ABA Therapy in West Chicago

BPI’s West Chicago, Illinois, clinic provides personalized ABA Therapy for autistic children and families throughout West Chicago, DuPage County, and Chicago’s western suburbs. Our WeGo clinic, is located is within West Chicago Elementary School District 33 and the Gary Elementary School attendance boundary.

Families can access clinic-based ABA therapy, school consultation, after-school programming, and BPI’s Apple Academy preschool alternative program for children ages 2–7. The West Chicago clinic also accepts Medicaid, helping more families access individualized support for communication, social interaction, school readiness, daily living skills, and greater independence. 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:
245 W Roosevelt Road,
BLDG 15 STE 101,
West Chicago, IL 60185

Phone:
(224)760-4279‍

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Services offered in West Chicago

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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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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 of therapists to create plans for managing behaviors at school.

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What to expect!

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  • Bounce house

  • Sensory tent

  • Toy wall

  • Themed sensory bins!

From the Clinical Director ...

"Our learners can expect to receive compassionate and individualized care, to increase their independence and the joy they can find in their everyday lives."

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Sebastian Jennison, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is BPI's West Chicago ABA therapy clinic located?

BPI's West Chicago clinic provides individualized, center-based ABA therapy for autistic children and families in West Chicago and surrounding communities. Located at 245 W Roosevelt Road, Building 15B, Suite 101, West Chicago, IL 60185, our clinic is conveniently located near Roosevelt Road and Joliet Street, making it easily accessible for families in West Chicago, Wheaton, Carol Stream, Winfield, Warrenville, and surrounding areas.

What areas does the West Chicago clinic serve?

BPI serves families in West Chicago and nearby communities, including Winfield, Warrenville, Wheaton, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Glen Ellyn, St. Charles, Geneva, and other surrounding areas.

What ages does BPI serve at the West Chicago clinic?

Our team provides individualized ABA therapy for autistic children at different stages of development. At our West Chicago clinic, we also offer Apple Academy, a play-based daytime program designed as a preschool alternative for children ages 2–7 years old.

How do I get started with ABA therapy in West Chicago?

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 West Chicago accept insurance?

BPI’s West Chicago clinic accepts a variety of commercial insurance and Medicaid plans to help families access ABA therapy for children with autism. Accepted insurance and networks include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) PPO and HMO, Aetna HMO and PPO, Optum/UnitedHealthcare (UHC), and Cigna HMO and PPO. Our West Chicago clinic also accepts Medicaid and is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health Plan, Molina Healthcare of Illinois, All Kids, and Aetna Better Health of Illinois. For HMO plans, BPI participates with networks including Illinois Health Partners (IHP), DuPage Medical Group (DMG), Advocate Physician Partners, Dreyer Medical Clinic, Edwards Health Partners, Physicians Health Partners of Illinois, and Loyola Physician Partners. 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 West Chicago 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?

BPI’s West Chicago clinic provides individualized support to help children build meaningful skills that can improve communication, independence, social participation, school readiness, and everyday independence.

Children may work on communicating needs, playing with peers, taking turns, sharing, participating in group activities, following directions, and transitioning between activities. Therapy may also support toileting, self-care, and other daily living skills.

Can ABA therapy help my child with communication?

Yes. BPI’s West Chicago 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 West Chicago 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 West Chicago clinic provides individualized, play-based ABA therapy to help children build meaningful social skills in a supportive 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.

Can ABA therapy help prepare my child for school?

Yes. BPI’s West Chicago ABA therapy clinic helps children develop skills that can 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 build school-readiness skills for families in West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Glen Ellyn, St. Charles, Geneva, and surrounding 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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