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ABLE Academy

Special-Needs Schools · Warrenville, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Emotional Disability Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment S/L
Area
Warrenville, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, emotional disability, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment, s/l. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
ableil.org

What this special-needs school offers

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ABLE Academy is a nonprofit private school in Warrenville, Illinois, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based education for students ages 11–22 with autism and complex learning needs. Its mission is to help students "Achieve Beyond Limits & Expectations" through individualized, high-quality education in a supportive environment.

Leadership
Matthew Freiburger — Director of Education (M.EdS)
Candice Gizewski — Board President (MA, BCBA; MSEd)
Joan Sokolowski — Board Vice President (MA)
Sandy Shamburek — Board Member
Staff
Erin Wiltse — Lead Behavior Analyst (M.Ed., BCBA, LBA)
Sarah Gentile — Operations & Instructional Support Specialist
Stephen Morris — Office Manager
Cheryl Zens — Human Resource Coordinator
Denise Bergh — Board Treasurer
Populations served
Students with autism Students with complex learning needs Students with developmental disabilities
Setting
Day
Ages
11–22
On-site therapies
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Speech-Language Pathology Occupational Therapy Social Work/Counseling
Services
Behavioral programming Life skills instruction Communication support Transition planning Vocational coordination Parent resources (guardianship, transition, state education guides)
Programs
Behavioral Program Life Skills Program Communication Program Transition Program Vocational Program
Founded
2017
Accreditations & approvals
IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) staff LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) staff CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) staff OTR/L (Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed) staff
Phone
(630) 425-3183
Highlights
Founded in 2017; serves students ages 11–22 with autism and complex needs; multidisciplinary team including BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
Approach
Founded on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles; behavior goals are prioritized to ensure students can access the curriculum, with individualized education in a supportive, nurturing environment.

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  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
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