Vilij ABA

01/26/2026

Sometimes our students need more support in the hospital. We love these supportive toys.

12/16/2025

Christmas sensory bins! These are a fun way to play and build skills. https://www.theottoolbox.com/christmas-sensory-bins/

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE RCADD 2026 WEBINAR SERIES! https://cfl.uic.edu/overview/rcadd/ -for-any-rcadd-workshop

12/05/2025

Snow activities for supporting fine motor skills!
❄Paint snow: https://www.theottoolbox.com/painting-snow/
❄Snow sensory bin: https://www.theottoolbox.com/winter-letter-play-activity-in-snow/
❄Scoop and pour snow: https://www.theottoolbox.com/Scooping-Pouring-Transferring-Develop-Refine-Fine-Motor-Skills/
❄Snow patterns: https://www.theottoolbox.com/snow-patterns/
❄Snow watercolors: https://www.theottoolbox.com/painting-snow-with-watercolors/

11/30/2025

Discover how trauma-informed care is reshaping ABA into a more compassionate, respectful, and empowering experience for children and families.

This approach prioritizes safety, trust, emotional well-being, and honoring each child’s lived experiences — making therapy more supportive and meaningful. 💛

Because when a child feels safe, heard, and understood, progress can be made towards skill acquisition and independence.

ABA therapy where the focus is progress, not profits. Where actions speak louder than words. It takes a village and we can't wait to be a part of yours.

11/17/2025

Holidays don’t just happen in December. They happen every time routines shift — summer break, spring holidays, family vacations, birthday parties. Sometimes, those changes can feel like a lot.

We've updated our guide filled with realistic, compassionate tips to help families prepare throughout the year.

💛 Easing sensory demands
💛 Planning for large gatherings
💛 Preparing for travel
💛 Keeping consistency where it matters
💛 Giving yourself grace on the hard days

“Listen to your child’s input. Everyone deserves to enjoy the holidays.”

👉 Read the full post:
https://www.vilijaba.com/year-round-holiday-planning-for-children-with-asd-considerations-for-the-holidays-together

Travel Tip Favorites Here: https://autismcenter.duke.edu/blog/travel-toolkit

Additional Social Stories and Resources for Download Here: https://autism.org/holidays-planning-ahead/

Summer vacations, spring break, or visits to relatives in the winter - it seems that there is always one special day or another coming up regardless of the month. “If I had to pick one take away that can have an affect on the neurodiverse populations we work with during holidays, that would be con...

11/11/2025

https://www.specialkidsday.org/

Weds, December 3
Holiday Party
3:30pm - 8pm
Wilder Mansion
211 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst

11/05/2025

💛 Supportive ABA in daycare/parochial settings - often covered by insurance with prior authorization.

For families:
Your child has unique strengths. We offer gentle, in-the-moment support that nurtures confidence, communication, and independence—within their everyday routines.

For centers:
We’re partners. We follow your rhythms, collaborate with teachers, and add practical strategies that help support a calm and regulated classroom.

What it looks like:
• Goals that fit class activities (circle time, play, transitions)
• Brief pull-outs when clinically appropriate
• Real-time support and data to understand behaviors
• Child-led, neuro-affirming, relationship-based care with peers

Together, we grow skills, independence—and community.

👉 Learn more: (630) 777-2800 | VilijABA.com


https://www.vilijaba.com/supportive-aba-therapy-in-daycare-parochial-settings-a-win-for-children-parents-and-centers

ABA therapy where the focus is progress, not profits. Where actions speak louder than words. It takes a village and we can't wait to be a part of yours.

10/28/2025

Special Needs Mom Squad Founder, and our go to expert on special needs insurance questions, Stephanie Thompson is giving a seminar on Nov. 3 (click on the EventBrite link to register). This yearly primer is excellent for those with questions/wanting to understand what their options are.

If your child receives Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, health insurance coverage is about to look different in 2026

10/20/2025

We hope you remember that the love we show to children shapes how they experience the world. When children feel truly cared for, they learn to notice and appreciate the goodness around them.

10/19/2025

Open Enrollment is here in Illinois! 🎒🗓️
Nov 1–Jan 15 (enroll by Dec 15 for coverage that starts Jan 1).

Whether your child is on Medicaid/All Kids or a workplace/Marketplace plan, ABA and other therapies can be covered—but details vary by plan (networks, prior auth, costs).

Quick checks (2–3 mins):
• Are your child’s providers in-network for 2026?
• Do you need prior authorization for ABA next year?
• Any hour/visit limits or referral rules?
• What are your deductible, copay/coinsurance, and out-of-pocket max?
• If you switch plans, will continuity of care protect current authorizations?

👉 Get the step-by-step guide (with IL-specific updates) and message us for a free benefits check—we’ll confirm coverage and next steps so your child’s care continues smoothly.

ABA therapy where the focus is progress, not profits. Where actions speak louder than words. It takes a village and we can't wait to be a part of yours.