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ABA Therapy in Jefferson Park
With ABA therapy, Jefferson Park residents can help their children with Autism improve at a faster pace than they would without treatment. While not a cure, evidence indicates that there is longitudinal growth as well as improved cognitive functioning, adaptive behavior, physical skills, social-emotional skills, and communication skills among those who participate in ABA therapy.
These improvements can be more profound in those who start therapy at a younger age and often take place more quickly in male participants, especially as it relates to adaptive behavioral improvements and physical improvements.
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What is ABA Therapy?
ABA therapy is focused on the science of learning and behavior, namely, how the environment can impact behavior. As one of the most commonly used therapies for those with Autism, it has two main goals:
- Increasing helpful and socially significant behaviors like self-care, social skills, and communication
- Decreasing harmful behaviors that are disruptive or interfere with learning, like self-injury, aggression, or tantrums
At its core, ABA therapy uses a systematic approach to understand behaviors.
What to Expect
How Does ABA Therapy in Jefferson Park Work?
ABA therapy relies on the “A-B-C” model:
- A – Antecedent: The thing that happens immediately before a behavior occurs (e.g., a request, a change in the environment).
- B – Behavior: The response a child with Autism has to the antecedent (e.g., a verbal response, an action, or lack of response).
- C – Consequence: What happens immediately after the behavior (e.g., a reward, no reaction).
Our team of qualified therapists analyzes the sequence of behavior to adjust things like what happens before a behavior (triggers) and the consequences that happen after a behavior.
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Key Techniques for ABA Therapy in Jefferson Park
Those who are considering ABA therapy in Jefferson Park can work with our trained professionals at Caper ABA Therapy. Each professional will work through the aspects of the “A-B-C” model that are relevant to each client, insofar as adjustments can help increase helpful behaviors and decrease harmful behaviors.
To achieve this, our in-center and out-of-center treatment approaches use several techniques such as the following:
ABA therapy starts with positive reinforcement. This is the cornerstone of the therapy. It uses that same “A-B-C” approach to conclude situations with something valuable, like a reward. This means that our team might provide a positive consequence immediately after a child exhibits the desired behavior.
By offering these positive reinforcements through rewards, children are more likely to repeat those positive behaviors in the future. The same is true of harmful behaviors; using rewards when harmful behaviors are not enacted can help children to diminish their likelihood of harmful behaviors in the future.
Prompting and fading use cues to help children perform helpful actions. The goal of this is to incorporate visual, verbal, or physical cues that initially help children perform positive behaviors or reduce harmful behaviors and then gradually reduce the prompts (or fading) so that children can become more independent, no longer needing those same prompts to perform the same actions.
Task analysis helps children with Autism learn to break down complex skills into smaller, more manageable steps. For this, our qualified therapists will work with clients to create steps that are taught sequentially for daily activities like brushing teeth or getting dressed.
Natural environment teaching, or NET, is a way to incorporate learning opportunities in natural situations. Part of ABA therapy is to teach children with Autism how to use their skills every day, through things like playtime. These activities can help generalize the skills that children learn across multiple settings.
As our team continues to work with clients and their families, they also collect data during each session. This data is used to measure the progress that each child is making. Ensuring progress comes by assessing how effective different interventions are and making adjustments accordingly.
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Learn More about ABA Therapy in Jefferson Park at Caper ABA
At Caper ABA Therapy, we provide ABA therapy Jefferson Park residents can count on. We specialize in a range of offerings that include in-person treatment at our treatment center as well as at-home treatment outside of our facility.
Our in-center treatment is for those between 2 and 7 years, and out-of-center care for those up to 21 years old. To make sure care is available regardless of income, we provide financial assistance and grants, and have Medicaid navigation.
We provide culturally sensitive and socially accepted services, including Arabic language and mosque visits. With ABA therapy, we are also expanding to include speech therapy, occupational therapy, and unique extracurriculars (sports, swimming) for special needs children.
Call us today at (847) 996-9832 to learn more about ABA therapy in Jefferson Park.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost is contingent on the services that are being received, whether an individual is in a high-intensity program or a low-intensity program, for example, and whether additional services like speech therapy or occupational therapy are incorporated.
The length of time for ABA therapy is highly individualized and goes on a case-by-case basis. This can often include months or years on a part-time or full-time schedule. When you contact our team, we can review the different options for a projected timeline after conducting an initial intake appointment.
Every insurance provider is different in terms of what they cover. In many cases, they will need an official diagnosis and recommendation for a program from a qualified professional at our treatment center. This recommendation will include a high-intensity or low-intensity option.
When you reach out to our team, we can discuss your insurance and what other financial options are available, including things like grants and financial assistance. At Caper ABA Therapy, our goal is to make treatment available to anyone, regardless of income level.
Testimonials
What Our Families & Clients Say
Tremendous Growth
“My child has been attending therapy at Caper ABA for a while now, and I have seen tremendous growth and progress. The therapists are skilled and patient, and they truly care about the children.”
Well‑structured & Engaging
“The therapy sessions are well‑structured and engaging. Caper ABA Therapy provides a positive and inclusive environment for learning. I am grateful for the impact this place has made on my child’s development.”
Wonderful Experience
“I had a wonderful experience with Caper. The staff is very supportive and understanding. My child showed great progress. Highly recommend!”
Progress my Child Has Made
“I’m really impressed with the progress my child has made at Caper ABA Therapy. The therapists are caring and attentive. They provide a positive and supportive environment for learning.”
Wide Range of Services
“Caper ABA Therapy offers a wide range of services and programs to meet my child’s individual needs. I’m grateful for their dedication and professionalism. Send your child here!”
Above and Beyond
“I can’t express enough how grateful I am for Caper ABA. The therapists go above and beyond to help children with autism reach their full potential. They create a nurturing and inclusive environment.”
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Find The Difference in Caper ABA
Caper ABA combines extensive experience with a deep commitment to providing high-quality support in the Chicago ABA landscape. With a team of dedicated professionals who specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis, Caper ABA is dedicated to fostering meaningful progress for individuals and families. Our tailored programs are designed to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring a compassionate and effective approach to therapy.