Need an autism evaluation for your child? We can help.

Empowering Children with Autism
to Reach Their Full Potential

Comprehensive autism therapy in a preschool-like environment, personalized to the needs of your child.

Now Enrolling Children Ages 2-6

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Core Services

Social Skills

Social Skills & Communication

Independent and group peer play, turn-taking and sharing, social cues and social problem-solving

Independence

Independent Living Skills

Potty training, dressing, toothbrushing, self-advocacy

Social Skills

Speech Therapy

Speech-language pathologists help children express themselves, connect with others, and participate in the world around them

Social Skills

Behavior Therapy

Reduce challenging behaviors and teach positive replacement behavior

Social Skills

School Readiness Skills

Participation in daily activities, following instructions, independent task completion, transitioning between activities

Executive Functioning

Safety Skills

Danger awareness, street and car safety, and more

Our Approach to Autism Therapy

Our goal is to equip children with key skills, helping set the course for independence, fulfillment and happiness in life’s journey.

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

The Place is a leading provider of ABA therapy for children with autism. Based in science and delivered with compassion, ABA therapy is endorsed by the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the U.S. Public Health Service. Learn more about ABA therapy at The Place.

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Full-time, Center-based Care

With centers in Chicago and throughout Illinois, we provide one-on-one ABA therapy combined with group activities in a preschool-like environment to ensure your child learns the skills needed to succeed in life. Get in touch to tour a center near you. View locations.

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Family support services

We take a collaborative approach to autism therapy, working alongside families each step of the way, from finding financial assistance opportunities to developing a treatment plan to helping your child transition into school. With ongoing family training sessions, we ensure you are empowered to support your child through their development. Learn more about our family support services.

Recognized for excellence in autism therapy

Features
The Place
Part-Time
ABA Therapy
At-Home
ABA Therapy
School or Daycare
Full-time programming
Preschool-like environment
Social skills development with peers
Individualized treatment plan
1:1 care from trained therapists
School readiness
Dedicated grants & resources department

Need a Diagnosis?

To begin any type of autism therapy, a formal evaluation and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is required. If your child has not yet received an evaluation, we will connect you with a qualified provider to get an appointment with little to no wait.

Not ready? Complete an autism screening test to find out if further evaluation is needed.

Autism Support

Getting Started

Contact us today and a member of our team will help you through each step to getting started at The Place.

Meet our staff and tour a center

Schedule a tour of a center near you and meet the team who will be supporting your child. We’re happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. View locations.

Insurance & Financial Assistance

We’re here to help make autism therapy affordable. Our dedicated staff will help you navigate insurance, calculate out-of-pocket costs, and connect you with additional financial assistance opportunities. Learn more about how to pay for autism therapy.

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Enrollment

Our goal is to make enrollment as easy and stress-free as possible so you can focus on your child’s care. Schedule a meeting with our expert clinicians to discuss your child’s needs, set goals, and develop a customized treatment plan. Contact us using the form below to get started.

We Change Lives Every Day

Interested in our services and inquiring about placement for your child?
We are now enrolling ages 2-6. Reach out today!

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