In the heart of Joliet, Illinois, a beacon of hope is shining for families navigating the journey of autism and developmental disorders. A First Step Towards Hope ABA Services LLC, founded by Dr. Hope Merritt, BCBA, is here to provide compassionate, evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and teens in the community. Dr. Hope Merritt brings both expertise and heart to her practice. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with education from The Ch
