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ABA Therapy For Autism

We warmly welcome new clients to our ABA therapy program at one of our 10 Chicagoland centers. Our comprehensive approach to ABA services for autism spectrum disorder incorporates Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Services, and Physical Therapy for a multi-disciplinary approach.

Our ABA clinics have served families throughout the Chicago area for over 14 years. We invite you to schedule a tour to meet our Board Certified Behavior Analysts and ABA therapists in Arlington Heights, Chicago (Bucktown), Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glenview, Lake Bluff, Lincolnwood, Naperville, and Vernon Hills. We can't wait to meet you!
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We accept many major insurance providers and private pay. We'll perform a complimentary benefits check on your behalf.
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Assent-Based, Neuroaffirming Care for All Children

It’s important that your child feels respected, safe, and understood during therapy. At North Shore Pediatric Therapy, we believe in providing care that’s not only effective but also neuroaffirming, respectful, and focused on what each child and family needs to lead independent and happy lives. Our approach values each child’s unique way of participating and empowers parents as essential partners in their child’s journey.

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We embrace neurodiversity and promote individual strengths.

Our approach to ABA therapy and all of our therapies is rooted in the belief that every child brings unique abilities and perspectives. We aim to nurture these strengths while addressing any challenges.

We create an environment of acceptance and understanding for each child that walks through our doors.

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We partner with you for your child's success.

By collaborating closely with families, we create individualized therapeutic approaches that respect and integrate your deep understanding of your child's needs.

We value your input, keep you informed on your child's progress, and empower you with strategies to support your child outside of the clinic environment.

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We empower your child and respect their voice.

We prioritize your child's autonomy, ensuring their voice is heard and incorporated into the therapy process to foster self-confidence and personal growth.

We'll work with your child's sensory sensitivities and respect their need for routine, and do not work towards "normalizing" behaviors at the expense of your child's creativity, individuality, and autonomy.

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We create positive change through consent and collaboration.

Our team is dedicated to creating an open, respectful environment where we meet your child where they are every day.

Therapy progresses cooperatively, always prioritizing your child's comfort and consent. Along the way, we make sure there is plenty of time for rest, play, and typical childhood activities.

We build skills for life in a comfortable environment.

We strive to help your child develop important life skills in a safe, supportive setting that respects their sensory needs and personal comfort.

Our therapists take time to build rapport with your child, customize their approach, and respect your child's sensory sensitivities and need for routine.

Our centers have all the resources your child needs to have a blast while enhancing their skills.

INDIVIDUAL, 1:1 THERAPY ROOMS

Each of our individual therapy rooms is equipped to target your child's unique goals through one-on-one sessions with your child's Behavior Therapist.

These private spaces allow your child to focus and make progress on language, communication, academics, cognitive skills, emotional regulation, and more.

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GYMS & PLAY SPACES

Our gyms are some of our clients' most-loved spaces. They feature several kid-favorite activities, including swings, trapeze bars, slides, balls, and many other games.

Our gym spaces target strength, balance, coordination, and sensory processing in an environment of play.

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SENSORY ROOMS

Our sensory rooms support clients in regulation and focus, tailored to your child's individual needs.

A sensory room is a safe environment designed to provide individuals the opportunity to decompress and cope with a variety of sensory experiences. Many of our kids find comfort in our sensory rooms while developing their visual, auditory, and tactile processing skills.

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BLOSSOM PREP SCHOOL & CLASSROOM STYLE LEARNING

We have several classroom-style spaces to help our clients with group instruction, following directions, imitation skills, and parallel play.

Classrooms provide clients with readiness for their own school journey, in addition to opportunities for socialization and group learning.

ACTIVITY STATIONS

Our centers feature a variety of stations for activities that kids love. These include corners for reading, playing, and practicing real-world skills for inside and outside the home.

Our centers are built around learning spaces for clients to offer support with improving and practicing daily living skills.

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TEEN & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM ROOMS

We support a variety of ages in our centers, and provide curriculum-based programs for individuals aged 12-22 as part of our specialized Teen & Young Adult program.

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What can your child improve and accomplish through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy?

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Social skills

Our ABA clinics can help kids with autism improve social interactions, perspective-taking, attention, taking turns, developing friendships, understanding social cues, and participating in social activities.

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Communication Skills

ABA therapy can focus on various aspects of language development, including expressive and receptive communication, expanding vocabulary, constructing sentences, understanding pragmatic language, and improving nonverbal communication.

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Adaptive Skills

ABA can help with the development of self-help abilities, including using the toilet, getting dressed, eating, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene. We help kids with everyday living, participating in the community, and achieving independence.

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Academic Skills

With the help of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts, ABA can assist in fostering the development of various academic skills, such as reading, writing, math, problem-solving, organizational skills, following instructions, and accomplishing tasks.

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Behavior Management

ABA therapy can effectively tackle challenging behaviors and aid children in cultivating adaptive behaviors. It centers on minimizing problem behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, and tantrums, simultaneously instilling alternative behaviors that are fitting and socially accepted.

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Play and Leisure Skills

ABA therapy in our welcoming environment can help children with autism develop play and leisure skills, such as using their imagination, playing together with friends, following game rules and instructions, and participating in fun activities. We make sure ABA therapy is fun and engaging!

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Cognitive Skills

Cognitive abilities encompass the fundamental skills our brains utilize for thinking, reading, learning, remembering, reasoning, and focusing. ABA therapy can boost cognitive skills and increase independence.

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Emotional Regulation

An improvement in emotional regulation means that a child can better recognize and convey their emotions, handle anxiety or frustrating situations, and better manage chronic or acute stressors.

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Independence & Self-Management

ABA therapy can help children develop independence and self-management skills, allowing them to become more self-reliant, effectively organize tasks, set and meet goals, and follow routines.

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Download our Guide for Families

We know that choosing a local ABA facility can be a hard decision. We’ve created an informational guide to help you understand more about the questions you should be asking while meeting with different providers.

Although we talk about our services here, our highest goal is for you to feel comfortable and knowledgeable about picking a provider that is the best fit for your needs. You are making a decision that will impact the entire trajectory of your child’s life!
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Frequently Asked Questions

The fun and supportive environment of our centers in throughout Chicagoland means that every child receives comprehensive care and can achieve long-term success, improving their skills and behaviors while having a blast with our team members.

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Testimonials

Success looks different for every child... But we bet we have a story that matches your child's needs. Like James, who started with us as non-speaking and lacking the ability to initiate and maintain social interactions. Today, he can speak complete sentences, clearly state his needs, and navigate social interactions with his friends!

Our infant daughter was in physical therapy with Anna Zahn for about five months.  Anna was consistent, patient, and wonderful with our daughter.  Anna was also clear in her communications with us as parents which helped us understand our daughter's progress and needs, as well as how we could help our daughter at home.  While we are proud that our daughter graduated PT, we will miss Anna's warmth and kindness.

Emily

I love this place! Chista is an amazing person, so sweet and kind and very professional in her work. All staff are very kind with children. I feel happy to find this place for my daughter. Thank you!!!

Maria Di Rita

I cannot say enough nice things about the staff! My son worked with Khadija as his ABA therapist and is finishing up this week with his OT, Sabrina. They were really instrumental in helping us navigate a new diagnosis. Both were so easy to approach with questions. From Leeann at the front desk to the RBTs (Alex, Rabbia, Molly, and many others), we always felt so welcomed. It seems like the staff genuinely enjoy their jobs, consistently offering feedback and suggestions on how to help my son.

Jennifer Peyer

We have been working with the amazing team at NSPT for many years. They have been essential in understanding and supporting our child. I recommend their services to anyone looking for their specific type of support.Posted to

Monica Terése Carranza

They are so sweet and kinds persons with professionalism and really worried about the kids and how help they to get new skills and moving forward with knowledge.

Alejandra M.

NSPT is fantastic! All of the staff are wonderful, accomodating, and make you feel welcome and comfortable. Alan is fantastic - he has helped our family tremendously and has such patience and purpose in everything he does.

Alex Ehrhardt

North Shore Pediatric Therapy has been amazing.  They have done a great job adjusting to the specific needs of my autistic child.

Matt Nakanishi

My 12 yr old son has a lovely support team in Robert (Social Work) and Lindsay (OT)! He gains so much from his sessions & I gain so much from the communication and brainstorming! Thanks!

Jennie Meyer

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