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ABA therapy in Rockford: what to know before you start

ABA is the most commonly funded and widely available autism therapy in Illinois, and Rockford has a handful of local providers. It is also the therapy autistic adults debate most. This page is an honest starting point — what ABA is, how the approach has changed, how it is paid for here, and how to vet a provider.

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Westside Children's Therapy – Rockford

Pediatric therapy clinic

ABA plus speech and OT under one roof in Rockford, with an in-house diagnostic testing program. Vet philosophy, BCBA caseloads and wait times yourself.

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Easterseals Serving Chicagoland & Greater Rockford – Autism Program

Disability services agency

Rockford-area Easterseals autism program offering screening, diagnostics, behavior coaching and family navigation.

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Caravel Autism Health - Rockford North

ABA & diagnostic center

At 4940 East State Street, Rockford, offering diagnostic evaluation alongside ABA therapy.

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Caravel Autism Health - Rockford South

ABA & diagnostic center

A genuinely separate second Caravel location at 6565 East State Street, Rockford, also offering diagnostic evaluation and ABA. Worth asking both about availability, as waitlists can differ between the two.

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Momentum ABA Services

In-home ABA provider

In-home ABA delivered by registered behavior technicians and BCBAs, serving northern Illinois including Rockford, Dixon and DeKalb-Sycamore. The option to consider if getting to a clinic is the barrier.

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The Autism Therapy Group - Rockford

ABA provider

At 7177 Crimson Ridge Drive, Suite 10, Rockford, offering in-clinic, in-home and hybrid ABA.

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