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1st
Illinois Special Ed News
Curt Sahakian, Esq., Editor
4843 Howard Street
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-2774
Email: 1stIllinoisSpecial@cspin.com
Web: http://www.IllinoisSpecialEd.com/1stIllinoisSpecialEdNews.htm
Free Electronic Newsletter with Notices of Local Special Education Workshops and
Resources for Illinois Parents. Don't have time to wait? Email us and we'll answer
your questions.
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Mailing: P.O.
Box 582, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138
Street: 985
Clifton Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-2252; (630) 790-2267 (fax)
Email: info@GlenEllynMedia.com
Web: http://www.2enewsletter.com
Helping twice-exceptional children meet their potential.
A to Z Advocates/Consultants
Linda Zavada
100 Carson St.
Long
Point, IL 61333
(815) 854-2676
Email: zavada@bwsys.net
Certified elementary teacher with 28 years teaching experience and 16 years parenting
experience an ADHD/Bipolar child will consult/advocate for special-needs children
in central IL. Free 30-minute consultation.
ABA
Chicago, Inc.
Selma Martinez, M.S.Ed., BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
361 Oakwood Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 997-7157
Email: ABAChicago1@aol.com
ABA/Verbal Behavior Consultation
Academic
Associates Reading Clinic
Steve Blaha
570 Forum Dr.
Roselle, IL 60172
Email: academicassociates@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.everychildcanread.com
Reading instruction for students at any stage of reading ability.
Our course is effective for teaching all students to read, even those
with learning disabilities.
Action ADDvoKids
Cindy L. Asselstine, Lay Advocate
1014 North Plum
Grove Road, Suite 118
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 882-1225; (847)
882-0921 (fax)
Addis Greenberg & Schultz, LLC
707 Skokie Boulevard
Suite 540
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-1863; (847) 412-1831 (fax)
Web: www.agselaw.com
Advanced Case Management, LTD.
Catherine J. Oliver, RN, C, MSN
1951 Merritt Lane
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-9410; (847) 615-9391
(fax)
Email: cjo@interaccess.com
Web: http://www.advancedcasemanagement.com
Our case management and advocacy services include: Observations at school or home,
risk assessment, IEP development, care coordination, parent education, medication
management, and problem solving. Advocacy
Consulting and Tutoring
Ken Blouin
6446 Lakeway Drive
Monee, IL
60449
(708) 337 5240; (708) 235 0645 (fax)
Email: kb_etc@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://web.mac.com/mkjang/Site/Welcome.html
ACT provides tutoring, advocacy, and consulting services including assistance
with IEPs and 504s, communication with school, and family support throughout the
special education process. Advocates
for Access
Dorothy Anello
4450 N. Prospect Rd., Suite C8
Peoria
Heights, IL 61616
(309) 682-3500; 309-682-3989 (fax)
Email: info@advocatesforaccess.com
Web: http://www.advocatesforaccess.com AIT
for You
Terrie
Silverman
524 E Jefferson St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-7828; (262)
569-1011 (fax)
Email: terries@execpc.com
Web: http://www.aitforyou.com
Auditory
Integration Training (AIT) is a ten day, non-invasive therapeutic technique which
trains people to hear all frequencies more evenly, to improve in the processing
of auditory input, etc.
Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School
A Choice for Children who are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
2020 E Camp McDonald Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 297-4660; (847) 297-3208 (fax)
Email: aehiholly@aol.com
Web: http://www.agbms.org/index_Home.html
Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute
Contact: Amy V. Davis, Ph.D.,
ABPP-CN
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Hoffman Estates and Elk Grove Village,
IL
(888) 365-5240
Email: amy.davis@abbhh.net
Dr. Davis is a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in
the assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning of children (18 months to 18
years) presenting with neurological, psychiatric, medical, and or/ learning disorders.
Beverly E.S. Alfeld, MA, MFA
Academic Performance Specialist
698
Exmoor Terrace, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9518; (815) 327-9118 (fax)
Email: Jamlady10@aol.com
Web:
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/jamlady10/bizcard/
Parent Advocate and Parent
of a Special Needs Child. Educator with 23 years of experience in teaching and
advocacy. Classroom evaluations, file review, and expert witness services. All
About Kids Dentistry
Mary Ellen/Robin
1845 E. Rand Road #203
Arlington
Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-0475; (847) 870-7908; (847) 870-7837 (fax)
Email:
vursitti@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://allaboutkidsdentistry.com
We are a pediatric dental practice well trained to address special needs of
children and strive to achieve a positive dental experience with each appointment.
American Foundation for the Blind - Midwest
401 N. Michigan Avenue,
Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 396-4420
Email: chicago@afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/
ARC Community Support Systems
Family Matters Parent Training and Information
Center
Debbie Einhorn, Director
2502 S. Veterans Drive
Effingham,
IL 62401
(866) 436-7842; (217) 347-5119 (fax)
Email: info@fmptic.org
Web: www.fmptic.org
This parent center
serves all of Illinois outside of the 8 county Chicago area. Workshops and trainings
are available throughout the state.
The Arc of Illinois
1820
Ridge Road, Suite 300
Homewood, IL 60430-1739
(708) 206-1930
Email:
tony@thearcofil.org
Web: http://www.thearcofil.org/
Aspire
Children's Services
Kathy Ruffulo, Director
1815 Wolf Road
Hillside,
IL 60162
(708) 236-0979; (708) 236-5161 (fax)
Email: kruffulo@aspireofillinois.org
Web: http://aspireofillinois.org
Therapy and support services to children from birth to age 8 who have developmental
delays and disabilities, and their families.Parent education and suppport included
as well as parent-child groups for moms and dads.
A.S.K. - Answers for Special Kids
1111 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL
60202
(847) 733-1739; (847) 733-0739
Email: answersforspecialkids@comcast.net
Web: http://www.answersforspecialkids.org
A networking alliance to support and educate families of children with special
needs or learning differences in Evanston, IL and neighboring communities, whether
they attend public school, private school, or home school.
Jeanne D. Beckman, Ph.D.
Developmental and Licensed Clinical Psychologist
P.O. Box 544
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-1251
Email: techpsych@techpsychologist.com
Web: http://www.techpsychologist.com
Author of family-friendly technology book for LD, ADD, CP, autism, gifted, and
other disabilities. LD, ADD testing, tech & inclusion evaluations, consultations
and training. Behavioral
Consultant and Speech-Lang Pathologist
Kathryn Kunkel
3290 Julie Lane
Montgomery, IL 60538
(773) 677-4925
Email: akkunkel@hotmail.com
SLP
and board certified behavior analyst. Available to provide/develop home based
ABA/VB programs that promote communication development for children on the autsim
spectrum.
Belle Center of Chicago
Beth Valukas, Executive Director
1754 West
Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-7868; (773) 878-7869 (fax)
Email: beth@bellecenter-chicago.org
Web: www.bellecenter-chicago.org
The Center provides educational and therapeutic services (Speech, OT, PT) to support
the inclusion of children with disabilities in programs with their typically developing
peers.
Blazing Prairie Stars
contact person: Christina Foster
47W635 Beith
Maple Park, IL 60151
Email: BlazingPS@msn.com
Horse-assisted therapy: hippotherapy (PT, OT, speech); therapeutic riding; experiential
learning groups for children.
Larry Bowman
Children's Therapy & Rehab Specialists
1225 S.
Rand Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 550-8049; (847) 550-6054 (fax)
Email: LarryB@childtherapyrehab.com
Web: www.childtherapyrehab.com
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
1127 South Mannheim Road,
Suite 213
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 344-4646; (800) 699-6443 (in IL
only)
Email: info@biail.org
Web: http://www.biail.org/
BraveHearts
Therapeutic Riding & Educational Ctr.
Marge Tautkus
7319 Maxon
Road
Harvard, IL 60033
(708) 485-5629; (815) 943-7483
Email: mtautkus@wmconnect.com
Web: http://www.braveheartsriding.org
Provide therapeutic horseback riding lessons and recreational therapy to adults
and children with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Bridges
for Autism Foundation
Marcia Brown
PO Box 102
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 444-0019; (847) 219-3302; (847) 444-0038 (fax)
Email: mbiordib@aol.com
Web: http://www.bridgesforautismfoundation.org
We are non-profit organizaton committed to providing education and financial resources
to families with children on the autism spectrum. Burkhardt
Services and Neurohealth Associates
Reid Schwartz, Ph.D.
34 Country
Club Drive
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 917-0755; (708) 747-7667; (708)
747-8599 (fax)
Email: reidmschwartz@gmail.com
Web: http://nhahealth.com
1. Neuropsychological
testing/independent evaluations 2. Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Spectrum Assessments
3. School intervention IEP, 504, and RTI consultation 4. Counseling and parent
support Jill
Burstein Educational Consulting
30 W. St. Andrews
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 940-8090; Fax: (847) 940-5507
Email: Collegefinderjb@aol.com
Web: www.college-finder.org
Specializing
in post secondary placements for students with learning disabilities and/or AD/HD
Mary Denise Cahill, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1155 S. Washington Street
Suite 106
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-6500; (630) 778-0722 (fax)
Email:
mdcahill@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.cahillassociateslaw.com
Mary Denise Cahill is an attorney who focuses her practice on assisting parents
of children with disabilities, including providing educational advocacy, guardianship
and estate planning.
CAL Reading Clinic (Center to Advance Literacy)
Eastgate Shopping Center
(Next to the DMV)
837 South Westmore Avenue, Suite B26-B
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 880-0750
Email: Charmaine@CALreadingclinic.com
Web: http://www.CALreadingclinic.com
One-on-one reading instruction for individuals of all ages and abilities. By appointment
only. Training in Phono-Graphix for teachers and other interested individuals.
The Camelot Schools
Palatine Residential Treatment Center
1502
N. Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067
(866) 847-5600; (847) 359-5600;
(847) 359-9575 (fax)
Treating the adolescent with emotional, behavioral
and mental illness with special emphasis on the child with developmental disabilities.
Palatine
Campus -- Therapeutic Day School
1502 N. Northwest Highway
Palatine,
IL 60067
(866) 847-5600; (847) 359-5600; (847) 359-2759 (fax)
Educating
and Treating Special Education adolescent. Naperville
Campus --Therapeutic Day School
1415 Bond Street, Suite 147
Naperville,
IL 60563
(866) 355-0277; (630) 355-0200; (630) 357-7903 (fax)
Educating
and Treating Special Education child and adolescent. DeKalb
Campus
509 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
(866) 787-4144; (815)
787-4144; (815) 787-4145 (fax)
Educating and treating the autistic child.
Capstone
Clinical Research
1117 S Milwaukee Ave. B7
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 549-7214; (847) 549-7371 (fax)
Email: mgreenbaum@capstoneclinical.com
Web: http://www.capstoneclinical.com
Psychiatric clinical trials for childhood mental health disorders (ie-ADHD,
Depression, Bipolar). Full evaluation and study treatment at no cost to patient.
Board certified Child and Adolescent psychiatrist. Cawn
/ Krantz & Assoc., Ltd.
Sherri
Cawn M.A. CCC-SLP/L
650 Academy Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 480-8890
Email:
sherrislp@cawn-krantz.com
Web:
http://cawn-krantz.com
Providing a wide
variety of consultation, evaluation, and treatment services to help children and
families affected by developmental challenges in Illinois. We offer Occupational
Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Clinical Developmental Psychologists. Celebrate
Differences
Rebecca Christiansen
2440 US HWY 30 Ste 152
Oswego,
IL 60543
(630) 885-3006
Email: info@celebratedifferences.org
Web: http://www.celebratedifferences.org
Supports individuals with disabities by providing resources and information to
families,communities and health care providers. Provides scholarships to disabled
individuals, their siblings and peers.
Center for Enriched Living
Donna Garfield, Director of Program Services
280 Saunders Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 948-7001; (847) 948-7621 (fax)
Email: donna@centerforenrichedliving.org
The Center for Enriched Living provides skill development and education for greater
independence, community integration, recreation and social programs for people
with developmental disabilities.
Center for Independent Futures (CIF)
625 Madison Street
Evanston,
IL 60202
(847) 328-2044
new approaches for establishing partnerships &
planning for the future
Center for Speech and Language Disorders
195 W. Spangler Suite B
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-8551
Email: info@csld.org
Web: www.csld.org
Lillian
Chen-Byerley, MS, OTR,/L, RCTC
171 Lagoon Drive
Northfield, IL 60093-3509
(847) 446-9484
Email: fourchen@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.senseablekids.com
Highly specialized, experienced pediatric occupational therapist utilizing
an eclectic approach incorporating multiple neurodevelopmental theories
(certified in sensory integration, NDT, Tomatis, IM, EI) which support
current neurosciences and neuroplasticity.
Chicago
Education Project
1375 Remington Rd. Ste A-D
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847)
884-7030
Email: ChicagoEducationProject@Comcast.net
Web:
http://www.ChicagoEducationProject.org
Chicago
Education Project provides ABA/VB and RDI services to children and families with
Autism, PDD, behavioral disorders and special learning disabilities.
Child & Family
Connections #14
Jamie Capitelli
320 E. Armstrong
Peoria, IL
61603
(888) 482-4300; (309) 672-6360; (309) 671-5586 (fax)
Email: jgibbs@peoriacounty.org
Web: http://www.peoriacounty.org
Serving children ages birth - 3 in Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Henry &
Stark Counties. Assisting families with screening, resources, and finding services
for children with delays or disabilities.
Child and Family Connections
#18
Jeannette Waters
3130 Chatham Road, Suite B
Springfield,
IL 62704
(217) 793-3990 ext 210; (217) 793-3990; (217) 793-3991 (fax)
Email: JeanetW@co.sangamon.il.us
Early Intervention for children birth to 3 years old with any developmental
delays. Free developmental screenings. To refer a child call: 1-888-217-3505.
The Child and Family Law Center of the North Shore
Micki Moran
1950
Sheridan Road Suite 106
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 926-0101; (847) 926-8500
(fax)
Email: mickim@lawforchild.com
Web:
http://www.lawforchild.com
We are
a law firm providing legal assistance to families and children with disabilities
in a variety of areas, including but not limited to special education advocacy.
We represent families and kids exclusively. Childhood
Stroke & Hemiplegia Connections of Illinois
Mary Kay Ballasiotes
P.O.
Box 356
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 854-4058
Email: mkbee@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.cshconnections.org
Family support and information group for children with hemiplegic cerebral
palsy, hemiparesis, hemiplegia, diplegia and/or pediatric stroke. Meetings are
usually held in Downers Grove.
Chicago Children's Clinic, LLC
Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D.
1333 N.
Kingsbury St., Ste. 100
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 587-1742; (312) 224-1661
Email: rdaniels@chicagochildrensclinic.com
Web: http://www.chicagochildrensclinic.com
Assessment of Children and Adolescents with Autism, Learning Disabilities,
ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Consultation for
IEP Development, Individual and Family Psychotherapy
Children's Health and Education Project
Chicago Lawyers' Committee
for Civil Rights Under Law
100 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 600
Chicago, IL
60602
(312) 630-9744 (ext. 227); (312) 630-1127 (fax)
Email: azimmerman@clccrul.org
Web: www.clccrul.org
We brought the litigation
in Illinois that established the right to Early Intervention (birth to 3) services
for Illinois infants and toddlers. We provide information to parents about their
EI rights and can also provide individual representation in EI matters. Our services
are free of charge.
Children's Law Group
Deborah Pergament
47 West Polk, Suite M-2
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 663-4426; (312) 566-0956 (fax)
Email:
dpergament@childrenslawgroup.com
Web:
http://www.childrenslawgroup.com
We are a practice concentrating in legal
issues related to children. We serve the metropolitan Chicago area (city and suburbs
in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, and McHenry Counties). Children's
Therapy & Rehab Specialists
Email: lbowman@childtherapyrehab.com
Web: http://www.childtherapyrehab.com
Children's Therapy & Rehab Specialists is the single source for pediatric
therapy needs. Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, also a Member of American
Academy of Pediatrics.
Office Locations & Contacts:
2531 Technology Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 836-6260; (847) 962-4986; (847)
836-6269 (fax)
and
2592 Grand Ave.
Lindinhurst, IL 60046
(847)
265-1460; (847) 962-4986; (847) 265-1650 (fax)
and
424 N. Rand Rd.
N. Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-2680; (847) 962-4986; (847) 756-2682 (fax) Circles
Behavior Consultation Services
Kim Williamson, MAED/SPE, BCBA
P.O.
Box 992
Bloomington, IL 61722-0992
(309) 660-1378; (630) 303-9704 (fax)
Email: kim@circlesbcs.com
Web: http://www.circlesbcs.com
Applied Behavior Analysis services for children and adults with behavioral, developmental,
and learning disorders.
CHOICES for Parents
Providing immediate access to support, information,
and resources to families of children with newly diagnosed hearing loss.
Karen
Aguilar - Director
P.O. Box 806045
Chicago, IL 60680-4121
(312) 523-6400
Email: choicesforparents@yahoo.com
Web: www.choicesforparents.org
Lara
A. Cleary, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Whitted Cleary & Takiff
3000
Dundee Road Suite 303
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-8662; (847) 564-8419
(fax)
Email: lcleary@wct-law.com
Web:
http://www.wct-law.com
Special education
law firm.
Client Assistance Program
Illinois Client Assistance Program
100 N. First Street, 1st Floor West
Springfield, IL 62702-5197
(217)
782-5374 (V/TTY)
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services
Randy Berman
863 Interlaken Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 726-8500; (847) 307-7961 (fax)
Email:
tutor@clubzil.com
Web:
http://local.clubztutoring.com/127
Club Z! offers LD instruction and support
programs right in the student's home. We find special students achieve greater
benefits when tutoring is performed in-home. College
Living Experience
7337 N. Lincoln Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(800) 486-5058
Email: sroth@esa-education.com
Web: http://www.cleinc.net
College Living
Experience is a post-secondary academic program that provides intensive assistance
with academic, independent living and social skills to college students with special
needs as they transition to become independent responsible adults.
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center, Inc.
Ari Goldstein, Ph.D.
2413 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, Il. 60614
(773) 755-1775
Email:
ari@cognitivesolutionslc.com
Web:
www.cognitivesolutionslc.com
We are a full service learning center providing
one on one therapy and tutoring, learning disability evaluation, and parental
advocacy. Matthew
D. Cohen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
225 West Washington Street,
Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60606 USA
(312) 419-0252
Email: mdcspedlaw@earthlink.net
Web: www.monahan-cohen.com Communication
Clubhouse, Inc.
2901 Finley Road, Suite 102
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630)
495-6800
Email: clubhouseslp@aol.com
Web:
http://www.communicationclubhouse.com
Speech
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, evaluations, counseling/behavioral therapy. Extensive
experience in all areas of child development. Special expertise in Autism, deaf,
apraxia and much more.
Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU)
8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 867-4000
helps families access state-funded programs
Community Therapy Services
40W310 LaFox Road, Suite B1
St. Charles,
IL 60175
(630) 444-0077; (630) 444-0078 (fax)
Email: info@commtx.com
Web: http://www.commtx.com
Pediatric
therapy clinic providing: music, occupational, physical and speech therapy services.
Connections
Day School
Catherine Carey
31410 Hwy. 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Email: ccarey@connectionsdayschool.net
Private special ed. school 1st-12th grade for students with emotional and
behavioral issues; students are generally referred by their home school district
and that district pays tuition due to disability. Counseling
Connection
Betty Lindquist
31480 Hwy 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847)680-2715;
(847) 680-3832 (fax)
Email: blindquist@counselingconnections.net
Web:
http://www.counselingconnections.net
Private
group practice of child psychiatrists, psychologists,social workers specializing
in treating children, adol. and their families. Specialty areas include child
psychiatry, neuropsychological testing, ADD clinic and aspergers clinic, etc.
Alexandra Conroy, Financial Advisor for Special Needs
Waddell &
Reed, Inc.
1 Oak Hill Center, Suite 102
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 789-0044
ex. 120
Email: aconroy@wradvisors.com
Web: http://www.aconroy.wradvisors.com
Alexandra Conroy helps families with children with special needs build the
resources necessary to support their children in living happy and safe lives.
Consultants for Disability Rights, Inc.
Bobbie Reguly
106 East
Jackson Street
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3742; (217) 632-2612
Email: breguly@aol.com
We provide advocacy
services to parents of children with disabilities at a very reasonable hourly
fee; also offer an early conflict evaluation service which has as its goal the
early resolution of disputes... The
Cove School
Dr. Robin Johnstone
350 Lee Rd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Email: rjohnstone@coveschool.org
Web: http://www.coveschool.org
The
Cove School offers highly individualized instruction to students K-12 with Learning
Disabilities. Students are both private pay and tuitioned out by their public
schools. Dr.
Frank Cushing
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
Glenwood
Testing Center
2823 Glenwood Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-5342
Email:
frank@doctorcushing.com
Web: http://www.doctorcushing.com
Provides
Independent Educational Evaluations of Children age 2-21 with Autism, Learning
Disabilities, MR, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or Disruptive Behavior Disorders,
Consultation for IEP Development and testimony...etc.
Deliberate Success
2604 Arden Drive
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 403-0837; (773)
230-2676
Email: Sherry@DeliberateSuccess.com
Web: www.deliberatesuccess.com
Deliberate Success is devoted to providing Educational Consulting for individuals
and groups. Deliberate Success programs are based on individualized strategies
and approaches that re-ignite the passion within and allow you to orchestrate
your own Success...On Purpose and By Design. Sherry Hudson has over 30 years of
experience in special education.
Designs for Change
29 E. Madison, Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60602-4809
(312) 236-7252; (312) 236-7944 (TTY); (800) 851-8728
Email: dfcl@aol.com
Web: www.designsforchange.org/ Developmental
Links for Children, LLC
Sharon Basten
1566 W. Algonquin Road #144
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 833-2106
Email: sharon@DevelopmentalLinks.com
Web: http://www.DevelopmentalLinks.com
Consultation; Allows for collaboration with schools, childcare and other community
programs. Development of school programs & IEP development. Assessments and
RDI services. Doorways
To Possibities, Inc.
Marci Lebowitz, OTR/L
Educational Occupational
Therapist and Advocate
611 Pheasant Trail
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630)
624-0143
Email: jewelmarci@aol.com
A private practice with over 20 years of experience teaching parents how to navigate
the IEP process. Services include direct advocacy coaching and teleclass programs. Dore
Achievement Center
Kim Dollenmaier
1340 Remington Road Suite U
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(224) 265-4382; (847) 207-1334
Email: kim.dollenmaier@doreusa.com
Web: http://www.doreusa.com
The Dore
Program is a clinically proven, medication-free, solution for AD/HD, dyslexia,
Asperger’s and other learning differences. Dore, developing skills for life. Dyslexia
Institutes of America
Andrew Wright
500 E Diehl Road, Suite 120
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 505-4917; (630) 505-4918 (fax)
Email: PaulaB@dyslexia-naperville.org
Web: http://www.dyslexiainstitutes.com
Provide diagnostic assessment and therapy for adult and child clients suffering
from dyslexia. Dyspraxia
USA
2502 N. Clark St, Suite 223
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-3476;
(630) 335-3227
Email: dyspraxianfp@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.dyspraxiausa.org
The first organization in the United States to provide support,awareness and understanding
for Dyspraxia. Eagle's
Nest
Trudy Capoccioni
Willow Creek Community Church
67 E. Algonquin
Road
South Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 855-9571
Email: RCapoccion@aol.com
Web:
http://willowcreek.org/couples/eaglesnes
Support
group for parents of special needs children meeting twice/month for support &
spiritual growth. Children's program provided during meeting. Siblings welcome.
Saturday afternoon. Early
Childhood Autism Academy -JCFS
Judy Katz
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook,
IL 60062
(847) 412-4380; (847) 412-4350; (847) 412-4360 (fax)
Email: judykatz@jcfs.org
Web:
http://www.jcfs.org
We provide 3-6 year olds
the latest innovative therapeutic methods, evdienced-based educational practices
and individualized attention five hours a day year-round.
Easter Seal DuPage
830 S. Addison
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630)
620-4433; (630) 620-1148 (fax); (630) 620-4436 (TTY)
Email:
klopresti@eastersealsdupage.org EdPsych
Solutions
Shari Meserve
2225 Lakeside Drive
Bannockburn, IL 60015
(847) 582-1182 Ext. 3; (847) 800-8781; (847) 582-1687 (fax)
Email: shari@edpsychsolutions.net
Web: http://www.edpsychsolutions.net
We offer comprehensive Psycho-Educational Assessments, Consultation and Advocacy
Services. We specialize in Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Issues, Tourette
Syndrome and the Associated Disorders. Educational
Consultation & Evaluation Services
Deana Khoshaba, Psy.D.
1675
W. Dempster St.
Yacktman Pavilion
Dept. of Developmental Pediatrics, Third
Floor
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-9067; (847) 723-9519
Email: deana.khoshaba@advocatehealth.com
Independent Educational Evaluations, Multidisciplinary Assessments, Educational
Consultation, In-Home Behavioral Coaching, and Psychotherapy, serving children
ages 3-21. Educational
Services
John A. Hosterman, Ph.D.
1229-B Green Bay Rd.
Wilmette,
IL 60091
(847) 256-1290
Email: jahphd@rcn.com
Web: http://users.rcn.com/jahphd
Our services include psychoeducational testing for learning disabilities and ADHD,
and educational remediation and tutoring. All ages, K-adult. Educational
Tutoring and Consulting
Carol Dimas
608 S. Washington #309
Naperville,
IL 60540
(630) 624-3784; (630) 428-2854; (630) 428-2854 (fax)
Email:
etc_cd@sbcglobal.net
I am an educational
consultant and certified Illinois teacher in regular and special education, K-12.
I work as an advocate assisting families in the special education process. Educational
Tutoring and Consulting
Ken Blouin
608 S. Washington, Suite 309
Naperville, IL 60540
(708) 337 5240; (630) 624 3784; (630) 428 2854 (fax)
Email: kb_etc@sbcglobal.net
ETC
provides tutoring, advocacy, and consulting services including assistance with
IEPs and 504s, communication with school, and family support throughout the special
education process.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
20 E. Jackson Boulevard, Suite
1300
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-8622; (800) 273-6027; (312) 939-1117
(TTY)
Email: info@epilepsychicago.org
Epilepsy
Resource Center
Linda LoBue, Program Manager
1315 W. Lawrence Avenue
Springfield,
IL 62704
(217) 726-1839; (800) 800-6401; (217) 726-9957 (fax)
Email: llobue@spfldsparc.org Essential
Elements
Amy Arnoff
1108 N. Mill St. Suite 6
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 725-1049
Email: aarnoff@comcast.net
Relationship Development Intervention Program Consultant, remediate the core deficits
of autism and kids with social deficits The
Estate Planning Law Group
Gloria Albus
600 W. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton,
IL 60187
(630) 871-8778
Email: kirsten@teplg.com
Web: http://www.teplg.com
We assist parents
in setting up estate plans that protect their children with special needs--including
special needs trusts to preserve governmental benefits and prevent neglect. Everyone
is Welcome
Mark W. Doyle, Founder
3 South 2nd Street
St Charles,
IL 60174
(630) 584-0970
Email: info@eiwelcome.com
Web: http://www.eiwelcome.com
Child
advocacy and expert witness services since 1996. Alos provides individualized
tutoring and ABA services. Family
Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Sherri Schneider
1020 Milwaukee Avenue #101
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 279-8506; (847) 279-8507 (fax)
Web:
www.familybenefitsolutions.com
We help families investigate, obtain, and
maintain all available benefit assistance programs including: Medicaid, KidCare,
SSI and SSDI. Family
Ideas Network for Down Syndrome
P O Box 1441
Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1441
(815)
444-8672
Email: chad@findsdownsyndrome.com
Web:
http://findsdownsyndrome.com
A parent
directed, non-profit organization offering support, education and encouragement
for parents of a person with Down syndrome. Family
Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)
20 East Jackson Blvd., Room 900
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-3513; (312) 939-3519 (TDD/TTY); (312) 939-7297
(fax)
Email: fredptiil@ameritech.net
Family
Support Network of Illinois
5739 W. Martindale Lane
Peoria, IL 61615-9669
(309) 693-8981
Email: ccronin@flink.com
Web: www.familysupportnetwork.org/
Tessa Forte,
M.A.
1236 Chicago Ave. #301
Evanston, IL 60202
(630) 781-5992
Email: tessaforte@gmail.com
Experienced
Learning Specialist available for one-on-one sessions to develop skills and strategies
based on individual learning needs. Available to draft IEP's and liason with schools
on how to better serve the student. Charles
P. Fox, Esq.
Attorney at Law
20 N. Clark Street #1725
Chicago,
IL 60602
(312) 606-0221; (312) 372-6067 (fax); (312) 933-4588
Email: cfoxatty@earthlink.net
Web: http://specialedlaw.blogs.com/
Charles Fox is an attorney who concentrates his practice in the area of special
education law on behalf of families at IEP meetings and due process hearings.
Fox Valley
M.U.M.S. (Moms United for Moral Support)
Debbie Nardone or Candice Hadley
Email: gr8kidss@att.net or candicehadley@earthlink.net
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/foxvalleymums/
MUMS is a Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child
with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.
Galena Parent Advocates
c/o Lynn Gallagher
320 Elk Street
Galena
IL 61036
(815) 777-2796
Email: galenaadvocate@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/galenaadvocate/GPA.html
Gemini
Neurohealth Associates
Reid Schwartz, Ph.D.
34 Country Club Drive
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 917-0755; (708) 747-7667; (708) 747-8599 (fax)
Email: reidmschwartz@gmail.com
Web: http://nhahealth.com
1. Neuropsychological
testing/independent evaluations 2. Psychoeducational testing 3. School consulation
for IEP, 504, RTI services 4. Counseling for children and parents
GiGi's Playhouse Too
10052 S Bode Rd, Unit D
Plainfield, IL 60585
(847) 778-7529
Email: info@gigisplayhousetoo.com
Web: http://www.gigisplayhousetoo.com
GiGi’s Playhouse Too is a Down Syndrome Awareness Center that offers activities
and resources to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
Steven Glink, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3338 Commercial Avenue
Northbrook,
IL 60062
(847) 480-7749; (847) 480-9501 (fax)
Email: steve@educationrights.com
Web: http://www.educationrights.com
Attorney representing students in all facets of school law, including but
not limited to special education. Protects the rights of parents & children
in juvenile court
Lisa Landis Hannum, MJ, MAT - Educational Advocate
345 New Mills Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193-1711
(847) 985-6437
Email: AdvocateIDEA@aol.com
Lisa will assist parents in reviewing test results, advocating in schools. and
creating effective IEPs to match a child's strengths and deficit areas. Jennifer
L. Hansen, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Whitted Cleary & Takiff
3000
Dundee Road Suite 303
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-8662; (847) 564-8419
(fax)
Email: jhansen@wct-law.com
Web:
http://www.wct-law.com
Special education
law firm. David
Alan Harley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
The Hancock Center
875 N Michigan
Avenue, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 416-0882; (312) 794-8601 (fax)
and
Post
Office Box 347
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 858-5186; (847) 235-1680 (fax)
Email:
dharley@hlsls.com
Web: http://hlsls.com
Harley
Law provides counsel in the following areas of the law: Education, Special Education
& Student Issues; Labor & Employment; Litigation; Mental Health; Disabilities;
Civil Rights; & Admin. & Gov't Agency. Helping
Hand School for Children with Autism
Becky Couper
9649 W. 55th Street
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-3580
Email: becky.couper@hhrehab.org
Web: http://www.hhrehab.org
The Helping
Hand School for Children with Autism is a therapeutic day school that serves children
with a diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. IL-TASH
406 W. Wood
Bloomington, IL 61701
(630) 584-0970
Web: http://www.illinois.tash.org/
information & advocacy
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza,
Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 522-7985; (217) 522-9966 (V/TDD,
In-State); (217) 522-8067 (fax)
Email: iatp@iltech.org
Web: http://www.iltech.org/
Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project
1590 S Fairfield
Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 889-739; (630) 620-9473 (fax)
This project,
funded by I.D.E.I.A. funds, provides training, technical assistance, consultation
and support for schools and families with children with autism spectrum disorders.
Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Kathi Wagner
751 Roosevelt Road, Suite 116
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6900; (630)
469-6810 (fax)
Email: info@readibida.org
Web: http://www.readibida.org
Dedicated
to the study and remediation of dyslexia and to the support and encouragement
of individuals with dyslexia and their families. Illinois
Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse
830 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704
(800) 852-4302 (In Illinois); (217) 522-4655; (217)
522-4670 (fax)
Email: clearinghouse@eosinc.com
Web: www.eiclearinghouse.org
Statewide learning library. Library and information services regarding health,
educational, disability and developmental concerns of infants and young children
and their families. Free quarterly newsletter, Early Intervention for Illinois
parents. Interactive web site. For more information contact Project Director,
Chet Brandt Illinois
Families for Hands & Voices
P. O. Box 9366
Naperville, IL 60567
(630) 378-1346 (TTY); (888) 482-4281
Email:
Support@ilhandsandvoices.org
Web:
http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org
Parent-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families that have
children who are deaf/hard of hearing without bias towards communication modes
and methodologies. Illinois
Federation of Families
1616 West Main St., Suite 101
Marion, IL 62959
(800) 871-8400
Web: www.iffcmh.net
Dian Ledbetter, Director
We provide assistance, advocacy, and support to families
with children diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. We're statewide
with parent advocates positioned across the state. Illinois
Life Span
Mike Kaminsky
18207-A Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430
(800) 588-7002; (708) 206-0810 (fax)
Email: Mike@illinoislifespan.org
Web: www.illinoislifespan.org
The Illinois Life Span Project is a free information and referral service for
people with developmental disabilities. Assistance provided via our website and
toll-free hotline. Illinois
Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Laurie Jerue
3104
Treesdale Court
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 922-3232
Email: IPADDUnite-owner@yahoogroups.com
Yahoo
group focused on the needs of parents with adult or teenaged children with developmental
disabilities in Illinois. Resources, monthly guest experts, and networking. Illinois
Spina Bifida Association
3080 Ogden Avenue, Suite 103
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 637-1050; (773) 581-2426; (800) 969-4722
Email: ILSBA1@aol.com
Web: http://www.illinoisspinabifidaassociation.com/
Illinois/Iowa
Center for Independent Living
Direct Services Team Member
3708 11TH Street
P.O. Box 6156
Rock Island, IL 61204
(309) 793-0090; (309) 283-0097
Email: iicil@iicil.com
Web: www.iicil.com
We are a non-profit organization geared toward making a independence
a priority for persons of all ages with disabilities. We provide advocacy
and outreach to help people achieve independence.
Illinois
Valley Center for Independent Living
Marla Michalak, Youth Advocate
18 Gunia Drive
LaSalle, IL 61301
(815) 224-3126 Ext. 23; (800) 822-3246; (815) 224-3576 (fax)
Email: ya@ivcil.com
Web: http://www.ivcil.com
Youth Services. A non-profit organization providing support groups,
information, referral & linkage, educational advocacy and trainings
for children and their families from Age 0-21. Serving LaSalle, Bureau,
Marshall, Putnam and Stark Counties.
IllinoisSpecialEd.com
Arpy Sahakian
4843 Howard Street
Skokie,
Illinois 60077
(847) 676-9792
Email: arpy@deck9.com
Web: IllinoisSpecialEd.com
Information site for Illinois Special Ed parents. We also provide free websites
for Illinois parents groups and organizations. Have a question... Email us and
we'll answer back. Individualized
Resources and Consulting, LLC.
2416 Bradley Place
Evanston, IL 60202
(224)
622-8334
Email: individualizedllc@comcast.net
Web:
http://individualizedresourcesandconsulting.com
Information,
guidence and advising parents, families and community structures with educational
information and services on special education, navigating the educational system
and general educational needs. Institute
for Family Development
Dr. Zavodny, Director
15010 S. Ravinia Ave.,
Suite 19
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 403-3200
Email: InstituteFamilyDevelopment@juno.com
Web:
http://www.InstituteForDevelpment.com
Assessment
of Children, Teens & Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities,
ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Behavior Disorders. Individual and Family Psychotherapy
and Educational Advocacy services. Integrated
Pediatrics Inc
Nisha Sanghvi
2193 Sunrise Circle
Aurora, IL 60503
(630)
566-8658; (630) 566-8658
Email: info@integratedpediatricsinc.com
Web:
http://integratedpediatricsinc.com
Integrated
Pediatrics Inc. offers pediatric occupational therapy services to children with
various needs. We work with the child, family and all service providers. Please
contact us for more information. International
Renewal Institute, Inc.
Kathleen Bellanca
310 Keystone Ct.
Glencoe,
IL 60022
(877) 474-4900; (847) 790-6411; (847) 835-4209 (fax)
Email: kjb@iriinc.us
Web:
http://www.iriinc.us
Enabling meaningful
cognitive connections inside and outside the classroom. Feuerstein's Dynamic Assessment
of Structural Cognitive Modifiablity and Feuersteins Instrumental Enrichment Programs
for all learners. Jewish
Vocational Service (JVS)
Nanette Karoll
300 Revere Drive, Suite 205
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-4300; (847) 412-4314 (fax)
Email: leslieglazer@jvschicago.org
Web: http://www.jvschicago.org/disability/
A non-profit, nonsectarian agency that provides job placement, career counseling,
quality employment and training services to Chicago area residents ages 16 and
up. Richard
Jezioro Social Work Services
34930 N. Highway 45
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 730-1497
Email: RichardJezioroLCSW@Jezioro.net
I am a certified school social worker who works with students with educational
and behavioral "difficulties." My services include counseling, educational
consulting, behavioral training/management. Mary
Keenan, M.S.O.T.R./ L. C.R.C
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 328 3211
Email:
mcky2004@sbcglobal.net
Occupational
Therapist with 20 years experience with ability / disability issues and treatment,
post masters degree coursework in disability law. Focus from school issues to
developmental concerns. Thomas
E. Kennedy, III, L.C.
Attorneys at Law
Deborah S. Greider, Esq.
2745 E. Broadway, Suite 101
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-5326; (618) 474-5331
(fax)
Email: dgreider@ezl.com
Representation
of families for over 25 years; special education, 504, and general education;
representation at IEP's, due process hearings, and court. Kiddy
Comfort Zone Day Care Center for special needs children
Kimberly Collins
6441 W. North Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-8367
Email: kcollins3@email.uophx.edu
G-tube, Foley Cath., Trach, Oxygen dependent and other special needs or care.
Michael
L. Kiser, Ed.D., J.D.
Attorney at Law
4713 Seeley Avenue
Downers
Grove, IL 60515
(630) 725-0064; (630) 963-0565 (fax)
Email: mike@mikekiserlaw.com
Web: http://www.mikekiserlaw.com
Attorney representing Illinois special education and other P-12 and college
students. Master's in special education and Doctorate in education in addition
to law degree. Lake
County Center for Independent Living
Pam Labellarte, Parent Advocate
377 N. Seymour Ave.
Mundelein, IL. 60060
(847) 949-4440; (847) 949-4445
(fax)
Email: parentadvo@lccil.org
Web: www.lccil.org
We are a non-profit
organization focused on making independence a priority for persons of all ages
with disabilities. We provide advocacy and outreach to help people achieve independence.
We provide free services to children with disabilities and parents with IEP's,
skills training, independent living skills and serve Lake County, portions of
northern Cook and eastern McHenry counties Tammera
L. Lawson
Parent/Child Advocate
48 Pembrooke Rd.
Montgomery, Illinois
60538
(630) 966-0927
Email: tammera2526@aol.com
Professional advocate serving Kendall, Kane, DeKalb, Will and DuPage counties.
The Learning Curve of Wisconsin, Inc.
Connecting Resources
in Education for Students with Special Needs
Wendy E. Handrich
1463 St.
Andrews Drive
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 567-9044
Email:
learningcurvewi@charter.net
Wendy Handrich, the president of The Learning
Curve of Wisconsin, Inc. has eleven years of experience in public school administration
and fifteen years of special education teaching. She provides practical, research-based
programming suggestions to school teams that address student needs while capitalizing
on the strengths of a child. Learning
Disabilities Association of Illinois
10101 S. Roberts Road, Suite 205
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 430-7532
Email: LDAofIL@ameritech.net
Web: http://www.ldanatl.org/
Learning
is Fun
928 Forest Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 915-5072 or 5071
Email:
prncsindn@aol.com
Cetified teacher and
parent with 30 years of special ed/elementary ed experience will do tutoring for
special needs children, ages 3-21 years of age. Specialize in low-incidence populations,
MI, Autism, and LD. Will also take at-risk students. Learning
Techniques, Ltd.
Dawn Hillstrom
1600 Ravinia Pl.
Orland Park,
IL 60467
(708) 460-3933
Email: dawnhillstrom@sbcglobal.net
Educational Therapy, specializing in dyslexia and other learning disorders.
Sessions are one to one. We also do ACT preparation, study skills, and advanced
reading and writing skills. Licensed
Clinical Psychologist
Lisa Lombard, Ph.D.
332 N. Scoville Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 655-0063
Email: drlisalombard@earthlink.net
Psychological services to children and families experiencing learning disabilities
and emotional concerns. Evaluation of cognitive functioning, giftedness/twice
exceptional. Therapy/consultation for emotional concerns, school readiness, anxiety. Lifeline
Family Resource Center
525 N. Main St.
Elburn, Il. 60119
(888)
365-1584; (630) 365-1715 (fax)
Email: Bberndtprs@aol.com
A place to call when you are overwhelmed or just don't know who to call first.
Our staff provides linkage to resources, provides wraparound facilitation training
to parents, provides training to build parent/professional partnerships. Lincolnshire
Area CHADD Chapter
Wanda Wiebke-Chirnside
6 Harvest Glen Court
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
(847) 438-6220
Email: wlwiebke@hotmail.com
Web: www.chadd.org
CHADD is a support organization
for children and adults with AD/HD. Lindamood-Bell
Darcie Molina
405 Lake Cook Rd. Suite 207
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847)
412-1841; (847) 412-1842 (fax)
Email: lblpdeerfield@lblp.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com
An international leader in educational research and remediation, we pioneered
programs and intensive one-to-one instruction to develop the underlying processes
for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Local Interagency Council #16
Jamie Capitelli
320 E. Armstrong
Peoria, IL 61603
(888) 482-4300; (309) 672-6360; (309) 671-5586 (fax)
Email: jgibbs@peoriacounty.org
Web: http://www.peoriacounty.org
Organization in which families, local service providers and community members
meet to support a family centered system of services for children with special
needs in Peoria, Tazewell, & Woodford Counties. Local
Interagency Council #45
Nicole Painter
320 E. Armstrong
Peoria,
IL 61603
(888) 482-4300; (309) 672-6360; (309) 671-5586 (fax)
Email:
npainter@peoriacounty.org
Web: http://www.peoriacounty.org
Organization in which families, local service providers & interested community
members meet to support a family centered system of services for children with
special needs in Henry & Stark Counties. Gina
C. Lopina, Tutor
316 E. 16th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 306-7645;
(815) 693-4923
Email: GLopina@yahoo.com
Tutor; specialization in dyslexia; trained in Wilson Language/Orton Gillingham
methods. M.A. in special education and reading endorsement. Lotriet
Family Chiropractic
Dr. Luke Lotriet
13717 South US Rt. 30, Suite
123
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 327-3540; (815) 828-0965 (fax)
Email:
drlukelotriet@hotmail.com
Web:
http://www.DrLukeL.com
We have experience
working with adults and children with disabilities. Lutheran
General Children's Hospital
Marjorie A. Getz, Ph.D.
1675 W. Dempster
Street
Dept. of Developmental Pediatrics
Yacktman Pavilion, Third Floor
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-9067
Email: marjorie.getz@advocatehealth.com
Independent Educational Evaluations, Educational Consultation & Evaluation
Services; Reading Disabilities Specialist; Differential Diagnosis of Specific
Learning Disabilities, etc. Making
Connections
Barb Duffy, Parent Advocate
Chicago, IL
Email: Advocate226@aol.com
A former special education teacher, currently a parent advocate for four years.
Working in Chicago and suburban areas to ensure appropriate services of children
with initial placements, 504s, or IEPs. Expertise in Learning Disabilities and
ADHD. Mary
Lyon School
Sophia Rodriguez
2941 N. Mcvicker
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120; (773) 534-3120
Email: sophia.rodriguez@att.net
Sara
E. Mauk, Esq.
Mauk & O'Connor, LLP
1427 W. Howard St.
Chicago,
IL 60626-1426
(773) 262-2377
Email: semauk@earthlink.net
Firm represents low-moderate income parents in special education disputes with
local school districts throughout northern Illinois. McCabe
Speech and Language Services
Stephanie Newell McCabe
1740 Ridge Avenue
LL11B
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 869-2615; (847) 668-2067; (847) 869-4881
(fax)
Email: stephaniemccabe@mcspeechservices.com
Provide speech-language services, specializing in Myofunctional Disorders (tongue
thrust, etc), articulation issues, spoken and written language disorders. Mental
Health Association in Illinois
188 W. Randolph Street, Suite 2225
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 368-9070
Email: jholcomb@mhai.org
Web: http://www.mhai.org/
Merrill Lynch Special Needs Network
Stephen M. Parlier, CFM
33 W. Monroe Suite 2200
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 269-5157
Email: Stephen_M_Parlier@ml.com
Website: http://fa.ml.com/Stephen_M_Parlier
Steve is a Certified Financial Manager specifically trained to handle the complex
needs of children and families with disabilities. Gary
L. Michaels, Advocate
308 E Main
Peotone, IL 60468
(309) 531-2053
Email: glmike123@yahoo.com
I attend IEPs, resolution meetings, mediation, will file a Due Process request.
I'm a parent, I have 12 yrs experince. Miss
Gina's Little Music Makers
2104 Oak Leaf Lane
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(630) 247-3335
Email: ginaryan79@hotmail.com
Inclusive music and movement playgroup for children 1-4. Two thirty minutes
classes (1-2) or 45 minute classes (4-5). Parents accompany child. Mindful
Living Coach
Lyn Purpura
2109 Hemlock Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2552
Email: lyn@mindfullivingcoach.com
Web: http://www.mindfullivingaddcoach.com
Coaching services for parents of children with ADHD to help improve the harmony
within the entire family. Mothers
From Hell 2
Kimberly Morrell
PO Box 62
Peru, IL 61354
(815)
224-4568
Email: flykimmie@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.mothersfromhell2.org
MFH2 is an internet based support and advocacy organization. Check out our website
& join our listserv for tons of humor, advice and support. Mothers
on a Mission, Inc.
Catherine Bedard, PLA
3434 Lombard Ave.
Berwyn,
IL 60402
(708) 484-3474
Email: cbedard@mothersonamission.org
Web: http://www.mothersonamission.org
Providing families with support, education and resources as they navigate
their way through the special education system. We will accompany parents/guardians
to their child's IEP meeting. NAMI
Illinois
218 W. Lawrence
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-1403;
(800) 346-4572 (In IL only)
Email: hollymac@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://il.nami.org/ National
Adult Literacy & Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Web:
http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/states/il.html National
Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
P. O. Box 4542
Oak Brook, IL
60522
(630) 325-9112
Web: http://www.nads.org
advocacy, support & information for families & professionals National
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
1788 Second Street, Suite
200
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-2332
Email: mail@add.org
Web: http://www.add.org/ The
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
James Rimmer, PhD
1640 West Roosevelt Road, Suite 711
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
(800) 900-8086;
(312) 355-4058 (fax)
Email: ncpad@uic.edu
Web: www.ncpad.org
A national clearinghouse
for information on physical activity for persons with disAbilities. Search our
databases to access information on national accessible programs and other resources.
National Lekotek Center
Diana Nielander
2001 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 528-5766; (800) 366-PLAY; (773) 276-8644 (fax)
Email: lekotek@lekotek.org
Web: http://www.lekotek.org
A nationally recognized non-profit organization with a national network of affiliates
dedicated to promoting the inclusion and development for children with special
needs through play experiences and the learning that results.
National Parent Information Network Illinois (NPIN)
Web: http://npinil.crc.uiuc.edu/ Navigation
Education Services
Mary Cray Farnsworth
PO Box 671
Normal, IL
61761
(309) 838-9745; (815) 671-4043 (fax)
Email: mary@navitgationed.com
Web: http://navigationed.com
Helping
parents and professionals navigate the Special Education system and IEP process.
Services and supports rendered by a parent-teacher-advocate.
New
Connections Academy
Tom Dempsey, principal
865 East Wilmette Road
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Email: tdempsey@southcampus.net
Private therapeutic day school for children with high functioning
autism, first grade through high school. Funding comes through students
home school district for special ed. services.
NOFAS
Affiliate of Illinois
Ajeet Charate
Trinity Services, Inc.
18100 Oak Avenue
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 774-0327; (815) 723-4894; (815) 774-0443 (fax)
Email: acharate@trinity-services.org
Web: http://www.nofasillinois.com
The Illinois affiliate, collaborates with individuals, organizations,
and agencies to promote awareness, education, prevention, assessment,
diagnosis, and intervention for individuals and families affected
by FASD.
Norb Hansen Photography
230 Annapolis Drive
Vernon Hills IL 60061
(847) 845-2440
Email:
nhansen@norbhansenphotography.com
Web:
www.norbhansenphotography.com
We specialize in photographing kids with
special needs. Our service is in-home and on-location and we work around your
time and needs. Northern
Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
Dawn Schaefer
3105
MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9400 (TDD); (847) 509-1177
(fax)
Email: info@nssra.org
Web: www.nssra.org
As a partnership of twelve park districts and municipalities, NSSRA provides recreation
programs for adults and children with disabilities in the northern suburbs of
Chicago. Northwestern
University Learning Clinic
Frank Van Santen
2240 Campus Drive
Evanston,
IL 60208-3560
(847) 491-3184; (847) 467-1198; (847) 467-7141 (fax)
Email:
f-vansanten@northwestern.edu
Web: http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/csd
The Learning Clinic offers a continuum of services for individuals who are
experiencing learning difficulties. These include psychoeducational diagnostic
evaluation, individual remediation, and subsequent advocacy. Laura
O'Connor, Special Education Advocate
Whitted Cleary & Takiff
3000
Dundee Road Suite 303
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-8662; (847) 564-8419
(fax)
Email: loconnor@wct-law.com
Web: http://www.wct-law.com Michael
A. O'Connor, Esq.
Attorney
at Law
Mauk & O'Connor, LLP
1427 W. Howard St.
Chicago, IL 60626-1426
(773) 262-2199
Email: mikeoc@earthlink.net
Web:
http://www.maukoconnor.com
Firm
represents low-moderate income parents in special education disputes with local
school districts throughout northern Illinois.
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with
Disabilities
Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First
Street, C-418
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
(217) 782-3370
Email: sfull@isbe.net
Web: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ Deborah
W. Owens, Esq.
Attorney at Law
120 E. Ogden, St. 8
Hinsdale,
Il. 60521
(630) 789-5856; (630) 789-9503 (fax)
Email: DOLaw120E@AOL.com
Ms. Owens has work as an attorney for parents of disabled children since
1986 in school related as well as guardianship issues . She is a former therapist/school
social worker. She also represents children involved with the Juvenile Court,
as well disputes over child custody, visitation and support. PARA's
Peach Tree Speech & Developmental Center
350 Houbolt Road Suite 101
Joliet,
IL 60431
(815) 725-9992; (815) 725-9993
Email: office@paraspeachtree.com
Web: http://paraspeachtree.com
We
specialize in providing speech-language, feeding, developmental, motor and sensory
intervention to meet individual needs. Experienced therapists with expertise in
helping children with varied needs are available.
Paraclete Services
4615 Tile Line Rd.
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 455-7010 (phone/fax)
Email:
paracleteserv@sbcglobal.net
George Ackron, Executive Director, Advocate
in Disability Law
I have been providing results oriented advocacy services
in IL for 25 years. Specializing in Special Ed. and SS Disability Representation. Parent
& Educator Partnership
Merle Siefken
25 S. Washington Street, Suite
106
Naperville, IL 60540
(877) 317-2733; (630) 428-3979; (630) 428-4055
(fax)
Email: msiefken@sased.org
Web:
http://www.pepartnership.org
Parent
& Educator Partnership is a Parent Mentor Project initiated by the Illinois
State Board of Education which supports children with disabilities and their families
in the educational system. Parent
Teacher Association (PTA)
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
901 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704-2790
(217) 528-9617; (800)
877-9617
Email: il_office@pta.org
Parent-2-Parent
for Special Students
Email: SpecEdParents@aol.com
(847) 803-3114 Cheryl Mix (For the NW Suburban Cook County Area)
A support/advocacy
group for parents and friends of students with disabilities. Currently we have
3 chapters, one in IL and two in WI. There are NO membership fees to belong.
Parent-To-Parent
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
20 E. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-3513; (800) 952-4199 (in IL)
Email:
frcdptiil@ameritech.net
Web:
www.frcd.org Parent
Training and Information Center (PTI)
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
20 E. Jackson Boulevard, Room 300
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939-3513;
(312) 939-3519 (TTY); (800) 952-4199 (In IL)
Email: frcdptiil@ameritech.net
Web: http://www.frcd.org/ Parents
as Partners
Gary Michaels
308 E. Main
Peotone, IL 60468
(708)
258-6613; (309) 531-2053; (708) 258-6613 (fax)
Email: glmike123@yahoo.com
Provide advocacy services for families that have children in special education.
Attending IEP's ect. including filing of Due Process Pathways
Awarness Foundation
150 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
(800) 955-2445;
(800) 326-8154 (TTY)
Email:
friends@pathwaysawareness.org
Web:
http://www.pathwaysawareness.org/
Pathways is a national, non-profit organization
dedicated to raising awareness about early detection, early invention and inclusion.
We provide resources to parents and healthcare professionals. Pediatric
Alternatives in Creative Therapy
Monica Cioffi
755 South Milwaukee
Avenue Ste 284
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 573-4390; (847) 549-6942 (fax)
Email:
mcioffi@condell.org
Web: http://condell.org
We are an outpatient pediatric program for ages birth through 18 years. Our
services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and
massage therapy. Pediatric
Neuropsychology
Nichole Dawson, PhD
40 S. Clay, Suite 204W
Hinsdale,
IL 60521
(630) 789-0423 ext. 2
Email: sndaws@comcast.net
Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children with neurocognitive
and learning impairments, development of individualized intervention plans, support
for parents in school advocacy Pediatric
Occupational Therapy
Judy L. Katz OTR/L
109 PIne Street
Deerfield,
IL 60015
(847) 945-5119
Email: JLKOTR@aol.com
This practice specializes in working with children with sensory processing,
and developmental issues, from 18 months of age through adolescence. Interactive
Metronome is also offered.
The Pediatric Place - Oak Park
Summer Perkins, MS, CCC-SLP
1011
West Lake Street, Suite 216
Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 386-8971; (708)
386-9018 (fax)
Email: summer.perkins@physio.strykercorp.com
We are a pediatric rehabilitation center, located in downtown Oak Park. We
provide physical, occupational, and speech/language therapy in a family-centered
environment. The
Pediatric Place - St. Charles
Angela Kisner, MPT
3815 East Main Street,
Ste B
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-7530; (630) 584-7762 (fax)
Email:
angela.kisner@stryker.com
We
provide pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy. Conventiently located
by Charlestowne Mall. In-network with most insurance plans. Sharon
Pelletier, MEd, LCSW
6601 W. North Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
and
5301
Dempster, Suite 310
Skokie, IL 60077
(708) 574-9475
Email: spelletierLCSW@comcast.net
Provide assistance to children with disabilities and their families. Services
include individual, family, group therapy; advocacy, consultation, etc. Over 30
years experience working in schools.
People First of Illinois
P.O. Box 4294
Bloomington, IL 61702-4292
(815) 623-7590
Web:
http://www.peoplefirstofillinois.org
promotes self-advocacy for people
with disabilities Pershing
Early Learning Center
Aissa Norris
2912 N. University Street
Decatur,
IL 62526
(217) 876-8923; (217) 876-8327; (217) 876-8322 (fax)
Email: anorris@dps61.org
Web: http://www.dps61.org
We are a
servicing agent for Macon-Piatt Special Education and Decatur, District #61 Prek
and Prevention Initiative for children ages birth to 5 years.
Pfeiffer Treatment Center
Thom Schindel
4575 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 505-0300 ext. 216; (630) 836-0667 (fax)
Email:
Thom.Schindel@hriptc.org
Web:
http://www.hriptc.org
A nonprofit medical
facility that specializes in education, research and the nutritional treatment
of biochemical imbalances. These imbalances often manifest with symptoms related
to mood, thought, learning, and behavior disorders. Precision
Education
Catherine Whitcher
3714 Pandola Avenue
Joliet, IL 60431
(800) 432-0170
Email: info@precisioneducation.com
Web: http://www.precisioneducation.com
Precision Education provides practical solutions for special education issues.
By providing awareness, education and action we empower parents, schools and service
providers to enhance a child's education.
Professionals in Learning Disabilities (PLD)
Web: http://www.pldonline.org/
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Division of Early Childhood Education
100 N. First Street, E-230
Springfield,
IL 62777-0001
(217) 524-4835
Email: hhenders@isbe.net
Web: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Division of Specialized
Care for Children
University of Illinois at Chicago
P.O. Box 19481
2815 W. Washington, Suite 300
Springfield, IL 62794-9481
(217) 793-2340
Email: cnonufer@uic.edu
Web: www.uic.edu/hsc/dscc/
Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Division
of Services for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Office of Rehabilitation
Services
100 W. Randolph Street, Suite 8-100
Chicago, IL 60601
(312)
814-2939; (312) 814-3040 (TTY)
Email: dhsdbh06@dhs.state.il.us
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through
2
Bureau of Early Intervention
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 19429
Springfield, IL 62794-9429
(217) 782-1981; (800) 323-4769
(in IL only)
Email: DHSVR50@dhs.state.il.us
Project CHOICES
(CHOICES) - Children Have Opportunities in Inclusive Environments
and Schools
6S 331 Cornwall Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4508
Web: www.projectchoices.org
promotes
educational inclusion
Propionic Acidemia Foundation
1963 McCraren Road
Highland Park,
IL 60035
(877) 720-2192
Email: paf@pafoundation.com
Web: http://www.pafoundation.com
The Propionic Acidemia Foundation is dedicated to finding improved treatments
and a cure for Propionic Acidemia by funding research and by providing information
and support to families and medical professionals. Protected
Tomorrows
Mary Anne Ehlert
LifeCare Center
103 Schelter Rd.
Lincolnshire,
IL 60069
(847) 522-8086 ext. 210; (847) 522-8081 (fax)
Email: mehlert@protectedtomorrows.com
Web:
http://www.protectedtomorrows.com
Advocates
for special needs individuals and families involving healthcare, special education,
job coaches, residential, ssi/medicare/medicaid, trusts/guardianship.
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Equip for Equality, Inc.
11 E.
Adams, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 341-0022; (800) 537-2632; (800)
610-2779 (TTY)
Email: contactus@equipforequality.org
Web: http://www.equipforequality.org/
The R.A.C.E. School
290 N. Rand Rd., Suite D
Lake Zurich |