We provide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervised ABA/VB therapy to children with autism/PDD, behavior difficulties, and developmental delays in the comfort of your child's natural environment- your home. Therapy is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior.
* WE PROVIDE SERVICES in the Northwest Indiana area

This is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger"s Syndrome, or hyperlexia may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA) called behavioral intervention. This site contains a list of ABA providers all over the US and some international.

I have been working with children on the Autism Spectrum since 2002. During that time I have been trained in discrete trial, functional behavior analysis, TEACCH, PECS, floortime, am a credentialed early intervention developmental therapist, and am beginning RDI certification in May 2006. I am willing to provide in home services for any of the above services to families in the southwest Chicago suburbs.

Comprehensive, Multi-disciplinary center providing evidence based ABA therapy to individuals with ASD and related learning, developmental and behavioral difficulties. Center and home based services available.

I am an experienced ABA therapist/lead therapist who would like to find a family to work with.

Pediatric multidisciplinary clinics in Chicago and Northern Suburbs including OT, PT, Speech, ABA, Nutrition and Social Work, Social Groups, Tutoring, Behavior interviention,RDI and Art Therapy specializing in children with ASD's.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to consultation of treatment, providing the highest quality services to children and families. Our professionals include occupational (S.I),speech and physical therapists, ABA therapists using DT and VB, extenders of RDI and Floortime, Nutritionists, and social workers. We do individual and group sessions. We also have summer camp and intensive handwriting and bike riding programs.

Deborah Michael, MSOTR, Director, also sits on the professional advisory commitee of the autism society of Illinois. She is an active member of the professional community focusing a large part of their careers on children with autism spectrum disorders. She is also certified in sensory integration (SIPT)as are her therapists.

All of therapy is private, and we will help parents bill insurance.

National & International Services Available

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Master in Early Childhood Special Education, M.S.Ed.
Illinois Early Intervention Credentialed: Developmental Therapist
State of Illinois Type 09, Secondary
State of Illinois Special Ed. approval, LD and Learning Behavior Specialist I
Indiana Autism/DD Waiver Level 2 Behavior Support provider, with Level 1 supervision
Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois, President

We provide specialized consultation services based on educational programs using the ABLLS, and expanding skills to include integration into the typical classroom. Individualized programs are developed in order to maximize each child's learning. We provide home-based consultations, and continued supervision of your child's program, including parent and therapist training.

Programming is focused on:
-Verbal Behavior
-Natural Environment Training
-Discrete Trial Training
-Errorless Learning
-RDI Program Integration

Action for Kids is equipped to treat many types of childhood disabilities and help your child live a more customary life. But as important as it is to help your child, it is just as important to help you understand the source of your child's disability or delay and how therapy works to normalize function. That's where our staff shines. We've got the people and the facilities to customize a rehabilitation program for your child. We are equipped to treat virtually any childhood syndrome or disorder.

At Advanced Physicians, we believe that an integrated approach to diagnosis and care provides the most appropriate and effective care for patients. Our team of experts from a variety of disciplines will benefit our patient with a more accurate diagnosis and a more complete range of treatment options.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

The mission of Advocate Health Care is to serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a wholistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God.

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center physicians have a long tradition of advancements in virtually every area of medicine. Our doctors continue to pioneer new efforts in areas including cancer, cardiology, obstetrics and emergency services. These accomplishments are the result of listening to patients and responding with new ideas in care and treatment.

The mission of Advocates United is to work together for quality life choices for all people with disabilities.

Nutritional web store with specialized supplements taylored to the needs of autistic children.

BERARD AIT is a method of retraining the ear so that the participant can listen and process sounds more normally without distortions and delays. The treatment is not invasive. It uses modulated, broadband music to retrain the auditory processing system. Results from BERARD AIT practitioners around the world document that when the Berard protocol is used, in conjunction with BERARD equipment, positive results are achieved. BERARD AIT enhances hearing perception. Individuals over the age of 3 can participate. Teenagers and adults also benefit. Individuals with Autism spectrum disorders, ADD, LD, PDD, CAPD, hypersensitivity and other sensory processing disorders have benefited from this innovative therapeutic program.

Physician familiar w/autism

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician

AHA is dedicated to the advancement of the education and general welfare of children with hyperlexia. We advocate and encourage research related to hyperlexia and seek to assist families of children with hyperlexia in accessing appropriate services.

ABA consultant/Lead therapist since 1997. Completing Relationship Development Intervention Program developed by Dr. Gutstein. Implementing RDI program since 2002.