ChoicePoint Programs
Two Paths Forward for Children with Autism in Chicago



Two Paths Forward for Children with Autism in Chicago



Most ABA clinics offer one thing the same way for every child. ChoicePoint runs two distinct services because families don't all arrive needing the same support. Some families are looking for comprehensive, ongoing ABA therapy that addresses communication, social skills, school readiness, behavior, and daily living goals over time. Other families have one specific challenge (often toilet training) and want focused, intensive help from a doctoral-level behavior analyst without committing to a full ABA program. Both programs are led by Dr. Lapin, both run on the same clinical standard, and both exist for the same reason: families deserve a clear path forward, not a referral list and a guess.
The answers below cover what families ask most about our two programs, the differences between them, and how to figure out which one is the right starting point for your child. If your situation feels different, send us a message and Dr. Lapin will help you figure out the right next step.
ChoicePoint Autism Therapy offers two programs for children with autism in Chicago. The first is our in-clinic ABA therapy program, which provides comprehensive, individualized care across communication, social skills, school readiness, behavior, and independent living goals. The second is our toilet training consulting service, a focused three-day intensive led personally by Dr. Carly Lapin, BCBA-D, for families dealing with toilet training challenges. Both programs are clinician-owned, clinician-led, and built around the same standard of care.
The two programs serve different needs. ABA therapy is a comprehensive, ongoing program for children with autism, addressing communication, social skills, school readiness, behavior reduction, and independent living skills over time. Children typically attend in-clinic for half-day or full-day sessions multiple days a week, with a full treatment team and individualized programming. Toilet training consulting is a focused three-day intensive that addresses one specific challenge: helping a child with autism learn to use the toilet independently. It's led directly by Dr. Carly Lapin, BCBA-D, and is available to families whether or not they're also enrolled in ABA therapy with us. Many families start with toilet training and stay for ABA, but the two services can also run completely separately.
The right program depends on what your child needs and what you're hoping to address. If your child has a recent autism diagnosis or you're looking for ongoing developmental support across multiple skill areas, ABA therapy is the broader, more comprehensive path. If your child is already in another ABA program or is mostly on track developmentally but toilet training has been a persistent challenge, our three-day toilet training intensive is built specifically for that. If you're not sure, reach out and Dr. Lapin will help you figure out which path fits your family on a free 30-minute consultation. If your child does not yet have a diagnosis, you can also start with our diagnostic evaluations page to learn how we handle that step.