Caravel Autism Health - Warrenville

ABA Therapy in Warrenville

Our Warrenville/Naperville facility is located off of Warrenville Road on West Avenue.

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 - Warrenville

3S721 West Avenue
Suite 400
Warrenville, IL 60555
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: 630-517-3236
Clients, Billing & General Inquiries: 630-538-7434
Professional Intake Fax: 800-513-7773

Serving Areas:

Warrenville, Naperville, Winfield, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Downers Grove, Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Eola, Aurora, North Aurora, West Chicago, Batavia

Our Expert Team in Warrenville

Brenda B., MEd, BCBA | Clinic Director
Brenda has dedicated her professional career to providing high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services; since 2000, she has had the privilege of serving hundreds of children, families, and teams. Brenda earned her master’s degree in special education, with an emphasis in ABA, from Ball State University and went on to complete her BCBA certification in 2018. Her diverse background includes establishing local and international programs focused on home- and center-based ABA, social skills, parent training, and outreach. She also has had experience coordinating and facilitating systematic training for clinicians, from entry-level to senior-level providers. Brenda’s passion extends to the community, where she has facilitated more than one hundred presentations on a variety of topics in the United States, Australia, and Southeast Asia. As clinic director for the Warrenville/Naperville Caravel location, she is dedicated to building strong teams that deliver the highest-quality ABA programs to children and families in the area.
Sally T., MA, LBA | Lead BCBA
Sally has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2018. She earned her bachelor of science in human development and family studies from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2017 and then her master’s degree in ABA from Ball State University in 2021. Sally has worked in various settings—both ABA and multidisciplinary clinics as well as homes—and has served clients ages 2–7 at different skill levels. Passionate about helping children with autism reach their full potential and thrive in their environment, Sally believes strongly in teaching her clients functional communication first and foremost to give them their voice and feel heard, empowered, and able to have their wants/needs met. She also deeply values the relationships she builds with families along the way and loves teaching them about ABA and involving them in their child's therapy.

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 630-517-3236 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.