Autism Center of Illinois

09/26/2025

🎉✨ Happy Fun Friday from all of us at The Autism Center of Illinois! ✨🎉

Fridays at our clinic mean extra smiles, extra laughter, and celebrating all the hard work our learners have done throughout the week. 💪💙

Whether it’s mastering a new skill, sharing high fives, or enjoying a fun activity together, we love ending the week on a positive note! 🌟

Here’s to progress, play, and positivity—have a wonderful weekend, everyone! 💛

09/25/2025

💙 A big shoutout to the Jacksonville High School football team for lending us their strength today! 🏈💪 They helped move in cabinets for our clinic here in Jacksonville, IL, and we are so grateful for their teamwork and support.

It’s always inspiring to see this community come together to make a difference — thank you for helping us create a space where our learners can thrive! 🌟

09/23/2025

📸😄 Say cheese… or maybe say dinosaur roar! 🦖✨

It’s picture day at Autism Center of Illinois and our learners brought ALL the silly smiles, goofy grins, and even a few funny faces! 🤪 From peace signs ✌️ to cheesy poses, they sure know how to make picture day unforgettable. 💛

We can’t wait to see how their personalities shine in every snapshot! 🌟

👉 What was YOUR funniest picture day pose growing up? Drop it below! ⬇️

09/22/2025

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09/19/2025

🌟 Big shoutout to our Jacksonville BCBA, Marleina, and her amazing family—especially her dad! 🌟

We can’t thank them enough for all the ways they’ve supported our clinic. Whether it’s helping us get a great deal on a sign (huge thanks to Myer Signs and Graphics 🙌), connecting us with people in the community, or simply tracking down the information we need, Marleina and her family have been an incredible resource.

It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for the kindness, generosity, and heart this family shows. 💙 Thank you, Marleina and family, for always going above and beyond—you make such a difference for our clinic and our learners!

09/18/2025

🎲 Board games aren’t just fun at ABA therapy—they’re full of learning opportunities! Playing games helps our learners practice important skills like:
✨ Turn-taking and patience
✨ Following directions and understanding rules
✨ Communication and social interaction
✨ Problem-solving and flexible thinking
✨ Good sportsmanship—learning how to win and lose gracefully

Every roll of the dice and every move on the board is a chance to build skills that carry over into daily life. Plus, the laughter and smiles make it even better! 💙

👉 What’s your favorite board game to play?

09/15/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Seli! 🌟

We are so lucky to have Seli on our team! 💙 As a fantastic RBT, She truly cares about her clients and always meets them right where they’re at. She is eager to learn, grow, and give the very best care possible—all while keeping her clients’ success at the heart of everything she does.

She has such a calm and genuine demeanor that instantly puts her clients at ease. Whether she’s assisting others, engaging in play, or simply being present, she shines with kindness, integrity, compassion, and fairness.

We are grateful to have someone as dedicated and caring as she is on our team. Thank you, Seli, for everything you do for your clients and our clinic! 💙👏

09/11/2025

🇺🇸❤️ Today our learners created a beautiful American flag using their very own handprints in remembrance of 9/11.

Not only was this a meaningful activity to honor such an important day, but it also gave our learners the chance to explore the sensory experience of paint on their hands and practice tolerating new textures. 👏🎨

We are so proud of the effort and creativity they showed in making something so special together. 💙

09/10/2025

🙌✨ Nothing beats the power of a high five!

Our amazing RBTs know that positive reinforcement doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes it’s as simple as celebrating hard work with a big smile and a high five. 🎉

At the Autism Center of Illinois, we love making progress feel fun and encouraging for our learners every step of the way. 💙

09/08/2025

🌕 Fun Fact Monday: The Moon & Mischief! 🌕

Did you catch the Corn Moon (that bright, harvest-themed full moon) on September 7, 2025? It doubled as a dramatic blood-moon eclipse—a real showstopper in the sky! Despite the folklore, science shows that kids acting up during full moons is mostly a myth. Some studies suggest just a few extra minutes of sleep lost—nothing to blame the moon for! So if your kids are energetic, it’s probably just… well, them (or maybe bedtime). 😉

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Drop your pictures of the moon below!

09/05/2025

🌸💌 Happy Grandparents Day! 💌🌸

Our learners worked hard on these special crafts to celebrate the love, wisdom, and joy that grandparents bring into their lives. 🥰👵👴

Every little handprint, scribble, and sticker is filled with love — a perfect reminder of how meaningful these connections are. 💖

To all the wonderful grandparents in our ABA family — today we celebrate YOU! 🎉

09/05/2025

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION JACKSONVILLE IL 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

The Autism Center of Illinois is participating in the Downtown Discovery Day that is happening on Saturday the 6th on the Square! Hope to see you all for this Free FUN Event!!