West Town ABA Therapy for Children With Autism
Supporting your child to communicate, grow, and learn
At Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center (Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center), we see the unique spark in every child and nurture it so they thrive. Whether your child needs one-on-one ABA therapy, playful group sessions that build social learning, or a personalized care plan that blends multiple therapies, our West Town ABA Therapy programs empower success at home, in school, and in the community.
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Supporting Families in West Town and Beyond
From West Town to Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Noble Square, our clinic puts great care within easy reach for Chicago families seeking the best for their children. Call us to learn more.
What We Offer in West Town
Discover CPTWC: Center-Based ABA Therapy That Works
Explore how Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center can Support Your Child's Growth
We believe ABA therapy should be both effective and enjoyable. Families in West Town see real progress because we combine:
Clinically proven ABA strategies
that support children with autism
Play to learn
to stay engaged and feel motivated to grow
Family participation
so progress carries into your home
Integrated therapy
with speech and OT when needed
1739 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Just minutes from West Town via North Avenue
Parking: Free parking available
Public Transit: Accessible via CTA Blue Line and multiple bus routes
Phone:
(773) 672-7775What to Expect on Your ABA Therapy Journey
Feeling unsure about ABA therapy is completely normal. Our guided approach makes each step simple and supportive:
Reaching Out
Reach out by phone or our contact form, and our intake team will learn your family’s goals.
Complimentary Consultation
Sit down with our staff to explore your child’s strengths, hurdles, and goals for therapy.
Insurance Support
We help confirm benefits and explain your available coverage options.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Our BCBAs get to know your child and craft a customized ABA treatment plan.
Sessions Get Underway
We connect your child with a best fit therapist and bring the plan to life.
Ongoing Progress Checks
We keep you informed with data, update goals, and cheer milestones.
When Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center Embraces Your Family
Seasoned Specialists
Our BCBAs and RBTs bring years of experience supporting children with autism. They connect with kids, make therapy playful, and deliver meaningful results.
Results You Can See
Your child’s progress stays on track with data collected every session. 98% of our families report meaningful gains in communication and behavior.
Insurance Guidance
We accept a wide range of insurance and complete the authorization on your behalf. Our team guides every step to make coverage simple.
ABA Therapy Programs Tailored to Your Child's Needs
An early start makes the biggest impact. We support toddlers to develop:
Early communication and gestures
Play that builds connection
Listening to simple directions
Managing feelings
Build school readiness with:
Skills for classroom routines
Positive peer interaction
Keeping to routines
Pre-academic skills
Set your child up for success with:
Homework routines
Building friendships
Coping skills for emotions
Independence
Meet Our Team
Cara L.
MS, BCBA - Director of ABA
Lauren H.
MS, BCBA - Lead BCBA
Ana R.
MS, BCBA - Lead BCBA
Melina S.
MS, BCBA - Lead BCBA
Jenna H.
MA, BCBA - Lead BCBA
Rory C.
M.Ed., BCBA
Nathalie D.
MA, BCBA
Ashley D.
MA, BCBA
Cristian M.
MS, BCBA
Shauna R.
MA, BCBA
Alexandra S.
MA, BCBA
Jessie S.
MA, BCBA
Macey Y.
MS, BCBA
Real Stories from Families Like Yours
Natalie Berra is a godsend! My son needed physical therapy from a very early age and we saw Natalie for several months. She was always very professional, welcoming and clearly knows her stuff & takes pride in doing a good job. We are very happy with my son’s progress, and the sessions did not feel like a chore every week because Natalie is so easy to talk to. The whole practice seems well run and it makes such a difference when front desk people are actually pleasant too (Ms Cory was wonderful).
We have been working with Natalie K. now for about 7 months. She is the absolute best PT I could have asked for!!! I was so worried when my son wasn’t crawling yet at 10 months old and she had him moving in no time! Same thing with his walking. He also absolutely adores her. She is so good with babies and toddlers! I look forward to going to our weekly session because I know how productive it will be every time and I walk out of our sessions in such a good mood. I can’t recommend a center or therapist more!!
My son has been seeing Natalie Kahn for about a year, we just absolutely love her. She is patient, kind, smart and dedicated to her skill and these kids. I can not recommend her enough to whomever will listen! My son adores her and has made amazing progress with his issues…so much so that we have recently gotten the clear to no longer need PT. Although we will miss seeing her every week, it’s because of her hard work and care that my son is thriving, and that I am so grateful for. It takes a village and I am so glad we have/had the pleasure of having Natalie in ours.
Our daughter loves going to Speech and OT here. Love the staff, specifically Alyse for OT and Sarah for speech therapy. They're so patient with our kiddo all the while keeping her on task and we love the growth we've seen already after just a few months. Veronica also has helped us navigate insurance and has been really helpful.
CPTWC has been an absolute haven for both my boys. The front office is always so welcoming & helpful with my 100 questions, especially Ms. Cory!
Our 4mo old baby required Physical Therapy due to Torticollis, and Ms. Amanda has been such a joy to work with. My son fell in love from day one, and she was able to help him achieve his goals, throughout his Doc Band journey.
Our 2.5yr old toddler was referred here by his pediatrician for Occupational Therapy, and Ms. Kirsten has been the most positive influence! He absolutely adores her, and has made such incredible progress. He has since started seeing Ms. Erin for Speech Therapy, which has also been such a positive and fun experience for him! Now we begin his ABA journey with Ms. Natalia and we already know he is in SUCH good hands with his whole caring team.
We are SO grateful to have found this wellness center, and would be lost without everyone there. Highly recommend for all the children in your life!
Our 4mo old baby required Physical Therapy due to Torticollis, and Ms. Amanda has been such a joy to work with. My son fell in love from day one, and she was able to help him achieve his goals, throughout his Doc Band journey.
Our 2.5yr old toddler was referred here by his pediatrician for Occupational Therapy, and Ms. Kirsten has been the most positive influence! He absolutely adores her, and has made such incredible progress. He has since started seeing Ms. Erin for Speech Therapy, which has also been such a positive and fun experience for him! Now we begin his ABA journey with Ms. Natalia and we already know he is in SUCH good hands with his whole caring team.
We are SO grateful to have found this wellness center, and would be lost without everyone there. Highly recommend for all the children in your life!
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Your Insurance Made Simple
Leave insurance to us, from checking benefits through filing claims, and spend your time where it matters most, with your family.
Insurance made easier for you. Our specialists confirm benefits, get approvals, and manage claim submissions so your child can stay your focus.
Get to Know Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center
Built by a family with a simple promise to “help kids every day,” Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center has served Chicago families for more than ten years. Our West Town location is part of a respected network focused on children’s growth and wellness in every decision we make.
500+
Families Served
10+
Years in Chicago
98%
Parent Satisfaction
15+
Experienced Therapists
What Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy turns proven science into everyday skills for children with autism. Decades of evidence show that ABA services helps children in West Town:
Strengthen communication and language skills
Build social and play readiness
Grow self-help skills for daily routines (toileting, dressing, feeding)
Turn tough behaviors into positive, teachable skills
Get classroom ready and beyond
Your child deserves care that works and fits. At Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, our ABA programs rely on proven research, real time data, and true personalization at every step. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) create individualized treatment plans that focus on your child’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
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Take the first step toward helping your child thrive
Don't wait months for an appointment. We have openings now for West Town families.
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Your First Steps With Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center
Getting Started
Call us or complete the contact form, and our intake team will listen to your family’s goals on your time.
Free Family Consultation
Sit down with our staff to review your child’s strengths, needs, and therapy goals.
Insurance Verification
We confirm your benefits and explain your coverage options clearly. Our team will:
- Check your coverage for ABA therapy
- Secure prior authorization with your insurance
- Walk you through every part of your coverage
- File all necessary documents
Full Evaluation
Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) get to know your child and design a customized ABA treatment plan.
- A family interview plus a detailed look at your child’s medical history
- Observations in your home, your child’s school, or our clinic
- Targeted skill assessments along with developmental checklists
- Learning your top priorities and what matters most for your family
Start Your ABA Therapy
Your child meets the ideal therapist, and together we bring the plan to life. Therapy may happen:
- In our welcoming Chicago clinic, designed for kids
- In the comfort of your home
- At your child’s school or daycare
- Out in the community with real-life practice
- Within our therapeutic preschool classrooms (Chicago Therapeutic Children’s Academy)
- Or in small peer groups created for social learning
Continuous Guidance and Growth
We keep you in the loop with clear data, refine goals together, and cheer every win. From start to finish, you belong at the table. You are on the team.
FAQs About West Town ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy, uses research-driven methods to support children with autism and other developmental needs. ABA therapy focuses on teaching adaptive practical skills (like language, play, and self-care), decreasing behaviors that block learning, and increasing independence.
At Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, each ABA plan is tailored to your child so progress feels steady, clear, and truly their own.
Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center provides ABA therapy beginning in infancy through the school years, including Early Intervention (0–3 years). Starting early matters, with research showing that early ABA supports the greatest gains in communication, learning, and independence.
While ABA therapy is commonly recommended for children diagnosed with autism, it can also help with:
- Communication challenges
- Peer interaction difficulties
- Sensory integration needs
- Trouble with everyday routines (toileting, feeding, sleeping)
If you’re noticing delays or concerning behaviors showing up, book a consultation. Even if your child does not have a diagnosis yet, our team will help with next steps and evaluations.
Yes. Illinois plans commonly include ABA coverage for children with an autism diagnosis. Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center participates with Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and additional plans.
Count on our team to confirm benefits, secure authorizations, and streamline the process so you can focus on your child’s progress.
Each child is unique. Following a thorough assessment, our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) will outline a schedule matched to your child’s needs.
Many children do well with 10–15 hours each week, while others progress with 25–40 hours of intensive ABA therapy. We will shape a plan that suits your child and your family’s lifestyle.
Absolutely. Outcomes vary by child, but decades of studies show ABA boosts communication, learning, and independent daily living.
Yes! Spots are available now for West Town families, even as other centers face long waitlists.
Absolutely. Family participation is essential to successful ABA therapy. We encourage caregivers to attend sessions, build strategies, and reinforce them at home.
We provide parent training and coaching so you can feel confident supporting your child at home and in the community.
We rely on data to guide ABA. Each session is recorded and reviewed by a BCBA to monitor progress in communication, social abilities, self care, and behavior.
We connect with you on a steady schedule to report progress, cheer milestones, and reset goals when needed. You will have a clear picture of your child’s growth at all times.
While others offer ABA alone, Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center unites disciplines for whole child care.
Put simply, your child’s ABA therapist teams up with speech, occupational, and physical therapy, plus social work services, in one place. This united approach is hard to find and gives your child truly well-rounded child support.
Long waitlists are common elsewhere. At Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, we move quickly so your child can experience the benefits.
After we complete your consultation, insurance verification, and assessment, we can usually begin therapy within a few weeks.
Based near West Town and other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Bucktown, Wicker Park, and Logan Square, our clinic is easy to reach. We also deliver flexible care at home and at school through personalized therapy options.
This is where Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center stands out. But beyond ABA, we provide:
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Social Work Services
- Feeding Therapy & Lactation Consulting
- Preschool readiness programs
When your child needs more than one service, we create a customized plan that aligns each therapy toward your child’s progress.