The Place for Children with Autism specializes in providing the highest quality autism therapy (i.e., applied behavior analysis: ABA therapy) in a preschool-like setting for children with autism. Utilizing one-to-one therapy in a structured, center-based environment, our full day programs target a variety of skills across many key areas of development, including – communication, socialization, independent living, and school readiness. It is our mission to deliver best-in-class therapy based on the individual needs of our clients, and our goal to make significant and measurable improvements in the lives of the children, families, and communities that we serve.
The Place for Children with Autism first opened its doors with a single therapy center in January of 2017, and has quickly grown to become a leading provider of ABA services in the state of Illinois. As an accredited Behavioral Health Center of Excellence company, The Place for Children with Autism operates fifteen (15) therapy centers in the Chicagoland area and throughout Illinois to meet the growing need for best-in-class autism therapy services in our communities.
History
The Place for Children with Autism was founded to address inconsistencies in ABA treatment (e.g., isolated home therapies where children did not have the ability to socialize with other children, lack of opportunity to practice school readiness skills, minimal BCBA oversight, high therapist turnover, and inconsistent treatment hours). Not only were these inconsistencies causing frustrations for families, they were also detrimental to the outcomes and progress of the child.
The idea was to create a setting that would provide a more consistent environment where children could receive intensive ABA treatment while also being exposed to the nuances of being in a social environment. Hence, The Place for Children with Autism was born – a full-time ABA program provided in a pre-school like setting. Families can rely on a consistent schedule from day-to-day, children are able to engage in spontaneous social opportunities with peers where therapist quality and retention are paramount. It is a win-win for everybody! After deciding this was the model that would benefit children the most, The Place for Children with Autism took it a step further and extended resources to help families regardless of their financial ability, including support for families in underserved communities.
Core Services
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Social Skills & Communication
Independent and group peer play, turn-taking and sharing, social cues and social problem-solving
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Independent Living Skills
Potty training, dressing, toothbrushing, self-advocacy
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Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathologists help children express themselves, connect with others, and participate in the world around them
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Behavior Therapy
Reduce challenging behaviors and teach positive replacement behavior
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School Readiness Skills
Participation in daily activities, following instructions, independent task completion, transitioning between activities
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Safety Skills
Danger awareness, street and car safety, and more
