ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis builds communication, social and daily living skills through play, structured teaching and real-world practice. A BCBA designs every plan.
ABA, speech and occupational therapy for children ages 1 to 20. We accept most PPO plans and many Medicaid plans, including Medicaid in Illinois.
Share a few details and we'll call you within 24 to 48 hours.
Every family comes to us at a different point. Pick the one that fits and we'll take it from there.
Here's what happens after you reach out, step by step. No guessing about what comes next.
Fill out one short form or call (855) 5-AUTISM. Share your child's age, your insurance and your ZIP code.
One form for every clinicOur intake team calls within 24 to 48 hours to answer questions, check your coverage and find the closest clinic.
Within 24 to 48 hoursA Board Certified Behavior Analyst gets to know your child's strengths and needs, then builds a plan with goals you set together.
Assessment and care planSessions happen at the clinic, at home or in the community. Your BCBA reviews progress and updates goals as your child grows.
Clinic · Home · CommunityPick what matters most for your child right now. We'll show you which of our six therapies can help.
What would you like help with?
Choose one to see which therapies fit.
Applied Behavior Analysis builds communication, social and daily living skills through play, structured teaching and real-world practice. A BCBA designs every plan.
Licensed speech-language pathologists work on language, social communication and AAC, the picture and device systems some kids use to talk.
Sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, self-care and the daily living skills that build independence.
BCBA-led coaching with practical strategies for communication, behavior and routines at home.
Free for Medicaid-funded Illinois families. Help with benefits, IEP support and coordinating care.
Licensed counseling for children, parents and families, in person or by telehealth.
Speech and occupational therapy depend on your insurance plan. Case management and counseling are offered in Illinois.
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It's the belief ACT was built on. We partner with families and celebrate every milestone along the way.
ACT was among the first autism clinic networks in Illinois to accept Medicaid. We also accept most PPO plans for children ages 1 to 20.
Most PPO insurance accepted for children ages 1 to 20.
Many Medicaid plans accepted in most states, including Illinois.
Two questions. We'll confirm the details when we call.
22 clinics across six states. Each one has its own page with hours, directions, photos and the local team.
Shaden Kassar, Ph.D., BCBA
Founder and CEO
Dr. Shaden Kassar brings two kinds of expertise to ACT. She holds a Ph.D. and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She's also the mother of a child on the autism spectrum.
Under her leadership ACT has grown to 22 clinics in six states and was among the first autism clinic networks in Illinois to accept Medicaid.
We're hiring behavior technicians, behavior analysts and family services staff across our clinics.
Plain answers to the questions families ask us most.
What to watch for, when to ask for an evaluation and how early intervention helps.
Read the ArticleMeet ACT and see how ABA therapy helps children build skills.
Watch the VideoNo. Early intervention helps most, but ABA can support children and teens at many ages.
Read the AnswerCall (855) 5-AUTISM or start online. We'll call you back within 24 to 48 hours.