about us

Founded by Family. Built for Community. Fueled by Love.

At Howard Intervention Center (HIC), the journey is personal. Founded in 2017 by sisters Cara Wilson, SLPP, DT, M.Ed., M.A. and Ca’Shawn Morris, BBA, ST, RBT, HIC was created to fill the gap in quality, family-centered autism services—because we needed them ourselves.
When Cara’s son, Alonzo, was born in 2012, she quickly noticed developmental delays. As a seasoned speech therapist and educator, she knew what to look for—and what was missing in the system: truly individualized, results-driven care that supports not only the child, but the entire family. Together, she and her sister Ca’Shawn set out to change that.
Named in honor of their late father, Howard Intervention Center delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and developmental therapy services to children from diagnosis through age 12. Every child receives one-on-one attention from a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in a warm, nurturing, and sensory-friendly environment. Our work focuses on:

– Language & Communication Skills
– Social & Emotional Development
– Play & Pretend Skills
– Fine & Gross Motor Skills
– Behavioral Support & Life Skills

Founded by Family. Built for Community. Fueled by Love.

At Howard Intervention Center (HIC), the journey is personal. Founded in 2017 by sisters Cara Wilson, SLPP, DT, M.Ed., M.A. and Ca’Shawn Morris, BBA, ST, RBT, HIC was created to fill the gap in quality, family-centered autism services—because we needed them ourselves.
When Cara’s son, Alonzo, was born in 2012, she quickly noticed developmental delays. As a seasoned speech therapist and educator, she knew what to look for—and what was missing in the system: truly individualized, results-driven care that supports not only the child, but the entire family. Together, she and her sister Ca’Shawn set out to change that.
Named in honor of their late father, Howard Intervention Center delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and developmental therapy services to children from diagnosis through age 12. Every child receives one-on-one attention from a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in a warm, nurturing, and sensory-friendly environment. Our work focuses on:

– Language & Communication Skills
– Social & Emotional Development
– Play & Pretend Skills
– Fine & Gross Motor Skills
– Behavioral Support & Life Skills

Our staff is not only highly trained and credentialed, but many have immediate family members on the autism spectrum. We believe this makes our care deeper, more empathetic, and more effective.

In 2025, we proudly moved into our new, expanded facility at 21141 Governor’s Hwy, Suite 301 in Matteson, Illinois. Our new space includes multiple therapy rooms, a virtual playground, and the only Fun Factory Sensory Gym in the area—making HIC a vibrant, exciting place to learn and grow.

We are proud partners of:

-Governors State University’s Family Development Center
– Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD)
– South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA)
– Purdue Global University

“HIC was named for our dad, created for my son, and built for every family looking for hope and help. We’re here to walk this journey with you.”
— Cara Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO

Ready to Get Started?

There’s no waitlist. If your child has received a diagnosis and you’re seeking compassionate, evidence-based care, we’re here to help. 
📞 Call us at Phone: (708) 794-6509
or visit Website: www.HowardInterventionCenter.org