Caravel Autism Health - Geneva

ABA Therapy in Geneva

Our Geneva office is located on Fargo Boulevard, off of South Randall Road.

Our clinics offer one-to-one therapy and peer interaction in a welcoming, child-friendly environment designed especially for children on the autism spectrum. We have ample space for children to engage in activities that promote exercise as well as opportunities to improve communication and social skills.

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the field, is devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of childhood autism. Our team of clinical experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children on the autism spectrum. Caravel’s research-based and data-driven programs are designed to provide better outcomes that help children with autism reshape their development and embrace new ways of interacting with the world.

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Caravel Autism Health - Geneva

2323 Fargo Blvd
Geneva, IL 60134
US

Clinic Hours

Day of the WeekHours
Monday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Day of the WeekHours

Contact:

New Parents Start Here: 331-245-3814
Clients, Billing & General Inquiries: 331-260-9614
Professional Intake Fax: 800-513-7773

Serving Areas:

Geneva, Batavia, Mooseheart, North Aurora, Prestbury, Nottingham Woods, Willow Creek, Elburn, Appaloosa West, La Fox, St. Charles, Wayne, Campton Hills

Our Expert Team in Geneva

Jessica W., MA, BCBA | Clinic Director
Jessica has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2007. She completed her bachelor degree in psychology in 2007 and her master’s degree in ABA, with an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disability (ASD), in 2013. Jessica began her career in ABA as a behavior technician, working up to a BCBA role before becoming a clinic director. She has focused her experience on early intervention with children ages 1–3 with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Among her many passions are fostering child development, Relational Frame Theory, and Radical Behaviorism. Jessica also loves supporting and helping staff to develop in their careers and best serve our clients to live successful, independent lives.
Kajal P., MS | BCBA
Kajal has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2016. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Roosevelt University in 2018 and earned her master of science in special education with advanced studies in ABA from Northern University in 2020. Kajal began her career as a registered behavior technician working with children ages 2–16 and has served as a BCBA since 2021. She loves helping clients build everyday home routines like taking a shower and making a snack. Kajal really enjoys working with tweens and helping them develop their social skills with other peers. She also enjoys teaching newer therapists about the field of ABA and training them on how to have fun working with clients.
Esmeralda G., MA | BCBA
Esmeralda has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2019 when she began her career with Caravel as behavior technician. While working, she graduated from Roosevelt University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and earned her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2022. As Esmeralda pursued her ABA career, she progressed through various roles, from registered behavior technician to senior therapist and now BCBA. Throughout this time, she worked with children ages 2–7 while also serving some adolescents ages 14–17. Esmeralda loves teaching her clients the fun of socializing with peers and seeing their growth as they continue to expand in their communication and social skills. She also enjoys working with the full care team and identifying personal goals to help them grow in the field.

Caravel Service Offerings

Evaluation & Diagnosis

Obtaining the proper diagnosis is the first step to helping children with autism and related developmental disabilities and their families. Our diagnostic evaluation and results become the starting point for the development of a customized treatment plan for your child if they are on the autism spectrum.

ABA Therapy

The goal of ABA therapy is to help a child develop the verbal and social skills necessary so that he or she can move from being motivated primarily by sensory and motor stimuli in the environment to being motivated primarily by verbal and social interaction with other people.

Social Skills Training

Caravel Autism Health also offers social skills training. Designed as fun, interactive experiences, we teach social skills and encourage children to interact with their peers in a class setting or small group.

Caravel Autism Health Better Outcomes. Happier Lives.

Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the field, is devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of early childhood autism. Our team of clinical experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum. Caravel's research-based and data-driven programs are designed to provide better outcomes that help children with autism reshape their development and embrace new ways of interacting with the world.

Frequently Asked Questions & Blog Posts

How do I get started?

Give us a call at 331-245-3814 or complete this form.

What testing do you require initially?

Prior to beginning treatment, a diagnostic evaluation is required. Additional testing is based on individual need and is only used if the testing will help us to design a program or treatment. In general, testing is used to help diagnose disorders and determine levels of intellectual functioning, language ability or adaptive skills. Caravel provides diagnostic evaluations or if you have one from another professional source, that can usually also be used. Testing can also be helpful to chart the effectiveness of therapy.

What are the out-of-pocket expenses that a parent/guardian must pay for to get started?

An evaluation and any diagnostic testing will be billed to insurance (and/or Medicaid where permissible). Testing may be a part of the initial assessment or follow-up assessment. Please check with your insurance company. Typically, your family would be responsible for a potential deductible and/or co-pay. In some states, if you have Medicaid there would be no charge for the assessment beyond what is reimbursed by Medicaid. Any questions regarding financial responsibility may be discussed prior to an appointment with our billing staff. If testing would pose a financial hardship for the family, this should be discussed with billing. We work with parents/guardians to meet the needs of their individual case. Expenses can be spread over time.

Where does therapy treatment take place?

Therapy treatment typically takes place in a local Caravel clinic. Under limited and clinically appropriate circumstances, we recommend that some children receive therapy in a home-based setting.

What does ABA teach?

ABA therapy programs are wide-ranging and covers all areas in which your child needs to be successful. Goals are created and broken down into small steps. The steps are then organized into a logical order and taught one small step at a time. Areas may include communication, behavioral, functional and social skills.

Is there a reason so many hours are recommended?

Research shows that the greater the amount of hours, the better the outcome for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with an autism characteristically do not learn naturally throughout their days like typically developing children do. Learning is a full-time job for children that typically occurs without being noticed. Children with an autism need to be taught to learn. This means many hours of practicing these skills. Parent/guardian training and involvement is also an essential part of a successful ABA program. Tools and techniques of ABA should be incorporated into daily life. The amount of ABA therapy needed will depend on a variety of factors to be determined in the diagnostic evaluation.

What are my responsibilities as a parent?

Parent/guardians are trained to do individual therapy with their child. We recommend that parent/guardians engage their child in a few hours of therapy a week to be familiar with what their child is learning. Parent/guardians are encouraged to join team meetings and training provided by clinic staff or outside professionals.

How is my child's progress evaluated?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is data-driven, so your clinical team will consistently record data and write session notes during each therapy session, documenting your child's responses using our proprietary computerized data system.

How do you coordinate with private therapists that the family employs who are not a part of your organization?

Our clinicians often work closely with other professionals because we realize that different experts can add valuable insight into treatment. If suggestions can be added to a treatment plan without crossing ethical or professional boundaries, we will bring these suggestions into therapy.