Stride Autism Centers - Chicago ABA Therapy — Mental health service in Chicago, IL

5.0★★★★★★★★★★(9 reviews)

Address850 S Wabash Ave #320 IL, Chicago, IL 60605

Phone+1708-787-8840

Websitestridecenters.com

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Stride Autism Centers offers center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for young children aged 2-6 with autism. Their program focuses on building essential communication, social, and daily living skills to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The therapy approach combines one-on-one support with small group activities, utilizing a research-backed, play-based methodology. Stride Autism Centers emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique goals, strengths, and personality. They also provide parent training and support, fostering strong partnerships with families. The South Loop location is situated in a professional healthcare building, offering convenient access for families across Chicago.

Best for

  • Young children with autism (ages 2-6)
  • Children needing support with communication
  • Children needing support with social skills
  • Families seeking ABA therapy
Key servicesApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy, One-on-One Support, Small Group Activities, Parent Training and Support, Personalized Treatment Plans
Tagsaba therapy, autism, child therapy, south loop chicago, early intervention, behavioral therapy, social skills, communication, parent support, kindergarten preparation

Reviews on Google5.0 · 9 reviews

★★★★★★★★★★Ginnette HarveyOct 2025

A wonderful team and incredibly positive experience for our family. My son has made incredible progress over the last year and we could not be happier with our decision to enroll our son in the program.

★★★★★★★★★★Renai RodneyMay 2025

Stride was a welcome change to the care provided to my toddler son when his traditional day care and pre-K classes were insufficient. The therapists at Stride provide my son with the individualized care and attention he needs to succeed. I am grateful for the kindness, patience and understanding that each of the Stride therapists show my son, me and my partner. After a year with Stride, I am confident in my son’s abilities and success when he enters kindergarten. I highly recommend Stride for neurodivergent toddlers in need of individualized attention in a school-like setting.

★★★★★★★★★★Angela CrookJul 2024

Stride is an amazing place! My son has been attending Stride for over a year now and his progress is tremendous. Stride has made all the difference in our home. They do exactly what they say they’re doing and then some. My son is excited to got to therapy and everyday. All the therapist are warm and welcoming and after a while become family.

★★★★★★★★★★Gabriel AhiamadiJul 2023

We are enjoying good service at Stride Autism Center. The therapist are very good.

★★★★★★★★★★Sierra TeagueJun 2023

My son is enrolled at the south loop location and has been for over a year. The improvements I have seen within my son since attending Stride have been a miracle. His speech and social skills have improved immensely. My son loves going to Stride everyday and the support and care he receives from all of the therpist is unmatched. I recommend Stride to any family that has a child who is on the spectrum. Trust me you won’t regret it.

★★★★★★★★★★Karina ramosMay 2023

If anyone is looking for ABA therapy for their Child Stride is the place to go. I enrolled my son right after he turned 3yrs and was exited out of early intervention. I researched a few places and I felt that Stride would meet my sons needs. I don’t think my son would be this advanced with his language and they helped him overcome some of his sensory problems. My biggest challenge at home was teaching my son to be potty trained he just wasn’t getting but Stride and his therapist recommended we do intensive potty training and I stuck to their plan and my son was potty trained in a month which was a huge success on both our ends. I am going to miss Stride and I know my son will too he is graduating from the program and starting kindergarten. He attend Stride for a year.

★★★★★★★★★★Temi OgunleyeMay 2023

My son has been with Stride for 14 months (and counting) and it has been a great experience. The Therapists are attentive, caring and knowledgeable. They listen to my requests/concerns as a parent and make sure they follow through, You know they’re doing something right when your child looks forward to going in. The facility is clean, organized and safe. I am glad to have an autism center like Stride in the South Loop area.

★★★★★★★★★★allan zelingerOct 2022

Devoted therapists and clinicians committed to clinical excellence.

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