ABA Therapy For Autism in Springfield, 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 Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, IL

We serve all student populations in Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, 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!

We have roots in Springfield, IL! We’ve offered ABA therapy for autism programs to children and their families in Springfield, IL since we started in 2014. We have therapists who live in Springfield and love it!

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