ABA Therapy for Children with Autism in Waukegan

The Place for Children with Autism in Waukegan is a 9,000 sq ft autism center for children with autism which features 5 large classrooms, an extra-large activity area and gym, and a secure entryway. Opened in February of 2021, our Waukegan location provides full day, center-based ABA therapy for children ages 2 – 6 who have been diagnosed with autism.

The Waukegan center is only a 10-minute drive from the Tri-State Tollway and exit 11A. Serving Waukegan, Gurnee, North Chicago, Lake Forest, and nearby towns, The Place provides one-on-one ABA therapy in a preschool-like setting.

Now Enrolling Ages 2 – 6

2749 Grand Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085

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

Monday – Friday
8AM – 4:30PM

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About The Place for Children with Autism

Testimonial video is from former client and was unsolicited.

The Place’s award-winning and accredited program provides individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children ages 2-6. Our model is unique in that ABA therapy is provided in a full day (8am-4:30pm) school-like setting. Throughout the day, there are several activities which mimic a traditional school setting such as circle time, music, arts and crafts, group snacks and lunch, and a variety of other activities to promote socialization with peers. Each child has a dedicated and qualified 1:1 therapist who will specialize in helping children meet critical milestones in communication, social, and behavioral domains.

Our approach to applied behavior analysis (ABA) is based in science and delivered with compassion by qualified therapists (RBTs) and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.

We are best known for:

Communication Language

Increasing Communication and Language Skills

Social Skills

Improving Social Skills

School Readiness

School Readiness

Independence

Developing Independent Living Skills (potty training, etc.)

Macro and Micro Motor Skills

Developing Motor Skills

Executive Functioning

Building Executive Functioning Skills

Recognized for Excellence

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Medicaid and Insurance

Not sure if your insurance plan will cover ABA therapy? Does your insurance plan cover ABA therapy but with high out of pocket costs? Is your child on Medicaid? Our Family Support Services team works proactively with every family in our program to make ABA therapy affordable. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

Autism Diagnosis

To access ABA therapy, your child must have a formal autism diagnosis. If your child needs a diagnosis, contact us using the form below and a member of our team will get in touch to match you with a qualified provider.

Spanish Language Services

We offer family support and training, translation services, and Spanish language services for our Spanish-speaking families. Please call (224) 263-6820 for assistance.

Get Started

Since you selected Medicaid as the type of insurance you'll be using, please let us know if any of the special circumstances below apply to you. This allows our grants department and outreach department to better assist in determining if we can help with services.

A member of our outreach department will be in touch either way!

Have you recently lost private insurance through your job or for any reason (e.g., covid, laid off, etc)?
Have you recently moved to Illinois within 60-days?
Have you recently had a baby or got married within 60-days?