Cute costumes, pumpkins, and a chance to connect with local families. BASES Autism Services was honored to join the Elk Grove Park District’s annual Halloween Fest on October 30, meeting parents and caregivers from Elk Grove Village and the surrounding areas.
The event brought together approximately 500–600 parents and their children for games, hayrides, rides at Pirates’ Cove, and pumpkin decorating. We joined the police department, Portillo’s, Ascension, and other neighborhood organizations to spend time with the families who make up our community.
The Park District is also home to the Early Childhood Center, making this a meaningful opportunity to connect with families of young children who may have questions about autism services and school readiness.
Supporting school readiness skills through play
At BASES, we use play-based behavioral therapy to teach children on the autism spectrum independent living skills, support social skill development, and build functional communication skills. These are also part of the conversation around school readiness for autistic children.
Our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services include parent coaching and support to help make therapy as effective as possible across school, home, and the clinic.
For parents exploring ABA therapy before starting school, community events offer a chance to meet our team and ask questions. We bring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a fieldwork student, and our community engagement team to answer questions about services, ABA therapy, and the on-boarding process.
Starting ABA therapy with BASES in five steps
At BASES, we keep getting started simple:
- Initial clinic consultation. Meet with our senior clinicians to discuss services, your child’s programming needs, and the logistics of ABA therapy. We also review consents and intake paperwork.
- Benefits check. Our billing specialist contacts your insurance provider to review your ABA therapy coverage, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximum. We collect diagnostic reports and insurance information.
- Assessment with a BCBA. Your child’s BCBA visits your home to assess their strengths and needs. The assessment may take one to three sessions, after which a plan is written and submitted to insurance for approval.
- Creating a therapy schedule. Our scheduling team works with your family’s availability to arrange clinic sessions and assign Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to your child’s team.
- Starting and maintaining services. Initial sessions focus on building rapport and trust. Families receive weekly parent training from their child’s BCBA and access to schedules, session notes, data, assessment reports, and resources through our online portal.
More opportunities to connect in Elk Grove Village
We’re taking part in more community events to bring awareness to autism services and connect families with our team.
In December, BASES will return for Winter Fest with a full sensory room. Families can bring their children to take a break, or explore the room out of curiosity and use it as a learning moment.
If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for ABA therapy in Elk Grove Village, IL, or the surrounding areas, we’re here to answer your questions.