City resource guide
Autism Providers in Chicago, Illinois
13 providers listed at an address in Chicago itself. For everyone who serves the wider area, see Cook County.
This page lists autism providers based in Chicago — the ones close enough to drive to. Many providers serve Cook County from neighboring towns, or by telehealth and in-home visits, and those appear on the county page rather than here.
ABA therapy
5 providersApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Action Behavior Centers — Chicago
Chicago, IL
Evidence-based ABA therapy in Chicago including West Loop, Lincoln Park, North Center, Logan Square, and Park Ridge. Also offers ADOS-2 autism evaluations.
Source: https://www.actionbehavior.com/city/chicago
Caravel Autism Health — Chicago
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
Diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children 12+ months in Chicago. Telehealth evaluations across all of Illinois.
Source: https://caravelautism.com/autism-center/chicago/
Centria Autism — Chicago
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in the Chicago metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Illinois Medicaid.
Illinois requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Illinois Autism Center
Chicago, IL
Clinic-based ABA therapy in Chicago for children ages 0–15, with programming matched to each developmental stage.
Source: https://ilautism.com
The Place for Children with Autism
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
One-on-one ABA therapy combined with group activities in a preschool-like setting. Multiple Chicago and Illinois locations.
Source: https://theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com
Diagnostic clinics
3 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital — Autism Assessment Program
Chicago, IL
Comprehensive autism evaluations at Chicago's leading pediatric hospital. Multi-disciplinary team with developmental pediatricians and neuropsychologists. Lurie's developmental pediatrics program is one of the Midwest's strongest.
High demand. Ask about the specific evaluation process and expected wait times.
North Shore Pediatric Therapy — Autism Testing
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
Autism testing and diagnosis services at multiple Chicagoland locations. Serves families across Cook and surrounding counties.
Source: https://www.nspt4kids.com/services/autism-testing-diagnosis
Rush University Medical Center — Autism Program
Chicago, IL
Adult and pediatric autism evaluations and treatment at Rush University. One of the few centers in Chicago offering robust adult autism diagnostic services.
One of the few Chicago centers with strong adult autism diagnostic capacity.
Parent & family support
1 providerParent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Autism Society of Illinois
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
Chicago metro chapter with active support groups, family resource events, and legislative advocacy. One of the more active state chapters in the Midwest.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)
Chicago, IL
Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center for Chicago and Cook County families. Free IEP advocacy, training, and support for families navigating Chicago Public Schools and suburban districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Essential resource for CPS and suburban Cook County families.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Illinois Early Intervention Program
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
Illinois's IDEA Part C program provides free developmental services statewide for children under 3. Contact the state EI program to request an evaluation — no diagnosis required. Services can begin within 45 days of referral.
FREE under federal law. No diagnosis required. Act before your child turns 3.
Occupational therapy & sensory
1 providerOccupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Kids' Therapy Associates — Chicago
Chicago, IL
Pediatric OT and sensory integration therapy for Chicago-area families. Sensory gym, DIR/Floortime approach, and home program training.
Autism-friendly dentists
1 providerDentists experienced with autistic patients — desensitisation visits, sensory accommodations, and staff who take the time it takes.
UIC Inclusive Care Clinic
Chicago, IL · serves several counties
801 S. Paulina St., Rm 127, Chicago, IL 60612
Purpose-built for patients who cannot manage an ordinary dental visit - the clinic has a multi-sensory room to bring anxiety down before treatment, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, personal entertainment tablets and private treatment rooms. It names autism and ADHD explicitly among the conditions it serves, alongside intellectual and physical disabilities. Licensed social workers are on hand for patients and families, and a wheelchair lift means a patient can be treated without leaving their chair.
Ages 15 and up. The sensory room is part of the appointment - say when you call that your child needs it.
Not finding the right fit in Chicago?
24 more providers serve Cook County from outside Chicago — including telehealth and in-home services that do not depend on how far you can drive.
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