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Chicago Autism Academy

Special-Needs Schools · Frankfort, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Developmental Delay Intellectual Disability
Area
Frankfort, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
chicagoautismacademy.com

What this special-needs school offers

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Chicago Autism Academy is an ISBE-approved nonpublic day school in Frankfort, Illinois, founded in 2001, specializing in education for students with autism spectrum disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior.

Leadership
Laura A. Hartwell, MA, BCBA — President and Principal (Founder)
Daniel McQuillan, MBA — Chief Business Officer
Staff
Michele Talley — School Support Specialist
Kristin Vagt — Service Coordinator
Populations served
Students with autism spectrum disorder
Setting
Day
Ages
Early childhood through young adulthood
Grades
Preschool through post-secondary transition
On-site therapies
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Verbal Behavior
Programs
Early Childhood Program Elementary School Program High School Program Young Adult Transition Program
Founded
2001
Accreditations & approvals
ISBE-approved nonpublic school
Phone
(815) 806-2900
Highlights
Founded in 2001 as Behavioral Interactions in Oak Lawn; relocated to Frankfort in 2008 due to expansion; targets 50% reduction in crisis/interfering behaviors within the first year.
Approach
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior, using empirically based methodology tailored to each student's individual IEP.
Admissions
Enrollment inquiries handled through the school's Enrollment page; placement aligned with individual IEP needs.

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