American Montessori Academy
Pediatric Therapy
AMA Pediatric Therapy serves children engaged in the Montessori environment, ages two to nine years old, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related conditions.
We offer the ability to provide behavior intervention services alongside typically developing peers in the Montessori classroom environment in order to promote social skills and to close any gaps in social deficits
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What to Expect
Behavior Change Plans
Additionally, our BCBAs train caregivers on how to respond to everyday learning, behavioral challenges, and how to reinforce skills that are developed during therapy sessions.
We recognize that a primary key to success is collaboration to build communication and relationships amongst the AMA Pediatric team of professionals, children, caregivers, and the extended community.
Qualified Educators
Credentialed Montessori teachers and educators have the skills to implement a high-fidelity Montessori experience.
Montessori Materials
Specially designed materials that children are naturally drawn to work with provide a hands-on approach to learning.
Reduce aggression and other challenging behavior
Improve adaptive behavior and cognitive development
Increase self-expression and language development
Improve motor skills and promote coordination through practical life activities
Develop sensory regulation
Activate the child’s natural desire to learn
Develop social skills
AMA Pediatric Therapy has a team consisting of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT), Developmental Therapists, and Certified Montessori Educators to provide your child with a mindful therapy that is unique to them. BCBAs oversee behavior management protocols and develop individualized behavior intervention plans. Our RBTs are responsible for implementing these plans under close supervision of BCBAs in both individual and group settings.
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Dr : Michael Lee
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We invite you to see the inspiring difference of AMA Pediatric Therapy integrated with the Montessori way of life.
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5050 N Broadway Ave #112,
Chicago, IL 60640
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5050 N. Broadway Ave, #112
Chicago, IL 60640
We invite you to become acquainted with our Montessori way of life.
American Montessori Academy delivers the highest standard of Montessori education by meeting the academic, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of children 8 weeks to 9 years of age. We are a network of independent Montessori schools that offers year-round, all-day programs based upon the Montessori Method in stimulating learning facilities, located in the South Loop, Andersonville (opening in 2021), affiliates on the North Shore, and online through engaging remote learning curriculum.
Our main objectives are to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which helps children develop within themselves the foundational habits, attitudes, skills and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning. When engaged in well-structured tasks, the students experience a deep inner satisfaction which leaves them with an overall positive attitude toward the joy of learning.
For Infants
Our Montessori program for infants offers a beautiful, sunlit, spacious environment that is custom designed for infants, utterly safe, and alive with responsiveness to their explorations.
Within this safe harbor, they enjoy freedom of movement to discover and interact, all the while developing gross motor skills like grasping, reaching, and climbing.
For Pre-Primary
Our Pre-Primary program provides a carefully prepared environment to aid the pre-primary student in achieving independence.
Our pre-primary community accommodates sixteen children — and based on our observations and expertise, we’ve adjusted the real-world ratio to three adults; one lead teacher and two assistants.
In this setting the children come to feel the classroom is their own peaceful, special space where they play a meaningful role in their own care and the care of their classroom environment.
The classroom is carefully prepared to meet the unique needs of this age. All furniture is a size that allows maximum independence and the pre-primary materials are designed to be attractive and inviting to the children.
For Primary
Dr. Maria Montessori characterized the Primary child at this age as having “an absorbent mind,” soaking up knowledge automatically. As a result of this natural tendency, she felt that children learn most happily and productively through independent work in an environment that has been specially prepared to meet their developmental needs.
Our Primary program offers a prepared environment filled with activities which are attractive and interesting to children and which give them clear messages on how to succeed. Teachers design work which builds eye-hand coordination, concentration, manual dexterity and self-reliance.
For Elementary
Our Elementary program supports the emerging student as they enter new developmental phases filled with wonder, interest, and active enthusiasm.
By sparking imagination and following students’ passion, teachers create an environment that allows children to thrive academically, as well as develop a sense of belonging in the classroom and community.
For Toddlers
Our Montessori program for Toddlers lays the critical foundation for the learning individual each child will become as they advance in their development.
Activities are purposefully designed to develop a sense of wonder, natural curiosity, large and fine motor skills, self-esteem, social skills, and cognitive processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers and would love to help you. Our team is willing and able to answer any questions or concern that arises. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
American Montessori Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national and/or ethnic origin in the admissions process, their educational policies, programs, and activities, tuition assistance, or employment. Anti-bias/anti-racism work is ongoing due to the changing nature of a school community. It focuses on uplifting individuals to be proud of their uniqueness while honoring other individual’s differences while holding ourselves and our community accountable to practice and stay active in this work. AMA is dedicated to integrating and practicing ABAR education at all levels of the school community.
More information on ABA Therapy
If child is not admitted upon completion of application process or requested start date, whichever is later, he or she shall be placed on the waitlist for the requested program and parent/guardian of child with highest priority on the waitlist shall be notified as soon as a spot in such program becomes available.
American Montessori Academy’s Anti-Bias Anti-Racist (ABAR) Statement
AMA recognizes that biases are inherent in our world, however, we are actively working to challenge these notions and dismantle the systems that uphold them. These can include biases for or against racial/ethnic backgrounds, culture, language, gender expression, sexual orientation, family structure, cognitive or physical ability, economic class, and religion.
Click here to read our whole statement.
Have Questions?
We have answers and would love to help you. Our team is willing and able to answer any questions or concern that arises. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Core Values
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We are committed to teaching skills within the actual environments where children will use them, enhancing real-world application and reducing the need for generalization from contrived settings.
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Individualized Care
Our BCBA-D develops unique programs tailored to each child's specific needs, ensuring therapy is both effective and meaningful without relying on generic program banks.
Inclusive Integration
We integrate children with ASD into typical classrooms, promoting social inclusion and fostering positive peer relationships from the outset.
Montessori Principles
We incorporate key Montessori philosophies by fostering independence, utilizing sensorial materials, and nurturing an intrinsic motivation to learn.
Overcoming Traditional Barriers
By avoiding sterile, contrived environments, we address the common challenges associated with transferring skills learned in clinics to real-world settings.
Holistic Development
We collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals to support the comprehensive growth and development of each child.
Respect and Empowerment
We honor the individuality of every child, empowering them to reach their fullest potential through compassionate and respectful care.
Innovation in Therapy
We are dedicated to innovative, evidence-based practices, creating all therapeutic programs in-house to meet the unique needs of each child.
Continuous Growth
We are committed to ongoing learning and development, ensuring our methods remain at the forefront of educational and therapeutic advancements.
ABA therapy can help children with many diagnoses including, but not limited to:
Autism spectrum disorder
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Developmental delay
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Life stage transitions
Other related conditions
Our Vision
Our vision is to revolutionize ABA therapy by embedding it within educational environments, ensuring that children acquire and apply skills seamlessly in real-life settings. We aim to create an inclusive community where children with ASD grow and learn alongside their peers. By integrating Montessori principles and focusing on environment-specific learning, we aspire to set a new standard for effective, individualized therapy that leads to lifelong independence and fulfillment.
By emphasizing environment-specific learning and integration within typical classrooms, we address the challenges of generalization that are often encountered when skills are taught in isolated, clinical settings. Our approach ensures that children not only learn essential skills but also apply them confidently in the environments where they naturally interact and grow.
For Infants
Our Montessori program for infants offers a beautiful, sunlit, spacious environment that is custom designed for infants, utterly safe, and alive with responsiveness to their explorations.
Within this safe harbor, they enjoy freedom of movement to discover and interact, all the while developing gross motor skills like grasping, reaching, and climbing.
For Pre-Primary
Our Pre-Primary program provides a carefully prepared environment to aid the pre-primary student in achieving independence.
Our pre-primary community accommodates sixteen children — and based on our observations and expertise, we’ve adjusted the real-world ratio to three adults; one lead teacher and two assistants.
In this setting the children come to feel the classroom is their own peaceful, special space where they play a meaningful role in their own care and the care of their classroom environment.
The classroom is carefully prepared to meet the unique needs of this age. All furniture is a size that allows maximum independence and the pre-primary materials are designed to be attractive and inviting to the children.
For Primary
Dr. Maria Montessori characterized the Primary child at this age as having “an absorbent mind,” soaking up knowledge automatically. As a result of this natural tendency, she felt that children learn most happily and productively through independent work in an environment that has been specially prepared to meet their developmental needs.
Our Primary program offers a prepared environment filled with activities which are attractive and interesting to children and which give them clear messages on how to succeed. Teachers design work which builds eye-hand coordination, concentration, manual dexterity and self-reliance.
For Elementary
Our Elementary program supports the emerging student as they enter new developmental phases filled with wonder, interest, and active enthusiasm.
By sparking imagination and following students’ passion, teachers create an environment that allows children to thrive academically, as well as develop a sense of belonging in the classroom and community.
For Toddlers
Our Montessori program for Toddlers lays the critical foundation for the learning individual each child will become as they advance in their development.
Activities are purposefully designed to develop a sense of wonder, natural curiosity, large and fine motor skills, self-esteem, social skills, and cognitive processes.
What makes us different?
AMA Pediatric Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy
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Real World Learning
AMA Pediatric Therapy: Therapy is conducted in natural environments (e.g., classroom, social settings) to ensure skills are directly applicable to real-world situations, reducing the need for skill generalization
Traditional Clinical Setting: Therapy typically occurs in a controlled, isolated clinic environment, which may not replicate the settings where children will use their skills, making it harder for children to transfer what they’ve learned into everyday life.
Social Integration
AMA Pediatric Therapy: Children are integrated into typical classrooms with peers, promoting social inclusion and fostering natural peer relationships, allowing children with ASD to practice social skills in a real-world context.
Traditional Clinical Setting: Therapy is often provided in isolation, which may delay social integration and limit opportunities for children to practice and develop social skills alongside their peers.
Tailored Therapy
AMA Pediatric Therapy: Programs are tailored specifically to each child’s unique needs, developed by a BCBA-D, ensuring that therapy is both personalized and effective.
Traditional Clinical Setting: Therapy often follows standardized, off-the-shelf programs that may not fully account for the child’s individual strengths, challenges, or specific needs.
Montessori Approach
AMA Pediatric Therapy: The Montessori approach is used to foster independence, self-directed learning, and intrinsic motivation, using hands-on, sensorial materials that engage children actively in their therapy.
Traditional Clinical Setting: Traditional therapy settings tend to be more structured and therapist-directed, which can limit opportunities for children to build autonomy and internal motivation for learning.