Providing diagnostic evaluations and personalized ABA therapy for children as young as 12 months in Crystal Lake, IL.
Services: Diagnostics Evaluation, ABA Therapy
Address: 402 Federal Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Parents & Caregivers: 779-237-8300
General Inquiries: 779-704-4087
Professional Referral Fax: 800-513-7773
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Caravel offers diagnostic evaluations via Telehealth across all of Illinois, including areas such as Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Springfield, Champaign, Palatine, Evanston, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines.
Request Diagnostic EvaluationAt Caravel Autism Health, we work with a wide range of insurance providers to help make care as accessible as possible. While we accept many plans, these are the top insurance providers used at our Crystal Lake, IL location.
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A leader in the field, Caravel Autism Health specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of very young children with autism spectrum disorder. Our research-based, data-driven programs help these children build skills and embrace new ways of connecting with the world. Caravel offers autism diagnostic evaluations in clinic or through telehealth and provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children in a welcoming, clinic-based setting.
Our services include autism testing, early intervention, communication and language skills, social skills, school readiness, daily living and self-help skills, toilet training, mealtime and eating support, support for reducing challenging behaviors and parent/caregiver training and coaching. Children receive one-to-one therapy in clinic alongside opportunities for peer interaction. When a skill is best learned in a real-world setting (for example, a morning routine at home, a trip to the grocery store, or a haircut or dental visit), our team works with each child in the places that matter most based on their individual treatment plan.
Better outcomes. Happier lives.
Take a look inside our clinic. Our centers are designed especially for children on the autism spectrum, with therapy rooms, play areas, and spaces that encourage communication, social growth, and confidence.
At Caravel Autism Health, families are supported by a compassionate team of specialists dedicated to helping children with autism grow and thrive. Our clinicians, therapists, and care coordinators work closely with parents to create individualized ABA therapy plans, provide ongoing guidance, and celebrate every milestone together.
Jamie has been providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy since 2007, working with children as young as 18 months up to teenagers to help them reach their full potential. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at St. Norbert College in 1999 and has completed graduate-level coursework in behavioral sciences through the Florida Institute of Technology. Using ABA principles, Jamie works closely with clients’ families and therapy teams to achieve measurable progress in all areas of development. In addition to designing individualized programming and leading therapy teams, she has extensive experience training and mentoring entry-level to BCBA-level clinicians, creating and presenting trainings to large groups, providing interventions in school-based settings, and training parents on ABA interventions. Jamie particularly enjoys teaching children to interact with the world around them and witnessing the positive impact it has—not only on the children, but their families as well.
Julia has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2019. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a dual concentration in mental health and child and family studies, from Roosevelt University in 2020 and earned her master of science in psychology with a concentration in ABA from Purdue University Global in 2023. Julia’s experience has focused on children ages 2–9 with autism and other related conditions. In addition to her work in ABA, she has worked as a teacher’s aide in a daycare center, interned as a childcare volunteer, and volunteered as a private tutor and childcare coordinator. Julia is passionate about helping the children she works with progress and increase independence in their daily living skills.
Megan has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2018. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation and disability from Northern Illinois University in 2020 and went on to receive her master of science in ABA from Pepperdine University in 2022. Starting from a young age, Megan volunteered her time to help others achieve their personal goals and make a positive change in the community. Throughout her ABA career, she has gained experience developing individualized treatment plans across multiple settings and with diverse populations. Megan is very passionate about helping others improve their overall quality of life and educating parents throughout the journey. She is always eager to learn new techniques and strategies to enhance her practice and contribution to the field of ABA.
Danielle has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2017 when she started with Caravel as a behavior technician. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Roosevelt University in 2018 and earned her master of science in ABA from National University in 2021. Danielle has experience, as both a behavior technician and a BCBA, working in home, daycares, schools, and centers, with learners ages 2–12. She is driven by a heartfelt commitment to designing and delivering individualized programs that empower children and families to thrive, honoring the trust they place in Caravel with every step forward.
Early intervention can change a child’s future. Caravel helps families take the first steps, from recognizing early signs to completing a quick screener and connecting with the team who will support your child’s journey.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.