What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based approach that uses the application of the principles of behavior to make socially significant changes in the lives your child and your family.
This approach produces results that last throughout a child’s lifetime, providing the greatest chance for them to lead an independent & happy life.
Early Childhood
Focusing on play and exploring different hands-on activities, we gradually build in opportunities for more structured learning and peer play to prepare our learners for their transition to kindergarten or first grade.
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Our early childhood ABA programs focuses on play and communication, addressing:
-first words
-turn taking
-initiations in play
-potty training
-Learning to love learning
Our younger kids with autism spend the majority of their session in play and exploring different hands-on activities which allow our RBTs to work on initiation and requesting, while incorporating other targeted skills.
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Elementary School Years
If your child is struggling in behaviors that make learning in school or group environments challenging, then we can work alongside you, preparing them to return to school.
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Many of our elementary learners have never received ABA therapy before or have but are missing critical foundation skills that make learning in school or group environments challenging.
Many of our children are struggling with participating in a classroom environment and need 1:1 instruction to acquire new skills such as
-communication of wants and needs
-transitioning from preferred activities
-following directions in 1:1 and small group contexts
-independence in self care routines
-problem solving and flexibility
We typically work elementary learners for one to two years before fading intensity of therapy and supporting the team with a transition to school.
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Teens and Young Adults
After providing ABA supports to teens and adults in community and home environments, we are excited to announce that we have brought our teen and adult services to the Itasca IL clinic.
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After providing ABA supports to teens and adults in community and home environments we are excited to announce that we have brought our teen and adult services to the Itasca IL clinic.
In our program young adults work on skills necessary for successful transitions to a workshop or job placement setting.
Emphasis is placed on teaching:
-communication and self advocacy
-working with others
-independence in self-care routines
-job skills that fit their interests
-utilizing technology to promote independence
-generating skills to the community
Our teens and adults typically participate in our program two to three days a week for full or half-day sessions. As clients progress, opportunities to practice skills in the community setting are created.
Your Child’s Clinical Team
Once a custom treatment plan has been developed, your child is assigned to our team of highly qualified therapists.
We use a variety of assessment tools, family goals, and individual factors to create truly individualized programming.
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Finding the right treatment for your child can be difficult. Whether you choose us or not, we’re here to support you in any way we can.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss treatment for your child, just get in touch.
