Empowering Families
and Transforming Lives

Welcome to ABC Health

At ABC Health, our mission is to empower families and transform lives through compassionate, individualized ABA services. Grounded in lived experience, guided by clinical excellence, and led by proven leadership, we partner closely with families to support meaningful progress, independence, and confidence throughout every stage of a child’s journey.

Our ABA Services

Our comprehensive ABA programs and services are designed and overseen by a Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), ensuring that every service reflects both clinical excellence and real-world understanding.  Learn More>

 

ABA Therapy Programs

ABA therapy uses evidence-based strategies to build communication, social, and independence skills while reducing challenging behaviors. Our individualized approach and high level of clinical care support and empower children and their families. Learn More>

Early Learners Program (2-6)

Our Early Learners Program blends play-based ABA with individualized care to build communication, social, and school-readiness skills for young children during the most important years of development. Learn More>

Assessments & Monitoring

We use comprehensive assessments and data-driven monitoring to set meaningful goals, measure progress, and adapt programs for lasting growth. Learn More>

Social Skills Groups

Our social skills groups provide structured, supportive opportunities for children to practice communication, cooperation, and peer interaction in a small-group setting. Learn More>

Life Skill Programs

Our Life Skills Program helps children build independence in daily routines, self-care, and functional skills that support success at home, school, and in the community. Learn More>

Parent & Family Support

Families are essential partners in the therapy process. Our services provide guidance, coaching, and collaboration that help caregivers feel confident using ABA strategies at home. Learn More>

School Services

We partner with districts through IEP collaboration, staff training, and behavioral support that aligns seamlessly with educational goals and school systems. Learn More>

For Professionals

We partner with professionals to deliver high-quality, data-driven services founded in clinical integrity. You can expect clear communication, thoughtful collaboration, and meaningful outcomes. Learn More>

Why Families and Professionals
Choose ABC Health

BCBA-Owned and Clinician-Led
Every decision we make supports our mission of creating meaningful impact for our clients, while ensuring our entire team feels supported, valued, and able to thrive. 

Personal Understanding and Insight
Founded by a parent who has a family member with autism, our programs reflect a deep and personal understanding of the clinical, educational, and emotional life decisions families face.

Compassionate Care
Care is delivered with compassion, clinical intention, and evidence-based practice, ensuring each child is treated with respect, understanding, and purpose.

Collaborative Partnerships
Clear, consistent collaboration with families, educators, and professionals ensures aligned strategies and coordinated support that lead to meaningful progress.

A Warm, Welcoming Facility
Our thoughtfully designed facility creates a supportive, child-centered environment where children feel safe, families feel at ease, and progress, big and small, is celebrated every day.

Insurance Accepted

ABC Health Illinois accepts a wide range of insurance plans opening our doors to families with children in need of ABA services.

Getting Started

After you fill out our contact form, one of our team
members will contact you to schedule an intake
interview or answer your questions.

Worried Your Child May Not Be Meeting Their Milestones?
Don’t Wait — Early Support Matters.

Every child grows at their own pace, but there are key milestones most children reach around certain ages. If you feel your child is not meeting critical milestones, it’s okay to ask questions. Early support can make a big difference. Click on Learn More to find out more about our Early Learners Program.

The M-CHAT-R (for ages 16–30 months) is a quick (AND FREE) research-based screening for parents. It takes about 5 minutes and helps identify when to seek further support.

ABC Health of Illinois
11220 S. Harlem Avenue,
Worth, IL 60482

p: (708) 671-8504 | f: (708) 671-8856

 

© Copyright ABC Health of Illinois, Inc.

Quick Apply

Thank you for your interest in joining our ABA team. Once completed and sent, please upload your resume to abchealthillinois@gmail.com

Employment Inquiry Form

What position are you applying for?

What certifications do you currently hold?

For BCBAs, do you hold an active IL state licensure?

Years of experience in the field?

Primary Population Served

I certify the the information provided is accurate

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Our Founder and Director

At ABC Health, we understand the hopes, challenges, and questions that come with raising a child on the autism spectrum, because we’ve been there too. Our founder, Lila Ayyad-Alharsha, M.Ed., LBA., BCBA., IBA, brings more than 28 years of experience and a unique perspective to ABC Health. As a parent of an adult on the autism spectrum, she built the company with a deep understanding of both the professional and personal sides of autism care.

With a background in early childhood education, special education, school leadership, and, as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Lila approaches every family with a 360° perspective — as a parent, educator, and clinician. This blend of personal experience and professional expertise allows her to meet each family’s unique needs.

In addition to her BCBA certification, Lila is certified in school administration with a Type 75 certification, and as a general and special education teacher. She has served as the Director of Education for a therapeutic day school serving students from more than 30 school districts in Illinois.

This blend of heart and expertise is at the core of everything we do. Our programs are designed to help children thrive while ensuring families feel guided, understood, and never alone.