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Caravel Autism Health Caravel Autism Health helps young children with autism in Crystal Lake and surrounding areas through diagnosis and clinic-based ABA therapy. Better outcomes.

Our research-based programs build skills and connection. Evaluations offered in clinic or through telehealth. A leader in the field, Caravel Autism Health specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of very young children with autism spectrum disorder. Our research-based, data-driven programs help these children build skills and embrace new ways of connecting with the world. Caravel offers autism diagnostic evaluations in clinic or through telehealth and provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children in a welcoming, clinic-based setting. Our services include autism testing, early intervention, communication and language skills, social skills, school readiness, daily living and self-help skills, toilet training, mealtime and eating support, support for reducing challenging behaviors and parent/caregiver training and coaching. Children receive one-to-one therapy in clinic alongside opportunities for peer interaction. When a skill is best learned in a real-world setting (for example, a morning routine at home, a trip to the grocery store, or a haircut or dental visit), our team works with each child in the places that matter most based on their individual treatment plan. Happier lives.

Independence grows through everyday moments πŸ’™Picking between two favorite snacks, working on zipping up a jacket, or ask...
10/16/2026

Independence grows through everyday moments πŸ’™

Picking between two favorite snacks, working on zipping up a jacket, or asking for help when something feels tricky. Each one gives children a chance to practice making choices, sharing what they need, and building confidence.

Every child learns at their own pace, and every bit of effort is worth celebrating.

What’s a new skill your child has been working on lately? Tell us in the comments πŸ’™

Pink curls and plenty of personality πŸ’—βœ¨Every child brings their own interests, creativity, and style to the world. We lo...
10/15/2026

Pink curls and plenty of personality πŸ’—βœ¨

Every child brings their own interests, creativity, and style to the world. We love getting to know what makes each child who they are and celebrating it, while helping them build skills and confidence along the way.

What’s something that always makes your child light up? πŸ’•

We're hitting the road again and heading to two campuses in one day! πŸŽ‰Today, teams will be at both the Boise State Fall ...
10/14/2026

We're hitting the road again and heading to two campuses in one day! πŸŽ‰

Today, teams will be at both the Boise State Fall Career Fair and the UW-La Crosse Fall Career Fair, connecting with students and sharing opportunities to build meaningful careers that make a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Whether you're exploring your first professional role, interested in healthcare, psychology, education, or behavior analysis, we'd love to meet you and talk about how you can grow your career while helping others thrive.

Learn more about opportunities with Caravel Autism Health: https://pulse.ly/l0o3g967th

Thank you to to all of our wonderful families, both familiar and new, who took the time to join us for our annual Open H...
10/14/2026

Thank you to to all of our wonderful families, both familiar and new, who took the time to join us for our annual Open House last week! 🏠 πŸ‚

It is such a joy and privilege to provide services to the families within our community! Our annual open house is a special opportunity for families to meet their child’s therapists, see the space where they learn and play each day, and connect with other families. πŸ’™

We are so grateful for another successful open house! πŸŽ‰ Scroll through to see some of our fall-themed decorations and setup! We had so much fun bringing everything together and already can’t wait for next year! 🍁☺️

Caravel BCBAs choose the assessments that fit each child they work with. There’s no single required tool across our clin...
10/13/2026

Caravel BCBAs choose the assessments that fit each child they work with. There’s no single required tool across our clinics, because we believe the clinician closest to the learner is in the best position to make that call.

Assessment selection starts with the learner: their needs, their family’s goals, and the questions the clinical team is trying to answer. BCBAs make that decision with support from BCBAs in their region and across Caravel, plus our Clinical Center of Excellence team when they want another perspective.

If you’re a BCBA looking for that kind of clinical autonomy, we’d love to connect. Send us a message or check out our open roles (link in comments).

Fall is when a lot of families have their first daycare or preschool conferences. If a teacher brought up something abou...
10/12/2026

Fall is when a lot of families have their first daycare or preschool conferences. If a teacher brought up something about your child’s communication, play, or how they handle transitions, it’s completely okay to want more information.

Our free online autism screener is a simple, low-pressure place to start, and you can take it from home: https://pulse.ly/275vcoczto

Have questions after? Send us a message and we’ll help you figure out next steps. πŸ‚

Heading to a pumpkin patch or orchard this weekend? πŸŽπŸŽƒFall outings can be a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and textu...
10/09/2026

Heading to a pumpkin patch or orchard this weekend? πŸŽπŸŽƒ

Fall outings can be a lot of new sights, sounds, smells, and textures all at once. A few things that might help:

Go early when it’s quieter
Bring headphones or a favorite comfort item
Let your child choose how they join in, whether that’s picking pumpkins, painting one, or watching from the wagon
Keep it short and end on a good moment

There are so many ways to enjoy the season. How does your family like to celebrate fall?

  to Crystal Lake's Camp Caravel summer fun! πŸ•οΈWe planned lots of activities for the kiddos and our team to bring Camp C...
10/09/2026

to Crystal Lake's Camp Caravel summer fun! πŸ•οΈ

We planned lots of activities for the kiddos and our team to bring Camp Caravel to life! From themed crafts and dress-up days to tie-dye, water day, and even some ice cream sandwiches! 🍦

Our teammates got in on the fun too with bingo and our annual family feud tournament. It was a close tournament this year, but one of our student analysts took home the win! πŸŽ‰πŸ†

Swipe through to enjoy some of our Camp Caravel themed decor and activities! We can't wait to return to Camp next summer!β˜€οΈ

Last week in our Clinical Collective, Dr. Holly Gover came back for the final session of her three-part series on food s...
10/08/2026

Last week in our Clinical Collective, Dr. Holly Gover came back for the final session of her three-part series on food selectivity.

Her presentation, "Prioritizing Assent and Choice when Addressing Food Selectivity: Treatment," took place last week with our clinicians. After focusing on assessment in her last session, Dr. Gover is turned to treatment and what feeding support looks like in practice when it's built around a child's assent and choices.

Dr. Gover is highly regarded for her work in food selectivity, assent-based care, trauma-informed behavioral approaches, practical functional assessment (PFA), and skill-based treatment (SBT), and we are so honored to have had her back for her third installment.

The Clinical Collective with our CCO, Dr. Adam Hahs is our monthly Caravel-wide BCBA meeting to support clinician growth, elevate clinical quality, and foster ongoing connection and learning across our teams and clinical leaders.

Thank you, Dr. Gover, for spending three sessions with our clinicians and sharing so much of your expertise!

10/07/2026

BCBA nights have been happening all over Caravel, and here's a peek at one of them.

Our BCBAs spent the evening practicing how to give feedback and have coaching conversations that help teammates grow. Then things got competitive on the go kart track and at the arcade, and we wrapped up with value awards for some very deserving people.

Grateful for leaders who keep learning and make time to have fun together.

10/06/2026

Yesterday we got together in Green Bay to celebrate our co-founder, Dr. Eric Lund, as he starts his retirement πŸŽ‰

Eric and Chris Van D**e started Lund Van D**e, LLC back in the early 2000s, providing in-home therapy for families in Wisconsin. A lot of what Caravel is today started with Eric: how we think about care, the tools our clinicians use, and the belief that teammates should be trusted and supported to grow.

Ask anyone who worked with him early on and you'll hear about long days driving between family visits, big conversations about verbal behavior, and his dogs riding along in the truck (with the heat or AC always running for them).

His hope was for Caravel to be a place everyone wants to go to and no one wants to leave. We're so grateful for the foundation he built.

Happy retirement, Eric! πŸ’™ If you've worked with Eric, share a favorite memory in the comments

Today, our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Adam Hahs, is presenting during the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Cl...
10/05/2026

Today, our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Adam Hahs, is presenting during the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Client Outcomes group!

His talk is called "Measuring What Matters: A Modern Outcomes Framework for ABA Services in Autism Care."

This group meets every week so autism providers can share the tools and processes they use to measure children's progress and learn from each other. When providers compare notes like this, families get clearer and more consistent answers about how their child's progress is tracked across the field.

At Caravel, clinicians track each child's progress in real time with PathTapβ„’ and use that data to guide treatment decisions along the way.

Proud to have Dr. Adam representing Caravel today
Council of Autism Service Providers - CASP

This summer we had a special visit from some local firefighters at the Crystal Lake center, and it was one of those mome...
07/31/2026

This summer we had a special visit from some local firefighters at the Crystal Lake center, and it was one of those moments that just makes the day better in every way.

The team spent time with our learners, showed off some gear, answered questions, and gave everyone a closer look at what it means to serve and protect a community. Huge shout out to them for making the time to connect and the powerful impact they had on our clients.

Even better, we had a full-circle moment: one of the firefighters used to be an RBT here for years. Seeing them back in the building, now in uniform, serving the community in a totally different way, was a reminder that impact has a long timeline. The work we do here doesn’t just stay here.

Grateful for partnerships like this and for the people who continue to show up for our community in every role they take on. β€οΈπŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸš’

Who's ready for another fun sensory friendly summer event for our kiddos?? The only thing better than playing with toy t...
07/21/2026

Who's ready for another fun sensory friendly summer event for our kiddos?? The only thing better than playing with toy trucks is exploring the real deal!! 🚚 πŸš’πŸš“

Looks like another great event for our kid and families in our community!! SUMMER FUN 😎
06/30/2026

Looks like another great event for our kid and families in our community!! SUMMER FUN 😎

Smile all around at our last Sensory Saturday filled with shaving cream, body socks, rides and sensory bins!!! Perfect w...
06/19/2026

Smile all around at our last Sensory Saturday filled with shaving cream, body socks, rides and sensory bins!!! Perfect way to spend a morning!

Attention Caravel families and all others interested! Here is a wonderful summer fun activity for our kiddos to enjoy in...
06/19/2026

Attention Caravel families and all others interested! Here is a wonderful summer fun activity for our kiddos to enjoy in a sensory friendly way! πŸ€©β›±οΈ

If any families out there are hesitant to fly because you do not how your child may react, here is what one of our Carav...
06/05/2026

If any families out there are hesitant to fly because you do not how your child may react, here is what one of our Caravel Crystal Lake parents had to say about the Ready to Fly program out of Romeoville! It was a free mock flight event for children with neurodiverse conditions. Highly recommend!

"The program was so well thought out. Upon arrival, we were greeted at a β€œticket desk” where the boys received plane tickets and a visual schedule of the tasks ahead. The experience included packing luggage, a mock security check with an x-ray and metal detector, and a sensory room. Finally, we went to our gate to board a real, full-size airplane where a flight attendant provided a visual snack menu!

It was such a great experience and has given our family so much more confidence to travel by air."

Starting our sunny Thursday with a game of tag on the playground. 🌞 Followed by little Cha Cha Slide at morning group (p...
06/04/2026

Starting our sunny Thursday with a game of tag on the playground. 🌞 Followed by little Cha Cha Slide at morning group (per client request of course)!!! 🀩

Hope everyone else is having a fun Thursday!

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Looking for ABA services in Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich, or Libertyville? If you need a clinic that can start quickly, wit...
05/21/2026

Looking for ABA services in Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich, or Libertyville? If you need a clinic that can start quickly, with quality care and clear communication every step of the way, we're here for you.

Our team supports families navigating early intervention with experienced BCBAs, individualized programming, and the kind of responsiveness that makes a real difference.

πŸ“ Crystal Lake: 402 Federal Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
New families: (779) 207-3811
πŸ“ Lake Zurich: 727 W Main Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
New families: (224) 231-6962
πŸ“ Libertyville: 1133 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
New families: (224) 803-3447

Reach out anytime. We're ready when you are.

Address

402 Federal Drive
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17792870008

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