The Place for Children with Autism

Take a virtual tour of our Elgin center! Our inviting spaces include six unique classrooms tailored for independent activities and social group spaces, including circle time. Inside, you'll find an engaging indoor sensory gym perfect for play and exploration. Outdoors, we offer a gated playground featuring 3 play places and pathway, plus an all-seasons patio for year-round fun. Discover how our thoughtfully designed environments foster both independent play and group activities!
https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations/autism-center-for-children-elgin

At The Place for Children with Autism, we stand committed to diversity, inclusion, and the ongoing pursuit of social justice. We recognize the importance of this day and its profound significance in the journey towards a more equitable future.
As we commemorate Juneteenth, let's reflect on the past, acknowledge the progress made, and continue to strive for a world where freedom and equality are truly universal.
Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

We’re incredibly proud to have Brian on our Elgin team! Thank you for your exceptional work and unwavering commitment to The Place for Children with Autisms’ mission and values.

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads, stepdads, father figures, grandfathers, and anyone who takes on the role of a father!

Today, we celebrate the incredible love, guidance, and support you provide. Whether you're a dad by birth, choice, or circumstance, your impact is immeasurable. Thank you for the endless sacrifices, the late-night talks, the words of wisdom, and the unwavering strength you give every day.

To all the stepdads who step up, the grandfathers who share their wisdom, and the father figures who fill the shoes—your love and dedication make the world a better place.

Immediate openings across Chicago and Illinois! Find the right location for you and start your child's autism therapy journey this summer. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations

Planning a family vacation can be one of the most exciting yet daunting tasks for parents. Here are five tips for parents to help create memorable vacations while accommodating your child’s unique needs.

5 Essential Tips for a Successful Family Vacation with an Autistic Child - The Place for Children with Autism Vacations can be exciting and daunting. Here are five tips for a fun and memorable trip with your child with autism.

The celebration of equal love is a value The Place for Children with Autism celebrates all year round. However, this month, we want to reaffirm our allyship with the LGBTQ+ population and their fight for equality. To our staff, families, and the communities which we serve - know that we accept and celebrate everyone as their most authentic self - regardless of sexual orientation, disability, or race.

Today let us remember and honor! Happy Memorial Day from all of us here at The Place for Children with Autism!

The Place became Great Place to Work certified in 2023 and we are hiring! Employees receive a competitive benefits package while making a difference in the lives of children and their families. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/careers-in-autism-therapy

Award-winning autism therapy in Chicago, IL. We are now enrolling children ages 2-6! Fill out the contact form on our website to hear from an outreach specialist. Insurance is accepted. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations

If you are a behavior technician at The Place or another ABA provider, or if you are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program and need to complete your supervised field experience hours, you may be a good match for our program.

Students in our BCBA program will be employed at The Place, gaining valuable hands-on experience while meeting requirements for supervised fieldwork hours. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/careers-in-autism-therapy/bcba-student-program

Many parents of both current clients and potential clients reach out to us directly on the tough question of whether their child would benefit more from a comprehensive ABA program or attend the traditional school environment. ABA providers are experts specifically in autism and skill acquisition in autism. ABA therapists work one-on-one with children to develop individualized treatment plans that target specific skills and behaviors. This allows for more flexibility and customization than is typically possible in a traditional school setting. Read more here: https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-blog/aba-or-school-district-for-young-children-with-autism

Happy Mother's Day from the staff here at The Place for Children with Autism!

We have openings for award-winning autism therapy at our location in Joliet, Il. We are now enrolling children ages 2-6- no waitlist! Fill out the contact form on our website to hear from an outreach specialist. Insurance is accepted https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations/autism-center-in-joliet-il-aba-therapy-for-children

Dear Moms and Caregivers of Children with Autism, this one's for you! Happy Mother's Day!

Check out our blog for three examples of self-care practices, including stress management techniques, that can make a meaningful difference: https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-blog/a-mothers-day-message-of-self-care-and-support-for-autism-caregivers

Obtaining a medical evaluation early in a child’s life is critical to being able to access autism therapy as early as possible. We work closely with families to identify and match you with one of our many local diagnostic partners. If your child is in need of an autism assessment, visit our website and fill out the form to connect with our outreach team. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/diagnosing-autism

Coming Soon! Play-based autism therapy in Jefferson Park, we are now enrolling children ages 2-6 for Spring 2024! Fill out the contact form on our website to hear from an outreach specialist. Insurance is accepted. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations/autism-center-for-children-jefferson-park-chicago

Happy Cinco de Mayo from The Place

If you are a behavior technician at The Place or another ABA provider, or if you are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program and need to complete your supervised field experience hours, you may be a good match for our program. Continue your BCBA student journey with us at The Place for Children with Autism through our student program! If you are a behavior technician who is serious about providing quality ABA therapy and looking to expand your skills and advance your career, we are excited to be part of your journey. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/careers-in-autism-therapy/bcba-student-program

We have openings for award-winning autism therapy at our location in Joliet, Il. We are now enrolling children ages 2-6- no waitlist! Fill out the contact form on our website to hear from an outreach specialist. Insurance is accepted
https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations/autism-center-in-joliet-il-aba-therapy-for-children

There’s plenty of ways to get your fix of relevant content nowadays. In the busy life of a parent, podcasts are a great way to get entertainment, news, music and much more in an easily digestible package. For parents of children with special needs or neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, podcasts can be cathartic or tailored especially to their unique interests and needs. If you’re interested in podcasts, we’ll give you 7 recommendations for the best autism podcasts for parents on our blog https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-blog/the-best-autism-podcasts-for-parents

If you are a behavior technician at The Place or another ABA provider, or if you are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program and need to complete your supervised field experience hours, you may be a good match for our program.

Students in our BCBA program will be employed at The Place, gaining valuable hands-on experience while meeting requirements for supervised fieldwork hours. Perks of our program include:
- Guaranteed 40-hour work week in center with clients
- On-ground mentorship with qualified BCBA supervisors 4 – 5 days per week
Structured programming and in-house resources to ensure each student is set up for success
- Reimbursement for first exam attempt
- Tuition reimbursement upon meeting qualifications, following 6 months’ employment as a BCBA with The Place

https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/careers-in-autism-therapy/bcba-student-program

This Passover, as we gather to celebrate our journey from slavery to freedom, let's remember the strength and resilience that have carried us through the ages. May this time of reflection bring peace, joy, and a renewed sense of hope to you and your loved ones. Chag Pesach Sameach! (Have a joyous day of Passover!)

Spring is in the air. If you’ve been experiencing the unpredictable midwest weather like we have, it may not seem like it, but spring has arrived and it’s time to thaw out and get outside. Many children on the spectrum thrive when they have a routine. One of the hardest parts about the weather change is that our routines tend to change as well.

This spring, we recommend you start shifting your routine early to include more outdoor activities to support your child’s holistic development and health. In this post, we’ll break down a few of the ways you can get your child on the spectrum active outdoors.
https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-blog/outdoor-activities-to-try-with-your-child-on-the-spectrum-this-spring

Award-winning autism therapy in Chicago, IL. We are now enrolling children ages 2-6! Fill out the contact form on our website to hear from an outreach specialist. Insurance is accepted. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations

If you’re a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it might be overwhelming to realize just how many resources and materials are out there for you to dive into. Whether you’re looking for tips on how to deal with behavioral challenges, or just want to read relatable stories, there’s no shortage of good books for you to choose from. We put together a short list of some of our favorites, in no particular order. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-blog/five-mustread-books-for-parents-with-children-on-the-autism-spectrum

We have openings for award-winning autism therapy at our location in Aurora, Il. We are now enrolling children ages 2-6- no waitlist! Fill out the contact form on our website to hear from an outreach specialist. Insurance is accepted https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-center-locations/autism-center-for-children-aurora

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jessica Hewetson Gruber, PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis! The Place for Children with Autism extends our sincerest congratulations to Dr. Gruber for recently completing her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School. We commend Dr. Gruber on this huge personal accomplishment and are excited for her to share and apply her knowledge in her continued work to help shape the clinical department here at The Place.
Read more about her journey and studies here: https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/autism-blog/the-place-for-children-with-autism-congratulates-dr-jessica-hewetson-gruber-phd

The Place for Children with Autism is now Great Place to Work Certified and we are hiring! Employees receive a competitive benefits package while making a difference in the lives of children and their families. https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/careers-in-autism-therapy