Dec 21, 2021 | Announcements
CHICAGO, IL — December 16, 2021 – The Place for Children with Autism, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the spectrum, announces the opening of a new center in Aurora, IL. The new center is set to follow the same model...
Sep 24, 2021 | Announcements
CHICAGO, Illinois, September 24, 2021 – The Place for Children with Autism (“The Place”), a leading provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism, announces that Kristin Schultz has been named Chief Financial Officer of the...
Aug 17, 2021 | Announcements
CHICAGO, Illinois, August 17, 2021 – The Place for Children with Autism (“The Place”), a leading provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism, announces that La Shawn Stanton has been named Chief People Officer of the...
Jun 30, 2021 | Announcements
CHICAGO, IL — June 30, 2021 – The Place for Children with Autism, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the spectrum, announces the opening of a new center in Elgin, IL on July 6, 2021. The new center is set to follow the...
Apr 27, 2021 | Autism Explained
Autism awareness is no longer an uncommon concept or sentiment. At its core, awareness of a given issue, or in this case, neurodevelopmental disorders, is simply the first step toward an actionable and deep-rooted acceptance. Autism acceptance has certainly grown, but...
Mar 22, 2021 | Announcements
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22, 2021 – The Place for Children with Autism (“The Place”), a leading provider of applied behavior analysis therapy services for children with autism, announces that Allison O’Neill has been named Chief Executive Officer of...
Dec 21, 2020 | Announcements
CHICAGO, IL — December 21, 2020 – The Place for Children with Autism, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the spectrum, announces the opening of a new center in Orland Park. The new center is set to follow the same model...
Dec 15, 2020 | Announcements
CHICAGO, IL — December 15, 2020 – The Place for Children with Autism, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the spectrum, announces the opening of a new center in Waukegan. The new center is set to follow the same model as...
Oct 14, 2020 | Autism Explained
Autism research reveals a complicated network of connections within people on the autism spectrum. These connections relate to just about every part of the body, from hormones to genetics to physical and mental health. As we study more and more of autism and the...
Oct 5, 2020 | Family Resources
Children on the autism spectrum tend to face more challenges in a traditional classroom setting than their neurotypical peers. As a result, they typically require special support through their school and teachers. In order to receive special education services, those...
Sep 28, 2020 | Autism Explained
Reading is a skill learned early on that takes years to master. For children on the autism spectrum, reading may take a bit more effort and practice. It’s a foundational step to learning and communication, which makes it crucial for academic success and independence....
Sep 17, 2020 | ABA Therapy
Choosing an Applied Behavior Analysis therapy provider is a very important decision. Much like deciding on childcare, a doctor, or school, this decision can impact the life of your child in some long-lasting ways. At The Place for Children with Autism, we’ve been...
Sep 5, 2020 | Autism Explained
Autism in children has several related conditions and symptoms. Some of them include challenges in social communication and verbal speech. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the most effective treatment of autism’s symptoms and can help children on the...
Aug 28, 2020 | Autism Explained
Autism’s roots are highly researched and tie-in closely to genetics and environmental factors. With years of autism research a network of revelations begins, such as the complex relationship between autism and depression. Serotonin, the chemical in our brains...
Aug 14, 2020 | Family Resources
Illinois Medicaid Coverage for ABA Therapy Medicaid has historically not covered ABA therapy in Illinois. As of May 2022, Medicaid will cover ABA therapy in our state. This is new legislation and many ABA providers, including The Place for Children with Autism, are...
