Aurora was first settled in the 1830s and today is the second largest city in Illinois after Chicago. Aurora started its growth soon after it was incorporated in 1845. Aurora became known as The City of Lights when, in 1881, it was one of the first cities to install an all electric street lighting system. Aurora was a long time manufacturing hub, which thrived until the 1970s, when manufacturing in much of the country hit a decline. Since then Aurora has been redefining itself to become more diverse economically and ethnically as it redevelops parts of the city.

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ABA Therapy For Autism in Aurora, IL

Since we opened in 2014 our mission has been to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) lead fulfilling and independent lives. We do that by offering services to families in Aurora based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Every element of what we do is tailored for each child and family based on their specific needs and strengths. There’s no one-size-fits-all with us!

In-Home ABA Therapy For Autism in Aurora, IL

Our in-home ABA therapy for autism programs start with talking to you – what’s been happening at home, what you are seeing, and what you think. Once we’ve talked and set up the logistics, we’ll customize a program for your child. Your child’s program will have a custom blend of strategies for skill acquisition, behavior management, skill natural environment teaching, social skill instruction and structured teaching methods. We’ll focus on the areas your child needs, including:

Communication
Play/leisure skills
Self-help/adaptive
Cognitive development
Social interaction
Behavior

We’ll also help you and your family with the training you need to make the program a success at home. For more information, go to our in-home ABA therapy for autism page.

Our Intake Process

We cover everything from your first phone call all the way to the first ABA therapy session:

Intake Questionnaire Phone Call
Insurance Benefits Coordination
Assessment
Kickoff Meeting
Authorization for Services
Therapy Sessions

Autism Educational Services in Aurora, IL

We serve all student populations in Aurora with autism educational services for grades pre-K through high school. Our autism educational services include general education, students identified at risk, emotional disturbance, autism spectrum disorder, hearing and visual impairment, and other health impairments.

Autism educational services can improve pre-existing systems or develop entirely new ones. Regardless, our approach is constant – collaboration is the key! By working side-by-side with the district, administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and interdisciplinary teams in Aurora we aim to increase staff competence in improving positive behaviors in all students.

Additionally, we utilize individual educational evaluations, classroom management systems, staff training, and PBIS/MTSS systems-level consultations, to create measurable academic gains for all students. For more information please go to our autism educational services page.

Why GBC Autism Services For Families in Aurora, IL?

When we create a plan for your child we bring the expertise that we’d want for our own children:

Owned and operated by Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs)
Accredited by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence and recognized as a top 10% provider in the nation
Member of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)
Founding member of the Illinois Autism Insurance Coalition
Ongoing training to our BCBA therapists and Behavior Technicians
Professional development training for those who want to get advanced certification

We’re very communicative with our families. We pride ourselves on communicating quickly and efficiently. When we do that your child is better off and you feel much better!