West Loop ABA Therapy for Children with Autism

Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center supports children from infancy through the teenage years in the West Loop area.

This includes:

• Babies and toddlers (0–3)
• Preschoolers (3–5)
• School-age kids (6–12)
• Teens and preteens (13+)

Whether your child is just starting to meet early milestones or needs support later in childhood, we provide age-appropriate therapy tailored to their stage of development.

Many parents wonder this, and it’s completely normal. West Loop ABA therapy may be helpful if you notice that your child is struggling with skills that affect daily life. Families often reach out when they see things like:

• Challenges with communication or expressing needs
• Difficulty with social interaction or playing with others
• Behaviors that feel intense, repetitive, or hard to manage
• Trouble following routines or transitioning between activities
• Delays in learning new skills or becoming more independent

You don’t have to know for sure before reaching out. A simple conversation with our team can help you understand whether ABA would support your child’s growth and what the next steps could look like.

Yes. Most families in the West Loop can use their insurance to cover ABA therapy. Many major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, and others, offer coverage for ABA services for children with an autism diagnosis.

Coverage can feel confusing, so our team handles the details for you. We check your benefits, explain what your plan includes, request any required authorizations, and manage all claim submissions. This helps you understand your costs upfront and makes getting started much easier. We can verify your specific plan and walk you through the next steps.

Most children receive 10 to 40 hours of ABA therapy per week, depending on their age, needs, and goals. After your child’s evaluation, your BCBA will recommend a schedule that supports the skills you want to build.

You won’t have to make this decision on your own. We review the recommendation with you, explain why it’s the right fit, and make sure it works for your family’s routine.

ABA therapy for West Loop families is backed by decades of research and is widely effective for many children with autism, but every child responds differently. Most children show progress in areas like communication, social skills, behavior, and daily routines. The approach works best when it’s personalized, play-based, and focused on your child’s strengths and interests.

At Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, we tailor each ABA plan to fit your child’s unique needs. If ABA isn’t the right fit on its own, we can blend support with speech therapy, occupational therapy, or other services to create the most effective path forward for your child.

Yes, we do. We can accommodate West Loop families reasonably quickly, and you won’t have to worry about long waiting lists.

Your child deserves the best, and we only rely on verifiable data to guide the ABA process. All sessions are recorded, so our BCBAs can review the data to track your child’s progress and make recommendations. 

We provide scheduled updates to review progress, recognize milestones, and refine goals when necessary. Regular feedback ensures you always have a clear picture of your child’s growth.

Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center stands out for its integrated, whole-child approach. Families can access ABA therapy alongside speech, OT, PT, and social work in a coordinated setting. Our play-based, child-centered style keeps kids engaged, and regular parent communication ensures you’re part of every decision. 

Therapy is flexible, offered in clinic, at home, in school, or in the community, and supported by a highly trained, evidence-based team. Reasons to consider Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center:

• Well-equipped facility
• Convenient location
• Focus on real-life skill building

We also offer a more comprehensive, family-focused experience than many standalone ABA providers.

Most West Loop families can begin ABA therapy shortly after the intake and evaluation process is complete. Once we gather your child’s history, confirm insurance benefits, and complete the comprehensive ABA evaluation, we work quickly to match your child with a therapist who’s the right fit.

Because we have a large, multidisciplinary team, we’re often able to start services faster than many clinics in Chicago. To give you an exact timeline, our intake team can review availability and walk you through the next steps.

Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center is located in Chicago, with services available in our clinic, in your home, at your child’s school, and through teletherapy. Yes, we absolutely work with families in the West Loop. Many of our clients come from nearby neighborhoods like West Town, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, and Logan Square.

At Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, families often discover that their child thrives with support from several specialties, and not just ABA. Our clinic brings multiple pediatric services together in one place, including:

• Strengthen communication skills with pediatric speech therapy
• Build everyday life skills through occupational therapy
• Improve motor development with physical therapy
• Support mental, emotional, and social support through clinical social work 
• Advance feeding and lactation success with specialized therapy
• Prepare for school success with preschool readiness and early learning programs

If your child would benefit from a combination of services, our team collaborates to build a coordinated treatment plan that keeps every therapy aligned with your child’s individual goals and growth.

ABA therapy costs can vary a lot, especially when insurance is involved. Uninsured hourly rates range from $120–$200 per hour, but when insurance is involved, things become less predictable. Your actual costs depend on the specifics of your plan: your deductible, copay, coinsurance, and any coverage limits. The literature shows the ranges, but your actual out-of-pocket cost is something only your insurance plan can determine.