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Warmest Holiday Wishes from Our Family to Yours. As we reach...

Thank You for Joining Us at Our Ribbon Cutting Celebration! We are filled with gratitude as we reflect on the incredible support we received at the ribbon cutting ceremony for our brand-new brick-and-mortar location. To everyone who came out, our community members, families, and friends: thank you  for celebrating this meaningful milestone with us. Your presence made the day truly special. Seeing so many warm faces reminded us why A First Step Towa rds Hope  exists: to create

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