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Illinois Based Autism Academy Locations

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BUFFALO GROVE

160 Lexington Drive, Suite B
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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LAKE IN THE HILLS

970 East Oak Street
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

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VERNON HILLS

536 Atrium Drive, Suite 400
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Preparing Children for School and Beyond

Our natural environment, play-based ABA therapy is designed to help children build school readiness, independence, and social-emotional skills. With one-on-one support and a theme-based curriculum, each child receives individualized care in a preschool-like environment tailored to their unique goals.

We Focus On:

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School readiness and early academic skills

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Daily independence and life skills

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Social communication and peer interaction

How We Help

Our therapeutic programs are designed to help children with autism develop essential skills for lifelong success, including:

Increasing flexibility across environments
Building communication and language abilities
Improving the ability to follow instructions
Developing social skills and making friends
Enhancing academic readiness
And more, depending on your child’s unique needs

What We Provide

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Full and half-day ABA therapy programs for children with autism and other developmental needs

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Integrated speech therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy

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Individual and small group therapy sessions throughout the day

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Flexible scheduling to meet your family's needs

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Ongoing IEP advocacy and collaboration with your child’s school district

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Personalized transition planning to prepare each child for entering the public school system with success

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Who Provides It

Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to deliver the highest quality of care in an educational setting. We pair every child with the right combination of licensed professionals, including:

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Occupational Therapists (OTs)

Our BCBAs work closely with all staff to ensure ABA principles are consistently applied across learning, behavior, and independent functioning.

Learn more about our Core Team Members

School Advocacy for Children with Autism

Understanding the school system can be daunting. Our team is here to guide and support your family every step of the way—from early intervention through IEP meetings and school transitions.

WE OFFER:

Expert guidance on the special Education for kids with Autism including Early Intervention and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Strong, long standing relationships with local schools and districts across the Chicagoland area
Personalized, one-on-one consultation to help you understand your child’s rights and options
Dedicated advocacy during school meetings, IEP development, and any stage where support is needed
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Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluation

Roots Autism Solutions is dedicated to supporting families throughout the autism journey. Finding a neuropsychological evaluation in the Chicagoland area is an important step in that journey. As a parent you might be looking to obtain a diagnosis to help your child access services, rule out an autism diagnosis, or be in need of a three year re-evaluation requested by your child’s insurance carrier.

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Roots Autism Solutions has a partnership with the Dirksen Center for Neurobehavioral Health to ensure children and families have access to the highest quality autism evaluation services without an extensive waitlist!

Contact the Dirksen Center

CUSTOMIZED SCHEDULE TO FIT YOU AND YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS

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Program Hours

For Ages 18 Months - 6 Years:

Morning Session
8:00 – 11:30am

Afternoon Session
12:00 – 3:30pm

Full Day Session
8:30am – 3:30pm

All learners are able to extend their day beyond the above schedule

SEE A SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Open Enrollment Now Available

Please fill out the form, you will then be directed to schedule your child’s enrollment appointment with Roots Therapeutic Academy. We look forward to learning how we can support your family.

Need to know more?

Schedule a consultation to learn about our process and how we create custom programs for every family we serve in Chicago and nearby areas.

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