Riverside Behavioral Health Expands Services to Include ABA Therapy

Specialized autism care now available in partnership with Milestone Therapy

Riverside Behavioral Health is expanding its services to better support families in the region by offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This program is made possible through a new partnership with Milestone Therapy and will be provided in a newly constructed, child-friendly space located inside the Riverside Healthcare Atrium at 400 S. Kennedy Drive in Bradley.

“We recognize the growing need for high-quality, accessible autism services in our community,” said Phil Kambic, President & CEO of Riverside Healthcare. “Partnering with Milestone Therapy allows us to bring proven, compassionate care to families right here in the Kankakee area.”

ABA Therapy is widely recognized as the gold standard in autism care. This individualized, science-based therapy helps children build essential life skills and maintain positive behaviors that can be applied across multiple settings—home, school, and in the community. It focuses on improving communication, social interactions, emotional development, and daily functioning through the use of ongoing assessments and data-driven treatment strategies.

At the core of ABA Therapy is a team-based approach. Each child’s treatment is led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who conducts initial assessments, creates the care plan, provides family training, and adjusts goals based on the child’s progress. Day-to-day therapy is delivered by a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) under the supervision of the BCBA. RBTs follow the treatment plan, document progress, and support the child in meeting their individual goals.

ABA Therapy at Riverside is designed for children ages 2 to 9 who have received a formal diagnosis of Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder. A diagnostic report and physician referral are required before scheduling an ABA evaluation.

“As the need for ABA therapy services continues to grow, so does our footprint throughout the state,” said Drew Haverstock, owner of Milestone Therapy. “Milestone is thrilled to partner with Riverside Healthcare to provide these invaluable resources to patients and their families.”

The program is now accepting new patients, including those with Medicaid coverage.

To learn more about ABA Therapy at Riverside or to determine eligibility, call (815) 939-4470 or visit riversidehealthcare.org/behavioral-health.