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DENTISTRY/ORTHODONTICS
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- Dentistry for Kids
- Dr. Cissy Furusho,
DDS, MS
- 4801 W. Peterson
#410
- Chicago, IL
- (773) 545-0007
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www.dentistry4kids.com
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- Steven T. Kuhn,
DDS, Ltd.
- Brookside Commons
- 10313 W. Lincoln
Highway
- Frankfort, IL
- (815) 806-1600
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www.drstevenkuhn.com
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- Dr. Douglas
Prince, DDS, MS, PC
- Specialist in
Adult & Children Orthodontics
- 507 Duane Street
- Glen Ellyn, IL
- (630) 469-5225
- 15234 South Harlem
Avenue
- Orland Park, IL
- (708) 614-9420
- 1804 E. Lincoln
Highway
- New Lenox, IL
- (877) 50-BRACE
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- EVALUATION &
THERAPY
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- Acacia Academy
- 6425 Willow
Springs Road
- La Grange
Highlands, IL
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www.AcaciaAcademy.com
- Private therapeutic
day school, grades 1-12, servicing students with a variety
of special needs.
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- Academy of
Excellence in Learning
- 19054 Henry Dr.
- Mokena, IL
- 708.995.7285
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www.academyofexcellenceinlearning.com
- The Academy of
Excellence in Learning (AEL) is an ISBE approved, non-public
special education facility. AEL’s mission is to
educate all individuals who are not showing success at their
home district. AEL’s goal is to teach its students to
“learn how to learn” and teach each student the
prerequisites to education so that they can return to their
home district as soon as possible. Our goal is to
teach students for under three years and provide a
transition and maintenance program for the students to
return to their home district and continue to be successful
with minimal to no supports. We offer unique
individualized trainings for clinicians and district
employees on our practices and host workshops on the
principles of ABA.
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- The Achievement
Centers, Inc.
- 6425 Willow
Springs Road
- La Grange
Highlands, IL
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www.AchievementCenters.com
- Diagnostic & tutorial
clinic specializing in psychoeducational evaluations and
customized learning strategies.
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- Advanced
Chiropractic Health Center
- 360 E. Irving Park
- Roselle, IL 60172
- (630) 894-8778
- www.drchapple.com
- Dr. Chapple holds
many post-graduate certifications in areas such as
chiropractic pediatrics, acupuncture, applied kinesiology
and spinal rehabilitation. He has continued his
education in the gentle treatment of children, such as with
Craniosacral Therapy. His studies have also
encompassed treating neurological challenges involving
individuals with developmental and learning delays, such as
Sensory Processing disorders of ADHD and Autism, and has
published multiple articles on this topic. Dr. Chapple
has been honored by “America’s Top Chiropractors” and is
most honored to assist our children in achieving their
optimum wellness.
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- Autism Society of
Illinois
- 2200 S. Main
Street #205
- Lombard, IL
- (630) 691-1270
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www.autismillinois.org
- The Autism Society of
Illinois (ASI) was founded more than 30 years ago for
individuals with autism, parents, families, professional,
corporate partners, and friends. Our objective is to
provide education, training, individual assistance and
practical support for parents; increase public awareness of
autism; offer a referral network of professionals.
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- Center for
Behavior Intervention
- 19056 Henry Dr.
- Mokena, IL. 60448
- 708.995.5751
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www.centerforbehaviorintervention.com
- The Center for
Behavior Intervention (CBI) is a clinic that provides
therapy based on the principles of applied behavior analysis
(ABA) to individuals of all ages diagnosed as having autism
spectrum disorders, as well as other neurological,
developmental, and behavioral disorders. Behavior
intervention services are also available for any child who
displays challenging or inappropriate behaviors.
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- Children’s Therapy
Services
- 39 Colorado Avenue
- Frankfort, IL
- (815) 469-1118
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www.childrenstherapyservicesinc.com
- Children’s therapy
Services is owned by Linda Kramer OTR/L who has 28 years of
pediatric experience. Her staff all have 10 years (plus)
experience; there are 13 O.T.’s and 4 P.T.’s. A new addition
to our clinic is speech therapy and social groups. We offer
neuro-feedback for ADD/ADHD and Autism-spectrum.
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- Easter Seals –
Joliet Region
- 212 Barney Drive
- Joliet, IL 60435
- (815) 725-2194
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Www.joliet.easterseals.com
- Children and adults
with disabilities and special needs find highest-quality
services designed to meet their individual needs when they
come to Easter Seals. Teams of therapists, teachers, and
other health professionals help each person overcome
obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal
goals.
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- Kids Can Do, Inc.
- 19100 S. Crescent
Dr.
- Mokena, IL 60448
- Kids Can Do, Inc.
specializes in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and
speech and language therapy for children who are faced with
medical and/or developmental challenges. Facing
Challenges…Embracing Dreams. Free Screenings for infants and
children.
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- Little City
Foundation
- 1760 W. Algonquin
Road
- Palatine, IL
- (847) 221-7859
- Little City engages
and supports individuals, families, and communities to
ensure that children and adults with autism and other
intellectual and developmental disabilities are provided
with the best options and opportunities to live safely, work
productively, explore creatively, and learn continuously
throughout their lifetime. For more information, visit
www.littlecity.org.
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- Neurofeedback
Centers of
- Greater Chicago
- 3317 W. 95th
Street #205
- Evergreen Park, IL
- (773) 807-0936
- The Neurofeedback
Centers of Greater Chicago is a group of highly
credentialed, experienced, and caring professionals who have
helped hundreds of people improve their lives.
Neurofeedback is a scientifically based form of brain
training that helps people rebalance their brains resulting
in higher cognitive and emotional functioning. For more
information about us and our success, go to EEGChicago.com
where you can watch our video and find a location near you.
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- Ready Set Ride
Therapeutic
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www.readysetride.org
- 13056 Essington
Road
- Plainfield, IL
- (815) 439-3659
- Located in Plainfield
Illinois, students as young as three years of age come from
all over the Chicagoland area. It is the goal of Ready Set
Ride to assist these children in achieving the highest
quality of life possible through the use of horses and
individualized activities focused on the needs of the
student. Parents are always welcome and encouraged to
participate in therapy sessions. Volunteers are also an
integral part of the therapy sessions at Ready Set Ride.
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- Sojourn
Therapeutic Riding Center, NFP
- Peotone, IL
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www.sojourntherapeuticridingcenter.com
- Sojourn Therapeutic
Riding Center is dedicated to the enhancement of lives
through the power of the horse. Therapeutic riding benefits
individuals in the areas of education, sport, and leisure.
Sojourn’s horses are well cared for, exercised, and schooled
to ensure clients receive the safest, most secure experience
possible.
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- Trinity Services -
Autism and Family Resource Center
- 13318 W. Lincoln
Highway
- New Lenox, IL
60451
- Phone:
815-462-4273
- Hours of operation:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Clinic appointments are
available for diagnostics, problem behavior reduction,
social skills groups, toilet training, communication, and
skill acquisition. A resource room is available on-site.
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- Wolfe Behavioral
Health
- 339 Alana Drive
- New Lenox, IL
- (815) 462-3827
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www.wolfebehavioralhealth.com
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- HOSPITALS/MEDICAL
CENTERS
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- Advocate Hope
Children's Hospital
- (800) 3-ADVOCATE
- (800) 323-8622
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www.advocatehealth.com/hope
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- Provena St. Joseph
Medical Center
- 333 N. Madison
Street
- Joliet, IL
- (815) 725-9438
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www.provena.org/stjoes
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- PHOTOGRAPHY
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- On The Rise
Photography
- 10515 S. Kedzie
- Chicago, IL
- (773) 865-7182
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www.ontherisephotography.com
- On The Rise
Photography specializes in mobile photography for the
special needs community. Our goal is to eliminate the
stress associated with having professional photographs taken
of your child with autism or other special needs by bringing
the studio to your home, where your child is more
comfortable!
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- SPEECH ENHANCEMENT
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- Sertoma Speech &
Hearing Center
- Palos Hills
• (708) 599-9500
- Homewood •
(708) 957-7122
- Romeoville •
(630) 633-5060
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- Speech Plus
- 10071 W. Lincoln
Highway
- Frankfort, IL
- (815) 464-6069
- www.speechplus.org
- Now offering Social
Thinking Groups for students with social difficulties.
Also, offering speech-language evaluations and therapy
testing for learning, reading and attention difficulties,
Fast ForWord, Reading Assistant, Wilson Reading Program, and
Kindermusik. For more information, call 815-464-6069
or visit us at www.speechplus.org
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- STATEWIDE
RESOURCES
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- Learning
Disabilities Association of Illinois
- 10101 S. Roberts
Road Suite 205
- Palos Hills, IL
- (708) 430-7532
- www.ldail.org
- The Learning
Disabilities Association of Illinois is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to the general welfare of individuals
with learning disabilities throughout their lifetime.
We print a quarterly newsletter and present conferences.
For information from our resource office, call (708)
430-7532.
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- SCS Southwest
Therapy and
- Rehabilitation
Services (STARS)
- 19015 Jodi Rd.
Suite A Mokena, IL
- Mokena, IL
- 708/478-1414
- STARS therapists
apply the most current research based practices in
addressing congenital, developmental and acquired disorders
in both children and adults. Services at STARS
include: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/
language therapy, massage therapy, the Intensive Therapy (TheraSuit)
Program, tutoring by a certified teacher, and educational
psychological evaluations. STARS offers free PT, OT
and Speech/ Language screenings. Please call today for
an appointment.
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- STARNET Region VI
- Southwest
Cooperative for Special
- Education
- 6020 W. 151st
Street
- Oak Forest, Il.
60452
- STAR NET is a Support
and Technical Assistance Regional Network that provides
training, consultation and resources to the early childhood
community. We offer workshops that focus on a range of
topics to help parents who have young children with special
needs, share information and strategies for children who
have a specific diagnosis, and provide family fellowships on
a reimbursement basis to assist parents with children of
special needs to attend seminars and conferences. We welcome
you to share in our knowledge, information, and services so
please take advantage of STAR NET resources.
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- TUTORING
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- Acacia Academy &
The Achievement Centers, Inc.
- 6425 S. Willow
Spring Road
- LaGrange
Highlands, IL
- (708) 579-9040
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info@acaciaacademy.com
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www.acaciaacadeny.com
- The Achievement
Centers, Inc. is a psycho-educational diagnostic and
instructional clinic. Students are tested to determine
their strengths and/or weaknesses, giftedness, learning
difficulties, speech and language, ADD, and dyslexia. Acacia
Academy is a private elementary and high school approved for
out of district placement for children with special needs.
Acacia is well known for its excellence in education.
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- OTHER
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- The Gluten Free
Cooking Expo
- (847) 217-1317
- www.gfreelife.com
- Gluten Free and
Special Diet Cooking Classes and Support Group and personal
in-home classes. Individual consultation. Perfect for
the newly diagnosed and those looking for cooking help and
the best gluten free products.
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- Mobility Works
- Chicago- Villa
Park
- 155 E. North
Avenue
- Villa Park,
Illinois
- Chicago -
Plainfield
- 23855 W. Andrew
Road
- Plainfield, IL
60585
- Chicago - Skokie
- 5050 Dempster
Street
- Skokie, IL 60077
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www.mobilityworks.com
- MobilityWorks offers
a wide selection of new and used handicap vans designed to
accommodate your individual needs. Our team of mobility
consultants will help to explain the different styles of
wheelchair vans available to you... for sale or for rent.
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- NEDSRA
- Northeast DuPage
Special Recreation Center
- 1770 W. Centennial
Place
- Addison, IL
- (630) 620-4500
ext. 141
- Formed in 1976,
NEDSRA (Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association)
always has put people with disabilities first in its focus
in providing recreational and social activities for its
clients. From its beginnings in 1977 with its very first
summer day camp, NEDSRA now provides more than 600 programs
and services to over 4,000 separate individuals each year.
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- Ray Graham
Association
- 2801 Finley Road
- Downers Grove, IL
- (630) 628-7274
- (630) 628-2350
- www.raygraham.org
- Ray Graham
Association provides a full array of services for children
and adults with Autism and other Intellectual Disabilities
throughout DuPage County. Services include employment
support, intermittent and continuous residential, Service
Facilitation, Developmental Training and Monarch Services -
a new package of customized services for post-transition age
young adults. For more information, please contact JR
Esquivel at (630)325-3857, ext. 111 or our website at
www.ray-graham.org.
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