ABA therapy is an evidence-based treatment for autism that uses positive reinforcement and play-based techniques to help children reduce target behaviors and learn new skills. ABA therapy, like that administered at Action Behavior Centers, is tailored to the individual needs of the child. Clinicians work one-on-one with children to make progress toward individualized goals.

Whatever your family's goals are—we are here to support you and help your child have a happy and fulfilling childhood.

Yes! Every child with autism is unique, and some children experience more significant progress with ABA therapy than others. However, studies show that children who receive two or more years of intensive behavioral interventions, such as ABA therapy, can often participate in school and social activities at the same level as their peers.

• No waitlists or cancellations: When you're ready to start ABA therapy, so are we! And unless there's an emergency, we will never cancel therapy.
• Low clinician-to-child ratio: Your child can benefit from focused, personalized attention from our team of qualified ABA therapists.
• Family involvement at every step: Our biweekly, collaborative Family Guidance sessions offer valuable insights into your child’s development and tips for how you can continue the learning at home.
• ‍No-cost diagnostic support services: We offer online screenings and face-to-face autism diagnostic support to help your child access the care they need to learn and grow.
• We handle the insurance details: We work directly with your insurance company to verify your benefits and out-of-pocket costs so you don’t have to.

For many families, the period before receiving an autism diagnosis can be filled with uncertainty. At Action Behavior, we are here to help you navigate the diagnostic process so that your child can access the care they need, when they need it. The autism evaluation support services we provide include:

• The M-CHAT-R: an online screening tool that parents can use to identify early signs of ASD in toddlers.
• The CAST: an online questionnaire for parents that focuses on behaviors and abilities that can indicate ASD in older children.
• The ADOS-2: a face-to-face assessment that helps professionals evaluate for possible autism spectrum disorder. During the ADOS-2, our highly trained teammates carefully observe how your child talks, plays, and interacts with others. Diagnostic professionals can use the results of the ADOS-2 to inform the autism diagnostic process.

Most health insurance plans cover ABA therapy, and we are proud to be in-network with the largest health insurers in our service areas. At ABC, our insurance specialists handle the details, so you don’t have to! We verify your child’s ABA therapy coverage, complete any necessary pre-authorization paperwork, and directly bill the insurance company for services.

Getting started with ABA therapy in Chicago is easy! From the moment you reach out to us, we’re here to support your family. Our personalized autism therapy programs are designed to nurture your child’s development and help them reach their goals.

• Step 1: Complete the interest form above and we'll contact you to discuss your child's needs and explore your options at no cost.
• Step 2: Get help with autism evaluation support. If you're concerned your child has ASD and they have not been evaluated, we can guide you toward the best next evaluation steps, which may include a no-cost ADOS-2 assessment.
• Step 3: Begin ABA therapy. Once your child receives an autism diagnosis and we verify insurance benefits, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) will meet with your family to set therapy goals.