• English: (224) 436-0788
  • Spanish: (224) 263-6820
  • Refer a Child
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
The Place for Children with Autism
  • Why Us
    • Events
    • FAQ
    • Blog
  • Our Program
    • Autism Assessment
    • Customized Treatment Plans
    • Speech Therapy
    • Clinical Staff
    • Client Account Family Support
    • Spanish Language Services
    • Group Activities
    • School Transition
  • Our Centers
    • Chicago Centers
      • Bronzeville
      • Hermosa
      • Jefferson Park
      • Mount Greenwood
      • Pilsen
      • Portage Park
      • River North
      • Rogers Park
    • Aurora, IL
    • Bloomington-Normal, IL
    • Champaign-Urbana, IL
    • Cicero, IL
    • Elgin, IL
    • Joliet, IL
    • Lake in the Hills, IL
    • Oak Lawn, IL
    • Orland Park, IL
    • Waukegan, IL
  • Diagnosis & Testing
    • Connect with a Provider
    • Autism Screening Tools
  • Insurance
    • Insurance Coverage for Autism Therapy
    • Grants & Financial Assistance
  • Enroll
  • Get Started
Home » Blog

Blog

Promoting Autism Acceptance for a More Supportive & Inclusive Community

Promoting Autism Acceptance for a More Supportive & Inclusive Community

Autism Explained

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Allison O’Neill as Chief Executive Officer

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Allison O’Neill as Chief Executive Officer

Announcements

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Opening of Orland Park Location

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Opening of Orland Park Location

Announcements

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Opening of Waukegan-Gurnee Location

The Place for Children with Autism Announces Opening of Waukegan-Gurnee Location

Announcements

How Autism Affects the Amygdala

How Autism Affects the Amygdala

Autism Explained

Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Family Resources

Autism and Reading

Autism and Reading

Autism Explained

10 Things to Expect from your ABA Provider

10 Things to Expect from your ABA Provider

ABA Therapy

ABA Speech Therapy

ABA Speech Therapy

Autism Explained

Serotonin’s Link to Autism

Serotonin’s Link to Autism

Autism Explained

Illinois Medicaid and ABA Therapy

Illinois Medicaid and ABA Therapy

Family Resources

Asperger’s and the Autism Spectrum

Asperger’s and the Autism Spectrum

Autism Explained

Learning to Code for Children with Autism

Learning to Code for Children with Autism

Family Resources

Promoting Compliance in Children with Autism

Promoting Compliance in Children with Autism

Autism & Behavior

Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Autism and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Family Resources

« Older Entries
Next Entries »
The Place Icon

Ready to Enroll?

Verify your benefits
and begin the process.

Phone

Give us a Call

Tel (English): (224) 436-0788
Tel (Español): (224) 263-6820

Location pin icon

Center Locator

Find an ABA therapy
center near your home.

The Place Icon

Ready to Enroll?

Verify your benefits
and begin the process.

Phone

Give us a Call

Tel (English): (224) 436-0788
Tel (Español): (224) 263-6820

Location pin icon

Center Locator

Find an ABA therapy
center near your home.

Discover How We Help Families Thrive

Get expert insights into ABA therapy and learn why families choose The Place—download our brochure now!

The Place

  • About Us
  • What is Autism
  • Diagnosing Autism
  • Parents’ Guide to Autism
  • ABA for Autism
  • Partners
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

Resources

  • Autism Events
  • Blog
  • COVID-19
  • Shop
  • Enrollment
  • Autism Friendly Environments

Locations

  • Aurora, IL
  • Bloomington-Normal, IL
  • Cicero, IL
  • Elgin, IL
  • Hermosa
  • Mount Greenwood
  • Orland Park, IL
  • Pilsen
  • Portage Park
  • River North
  • Rogers Park
  • Bronzeville
  • Champaign-Urbana, IL
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Joliet, IL
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • Jefferson Park
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
© 2025 The Place for Children with Autism

Privacy Policy

The Place

  • About Us
  • What is Autism
  • Diagnosing Autism
  • Parents’ Guide to Autism
  • ABA for Autism
  • Partners
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

Resources

  • Autism Events
  • Blog
  • COVID-19
  • Shop
  • Enrollment
  • Autism Friendly Environments

–

Locations

  • Aurora, IL
  • Bloomington-Normal, IL
  • Cicero, IL
  • Elgin, IL
  • Hermosa
  • Mount Greenwood

–

  • Champaign-Urbana, IL
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Joliet, IL
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • Jefferson Park
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • Orland Park, IL
  • Pilsen
  • Portage Park
  • River North
  • Rogers Park
  • Bronzeville
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
© 2025 The Place for Children with Autism

Privacy Policy

The Place

  • About Us
  • What is Autism
  • Diagnosing Autism
  • Parents’ Guide to Autism
  • ABA for Autism
  • Partners
  • Careers
  • Contact Us

Resources

  • Autism Events
  • Blog
  • COVID-19
  • Shop
  • Enrollment
  • Autism Friendly Environments

Locations

  • Aurora, IL
  • Bloomington-Normal, IL
  • Cicero, IL
  • Elgin, IL
  • Hermosa
  • Mount Greenwood
  • Orland Park, IL
  • Pilsen
  • Portage Park
  • River North
  • Rogers Park
  • Bronzeville
  • Champaign-Urbana, IL
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Joliet, IL
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • Jefferson Park
  • Oak Lawn, IL
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
© 2025 The Place for Children with Autism

Privacy Policy • Site by Activate Hype