and does not take Medicaid for therapy services, so check coverage before intake.
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