ABA Therapy for Children & Teens | ExcelLearning Clinical Programs — National Provider
Now enrolling · Champaign IL
Now enrolling · Bloomington IL
ABA Jumpstart · For families awaiting services
BCBA supervised · 10–20% per authorization
Ages 2–15 · All three tracks
Parent collaboration · Twice monthly
Group ABA · CPT 97154 available
Integrated with OT and Speech Therapy
Now enrolling · Champaign IL
Now enrolling · Bloomington IL
ABA Jumpstart · Available immediately
BCBA supervised · 10–20% per authorization
Ages 2–15 · All three tracks
Parent collaboration · Twice monthly
Group ABA · CPT 97154 available
Integrated with OT and Speech Therapy
ABA Clinical Programs · National Provider
Applied Behavior Analysis
That Builds Real Skills.
BCBA-supervised ABA therapy for children and adolescents ages 2–15 across our national network of clinical locations. Intensive clinical blocks, integrated with OT and speech therapy, with parent training built into every cycle.
Dedicated parent collaboration meetings twice per month — built into every clinical program. Your involvement drives generalization.
10–20%
BCBA Supervision per authorization
2–15
Ages served all three tracks
Group ABA Available
97154
Group ABA therapy (CPT 97154) available — a cost-effective complement to individual sessions that builds peer interaction skills.
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Illinois Medicaid accepted
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BCBA supervised · Licensed Nationwide
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Integrated with OT and Speech Therapy
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ABA Jumpstart available immediately
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Two locations · Champaign + Bloomington
Applied Behavior Analysis
What Is ABA Therapy — and Why Does It Work?
Applied Behavior Analysis is the most thoroughly researched intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental differences. Decades of peer-reviewed evidence support its effectiveness in building communication, social, self-care, academic, and daily living skills — and in reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and quality of life.
At its core, ABA is the science of behavior: understanding why behaviors occur, what maintains them, and how to systematically teach new skills in ways that stick across environments and people. When delivered with intensity, BCBA oversight, and individualized programming, the outcomes are measurable, meaningful, and lasting.
ABA at ExcelLearning isn’t a one-size-fits-all program. Every learner receives a comprehensive assessment before services begin. Goals are written around their specific profile, their family’s priorities, and the environments where skills matter most — at home, at school, in the community.
Our ABA programs are integrated with occupational therapy and speech-language therapy when clinically indicated. The behavior analyst, OT, and SLP share goals and data — which means your child doesn’t have to start over every time they change rooms.
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Individualized Assessment First
Every program begins with a comprehensive ABA assessment — a BCBA analyzes your child’s current skill levels, behavior profile, and family priorities to build a program that’s actually designed for your child.
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Intensity That Produces Change
Research is clear: dosage matters. Our standard is 25 hours per week of direct ABA — the threshold where evidence consistently shows meaningful, generalized skill development.
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BCBA Oversight: 10–20%
Registered Behavior Technicians deliver direct therapy, with BCBA supervision ranging from 10–20% of direct therapy hours depending on authorization and individual learner need — meeting or exceeding BACB standards at every level of care.
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Data-Driven Progress
Data is collected at every session. Progress is reviewed weekly by the BCBA, and programming is updated when data warrants it — not just at quarterly reviews.
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Generalization Is the Goal
Skills practiced in the clinic must transfer to home, school, and community. Our programs are explicitly designed for generalization — and parent training is how we make it happen.
The ExcelLearning Model
Structured. Intensive. Built to Generalize.
Our ABA clinical model is built around three interlocking elements. Each one is necessary. Together, they produce the kind of change families actually notice.
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Direct Therapy
25 Hours/Week Per Learner
Registered Behavior Technicians deliver intensive, individualized 1:1 direct therapy using BCBA-developed programming. Discrete trial training, naturalistic environment teaching, and skill-based instruction are combined based on each learner’s goals and age track.
Board Certified Behavior Analysts provide 10–20% supervision of direct therapy hours, depending on authorization and individual learner need. BCBAs conduct weekly data reviews, update programs in real time, train and supervise RBTs, and coordinate with OT and speech providers on shared goals.
Two dedicated parent collaboration meetings per month are included in every ExcelLearning ABA program — not optional. These sessions keep caregivers active partners in goal-setting, strategy implementation, and progress review. Research consistently shows that families who implement ABA strategies at home drive faster, more durable outcomes.
CPT 97156 · Every Program · Twice Monthly · Home Generalization Focus
BCBA Oversight Standards — National Program
All ExcelLearning BCBAs hold current BACB certification and are licensed in every state where they practice. BCBA supervision ranges from 10–20% of direct therapy hours depending on authorization and individual learner need — exceeding payer minimums and BACB standards. Credentialing is verified before any provider sees a client.
10–20%
Supervision Range
100%
Credentialed Providers
IL+TX
Licensed Both States
ABA Jumpstart Program
For Families Ready and Waiting.
Waiting for ABA services to begin shouldn’t mean standing still. ABA Jumpstart is designed specifically for families who are in the pipeline for full ABA enrollment — so the time between referral and program start becomes productive, not lost.
What is ABA Jumpstart?
An intensive 2-week program for children and their caregivers — available now at all ExcelLearning locations. Jumpstart is designed for families who are awaiting full ABA enrollment and don’t want to lose momentum while they wait.
By the end of two weeks, your family has completed a full ABA assessment, participated in direct therapy sessions, and begun the parent collaboration work that drives generalization. When your full program starts, you’re already in motion.
⚡ 2 Weeks · Available Immediately
Who It’s Designed For
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Families Awaiting Full ABA Enrollment
You’re in the pipeline — authorization is pending, scheduling is being arranged, or your program start date is weeks away. Jumpstart means that waiting period becomes productive. Your child receives direct therapy and a completed assessment, and your family begins the parent collaboration work before the full program clock even starts.
What’s Included
✓ Comprehensive ABA assessment
✓ Direct ABA sessions with child
✓ BCBA-supervised RBT delivery
✓ Parent training sessions
✓ Written assessment summary
✓ Recommended program plan
Age-Based ABA Programs
ABA Goals That Match Where Your Child Is Headed
ABA programming looks meaningfully different at age 3 than at age 13. Our three tracks are built around developmental stage — with goals, methods, and environments calibrated accordingly.
Ages 2–5
Foundations
ABA Focus Areas
Early communication and requesting (manding)
Joint attention and social engagement
Imitation and observational learning
Play skills — parallel, associative, cooperative
Foundational self-care and daily living skills
Reduction of challenging behaviors through function-based analysis
Behavioral regulation for classroom and peer settings
Attention, task initiation, and on-task behavior
Social skills: turn-taking, conversation, conflict resolution
Academic skill building aligned to IEP goals
Transition management and flexibility
Self-regulation strategies and emotional recognition
Delivery & Integration
Structured skill programs + naturalistic practice
Social skills groups available
IEP goal alignment with school team
OT integration for sensory regulation + executive function
ST integration for pragmatic language + social communication
Academic integration with learning specialist available
Ages 11–15
Advance
ABA Focus Areas
Self-management and independent monitoring systems
Prompt fading and independence building
Community participation and navigation skills
Vocational readiness and work-related behavior
Peer relationship skills in adolescent contexts
Functional academics and daily living independence
Delivery & Integration
Teen-centered delivery — we work with the adolescent directly
Coaching model with increasing self-direction
IEP transition planning support
ST integration for self-advocacy + complex communication
OT integration for life skills + organizational systems
Academic integration via learning specialist
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Group ABA Therapy
CPT 97154 · Small Group Format
Group ABA therapy (CPT 97154) is delivered in small group settings and provides a cost-effective complement to individual sessions. Group sessions offer unique opportunities to practice social skills, communication, turn-taking, and peer interaction in a structured, naturalistic context that individual therapy cannot replicate.
ExcelLearning group ABA sessions are facilitated by a trained Registered Behavior Technician under BCBA supervision. Groups are composed of learners at similar skill levels and may focus on social skills development, daily living, academic readiness, or functional communication — depending on the group composition and goals.
Skill Focus
Social skills, peer interaction, communication, daily living, academic readiness
Format
Small groups matched by skill level · BCBA-supervised RBT facilitation · 30–60 min sessions
When a learner’s program includes ABA, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy at ExcelLearning, those providers share goals, share data, and meet weekly as a team. The behavior analyst isn’t programming in a vacuum — they know what the SLP is targeting with requesting, and what the OT is doing with sensory regulation. That coordination produces faster, more coherent progress.
Every ExcelLearning ABA family receives two dedicated parent collaboration meetings per month — included in every program. Here’s why that commitment matters.
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The Research Is Clear
Families who implement ABA strategies consistently in daily routines drive significantly faster skill acquisition and generalization than clinic-only intervention. Parent collaboration isn’t a bonus — it’s the mechanism that makes skills transfer from the therapy room to the kitchen table.
Outcomes with active family collaboration are measurably better. Full stop.
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What Happens in Collaboration Meetings
Our twice-monthly parent collaboration meetings are working sessions — not just updates. Caregivers review current data with the BCBA, participate in goal-setting, learn specific prompting hierarchies and reinforcement techniques, and leave with concrete strategies for home and community. You are a member of the clinical team.
Leave every meeting with strategies you can use tonight.
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Generalization Is the Goal
A skill that only works in the therapy room isn’t a real skill. Every collaboration meeting is designed around the environments that matter most to your family — morning routines, mealtimes, community outings, sibling interactions. Meeting twice per month means strategies are refined quickly, not left to drift between quarterly check-ins.
We help you become your child’s most powerful teacher.
How to Get Started
From First Contact to First Session
Our intake process is designed to move efficiently — because we know families don’t have time to wait.
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Contact & Intake Call
Reach out by phone or form. Our intake coordinator responds within one business day and walks you through next steps.
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Benefits Verification
We verify your insurance benefits and prior authorization requirements before your first appointment — no surprises.
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ABA Assessment
Your BCBA conducts a comprehensive assessment: skill levels, behavior profile, family priorities, and environmental factors.
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Program Plan
A written program plan is developed and reviewed with your family. Goals are collaborative — you have input before services begin.
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Services Begin
Direct therapy starts with your assigned RBT team. BCBA oversight begins immediately. Parent training scheduled for month one.
Locations — National Program
Serving Families Across the Nation
Champaign
Illinois — Serving Champaign-Urbana
ABA Clinical Programs — All Three Tracks
ABA Jumpstart — Available Immediately
Integrated OT and Speech Therapy
Feeding Clinic and Handwriting Group
Academic Integration and Tutoring
Clinical Blocks Available
Morning Block 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Midday Block 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Full Day 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM
Afterschool 3:00 – 5:00 PM · Mon–Thu
Bloomington
Illinois — Serving Bloomington-Normal
ABA Clinical Programs — Foundations, Connect, Advance
ABA Jumpstart — Available Immediately
OT and Speech Therapy
Expanding specialty clinic availability
Virtual Tutoring Available
Enrollment Status
ABA Now Enrolling
OT / ST Now Enrolling
ABA Jumpstart Available Now
Virtual Tutoring Available Now
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National Program — Expanding Continuously
ExcelLearning ABA Clinical Programs operate across multiple states. Our BCBA team holds active licensure in every state where services are provided. All providers are credentialed before their first client contact. Contact us to confirm availability in your area or inquire about our telehealth ABA supervision options.
Insurance & Billing
We Handle the Insurance Complexity.
ABA billing is complex and varies by state and payer. We manage prior authorizations, treatment plan submissions, supervision documentation, and payer communications across our national network — so you can focus on your child.
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Illinois Medicaid
Medicaid programs in covered states — contact us to confirm your state
Accepted
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
BCBS Illinois commercial and employer plans
Accepted
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Aetna
Commercial and employer-sponsored plans
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Cigna & UHC
Cigna and United Healthcare commercial plans
Accepted
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About ABA Billing & Authorizations
ABA therapy for autism spectrum disorder is covered by most major insurance plans under Illinois insurance mandates. Prior authorization is typically required before services begin — our team handles this process, including the initial treatment plan submission and all renewal authorizations. BCBA supervision is provided at 10–20% of direct hours depending on authorization requirements and individual learner need. ABA Jumpstart is available as a flat-rate out-of-pocket program for families who want to begin immediately while authorization is processed. Contact us for current Jumpstart pricing.
Common Questions
What Families Ask First
How many hours of ABA per week does my child need?
Research supports intensive ABA — typically 25 to 40 hours per week — for children with autism spectrum disorder, particularly in the early intervention years. ExcelLearning’s standard is 25 hours per week of direct therapy, which is the evidence-supported threshold for meaningful, generalized skill development. The specific recommendation for your child will be determined during the ABA assessment and reviewed with your family before services begin.
What is a BCBA and why does supervision matter?
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) holds a master’s degree and has passed the BACB certification examination. BCBAs are responsible for assessment, program development, supervision, and parent training. At ExcelLearning, BCBAs provide 10–20% supervision of direct therapy hours, depending on authorization requirements and individual learner need. This range meets or exceeds BACB standards and payer requirements. Supervision includes direct observation, data review, program updates, RBT training, and coordination with OT and speech providers. The exact supervision level is determined during the authorization process and reviewed regularly.
What is ABA Jumpstart and when should I consider it?
ABA Jumpstart is our 2-week intensive program designed for families who are awaiting full ABA enrollment. If your child’s program start is pending authorization, scheduling, or intake, Jumpstart ensures that time isn’t wasted. Your child receives direct therapy sessions and a completed ABA assessment, and your family begins parent collaboration work — so when your full program starts, you’re already building momentum. Jumpstart is available immediately at all ExcelLearning locations and is offered as a flat-rate package. Contact us for current pricing.
Does my child need an autism diagnosis to receive ABA?
An autism spectrum disorder diagnosis is typically required for insurance coverage of ABA therapy. However, some families choose to pursue ABA services out-of-pocket for children with other diagnoses, including intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and ADHD. If your child does not yet have a formal diagnosis, we can discuss options during your intake call. ABA Jumpstart is available to families regardless of diagnostic status.
How does ABA work alongside OT and speech therapy at ExcelLearning?
When a learner’s program includes ABA, OT, and speech therapy, our providers share a goal bank, share session data, and meet in weekly cross-discipline huddles. This means your child’s BCBA knows what the speech-language pathologist is targeting for requesting, and the OT knows what sensory strategies support attention during ABA sessions. The result is a coherent clinical environment rather than three separate services pulling in different directions.
What happens if my child is on the waitlist?
ABA Jumpstart is built exactly for this situation. While your full program is being authorized and scheduled, Jumpstart allows your child to begin receiving direct therapy, complete their ABA assessment, and have your family begin parent collaboration work. By the time your full program starts, you’ve already completed the assessment phase and your BCBA has current, real data to build from. Contact us to schedule Jumpstart at any ExcelLearning location.
How is ExcelLearning different from other ABA providers?
Three things distinguish our model. First, integration: when clinically indicated, ABA, OT, and ST share goals and data — your child’s team talks to each other. Second, family involvement: parent training is monthly, included, and focused on generalization — the environments where skills actually matter. Third, age-appropriate delivery: our three tracks (Foundations, Connect, Advance) are built around developmental stage, not just diagnosis — so the programming for a 14-year-old working on independence looks genuinely different from the programming for a 4-year-old working on requesting.
Are you accepting new clients in both Champaign and Bloomington?
Yes — both locations are enrolling new clients. ABA Jumpstart is available immediately at both locations. Full ABA clinical programs have availability in Champaign across all block times (morning, midday, full day, and afterschool). Bloomington ABA enrollment is also open. Contact our intake team to discuss scheduling and start timelines for your family.
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Ready to Get Started?
ABA Jumpstart is available immediately. Full program enrollment is open at both Champaign and Bloomington. Our intake team responds within one business day.
