The Place for Children with Autism
Ana Barajas has a diverse work experience. Ana started their career as a Medical Receptionist at DuPage Medical Group in 2017, where they greeted and checked in patients, handled insurance calls, and assisted patients with exercises. From 2019 to 2021, Ana worked as a Behavioral Technician at Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education, providing 1:1 therapy in various settings and acting as a mentor for new employees. In 2021, they joined Westside Children's Therapy as a Registered Behavioral Technician & Program Coordinator, where they provided therapy and organized social group activities. Currently, Ana is working at The Place for Children with Autism as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician, implementing treatment protocols and providing training to staff.
Ana Barajas earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Lewis University, where they studied from 2013 to 2017. Ana then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Cincinnati, starting in 2022. Ana also holds a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician, which they obtained from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in December 2020.
The Place for Children with Autism
The Place for Children with Autism specializes in providing the highest quality autism therapy (i.e., applied behavior analysis: ABA therapy) in a preschool-like setting for children with autism ages 2-6. Utilizing one-to-one therapy in a structured, center-based environment, our full-day programs target a variety of skills across many key areas of development, including communication, socialization, independent living, and school readiness. It is our mission to deliver best-in-class therapy based on the individual needs of our clients, and our goal is to make significant and measurable improvements in the lives of the children, families, and communities that we serve. As an accredited Behavioral Health Center of Excellence company, The Place for Children with Autism operates nine (9) therapy centers in the Chicagoland area and one in Urbana, Illinois. Three (3) new centers are slated to open in the first half of 2021, with additional new centers planned to meet the growing need for best-in-class autism therapy services in our community.