ABA Therapy For Autism in Pekin, 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 Pekin 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL

We serve all student populations in Pekin 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 Pekin 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.

Social Skills Groups For Kids With Autism in Pekin, IL

• Do any of these statements describe your child?
• My child wants to play with other kids at the park but doesn’t know how.
•  My 4th grader plays by himself most of the time. His siblings talk about their friends a lot, him. My child would love to make connections with others in a blended program

Developing social skills doesn’t come too easily for kids with autism. They need support. At GBC Autism Services we’ve developed a blended program that combines programming developed by our Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) with peer buddies to help build social skills for kids with Autism in Pekin, IL.

For more information about our social skills groups, including group sizes, dates, fees, and more, please go to our autism social skills group page.

Early Childhood Autism Program For Kids in Pekin, IL

Our Caterpillar Autism Learning Center is an early childhood autism program for preschool children aged 2 – 7 years in Pekin, IL. Programming at Caterpillar integrates social skills, cooperative play, and academic skills kids need to succeed in school.

Our goal is to teach children skills they’ll need to become independent later in life in a safe and nurturing environment. We split learning up between whole group and individualized instruction.

For more information on Caterpillar Autism Learning Center, including areas of focus, benefits, locations, and to enroll, please visit our early childhood autism program page.

Why GBC Autism Services For Families in Pekin, 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!

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