ABA Therapy in Glen Carbon

BPI’s Glen Carbon, Illinois, clinic provides personalized ABA Therapy for autistic children and families throughout Glen Carbon, Madison County, and the St. Louis Metro East. Conveniently located just off Illinois Route 159, the clinic is within Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.

Families can access clinic-based ABA therapy, in-home services, school consultation, after-school programming, and BPI’s Apple Academy preschool alternative program for children ages 2–7. Our Glen Carbon ABA therapy center also features a large, fenced outdoor play area with a swing set, providing opportunities for active play, movement, social interaction, and skill development. Families needing transportation assistance are encouraged to contact their school district to ask about available transportation services or alternative drop-off options.

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Where to find our clinic!

Address:
117 Glen Crossing Road,
Glen Carbon, IL 62034

Phone:
(224)760-4279

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Services offered in Glen Carbon

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Clinic-Based

Services

Grow alongside others! Apple Academy is a unique alternative to traditional preschool special education, allowing learners to practice social skills and work toward school readiness.

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In-Home

Services

Let us come to you! At Behavioral Perspective, we recognize that for some learners "there’s no place like home" to gain valuable daily life skills, self-help skills, and work toward greater independence.

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School

Consultation

Get the classroom support your staff needs! Whether for one student or the whole school, your team of educators can partner with our team to create plans for managing behaviors at school.

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What to expect!

Fenced outdoor space with:

  • Swing set

  • Jungle gym

  • Chalk, bubbles, and more!

Fun indoor space with:

  • Gross motor room

  • Sensory swing!

Outdoor water play sessions in the summer

From the Clinical Director ...

"Our learners can expect thoughtful and engaging, personalized ABA therapy that meets them where they are and supports growth in communication, independence, safety, self advocacy, and other essential life skills! "

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Emma Reitmeier, BCBA
Clinical Director

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Clinic-Based ABA Services

Clinic-based therapy creates well-structured and systematic opportunities, which may be difficult to facilitate at home.

Each of our programs is created with the unique strengths and needs of the learner in mind!

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Apple Academy is a unique alternative to traditional preschool special education. It offers individualized programming and a 1:1 staff ratio to maximize learning opportunities for learners ages 2 to 7.

Apple Academy allows learners to practice school readiness and social skills with peers in an alternative schooling environment.

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Apple Too is a center-based afterschool program, providing individualized programming and a 1:1 staff ratio to maximize learning opportunities for learners of all age ranges.

Apple Too provides a place for learners to come together after school and continue working on their individualized goals.

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In-Home ABA Services

In-home therapy allow us to create individualized programs, schedules, and methods for your family. We always offer extensive parent and family training, so that you feel comfortable continuing to practice skills even when our team isn’t there to guide you.

Our therapists are trained to provide fun and effective learning strategies for your child because intensive therapy should be focused and fun. Having an effective professional will be so much fun for your child that he or she will run to the door to greet them!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BPI's Glen Carbon ABA therapy clinic located?

BPI's Glen Carbon clinic provides individualized, center-based ABA therapy for autistic children and families in Glen Carbon and surrounding communities. Located at 117 Glen Crossing Road, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, our clinic is conveniently located near Glen Crossing Road and Route 162, making it easily accessible for families in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Highland, O'Fallon, and surrounding Metro East communities.

What areas does BPI's Glen Carbon clinic serve?

BPI's Glen Carbon clinic serves families throughout Glen Carbon and surrounding communities, including Edwardsville, Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Highland, O'Fallon, and other nearby Metro East communities. If you live near Glen Carbon and are looking for ABA therapy for your child, our team can help you determine whether our clinic is a good fit for your family.

What ages does BPI serve at the Glen Carbon clinic?

BPI’s Glen Carbon clinic provides individualized ABA therapy for autistic children at different stages of development. Each learner receives a personalized treatment plan based on their strengths, needs, developmental goals, and family priorities. Our Apple Academy program is a play-based daytime program and preschool alternative designed for children ages 2–7 years old.

How do I get started with ABA therapy at BPI's Glen Carbon clinic?

Getting started is simple. Families can contact BPI to speak with our team about their child's needs, insurance, availability, and the next steps toward beginning services. You can simply call 224-760-4249 or fill out our contact form here.

Does BPI Glen Carbon accept insurance?

BPI’s Glen Carbon clinic accepts a variety of commercial insurance plans to help families access ABA therapy for children with autism. Accepted insurance includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) PPO and HMO, Aetna HMO and PPO, Optum/UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and Cigna HMO and PPO. Insurance coverage for ABA therapy varies by individual plan and may depend on eligibility, benefits, referrals, and prior authorization requirements. If your insurance plan is not listed, contact BPI’s Intake Department to determine whether your plan may provide coverage for ABA therapy at our Glen Carbon clinic. Call (224) 760-4279 to speak with our team about insurance coverage and getting started with ABA therapy.

What skills can ABA therapy help my child build?

ABA therapy at BPI’s Glen Carbon clinic can help children build meaningful skills based on their individual strengths, needs, and goals. Therapy may focus on communication, social interaction, play, daily living skills, independence, following routines, and school readiness.

Children may develop skills for communicating wants and needs, playing with peers, taking turns, sharing, participating in group activities, following directions, and transitioning between activities. ABA therapy may also support toileting, self-care, and other daily living skills that promote greater independence at home, school, and in the community throughout Glen Carbon and the surrounding Metro East area.

Can ABA therapy help my child with communication?

Yes. BPI’s Glen Carbon clinic helps children build meaningful and functional communication skills based on their individual strengths and needs. ABA therapy may support expressing wants and needs, requesting help, making choices, following directions, responding to others, and communicating during social interactions. These skills can help children communicate more effectively at home, school, and in the community. 

Can ABA therapy help with potty training?

Yes. BPI’s ABA therapy services in Glen Carbon can support children in developing potty training, toileting, and other daily living skills. Our approach uses individualized strategies based on each child’s needs, developmental readiness, and goals to help build greater independence.

Does BPI help children build social skills?

Yes. BPI’s Glen Carbon clinic provides individualized, play-based ABA therapy to help children develop meaningful social skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Depending on each child’s goals and needs, social skills development may include learning to play with peers, take turns, share, communicate wants and needs, follow social cues, participate in group activities, and develop positive peer interactions. ABA therapy in Glen Carbon can also help children build confidence, independence, and social skills they can use at home, school, and throughout the community.

Can ABA therapy help prepare my child for school?

Yes. BPI’s Glen Carbon, Illinois ABA therapy clinic can help children develop skills that support success in preschool and school, including communication, following directions, classroom routines, transitions, group participation, peer interaction, and independence. Individualized ABA therapy can help children prepare for school environments in Glen Carbon, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Maryville, Troy, Highland, and surrounding Metro East communities.

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Supported Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Fine & Gross Motor Skills
  • Following Directions
  • Emotional Development
  • Sharing
  • Cognition
  • School Readiness
  • Early Math Skills
  • Reading & Literacy
  • Science
  • Art & Creativity
  • Language Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • And More!
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