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IL Spec Ed Regs - January 13, 2016

2 E Newsletter
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 | at | GlenEllynMedia.com
Web: http://www.2enewsletter.com
Helping twice-exceptional children meet their potential.

A Big Blast, Inc.
Rhonda Penzell
2210 Linneman St.
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 650-8161; (847) 987-3940; (847) 730-5393 (fax)
Email: info | at | abigblast.com
Web: http://www.abigblast.com
Gymnastics Therapy, taught by a licensed OT, insurance eligible. We offer Buddy recreation programs: cheerleading,martial arts, tball/kickball/soccer, tot gymnastics and camps.

a Differently Abled, Inc.
Jeana Johnson
9423 Hawthone Ave
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 205-0150
Email: adifferentlyabled | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.adifferentlyabled.com
Special Education consultation/advocacy services for IEP and 504 plans. Additional services include school in-services, staff development, and business disability awareness training.

A New Ray of Hope, LLC
Nancy Wilson, President
435 Pennsylvania Ave. #146
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 260-3780
Email: anewrayofhope | at | me.com
Web: http://www.anewrayofhope.com
Health and education advocate with expertise navigating the state service system. Resources and information on benefits, education and health advocacy. How to use technology for communication and daily living needs.

A to Z Advocates/Consultants
Linda Zavada
100 Carson St.
Long Point, IL 61333
(815) 854-2676
Email: zavada | at | 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.

A+ tutoring and advocacy
Katie Coss
585 Kimer court
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 503-9109
Email: katiecoss | at | yahoo.com
Autism specialist working with children & parents. Certified teacher offering tutoring and life-skill coach (play-dates, birthday parties, ect.) for children with autism ages 3-15.

AAROW Community Parent Resource Center(s)
Dr. Peter S. DiFrancesca
652 Washington Boulevard, 2E
Oak Park, IL 60302
(815) 325-1682
Email: peter | at | empoweringfamilies.info
Web: http://www.empoweringfamilies.info
Our mission is to promote the development of individuals with disabilities and to ensure that every person regardless of background, through a variety of services.

ABA Chicago, Inc.
Selma Martinez, M.S.Ed., BCBA
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
30 E Huron #1106
Chicago, IL 60611
(847) 997-7157
Email: ABAChicago1 | at | aol.com
ABA/Verbal Behavior Consultation

ABA Midwest Education, LTD
Janice Pellecchia, M.A., BCBA
1530 S State St., Ste 15N
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 375-1000
Email: janice | at | abamidwestltd.com
Web: http://www.abamidwestltd.com
Home based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provided by qualified BCBAs specializing in autism treatment with children and adults.

Acacia Academy
Kathryn Fouks
6425 South Willow Springs Road
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
Email: nfouks | at | acaciaacademy.com
Web: http://www.AcaciaAcademy.com
A private therapeutic day school for grades 1-12, offering accredited programs for students of all performance levels.

Academic Associates Learning Center
Toni Kackert
129 Flinn Street
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 461-5272
Email: toni | at | WOWicanread.com
Web: http://WOWicanread.com
Children learn to read with the most effective phonics course without the use of sight words or pictures. Offering one-on-one instruction and free reading assessment.

Academic Associates Reading Clinic
Steve or Robin Blaha
570 Forum Dr.
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 307-0777
Email: academicassociates1 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://everychildcanread.com
One-on-one reading instruction for students at any stage of reading ability. Our course is the most effective for teaching all students to read, especially those with learning disabilities. We offer a free reading assessment and consultation.

Academic Testing
R.V. Moran
P.O. Box 707
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 373-0147
Email: schoolpsychologist1 | at | gmail.com
Case Management for children with special needs. Includes consultation for IEP concerns as well as academic and aptitude testing in the south suburbs near Chicago.

Achieve Beyond
Susan Parker
1221 Farmington Lakes Drive
Oswego, IL 60543
(815) 730-1818; (815) 730-0808 (fax)
Email: infoillinois | at | achievebeyondusa.com
Web: http://www.achievebeyondusa.com
Provider of in-home and in-clinic ABA services.

The Achievement Centers, Inc.
Kathryn Fouks
6425 South Willow Springs Road
La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040; (708) 579-5872 (fax)
Email: nfouks | at | acaciaacademy.com
Web: http://www.AchievementCenters.com
A diagnostic and tutorial clinic that services students of all ages in all subject areas during afterschool hours, evenings, and Saturdays.

Action Advokids
Cindy L. Asselstine
612 Bayview Point
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 882-1225
Email: addvokids | at | wowway.com
Advocacy services for parents of children with special needs, as well as, parent advocacy training.

Addis Greenberg & Schultz, LLC
707 Skokie Boulevard
Suite 540
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-1863; (847) 412-1831 (fax)
Web: www.agselaw.com

ADDvantage Coach
Arthur J Lewis
940 Waveland Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 295-5183
Email: addvantagecoach | at | aol.com
Web: http://theaddvantagecoach.com
Performance coach helps HS/College Students develop awareness, supports, strategies and responsibility for ADHD/Executive Function challenges. Parent coaching available with younger students.

ADHD Awareness Coach
Lyn Purpura, CEC/ACC
2109 Hemlock Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2552
Email: lyn | at | lynpurpura.com
Web: http://www.lynpurpura.com
Professional Speaker and expert coach advocating for successful learning for all children.

Advanced Behavioral Solutions
2060 E. Algonquin Road, Suite 720
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 496-4693; (847) 496-7027 (fax)
Email: advancedbehavioral | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.advancedbehavioralsolutions.com
ABS provides therapy, social and academic groups, and school advocacy services; Evaluates IEP/504 Plans; collaborates with school professionals; educates family and enhances harmony.

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 | at | 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.

Advanced Vision Center
Dr. Ingryd H. Lorenzana
19 E. Scahumburg Rd.
Scahumburg, IL 60194
(847) 891-8003; (847) 891-8045 (fax)
Email: DrL | at | AVConline.org
Web: http://www.AVConline.org
Developmental Optometrist providing diagnostic and therapeudic vision services for pediatric and Adult patients.

Advocacy for the Special Ones in Your Life
Laurie McDevitt
783 Kateland Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(630) 639-0343
Email: lauriemcdevitt | at | gmail.com
As a special educator and parent, I work in all areas of school and work advocacy. I work for the rights of parents and students. Practice Areas: Elgin, IL and the surrounding suburbs.

Advocacy Specialists, Nfp
Phillip DeRuntz, M.Ed.
34283 Tangueray Drive
Grayslake, IL 60030
(219) 238-6528
Email: pderuntz | at | advocacyspecialists.org
Providing biopsychosocial interventions based on data-driven methodologies to individuals with educational and life-span challanges.

Advocacy Specialists
Phillip DeRuntz, M.Ed.
34283 N Tangueray Drive, Suite #203
Grayslake, IL 60030-1778
(219) 238-6528
Email: pderuntz | at | AdvocacySpecialists.org
Web: http://AdvocacySpecialists.org
Utilizing data-driven processes to implement evidence-based interventions relevant to individuals’ cognitive, behavioral, social, emotional, and adaptive deficits to improve performance throughout life.

Advocate for Special Education
Nicole MacCarthy
1610 Winners Cup Circle
St. Charles, IL 60174
(773) 991-1327; (630) 549-6049 (fax)
Email: Nicky | at | Advocate4SpecialEd.com
Web: http://www.advocate4specialed.com
Special Education Advocate. I also teach individual and small group sessions educating parents in Special Education Law and the Basics of Special Education/IEPs.

Advocate4Kids
Monica Rouse
PO Box 942
Durant, IA
(563) 249-4703
Email: Monicarouse | at | ymail.com
Advocacy regarding special education services for IEP and 504 plans. Individual services as well as school in services, staff development, and community education.

Advocates for Access
Dorothy Anello
4450 N. Prospect Rd., Suite C8
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 682-3500; 309-682-3989 (fax)
Email: info | at | advocatesforaccess.com
Web: http://www.advocatesforaccess.com

Advocates For Special Education
2561 Shady Grove Court
Crete, IL 60417
(309) 531-2053
Email: glmike123 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://advocatesforspecialeducation.com
We are a nationwide directory, listing Attorney's and Advocate's that are knowledgeable in Special Education law.

AIT for You
Terrie Silverman
524 E Jefferson St
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262) 569-7828; (262) 569-1011 (fax)
Email: terries | at | 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 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.agbms.org/index_Home.html

Alexander Leigh Center for Autism
Kelly Weaver, Director
620 N Route 31
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 477-2522
Email: kweaver_alca | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.alexanderleighcenterforautism.com
Year-round Therapeutic Day School serving students with autism ages 3-15 years old using ABA. Emphasis on regulation, communication, socialization, life skills, behavior and academics.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Almost Home Kids
Deborah A. Grisko
7S721 IL St Route 53
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 271-9155; (630) 271-9186 (fax)
Email: info | at | almosthomekids.org
Web: http://www.almosthomekids.org
Almost Home Kids provides Respite and Transition Care Services for children who are medically fragile.

Alternative Teaching, Inc.
James Kling, MA
517 N. Melrose Ave.
Elgin, IL 60123
(312) 953-9629
Email: jim@alternativeteaching.org
Web: http://AlternativeTeaching.org
Behavioral Consulting & Educational Advocacy. We provide parents and professionals training to address behavioral issues. We help families identify needed resources through the IEP process.

American Foundation for the Blind - Midwest
401 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 350
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 396-4420
Email: chicago | at | afb.net
Web: http://www.afb.org/

Margot Andersen, MSW
2758 Charlie Court
Glenview, IL
(847) 272-4090
Email: margotandersen | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.margotandersen.com
Providing families with educational advocacy for 14 years. Evaluate reports, IEPs, attend school meetings and provide parent guidance. Parent of children with special needs.

Another Look Psychological Services
Leslie Jenkins, PhD, ABSNP
939 W. North Avenue Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60642
(502) 519-2577; (502) 996-8260 (fax)
Email: admin | at | anotherlook.doctor
Web: http://www.anotherlook.doctor/
School/Clinical Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, NVLD, Autism, emotional concerns). Also provides Educational Consultation & Individual Counseling/Therapy for all ages.

Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC
Candace Bohn
10620 Brooks Lane
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
(708) 268-4042
Email: abconsultantsllc | at | hotmail.com
Applied Behavioral Consultants, LLC provides in-home ABA/VB programs and creates behavior plans for aggression by conducting functional assessments.

The Arc of Illinois
1820 Ridge Road, Suite 300
Homewood, IL 60430-1739
(708) 206-1930
Email: tony | at | thearcofil.org
Web: http://www.thearcofil.org/

ASD Ascend
Elizabeth Idzi
100 East Huron St. Unit 3104
Chicago, IL 60611
(608) 698-3946
Email: elizabeth | at | asdascend.com
Web: https://asdascend.com
ASD Ascend is an online database of colleges and universities with programs or services for students with ASD.

A.S.K. - Answers for Special Kids
1111 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 733-1739; (847) 733-0739
Email: answersforspecialkids | at | 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.

Asperger Syndrome Support & Awareness of C.I.
Diana Noble
101 Resina Drive
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 891-6611
Email: d.noble | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.aspergersyndromesupport.com
We help educate families,bring awareness,give emotional support,and build a strong relationship between the families, schools, community and medical professional providers.

Aspire Children's Services
Kathy Ruffulo, Director
1815 Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 236-0979; (708) 236-5161 (fax)
Email: kruffulo | at | 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.

Autism Community Connection
Mobile Therapy Centers of America, LLC
1870 West Winchester Road, Suite 203
Libertyville, IL 60048
Email: autismcc | at | yahoo.com
YahooGroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autismcc
Web: http://www.autismcommunityconnection.com
ACC coordinates outings for ASD children in the Naperville area. We are a parent/professional support and advocacy group with extensive resources on our website.

The Autism Therapy Group
Betti Ayivi-Ga Togbassa, BCBA
991 Oak Creek Dr.
Lombard, IL 60148
(808) 364-7486
Email: betti.ayivigatogbassa | at | theautismtherapygroup.com
Web: https://atgtogether.com/lombard-clinic/
At the Autism Therapy Group, our aim is to help your child discover their true potential by working with them at your home, clinic, or other community settings.

Jeanne D. Beckman, Ph.D.
Developmental and Licensed Clinical Psychologist
P.O. Box 865
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 446-1251
Email: techpsych | at | techpsychologist.com
Web: http://www.techpsychologist.com
Author of family-friendly technology book for LD, ADD, CP, autism, gifted, and other disabilities. Lifespan tech & inclusion consultations and training.

Behavioral Consultant and Speech-Lang Pathologist
Kathryn Kunkel
3290 Julie Lane
Montgomery, IL 60538
(773) 677-4925
Email: akkunkel | at | 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 autism spectrum.

Karen J. Belcher, Advocate/Speaker
P. O Box 329
47W954 6th Street
Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 664-9103
Email: kbelcheradvocate | at | gmail.com
Web: http://specialneedsadvocacy.wordpress.com
Personal experience, practical advice: Parent to parent special education advocacy including goal writing, IEP meeting support, observation, file review, training. 13 years experience.

Belle Center of Chicago
Beth Valukas, Executive Director
1754 West Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-7868; (773) 878-7869 (fax)
Email: beth | at | 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.

James Bensdorf, Private Educational Therapist
834 Madison
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 864-1365
Email: jamesbensdorf | at | me.com
Individual educational therapy for children and adults. Child and parent advocacy to negotiate accommodations and modifications with school personnel designed to maximize success for students.

Benson Advocates Inc.
Judith Benson
12631 Palos West Drive
Palos Park, IL 60464
(708) 299-3974
Email: info | at | bensonadvocates.com
Web: http://bensonadvocates.com
Special Education Advocate and Tutor Together we achieve educational success.

Blazing Prairie Stars
contact person: Christina Foster
47W635 Beith
Maple Park, IL 60151
Email: BlazingPS | at | msn.com
Horse-assisted therapy: hippotherapy (PT, OT, speech); therapeutic riding; experiential learning groups for children.

Blue Light ABA Consultants
Crystal Ciszek
1100 E Woodfield Rd Suite 140
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 975-2016
Email: blawrence | at | bluelightabaconsultants.com
Web: http://www.bluelightabaconsultants.com
In-home ABA service. Providing evidence based service throughout all of Chicago land areas.

Meredith Bolan Therapy, LLC
Meredith Bolan, LCSW, PEL (SSW)
920 N Spring
LaGrange Park, IL 60526
(708) 528-5374
Email: mbolanlcsw | at | gmail.com
Web: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/meredith-bolan-la-grange-il/775843
Providing special education advocacy services to help families navigate the special education process. I have over 25 years of experience working with children and families.

Kathy Borchardt, Psy.D., P.C.
1212 S Naper Blvd, Suite 119
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 680-5494; (630) 369-5989 (fax)
Email: kb | at | kathyborchardt.com
Web: http://www.kathyborchardt.com
Providing neuropsychological assessments to better understand a child's unique learning style and to assist in developing individualized education plans to help children reach their potential.

Larry Bowman
Children's Therapy & Rehab Specialists
1225 S. Rand Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 550-8049; (847) 550-6054 (fax)
Email: LarryB | at | childtherapyrehab.com
Web: www.childtherapyrehab.com

Brady Speech-Language Pathology
Arnell A. brady
1424 E. 53rd st. Suite 307
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 493-4000; (773) 493-4003 (fax)
Email: info | at | bradyspeech.com
Web: http://Bradyspeech.com
Speech-Language pathology services: Interactive Metronome, Brain Fitness program, EEG-Neurofeedback/Pseudopalate system, Fast ForWord, and Cognitive assessment & training.

Brain Balance Achievement Center
Tim Carr
1101 South Milwaukee Avenue, Suite #105
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 821-1328; (847) 821-1419 (fax)
Email: contactus | at | brainbalancechicago.com
Web: http://brainbalancechicago.com
We work with kids that have neurological and learning disorders such as ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, Aspergers, Tourette's, and other related disorders.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Bridge Educational Advocacy
Pepi M. Silverman, Director
2008 Westgate Terrace
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 903-7778
Email: pepi | at | beadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.beadvocacy.com
Bridge Educational Advocacy works to ensure that all students receive the educational services and resources that they require to be successful learners.

Bridges for Autism Foundation
Marcia Brown
PO Box 102
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 444-0019; (847) 219-3302; (847) 444-0038 (fax)
Email: mbiordib | at | 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 | at | 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, Inc.
30 W. St. Andrews
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 940-8090; (847) 940-5507 (fax)
Email: Collegefinderjb | at | aol.com
Web: http://college-finder.org
Provides post-secondary placements for students with learning differences.

Butterflies for Change
Nancy and Bridget Brown
536 72nd Street
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 323-5551
Email: deedyp | at | me.com
Web: http://www.butterfliesforchange.org
We help develop inclusive programs for individuals with disabilities. Our services include keynote speeches, workshops and one-on-one counseling and representation.

BY YOUR SIDE
Craig Martin
1920 Thoreau Drive, Suite 180
Schaumburg, IL 60173
and
16W361 S. Frontage Rd., Suites 129-131
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(847) 496-5513; (847) 496-5752 (fax)
Email: info | at | byyoursideac.com
Web: http://www.byyoursideac.com
Providing services to individuals with autism ages 2 years - adults. Offering Speech-language therapy, Occupational therapy, ABA therapy, Social Language Groups, and Augmentative Communication training.

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 | at | 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)
(630) 880-0750
Email: Charmaine | at | 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.

Camp Firefly - JCFS
Melissa James
255 Revere Dr, Ste 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-4396; (847) 412-4360 (fax)
Email: CampFirefly | at | jcfs.org
Web: http://www.campfireflyjcfs.com
Our week long overnight camp at Camp Chi near WI Dells, is for 9-12 year old boys/girls with social disorders like Asperger's, autism, or OCD.

Camp STAR (Summer Treatment for ADHD and Related Issues)
Jennifer Whorf
800 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 814-7827
Email: campstar | at | jcys.org
Web: http://www.jcys.org/campstar
Therapeutic day camp for children with ADHD, oppositional disorders, aggression, learning issues and the social challenges caused by high-functioning Autism/Asperger’s syndrome.

Capstone Clinical Research
1117 S Milwaukee Ave. B7
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 549-7214; (847) 549-7371 (fax)
Email: mgreenbaum | at | 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.

Sandra Carlson and Associates Counseling Services
682 W. Boughton Road, Unit D
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 771-0144; (630) 771-9520 (fax)
Email: carlson.p | at | comcast.net
Private counseling practice. Provide services to children with mental health needs and learning differences.

Carter Special Education Advocacy
Ildiko Carter, SPED Advocate
412 Butterfly Rd.
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 975-5500
Email: carterspedadvocacy | at | gmail.com
Helping Parents navigate in Special Education regulations and rights, showing how to request an Evaluation and how to negotiate a great 504 or IEP plan.

Cawn / Krantz & Assoc., Ltd.
Sherri Cawn M.A. CCC-SLP/L
650 Academy Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 480-8890
Email: sherrislp | at | 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
5375 US HWY 34, Suite 4
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 885-3006
Email: info | at | celebratedifferences.org
Web: http://www.celebratedifferences.org
Celebrate Differences is an all-inclusive Disability Awareness Center, welcoming all children and their families regardless of age or disability. * Celebrate Differences hosted a Wrightslaw event on April 6, 2017 in Chicago.

The Center for Children's Services
Katelyn Mullen, BCBA
702 N Logan Ave.
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 446 1300; (217) 446 1325 (fax)
Email: katelynmullen | at | tcfcs.org
Web: http://www.tcfcs.net/
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services are offered under the direction of a BCBA. Services offered include skill acquisition and problem behavior reduction programs in school or home.

Center for Cognitive Assessment
Wilfred van Gorp, Ph.D., ABPP
333 N. Michigan Avenue Suite 1801
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 286-5661
Email: office | at | cognitive-assessment.com
Web: http://www.cognitive-assessment.com
Neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children and adults for academic, test or workplace accommodations. All services provided by a board certified neuropsychologist.

Center for Enriched Living
Lauren Berndt
280 Saunders
Riverwoods, IL 60015
(847) 948-7001; (847) 948-7621 (fax)
Email: Lauren | at | CenterForEnrichedLiving.org
Web: http://www.CenterForEnrichedLiving.org
We are a privately funded non-profit agency serving the social needs of people of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities – such as Down syndrome, autism, and Fragile X syndrome.

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
Mary Catherine Brady
606 N Michigan
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-8551
Email: info | at | csld.org
Web: http://www.csld.org
CSLD is a not-for-profit organization located in Elmhurst and Chicago. CSLD provides speech therapy and evaluation, parent support group and community education.

CHADD ADHD Support Group
Kristin Weber
616 Juniper Drive
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 406-0842
Email: p2pkweber | at | chadd.net
Web: http://www.chadd.net/379 and http://www.facebook.com/ADHDSupportOFallon
We're an ADHD support group for O'Fallon/Shiloh & Metro East. We're also CHADD Affiliate #379 from the national non-profit CHADD.org. We protect privacy!

* Champaign County Down Syndrome Network
1304 W. Bradley Avenue
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 398-7132
Email: secretary | at | champaigndsn.org
Web: http://www.champaigndsn.org
Sponsor educational workshops, provide new parent packets, an E-Newsletter, social opportunities for members & networking for member families in Champaign County & East Central Illinois. * The Champaign County Down Syndrome Network sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2015.

Lillian Chen-Byerley, MS, OTR,/L, RCTC
171 Lagoon Drive
Northfield, IL 60093-3509
(847) 446-9484
Email: fourchen | at | 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 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 | at | 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.

Chicago Education Project
Beth Glass, PhD
2353 Hassell Road, Suite 110
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 884-7030
Email: info | at | cepautism.org
Web: http://www.cepautism.org
Chicago Education Project is dedicated to providing special education alternatives based on student needs and motivation by using scientifically-based methodologies, including ABA, and VB.

Chicago Reading and Dyslexia Center
410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 614
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 360-0805
Web: http://www.dyslexiachicago.com
Adults and children learn tools to overcome problems with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and related struggles with reading, writing, math, coordination and organization.

Child & Family Connections #14
Gary Reed, Program Manager
3000 W Rohmenn Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(888) 482-4300; (309) 681-0190 (fax)
Email: jrunyon | at | ci.easterseals.com
Web: http://cicfc.org
Provide free evaluations and set up services for children with developmental delays or disabilities birth to 3 years of age

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 | at | 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
Micki Moran J.D.
1950 Sheridan Road Suite 201
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 926-0101; (847) 926-8500 (fax)
Email: mickim | at | lawforchild.com
We are a law firm with an emphasis on special education advocacy for children and teens with disabilities.

Childhood Stroke & Hemiplegia Connections of Illinois
Mary Kay Ballasiotes
P.O. Box 356
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 854-4058
Email: mkbee | at | 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.

Child's Voice School
Dr. Michele Wilkins
180 Hansen Court
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-8200; (630) 595-8282 (fax)
Email: info | at | childsvoice.org
Web: http://www.childsvoice.org
Child's Voice is a private school that helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing birth to age 7 learn to listen and talk to be successful in the mainstream.

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 | at | 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, LLC
Deborah Pergament
142 E. Ontario St., Ste. 525
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 265-1055
Email: dpergament | at | childrenslawgroup.com
Web: http://childrenslawgroup.com
Well-respected for work representing all students especially those with genetic syndromes, deaf/hoh, blind/vi, autism.

Children's Therapy & Rehab Specialists
Email: lbowman | at | 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)

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 | at | yahoo.com
Web: www.choicesforparents.org

CIP Bloomington
Ashley Sullivan
425 N. College Ave
Bloomington, IL 47404
(812) 323-0600 Ext. 22
Email: asullivan | at | cipbloomington.org
Web: http://www.cipbloomington.org
The College Internship Program is a comprehensive post-secondary support program for young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Differences

Circles Behavior Consultation Services
Circles Behavior Consultation Services
Kim Williamson
2416 E Washington, Suite G
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-5050; (630) 303-9704 (fax)
Email: circlesbcs | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.circlesbcs.net
Applied Behavior Analysis services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, learning, and behavior disorders.

Circles in Motion
Julie Arnoff
13615 Lamon
Crestwood, IL 60445
(708) 638-9544
Email: julie | at | circlesinmotiontherapy.com
Web: http://www.circlesinmotiontherapy.com
Therapy service specializing in MNRI (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration).

Katie Clancy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
901 Warrenville Rd., Suite 201
Lisle, IL 60532
(773) 929-9000; (773) 435-6334 (fax)
Email: info | at | clancyassociates.com
Web: https://clancyassociates.com
Full-service special needs planning law firm.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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
2409 N. Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 755-1775
Email: info | at | helpforld.com
Web: http://www.helpforld.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 | at | earthlink.net
Web: www.monahan-cohen.com

JoAnn Collins, Educational Advocate
PO Box 89
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 573-7857
Email: advocate60915 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.disabilitydeception.com
Educational advocate with 20+ years of experience with IEP's, due process,IEE's and IEE's at public expense(and interpreting testing).

Communication Clubhouse
Sue Kelly
2901 Finley Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 495-6800; (630) 495-8200 (fax)
Email: theclubhousenews | at | aol.com
Web: http://communicationclubhouse.com
The Clubhouse is a leading provider of comprehensive pediatric therapy services for children who are developmentaly challenged. We offer indivdual and group services to children.

Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU)
8765 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 867-4000
helps families access state-funded programs

Community and Residential Services Authority
Robert Watts, Regional Coordinator
100 North First Street, W-101
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
(312) 550-0096; (217) 524-1529 (fax)
Email: robert.e.watts | at | illinois.gov
Web: http://www.illinois.gov/crsa/
The CRSA reduce barriers to receive services, provide technical assistance to parents to appropriately access needed services, assist local communities to develop or strengthen collaborative interagency networking and facilitate resolution of mutliple agency disagreements about residential placement or funding of placement and services.

Community Therapy Services
525 Tyler Rd, Ste Q1
St. Charles, IL 60174
and
201 Main Street
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 444-0077
Email: info | at | ctspediatrics.com
Web: http://ctspediatrics.com
Pediatric Speech-Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapies

Connected Kids Pediatric Therapy
Sharon Silverberg
15 Commerce Drive
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 502-8348; (847) 986-4055 (fax)
Email: sharonconnectedkids | at | yahoo.com
Connected Kids Pediatric Therapy provides cutting-edge occupational therapy while in a gymnastics setting. Our unique approach combines social interaction, sensory integration, strengthening, coordination, sequencing, and following directions.

Connections Day School
Catherine Carey
31410 Hwy. 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Email: ccarey | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Creative Growth Center
Hilary Holsteen
9N755 Nesler Road
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 888-4347
Email: creativegrowthctr | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.creativegrowthcenter.com
A program dedicated to providing equine (horse) assisted psychotherapy, learning, and horseback riding lessons for all ages. Riding lessons available for special needs or those needing a sensitive approach to lessons.

Creative Rehab Services, Inc.
Alma L Tan Torres, PhD, OTR/L
7310 Bunker Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 241-4648
Email: rehab828 | at | gmail.com
Alma provides independent occupational therapy evaluations for special needs students ages 3-22 years including fine motor, visual perception, sensory, self-help, assistive technology, and/or transition planning.

Dr. Frank Cushing
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist
Glenwood Testing Center
2823 Glenwood Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 968-5342
Email: frank | at | 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.

Davis Educational Services
Henry E. Davis, M.Ed, BCET
2835 N Sheffield Ave., Suite 225
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 880-2407; (773) 281-3429 (fax)
Email: henryed48 | at | gmail.com
Individual math testing and educational therapy. Ages 6-18. Testing for dyscalculia. "All students can learn math with proper support." Google: Henry Davis CBS Interview

Dale Davison, ADHD Coach
922 Seminole Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 920-1010
Email: dale | at | dale-davison.com
Web: http://www.dale-davison.com
Strategic Life Coaching helps to manage symptoms of ADHD/ Executive Functioning difficulties. Prioritize, get started, stay focused, motivated and accomplish what you need to do with the support of your coach.

Day By Day Family Solutions
Judy Katz, MS
3128 Hemlock Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 899-1551
Email: judy | at | daybydayfamilysolutions.com
Web: http://www.daybydayfamilysolutions.com
Coaching family members to teach your child with autism or related disorders day by day activites in your home, in the community, and in school.

DayOne Reliance Incorporated
Bonnie McCrary
1551 E. Fabyan Parkway
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 208-5555; (630) 879-9098 (fax)
Email: bmccrary | at | dayonereliance.org
Web: http://www.dayonereliance.org
A non-profit organization providing education on multiple trust options to families of individuals with special needs without jeopardizing government benefits or entitlements.

Deliberate Success
2604 Arden Drive
Champaign, IL 61821

(217) 403-0837; (773) 230-2676
Email: Sherry | at | 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.

Delta Gamma Ctr. for Children w/Visual Impairments
Deborah Naucke, MSW
1750 S. Big Bend Blvd.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
(314)776-1300; (314)776-7808 (fax)
Email: info | at | dgckids.org
Web: http://www.dgckids.org
Delta Gamma Center is a nonprofit agency dedicated to helping children who are blind/visually impaired reach their potential through family-centered, specialized services and support.

Stacey Dembo, Esq.
Attorney at Law
208 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 204
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 702-1492; (312) 588-7274 (fax)
Email: stacey | at | dembolaw.com
Web: http://www.dembolaw.com
I represent children and adults with disabilities in Social Security disability cases (SSI/SSDI). I also provide advocacy at IEPs on a flat rate basis.

Designs for Change
29 E. Madison, Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60602-4809
(312) 236-7252; (312) 236-7944 (TTY); (800) 851-8728
Email: dfcl | at | 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 | at | 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.

Discovery Program of IL LLC
Lori Entzminger M.Ed. PCET
1654 Kautz Road
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 234-2459
Email: lentzminger | at | discoveryprogramil.org
Web: http://www.discoveryprogramil.org
I am an experienced educational therapist for children with LD. I provide individual and group therapy either at their school or on alternate sites.

Division of Specialized Care for Children
Thomas Jerkovitz, Director
Central Administrative Office
3135 Old Jacksonville Road
Springfield, IL 62704
(800) 322-3722
Email: kshaf2 | at | uic.edu
Web: http://dscc.uic.edu
We provide free care coordination for families of children and youth with special health care needs. Please visit our website to see specific services.

Dore Achievement Center
Kim Dollenmaier
1340 Remington Road Suite U
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(224) 265-4382; (847) 207-1334
Email: kim.dollenmaier | at | 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.

Double J Riding Club
Cindy Johnson
10545 W. 74th Street
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 528-4674
Email: doublej | at | doublejridingclub.com
Web: http://doublejridingclub.com
We provide recreational riding for special needs' children, in private or small group settings as needed. Kids have fun while improving motor and sensory skills.

William Draper - Advocacy Service
P.O. Box 278
Hillsbsoro, IL
(217) 556-9699; (217) 532-5641 (fax)
Email: williamdraper | at | email.com
We serve all of Illinois but are located in DOWNSTATE Illinois just south of Springfield. We are a fee-based advocacy service helping parents and families of children having special needs. We review and advocate ages birth through adult transition.

Dyslexia Buddy Network
Kristin Paxton
0N457 Cloos Ct.
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 930-2001
Email: DyslexiaBuddyNetwork | at | gmail.com
Web: http://DyslexiaBuddyNetwork.com
501c3 connects, inspires youth with dyslexia. 135 families. Speakers, social meet-ups, great resource for parents. Producer of "What I Wish Teachers Knew About Dyslexia"

Dyslexia Institutes of America
Andrew Wright
500 E Diehl Road, Suite 120
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 505-4917; (630) 505-4918 (fax)
Email: PaulaB | at | dyslexia-naperville.org
Web: http://www.dyslexiainstitutes.com
Provide diagnostic assessment and therapy for adult and child clients suffering from dyslexia.

Dyslexia Services
Kimberly Reilly
24612 River Crossing Drive
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 744-0178
Email: kim_reilly | at | comcast.net
Dyslexia tutoring using the Barton Reading and Spelling Program

Dyspraxia USA
2502 N. Clark St, Suite 223
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-3476; (630) 335-3227
Email: dyspraxianfp | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region
Diana Dixon
830 S. Addison Ave.
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 620-4433; (630) 620-1148 (fax)
Email: dldixon | at | eastersealsdfvr.org
Web: http://www.eastersealsdfvr.org
Located in Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin, Easter Seals enables children and adults with disabilities to achieve maximum independence and provides support for their families. * Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2007.

EdPsych Solutions
Shari Meserve
1117 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Forum Square Suite B-8
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 800-8781
Email: shari.eps | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.edpsychsolutions.com
Evaluation, Consultation, Advocacy. We specialize in Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Tourette Syndrome, Spectrum Disorders, and Cognitive Disabilities. More information and testimonials on our website.

Education Champion, LLC
Kim Hillard, LBS1, Owner
12 Kenfield Circle
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 824-5738
Email: Kimhillard | at | educationchampion.com
Web: http://educationchampion.com
EC provides customized IEP consultation and advocacy, assessment and tutoring, behavioral help, homework help in person, on the phone or through email.

Educational Advocacy and Consulting
Carol Dimas, M.S. Ed,
50 S. Main St., Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60540
(773) 230-8320; (630) 364-5785 (fax)
Email: admin | at | educationaladvocacyandconsulting.com
Web: http://educationaladvocacyandconsulting.com
Advocacy consulting firm assists families whose children need identification, support, and assistance with services from their school districts in the Chicago and Washington DC areas.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

EleMental Learning In-Home Tutoring
Lori Skurka
3931 Highknob Circle
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 355-5112
Email: finance | at | elemental-learning.com
Web: http://www.elemental-learning.com
We are a Naperville-based provider of private in-home tutoring services. Serving the entire Chicagoland area.

Elite Math Tutoring of Chicago
Eric Boshnyak
2945 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(866) 498-8867
Email: chicago | at | elitemathtutoring.com
Web: http://chicago.elitemathtutoring.com
We offer private in-home math tutoring from the best local tutors for all levels of math.

Empower DES, LLC
Cathy Haley
1712 Stewart Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 757-4029; (847) 698-5501 (fax)
Email: cathy | at | empowerdes.com
Web: http://empowerdes.com
Empower provides dyslexia advocacy, transition services, and educates parents on how to navigate the world of dyslexia.

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 | at | 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 | at | spfldsparc.org

Equal Opportunities4You
Tammera Lawson, CCR, PP/CLA
48 Pembrooke Rd
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 319-8246; (630) 966-0927 (fax)
Email: tammera2526 | at | att.net
A professional advocate with a legal background and over 14 yrs special education experience offering a comprehensive array of services. Counties: Kane, Kendall, Will, DeKalb, DuPage.

Essential Elements
Amy Arnoff
1108 N. Mill St. Suite 6
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 725-1049
Email: aarnoff | at | comcast.net
Relationship Development Intervention Program Consultant, remediate the core deficits of autism and kids with social deficits

The Estate Planning Law Group
Kirsten Izatt
600 W. Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 871-8778; (630) 871-8788 (fax)
Email: kirsten | at | teplg.com
Web: http://www.TEPLG.com
Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts. Request more information at www.SpecialNeedsFreedomGuide.com.

Everyone Is Welcome, Inc.
Mark W. Doyle
712 Westfield Drive
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 302-0970; (866) 817-1884 (fax)
Email: EIWelcome | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://EIWelcome.com
Educational Advocacy and Educational Consulting services since 1996. Work with families to navigate through the complexities of Establishing and Funding Special Needs Trusts.

Families Empowered To Change
Elizabeth Berndt
5320 W. Elm St.
McHenry, IL 60050
(847) 961-5353; (847) 655-6100 (fax)
Email: info | at | familiesetc.org
Web: http://www.familiesetc.org
We provide support and education to McHenry County parents of children with complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

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
Michael Fisher
P.O. Box 1441
Crystal Lake, IL 60039-1441
(815) 444-8672
Email: michael | at | findsdownsyndrome.com
Web: http://www.findsdownsyndrome.com
We are a family support group providing educational opportunities, speakers and newsletter serving families of kids with Down Syndrome in McHenry County, IL.

Family Matters Parent Training Information Center
1901 S. 4th St., Ste. 209
Effingham, IL 62401
(866) 436-7842
Email: info | at | fmptic.org
Web: http://www.fmptic.org
Serves all of Illinois outside of the 8 county Chicago area. Individual assistance, workshops, and webinars are provided for parents of children with disabilities.

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 | at | ameritech.net

Family Resource Center at Mildred Berry Center
Robin Garvey
8616 Northern Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 332-6064; (815) 332-8003
Email: rgarvey | at | mildredberry.org
Web: http://www.mildredberrycenter.org
Free parenting and mental illness education courses, support groups, lending library, computer workstations for research, and family-to-family interaction. You are not alone. We can help.

Family Support Network of Illinois
5739 W. Martindale Lane
Peoria, IL 61615-9669
(309) 693-8981
Email: ccronin | at | flink.com
Web: www.familysupportnetwork.org/

Family Support Services
Bonnie Lane Groner
420 Frontage Road
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 441-6034; (847) 651-1554; (847) 441-6035 (fax)
Email: bonniegroner | at | aol.com
Transition planning for mentally ill adolescents preparing to accept graduation from secondary school. Services include identifying needs, educational and vocational opportunities, housing and resource referrals.

Felicity School
Ed O'Neill, M.Ed.
158 S. Waukegan Rd.
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 999-3900
Email: eoneill | at | felicityschool.com
Web: http://www.felicityschool.com
Felicity School will educate students through the use of a web-based curriculum, adventure education and vocational experiences in a Life Space Crisis Intervention setting.

Footsteps of Change
Stephanie Bates
P.O. Box 7401
Romeoville, IL 60446
(734) 883-2174
Email: inquiries | at | footstepsofchange.com
Web: http://footstepsofchange.com
Footsteps of Change, Inc. provides in-home therapy, parent training, and school consultation services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Tessa Forte, M.A.
1236 Chicago Ave. #301
Evanston, IL 60202
(630) 781-5992
Email: tessaforte | at | 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
3710 Commercial Avenue, Suite 6
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 205-9897; (847) 205-9840 (fax)
Email: cfoxatty | at | 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 | at | att.net or candicehadley | at | 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.

Fox Valley Physical Therapy and Wellness
2011 Dean Street, Suite B
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 549-0511; (630) 549-0512 (fax)
Email: info | at | fvphysicaltherapy.com
Web: http://www.fvphysicaltherapy.com
PT services for newborn and into adulthood presenting with developmental, neurological, orthopedic, sensory and vestibular challenges. Both she and the clients have fun while getting results.

Fragile X Families of SW Chicago LINKS Group
14110 Thornberry Ct.
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 341-4995
Email: swchicagofx | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.fragilex.org
Volunteer affiliate parent run group that helps support families, promote awareness, family fun and educational events.

Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities
Nancy Winkelman
P.O. Box 1636
Warrenville, IL 60555-7636
(630) 588-8543
Email: nwinkelman | at | ftea.org
Web: http://www.ftea.org
Friends for Therapeutic Equine Activities is a NARHA Premier Accredited Center which provides therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs.

From Advocacy to Action
Pam Labellarte
231 Bingham Circle
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 401-5053; (847) 566-4431 (fax)
Email: plabellarte | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.fromadvocacy2action.com
A Special Education Advocate and parent of two children with a disability, provides advocacy services to families regarding the IEP process and 504 Plans. This can include attending IEP meetings, as well meetings for eligibility determination and mediation.

Galena Parent Advocates
c/o Lynn Gallagher
320 Elk Street
Galena IL 61036
(815) 777-2796
Email: galenaadvocate | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.geocities.com/galenaadvocate/GPA.html

Garage band U
James DiGirolamo
5017 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(708) 951-1469
Email: jbass440 | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://garagebandu.com
Guitar Lessons for Special People. I'm a musician & private/group lesson instructor with over 30 years of experience working with children on many developmental levels including special needs students with physical and cognitive delays.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Kathy Gill, Ph.D.
5700 Essex Road
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 235-2607
Email: kathygill123 | at | gmail.com
My goal is to support children, families, and schools. Psychoeducational evaluations, functionally based behavior intervention plans, and gentle advocacy to help children grow and learn.

Steven Glink, Esq.
Attorney at Law
3338 Commercial Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 480-7749; (847) 480-9501 (fax)
Email: steve | at | 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.

Gordon Educational Advocacy
Andrea Gordon
5828 North Odell
Chicago, IL 60631
(847) 912-9885
Email: advocate | at | gordonadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.gordonadvocacy.com
Educational advocate that supports families in navigating the educational process while securing services that ensure that every child has the support they need to succeed.

Diane Gould, LCSW, BCBA
1866 Sheridan Road Suite 207
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 917-5385
Email: dgould847 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.dianegouldtherapy.com
I specialize in providing therapeutic services to children with special needs and their families. Family support, psychotherapy, and behavior analysis are combined to strengthen families.

Debbie Gross and Associates
3255 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 502
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-5352 Ext. 2
Email: tmeer3 | at | comcast.net
I have extensive experience with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and families. I have over a decade of experience with special education and special needs children, particularly children, (and their families) on the Autism spectrum.

Guitar Lessons for Special People
James Digirolamo
15404 Kilpatrick Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-8459
Email: jbass440 | at | yahoo.com
I'm a musician & private/group lesson instructor with over 20 years of experience working with children on many developmental levels including special needs students with physical and cognitive delays.

Hammortree Financial Services
Annette Hammortree
145 S. Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-7420; (815) 788-7430 (fax)
Email: ahammortree | at | omalleyandassoc.com
Web: http://www.annettehammortree.com
Annette is a parent of a child with Cerebral Palsy, and a Financial Planner, specializing in providing special needs life planning to families for over 15 years. Dedicated to wealth preservation and asset protection.

Lisa Landis Hannum, MJ, MAT - Educational Advocate
345 New Mills Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193-1711
(847) 985-6437
Email: AdvocateIDEA | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Tracy Lovi Hartlieb, Esq.
Attorney at Law
833 Central Avenue #1024
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 485-9232
Email: tracyhartlieb | at | hartliebhorste.com
Web: https://www.hartliebhorste.com
Representing parents of children with disabilities in special education matters.

Cynthia Hays, PhD PC
15 Spinning Wheel Road Suite 14
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-4881; (630) 323-4882 (fax)
Email: drcynthiahays | at | comcast.net
Web: http://drcynthiahays.com
Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for ages 4-21. Assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and emotional/behavioral concerns. Consultation, recommendations, and participation at school meetings.

Helping Hand Advocacy Services
Talitha Mueller
642 Maple Lane
Batavia, IL 60510
(773) 425-0532
Email: Talitha.Mueller | at | comcast.net
We provide advocacy services to support the educational needs of special students and empower parents in the process.

Helping Hand School for Children with Autism
Becky Couper
9649 W. 55th Street
Countryside, IL 60525
(708) 352-3580
Email: becky.couper | at | 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.

Timothy A. Hickey, Attorney At Law, LLC
Suite 300
Two TransAm Plaza
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 730-0029
Email: tim_hickey | at | comcast.net
Tim Hickey is an attorney who concentrates his practice on representing families with their IEPs, due process hearings, estate planning, special needs trusts, and guardianships.

Hill Foundation
Anne Hambleton
737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1560
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 284-2525
Email: ahambleton | at | facingdisability.com
Web: http://www.facingdisability.com
Facing Disability is a web resource with more than 1,000 videos drawn from interviews of people with spinal cord injuries, their families, caregivers and experts.

Eugene K. Hollander Esq.
Attorney at Law
230 W. Monroe Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 425-9100
Email: ekhlawyers | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.eugenekhollanderlaw.com/
A Chicago based attorney that is experienced in handling a wide range of cases including special education cases. Free legal consultations.

Elizabeth Hooper, MA Educational Consultant
1717 N. Naper Blvd., Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 470-6877; (630) 245-0337 (fax)
Email: ehooper | at | edconsultant.org
Web: http://www.edconsultant.org
Provides consultation and review of records, support to navigate the educational process, communication and follow up on agreements, positive behavior strategies, and tutoring.

HOPE 101
Brigid Brausen, M.S.Ed.
135 North State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 566-2107
Email: brigidbrausen | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://hope101.org
We provide intensive reading interventions for students with special needs. Delivered by licensed reading specialists.

Hope Delivery Systems, Inc.
Kelly Sansone
710 W Buena Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(312) 985-7723; (312) 284-4566 (fax)
Email: ktsansone | at | hopedeliverysystems.com
Web: http://www.hopedeliverysystems.com
Licensed Clinical Social Workers to provide Social Skills Groups for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.

Hope Magazine Online
10944 S Artesian
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 253-7403
Email: editor | at | hopemagazineonline.com
Web: http://hopemagazineonline.com
An online magazine for people of ALL abilities. Personal Stories, Professional Articles relating to special needs. Directory Services for Providers and Businesses.

Cera Horste, Esq.
Attorney at Law
833 Central Avenue #1024
Highland Park, IL 60035
(872) 903-1883
Email: cerahorste | at | hartliebhorste.com
Web: https://www.hartliebhorste.com
Special education legal services for parents, including assistance with obtaining evaluations, negotiating eligibility, crafting an effective IEP or 504 Plan, navigating mediation, and more.

Human Rights Authority
Teresa Parks
Il. Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
401 Main Street, Suite 620
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 671-3030; (309) 671-3060 (fax)
Email: Teresa.Parks | at | illinois.gov
Web: http://gac.state.il.us
Investigates disability rights violations committed against persons with disabilities by Illinois disability service providers, including special education programs.

IEP Bootcamp
Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed, CLC
115 Parkside Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 302-1273
Email: catherine | at | catherinewhitcher.com
Web: http://www.iepbootcamp.com
IEP Bootcamp: Special Education Workshops to Achieve FAPE for All. Consulting and Advocacy Available for IEP Development, Program Placement and Accountability for Student Progress.

IEP Consulting, LLC
Carly Quinlan
P.O. Box 72262
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 596-7610
Email: IEPconsultingLLC | at | gmail.com
Provide families consulting and advocacy services to address concerns in their child's IEP. Services include IEP review, letter writing, phone consultation, attending meetings.

IL Guide By Your Side
Carrie Balian
PO Box 9366
Naperville, IL 60567
(224) 343-1873; (866) 695-3880 (fax)
Email: ilhvgbys | at | gmail.com
Web: https://www.ilhandsandvoices.org/guide-by-your-side
Providing free unbiased emotional support and resources by trained Parent Guides to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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
Andrea Marwah
P.O. Box 9366
Naperville, IL 60567
(877) 350-4556
Email: ilhandsandvoices | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.ilhandsandvoices.org
Parent driven non profit organization that provided unbiased support to families who have children with hearing loss.

* 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 Federation of Families sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2005.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Teresa Parks
401 Main Street, Suite 620
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 671-3030; (309) 671-3060 (fax)
Email: Teresa.parks | at | illinois.gov
Web: http://gac.state.il.us/
The Commission is a state agency that provides guardianship for adults with disabilities, legal representation for persons with disabilities, and investigations of disability rights violations committed by disability service providers, including special education programs.

Illinois Life Span
Mike Kaminsky
18207-A Dixie Highway
Homewood, IL 60430
(800) 588-7002; (708) 206-0810 (fax)
Email: Mike | at | 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 Parent Education & Resource Center
Judy Ruffulo, Director
150 S. Washington Street
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 212-6371; (847) 551-1780 (fax)
Email: judyruffulo | at | gmail.com
Advocacy, (sliding scale) parent education and training, educational assessment, Orton-Gillingham reading instruction

Illinois Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Laurie Jerue
3104 Treesdale Court
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 922-3232
Email: IPADDUnite-owner | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Imagine Pediatric Therapy
Dahlia Fahmy
606 W. Roosevelt, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 588-5050
Email: dfahmy | at | sportsandortho.net
Web: http://www.imaginepeds.com
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation for children with special needs.

Inclusive Expectations LLC
Kelly Calloway
9711 Winchester St
Mascoutah, Il 62258
(872) 216-0876
Email: Inclusiveexpectations | at | gmail.com
Web: http://inclusiveexpectations.com
We work with clients and their families through life coaching, educational advocacy (IEP/504), and family mapping to establish the right support for individuals with disabilities.

Individualized Resources and Consulting, LLC.
2416 Bradley Place
Evanston, IL 60202
(224) 622-8334
Email: individualizedllc | at | 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: ifd | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.InstituteForDevelopment.com
Assessment of Children, Teens & Adults with Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Behavior Disorders. Individual and Family Psychotherapy and Educational Advocacy services.

Integrated Pediatrics
Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 566-8658
Email: info | at | integratedpediatricsinc.com
Web: http://integratedpediatricsinc.com
Integrated Pediatrics Inc. (IPI) provides occupational therapy services to children of all ages with any special needs. Please contact IPI for additional information.

Intentional Synergy
Christene Jackson
1400 Hunters Ridge Dr. #67
Genoa City, WI 53128
(262) 203-2331
Email: intentionalsynergy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.intentionalsynergy.com
Experienced advocate, special educator, administrator and special needs parent. Supporting families through training, consult and advocacy services to assist families in navigating special education.

International Renewal Institute, Inc.
Kathleen Bellanca
310 Keystone Ct.
Glencoe, IL 60022
(877) 474-4900; (847) 790-6411; (847) 835-4209 (fax)
Email: kjb | at | 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.

JCFS Therapeutic Day School
3145 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467-3900; (773) 467-3999 (fax)
Email: TherapeuticDaySchool | at | jcfs.org
Web: http://www.jcfs.org
The JCFS Therapeutic Day School serves K-12th grade students diagnosed with a variety of disabilities, including ED, Autism, LD, EMH, TBI, & SLP.

Molly Black Jenkins Educational Consulting LLC
Molly Jenkins, M.S.Ed.
2626 N Lakeview Ave Apt 1409
Chicago, IL 60614
(262) 389-0613
Email: mollyblackjenkins | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.mollyblackjenkins.com
Educational Consulting and Advocacy Programs for children with diverse needs are often difficult to navigate, and most parents do not know their rights. I will help help families learn the opportunities available to them and navigate the IEP process.

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)
Nanette Karoll
300 Revere Drive, Suite 205
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-4300; (847) 412-4314 (fax)
Email: leslieglazer | at | 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 | at | 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.

JJB Educational Consulting, Inc
Jill Burstein
30 W. St. Andrews
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 940-8090; (847) 940-5507 (fax)
Email: Jillburstein1 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.jjb-edconsultants.com
We provide appropriate educational placements for students with learning differences. We have over 15 years experience in educational consulting.

The Joshua Tree Community
42W560 Hidden Springs Dr.
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 485-1064
Email: amysinger | at | joshuatreecommunity.com
Web: http://joshuatreecommunity.com
A Day Program for non-aggressive mildly Developmentally Disabled Adults over age 22. Community access Purposeful, meaningful activities designed to promote life long learners.

Kallison Educational Consulting
Michael & Randee Kallison
639 Woodhaven Drive
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 877-0291
Email: kallisonconsulting | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://web.me.com/muttmeistr/Kallisoneducationalconsulting/Welcome.html
We are a husband and wife team and have 21 years of combined experience providing behavioral consultation, academic tutoring, and advocacy in the areas of special education.

Denise R. Kaplan, Esq.
Attorney at Law
440 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 200
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 793-2484; (847) 793-2485 (fax)
Email: webplanners | at | rivkinlaw.com
Web: http://www.rivkinlaw.com
Law firm concentrating in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, planning for children with special needs, and planned charitable giving.

Pam Katz Counseling, LLC
5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 26A
Skokie, IL 60077
(773) 425-3845; (847) 626-6408 (fax)
Email: pkatz13 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.northshorementalwellness.com
Provide Therapy, advocacy, and consulting services. Specialize in ADHD, Learning issues, and Bullying issues. Specialties as well with anxiety disorders, OCD, Trichotillomania, and Depression.

KEEN Chicago
Ayana Geiger
P.O. Box 06255
Chicago, IL 60606-6255
(312) 876-2535
Email: ageiger | at | keenchicago.org
Web: http://keenchicago.org
KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers.

Mary Keenan, M.S.O.T.R./ L. C.R.C
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 328-3211
Email: mcky2004 | at | 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.

William C Kelly, Esq.
Attorney at Law
142 E. Ontario St., Ste. 525
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 265-1055
Email: wkelly | at | childrenslawgroup.com
Web: http://childrenslawgroup.com/
William Kelly is an attorney who represents the parents of children with disabilities in their pursuit of a free appropriate public education.

Kendall County Family and Friends
Special Olympics "Comets"
2420 Rock Creek Rd
Plano, IL
(630) 552-3826; (630) 552-1752 (fax)
Email: marcylite_12 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.kcsofamilyandfriends.org
Special Olympics organization servicing people with disabilities from 8yrs-80yrs. Sporting, social, family, educational events year round.

Thomas E. Kennedy, III
Attorney at Law
112 Front Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-5326; (618) 474-5331 (fax)
Email: tkennedy | at | tkennedylaw.com
Web: http://www.tkennedylaw.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 | at | email.uophx.edu
G-tube, Foley Cath., Trach, Oxygen dependent and other special needs or care.

Kids Can Do, Inc. Children's Therapy Center
Erica Von Behren
19100 South Crescent Dr., Suite 101
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 478-5400; (708) 478-5300 (fax)
Email: info | at | kidscanodo.org
Web: http://kidscando.org
For over 20 years, KidsCanDo has provided pediatric speech-language, occupational, and physical therapy for children facing medical and developmental challenges; Facing challenges, Embracing Dreams.

Kids4IDEA Inc.
Ken Webb
2405 Glen Circle East
Sycamore IL 60178
(630) 405-7900
Email: Kids4IDEA | at | yahoo.com
I fight hard for parental participation. I put the power back into the parents hands as intended under the Individual with Disabilities Educational Act.

Kinetic Konnections
Cara Lindell
1420 Reanaissance Dr St 308
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 390-8348
Email: clindell | at | kinetickonnections.com
Web: http://www.kinetickonnections.com
We provide Kinetic Bridging, a unique, hands-on therapeutic intervention that simultaneously impacts coordination, sensory and cognitive processing. We treat a wide variety of clients.

Michael L. Kiser, Ed.D., J.D.
Attorney at Law
630 W. Drummond Pl.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-5312; (773) 348-3473 (fax)
Email: mike | at | 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.

Paige K. Koos: Consulting, Counseling & Advocacy
1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 220
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 234-0466; (630) 717-1165 (fax)
Email: Pkoos | at | yourkidsrights.com
Web: http://www.yourkidsrights.com
Educational advocacy & counseling for students with special needs serving DuPage, Kendall, Kane, & Will counties. Paige is a veteran advocate, therapist, & educator.

LAF (formerly Legal Assistance Foundation)
Julie Pautsch
120 S Lasalle St., Ste 900
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 341-1070
Email: jpautsch | at | lafchicago.org
Web: http://lafchicago.org
LAF's Education Pro Bono Project provides free legal assistance to low-income parents in education matters, including special education, school discipline, and residency.

Lake County Center for Independent Living
Karen Blatcher
377 N. Seymour Ave.
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-4440; (847) 949-4445 (fax)
Email: karen | at | lccil.org
Web: http://www.lccil.org
A non-profit organization serving persons of all ages with disabilities in Lake County. Providing advocacy, information and referral, Employment Skills and Independent Living Skills Training.

Lanese Educational Consulting
Lynn Lanese
4233 Rose Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 207-5004
Email: LynnLanese | at | gmail.com
Private Tutor. Lindamood-Bell: "Seeing Stars" Phonological and Orthographic Processing in Reading and Spelling; "Visualizing and Verbalizing" Language Comprehension and Thinking.

Language and Literacy Solutions
3578 S. Illinois Ave.
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 559-7105
Email: shawnapope | at | gmail.com
Web: http://languageandliteracysolutions.com
Speech-Language Pathologist, Literacy Specialist - Online and in-person intervention for reading, spelling, and writing. Structured word inquiry incorporated into intervention. Any age or ability.

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 | at | 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.

Learning is Fun!
Dr. Delia Ross
928 Forest Dr.
Elgin, IL
(847) 915-5072; (847) 915-5070 (fax)
Email: prncsindn | at | aol.com
Academic services for students K-8, who have Autism, Learning Disabilities,and Downs Syndrome. Experienced special education teachers provide remediation in reading, math and writing.

Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois
10101 S. Roberts Road, Suite 205
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 430-7532
Email: LDAofIL | at | ameritech.net
Web: http://www.ldanatl.org/

Learning is Fun
928 Forest Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 915-5072 or 5071
Email: prncsindn | at | 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 | at | 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.

Cari Levin, LCSW, LLC Special Education Advocacy
1940 Sherman Ave., Suite A
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 828-9695
Email: carilevinlcsw | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://carilevinlcsw.com
Providing special education advocacy services, counseling for parents and siblings of individuals with special needs.

Liberte Educational Consulting
95 Arboretum Dr.
North Barrington, IL 60010
(312) 350-5092
Email: yjean-simon | at | liberte-consulting.com
Web: https://www.liberte-consulting.com
Yamiley Jean-Simon, Ed.S. is a fierce advocate for children. She helps families navigate the school system to get the best programming for student success.

Michelle Licata, Ed. S., M. A., School Psychologist and Tutor
42W117 Copperwood Lane
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-8305
Email: mimilicata | at | comcast.net
Complete comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to pinpoint learning, and/or social-emotional difficulties impacting deleteriously on learning. Tutor children in reading applying current researched based data on what works with dyslexic individuals.

Lincolnshire Area CHADD Chapter
Wanda Wiebke-Chirnside
6 Harvest Glen Court
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
(847) 438-6220
Email: wlwiebke | at | hotmail.com
Web: www.chadd.org
CHADD is a support organization for children and adults with AD/HD.

Lindamood-Bell® Chicago/Oak Park Learning Center
137 N. Oak Park Avenue, Suite 212, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 660-1860; (708) 660-1861 (fax)
Email: chicago.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/oak-park-il-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Lindamood-Bell® Deerfield Learning Center
740 North Waukegan Road, Suite 207, Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 914-0771; (847) 914-0727 (fax)
Email: deerfield.center | at | lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://lindamoodbell.com/location/deerfield-il-learning-center
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.

Link Advocacy
Melissa Robison
399 Silver St.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 792-1866
Email: Info | at | linladvocacy.com
Web: http://www.Linkadvocacy.com
We provide advocacy services to parents who have a student with special education needs navigate the IEP process and getting educational needs met.

Local Interagency Council #16
Jamie Capitelli
320 E. Armstrong
Peoria, IL 61603
(888) 482-4300; (309) 672-6360; (309) 671-5586 (fax)
Email: jgibbs | at | 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
Jamie Capitelli
2016 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 999-7006
Email: jgibbs | at | 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.

Lisa S. Lombard Ph.D.
332 N. Scoville Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 655-0063
Email: drlisalombard | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.lisalombardphd.com
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.

Gina C. Lopina, Tutor
316 E. 16th Street
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 306-7645; (815) 693-4923
Email: GLopina | at | 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 | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.DrLukeL.com
We have experience working with adults and children with disabilities.

Loving Care Agency
Kathleen Lenzmeier
2400 East Devon Ave., Suite 150
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(866) 253-2553; (847) 298-0859; (847) 298-2569 (fax)
Email: rolexson | at | lovingcareagency.com
Web: http://www.lovingcareagency.com
Our team of nurses provide pediatric clinical expertise, skilled nursing, professional support, coordination of care, and school nursing services. We work with Medicaid plans, HMO/PPO and other commercial insurances.

Lisa Lowry, LCSW
Psychotherapist, private practice
741 Woodbine
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 337-0799
Email: lowry.lisa | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.lisalowrylcsw.com
15 years private practice experience. Works with parents and children struggling with ADHD, mood dysregulation, Autistic spectrum disorders and provides social skills groups. Also facilitates parent support groups.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Marchese Educational Therapy
Aldona T. Marchese, M.S. Ed., BCET
270 Hilldale Place
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(312) 307-6637
Email: aldonamarchese | at | yahoo.com
Provide educational, therapeutic, and multi-sensory remediation services to individuals of all ages with learning differences. Specializing in helping children with co-occurring ADHD and sensory processing disorders.

Robert Mason Consulting
1371 Clinton St.
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 207-9355
Email: rdmason1957 | at | yahoo/com
Consulting for parents that have needs moving through the I.E.P. process.

Megan Martin's Tutoring/Advocate Services
Concord Ln
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(815) 739-3371
Email: megan.martin1978 | at | yahoo.com
I am a special education teacher with 8 years experience. I can advocate and tutor.

Mary Lyon School
Sophia Rodriguez
2941 N. Mcvicker
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 534-3120; (773) 534-3120
Email: sophia.rodriguez | at | att.net

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 | at | mcspeechservices.com
Provide speech-language services, specializing in Myofunctional Disorders (tongue thrust, etc), articulation issues, spoken and written language disorders.

MCK Educational Associates
Linda McCarthy Klawitter
10100 South Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 613-9106
Email: lmcklawitter | at | sbcglobal.net
Advocate with 35 years school based experience as a teacher, school psychologist, and special education administrator. Specialization in programs and services for gifted students.

Mental Health Association in Illinois
188 W. Randolph Street, Suite 2225
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 368-9070
Email: jholcomb | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | yahoo.com
I attend IEPs, resolution meetings, mediation, will file a Due Process request. I'm a parent, I have 12 yrs experince.

Midwest Learning
Christene Eggie
14 Sterling Pkwy.
Genoa City, WI 53128
(262) 203-2331
Email: midwestlearning | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.midwestlearning.com
Certified SLANT (www.slantsystem.com) instructor providing multi-sensory reading instruction for struggling readers.

Milestones - For Kids' Success
Janet Puderbaugh
2901 Finley Rd. Suite 101
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 792-1800; (630) 792-1801 (fax)
Email: jpuderbaugh | at | milestones4kids.com
Web: http://www.milestones4kids.com
Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team providing clinic and community-based therapy services, comprehensive evaluations, group opportunities, and free developmental screenings, Helping each child achieve their Milestones.

Miss Gina's Little Music Makers
2104 Oak Leaf Lane
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(630) 247-3335
Email: ginaryan79 | at | 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.

MJT Educational Assessments
Marjorie Thorsness
40 South Clay St.
Suite 204W
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 789-0423 Ext. 2; (630) 323-6175 (fax)
Email: mthorsness | at | gmail.com
We provide complete cognitive/educational assessments for children. Following assessment, a complete educational profile/report is provided with school recommendations for remediation and accommodations.

Mobile Therapy Centers of America
Jill Sepulveda
1870 W Winchester Rd #203
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 816-7200; (847) 816-7210 (fax)
Email: jsepulveda | at | mtcus.com
Web: http://www.mtcus.com
Speech/language, Occupational therapy and child/family counseling services are provided onsite during your child’s regular day at school and in his/her childcare setting.

Mothers From Hell 2
Kimberly Morrell
PO Box 62
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 224-4568
Email: flykimmie | at | 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.
Cathy Bedard or Anita Johnson
1507 N. Austin Blvd 2nd FL
Chicago, Il 60651-0127
(708) 217-3196
Email: ablekids | at | comcast.net
Providing families raising a child/children with a disability with support and resources. Will attend IEP meetings, help with guardianship and connect with resources.

NAMI Illinois
218 W. Lawrence
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-1403; (800) 346-4572 (In IL only)
Email: hollymac | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://il.nami.org/

Nash Disability Law
Tom Nash
1845 Grandstand Place
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 488-0900
Email: NashDisabilityLaw | at | gmail.com
Don't get lost in the system. Get the money you're entitled to. We know that it is not just about your benefits, it is about your life.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 College of Education
PACE Program
National Louis University
5202 Old Orchard Road
Skokie, IL 60077
(224) 233-2670
Email: cburns | at | nl.edu
Web: http://www.nl.edu/pace/
PACE is a two-year post-secondary prgoram offered by National Education f Education (NCE) at National-Louis Univerity in Skokie, IL. It integrates form instruction in academics, career preparation, life skills, and socialization into a curriculum to prepare students with independent living.

National Lekotek Center
Diana Nielander
2001 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 528-5766; (800) 366-PLAY; (773) 276-8644 (fax)
Email: lekotek | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

New Learning And Counseling Inroads
Thomas M. Potoski MA, LCPC
4 Duncan Drive Suite C
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 662-7757; (815) 928-9335 (fax)
Email: thomaspotoski | at | att.blackberry.net
Web: http://www.newlearningandcounselinginroads.com
Comprehensive clinical counseling and school psychological services.

NeuroHealth Arlington Heights
Dr. Laurie Philips H.C. Ph.D.
1650 North Arlington Heights Road #101
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 584-1894
Email: marketingneurohealthah | at | gmail.com
Web: https://neurohealthah.com/
We have a long-standing reputation of providing solution-oriented mental health services in the Chicagoland area.

Nexus Solutions for Autism
Beatriz Chavez
25 North River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
(331) 222-7724
Email: illinoisinfo | at | nsfautism.com
Web: https://nexussolutionsforautism.com
Nexus Solutions for Autism is committed to providing high quality, results-driven, child-led, fun, in-home ABA therapy.

Florence Noci-Lipsey, Parent-Child Advocate & Educational Consultant
341 Woodlane Court
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(708) 217-8068
Email: FLipsey | at | comcast.net
To provide advocacy, recommendations & advice for families struggling to get appropriate services for their child with special education needs.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Deborah Michael
1308 Waukegan Road, Suite 103
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 486-4140; (847) 589-4140 (fax)
Email: info | at | nspt4kids.com
Web: http://www.NSPT4kids.com
Multidisciplinary pediatric clinics in Chicago and Northern Suburbs of Glenview and Highland Park including OT, PT, Speech, ABA, Social Work, Nutrition and Academics.

NorthStar Educational Advocates
Pamela Star
1430 N. Maplewood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 566-7306
Email: wylangop | at | gmail.com
Psychoeducational Evaluations and Educational Advocacy.

Northern Illinois Satellite of CHADD
Eric Tivers, Coordinator
PO Box 1661
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 636-3742
Email: etivers | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.meetup.com/CHADD-Northern-Illinois
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.

Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
Dawn Schaefer
3105 MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9400 (TDD); (847) 509-1177 (fax)
Email: info | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | wct-law.com
Web: http://www.wct-law.com

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 | at | isbe.net
Web: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/

One Place for Special Needs
Dawn Villarreal
P.O. Box 9701
Naperville, IL 60567
(630) 536-8386
Email: info | at | oneplaceforspecialneeds.com
Web: http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com
National information network for families with disabilities helps you find events, organizations, services and families with special needs in your neighborhood.

OT Outcomes
Marget Wincent, OTR, Director
c/o Kids Connection
2011 Dean St.
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-7030
Email: wincent | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.OToutcomes.com
Enhancing a child's occupation through sensory integrative methods, OT evaluations (birth-16yo), Therapeutic Listening programs and Interactive Metronome program. (Parent of an adult with DS).

Deborah W. Owens, Esq.
Attorney at Law
120 E. Ogden, St. 8
Hinsdale, Il. 60521
(630) 789-5856; (630) 789-9503  (fax)
Email: DOLaw120E | at | 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.

Palmita School Psych Services
Lynae Maciel, Ed.S.
5634 S. Moody Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 416-4425
Email: Lynae | at | palmitaschoolpsych.com
Palmita School Psych Services, LLC conducts bilingual assessments for Spanish-speaking families to help determine eligibility for special education services.

PARA's Peach Tree Speech & Developmental Center
350 Houbolt Road Suite 101
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 725-9992; (815) 725-9993
Email: office | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | pta.org

Parent-2-Parent for Special Students
Email: SpecEdParents | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | yahoo.com
Provide advocacy services for families that have children in special education. Attending IEP's ect. including filing of Due Process.

Parker Education Services
Nancy Parker
2 Litchfield Lane
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 778-2996
Email: parkereducationservices | at | yahoo.com
Am certified dyslexia tutor and can screen for dyslexia; an educational consultant/advocate 30yrs. experience teaching children with a wide range of disabilities.

Partners in Counseling of Lake County Ltd
Lauri Haibeck, LCSW
135 N. Greenleaf, Suite 204
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 672-6540; (847) 793-1202 (fax)
Email: partnersincounseling1 | at | comcast.net
We are a multidisciplinary group of clinically licensed social workers and parents of successful special needs children. We have extensive formal and "in the trenches" knowledge of the special education process.

Pathways Awarness Foundation
150 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601
(800) 955-2445; (800) 326-8154 (TTY)
Email: friends | at | 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.

Pathways to Success
Marlene Willoughby-Petrie
706 S. See Gwun Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 420-5787
Email: Socrrtz | at | comcast.net
Over 20 years SpEd teacher experienced in data collection /analyses,, writing/ implementing IEPs, 504s, modifications/ accommodations, Parent consults and advocacy.

Pathways Therapeutic Services, Inc
PO Box 1006
Frankfort, IL 60423
(779) 279-2851; (779) 324-4340
Email: admin | at | pathwaystps.org
Web: http://pathwaystps.org
Pathways provides ABA therapy and Counseling to individuals of various diagnosis to increase skills and decrease undesirable behaviors.

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 | at | 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 Consultation Center
Sharon Johnson, Ph.D.
3633 W. Lake Ave., Suite 406
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 657-9885; (847) 657-9815 (fax)
Email: SharonZJohnson | at | comcast.net
Provides comprehensive neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental evaluations. Specializes in treating developmental delays including autism, learning disabilities, behavioral issues, and complex neurocognitive issues resulting from congenital or acquired medical conditions. Specializes in developmental assessment, has a strong background in educational advocacy.

Pediatric Interactions, Inc.
Jamie Fox, MA, CCC-SLP/L JamieF | at | pediatricinteractions.com
Lindsey Fry, MA, CCC-SLP/L LindseyF | at | pediatricinteractions.com
Sarah Rosten, MA, CCC-SLP/L SarahR | at | PediatricInteractions.com
Marni Steinfort, MA, CCC-SLP/L MarniS | at | pediatricinteractions.com
649 Barron Boulevard
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-7433
Web: http://www.pediatricinteractions.com
Pediatric Interactions is a speech-language clinic that provides evaluation and services to children of all disabilities and all ages. For a list of all staff, see: https://www.pediatricinteractions.com/meet-our-staff.

Pediatric Neuropsychology
Nichole Dawson, PhD
40 S. Clay, Suite 204W
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 789-0423 ext. 2
Email: sndaws | at | 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 | at | 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 - Crystal Lake
Shauna Henry, MOT, OTR/L
1095 Pingree Rd Suite 119
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(847) 458-8890; (847) 458-8889 (fax)
Email: shauna.henry | at | physiocorp.com
We provide physical, occupational and speech therapy evaluation and treatment for children of various ages and diagnoses.

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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.

Dr. Laurie Philipps & Associates
1655 N. Arlington Heights Rd Suite 302E
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 754-9343; (847) 483-9345 (fax)
Email: drlphilipps | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.drlauriephilipps.com
Pediatric Psychology & Neuropsychology Services, Testing and treatment of learning, behavior, social, emotional, and developmental issues in children, adolescents & young adults.

Plainfield Township Disabilities Committee
S. Cammack & G. A Villasenor
22525 W. Lockport Road
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-8303; (815) 436-5117 (fax)
Email: gavillasenor | at | yahoo.com
Community Support group providing special needs resources, developing educational and informational resources at our monthly meetings w/guest speakers and visiters willing to participate w/in the community.

Alan R. Post, Lay Advocate
841 Magnolia Drive
Chatham, IL 62629-1131
(217) 483-9404
Email: arpost1 | at | juno.com
Non legal consulting with families with special education issues. Law practice in Special Education, 1992-2007. 1972 U of Wis law grad, Former IL and KS mediator in Special Education.

PowerToolz, Inc.
Jamie Powers
10S520 Whittington Lane
Naperville, IL 60564
(708) 567-8123; (630) 369-8087 (fax)
Email: info | at | powertoolz.org
Web: http://www.powertoolz.org
Our services provide families with the tools they need on an outpatient basis. Free Screenings, Evaluations, ABA Therapy, Behavior Support, Computer Interventions, & Social Skills groups.

Premier Advocacy and Consulting
Amie Groth
212 S. Bridge Street
Yorkville, IL 60650
(708) 829-8051
Providing Premier Advocacy Service for all your education related needs. We are right there with you!

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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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 | at | 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
Carl M. Mook
1958 Aberdeen Court
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 787-2200
Email: cmook | at | ProtectedTomorrows.com
Web: http://www.ProtectedTomorrows.com
Protected Tomorrows, Inc helps families plan a safe, fulfilling life for their loved ones with special needs.

Protected Tomorrows
Mary Anne Ehlert
LifeCare Center
103 Schelter Rd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 522-8086 ext. 210; (847) 522-8081 (fax)
Email: mehlert | at | 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 | at | equipforequality.org
Web: http://www.equipforequality.org/

* PROUDD
Carla Oldham, Exec. Director
560 Waterbury Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 991-1157
Email: PROUDDparents | at | aol.com
Web: http://proudd.webs.com
All Disability non-profit organization that does education and trainings throughout Illinois. Speakers also available for in-services, parent groups and seminars. * C-U Autism Network, PROUDD and The Down Syndrome Network of Champaign/Urbana co-sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2006.

Purposeful Connections, LLC
Susan Hudkins, RDI CC
660 Orchard Lane
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 913-7869
Email: therdimom | at | comcast.net
Web: http://susanhudkins.com
Providing RDI consulting to families and children affected by the Autism Spectrum through a systematic targeted curriculum for remediating the core deficits of ASD.

* Melisa Quinones, Esq.
Attorney at Law
340 Quadrangle Dr
Bolignbrook, IL 60440
(630) 635-5555
Email: melisa | at | glawpartners.com
Web: http://glawpartners.com
Legal Representation of Clients in IEP Meetings, Lawsuits for IDEA Violations and General IEP advice. * Sponsored a Wrightslaw event in Feb 2019, Dekalb, IL.

The R.A.C.E. School
290 N. Rand Rd., Suite D
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 726-7270
Email: theRACEschool | at | aol.com
Web: www.theraceschool.org
Private school for children with autism, Applied Behavior Analysis- Verbal Behavior

Rainbow Center, Inc.
Debra Denniger-Bryant, OTR/L, BCP
2275 Church Road
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-2200; (630) 898-5555 (fax)
Email: info | at | rainbow-center.net
Web: www.rainbow-center.net
Physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, Handwriting Without Tears, FastForWord, Therapeutic Listening. Early Intervention and DSCC provider. In-network for most insurance plans.

Julie Ramisch, Ph.D., LMFT
600 East Lincoln Highway #1106
DeKalb, IL 60115
(805) 570-4160
Email: julie.ramisch | at | gmail.com
I offer therapeutic services for individuals, couples, families, and children. I specialize in families with children with disabilities and I especially love working with parents.

* RAMP Center for Independent Living
Web: http://www.rampcil.org
RAMP provides services and advocacy to children through adults with disabilities to realize that there are no limits to what they can do.
Rockford: Serving Winnebago County
202 Market St., Rockford, IL 61107-3954
(815) 968-7467 voice/tty; (815) 968-2401 tty; (815) 968-7612 fax
Belvidere: Serving Boone County
530 S. State St., Suite 103, Belvidere, IL 61008-3711
(815) 544-8404 voice/tty, (815) 544-1896 fax
* Dekalb: Serving Dekalb County sponsored a Wrightslaw training on February 28, 2019.
115 N. First St., Dekalb, IL 60115-3201
(815) 756-3202 voice/tty, (815) 756-3556 fax
Freeport: Serving Stephenson County
2155 W. Galena Ave., Freeport, IL 61032-3013
(815) 233-1128 voice; (815) 233-0743 fax

READ Educational Center
Read.Empower.Achieve.Dream
Choices for children who are Dear of Hard of Hearing
(Also known as Alternatives in Education for the Hearing Impaired)
Holly Trueblood, Executive Director
2020 E. Camp McDonald Road
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

READ Reading & Educational Assistance for Dyslexia
Wendy Dobesh
20810 Mathew Rd.
Morrison, IL 61270
(779) 245-3891
Email: SmartDyslexiaSolutions | at | gmail.com
Orton-Gillingham tutoring for the remediation of dyslexia, handwriting tutoring, and advocacy assistance.

Reading and Dyslexia Solution of Central Illinois
Founder, Susan Smarjesse
920 South Spring Street, Suite 2200
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 789-7323; (217) 744-3905
Email: ssmarj | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.readingsolution.com
We offer individualized, unique correction using a dyslexic's natural visual talents while eliminating the root cause of reading, comprehension, listening, math, and ADD/ADHD problems.

Reading Right Resources
Nancy Baron
741 New Mexico Trail
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 894-9970
Email: drnbaron08 | at | yahoo.com
Dyslexia/Reading Specialist. Impessive results when others have failed. Reading instruction in your home. SBRR methods. File review, referral to other resources as needed.

Regional ADA Technical Assistance Agency
Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
University of Illinois/Chicago
Institute on Disability and Human Development
1640 W. Roosevelt Road (MC/626)
Chicago, IL 60608-6902
(312) 413-1407 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: gldbtac | at | uic.edu
Web: http://www.adagreatlakes.org/

Rebecca Rice, LCSW, R-DMT, Therapeutic Services
3641 Bernay Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 420-0734
Email: r.rice1 | at | comcast.net
Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker and registered dance/movement therapist who specializes in working with children with special needs and their families.

Malcolm C. Rich, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Whitted Cleary & Takiff
3000 Dundee Road Suite 303
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-8662; (847) 564-8419 (fax)
Email: mrich | at | wct-law.com
Web: http://www.wct-law.com
Special education law firm.

Rimmele Reading Clinic
Eileen Rimmele, MSW
1525 Patch Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 761-0511
Email: rimmele | at | sbcglobal.net
Private reading tutoring utilizing a brief, multi-sensory approach. Assessments and individualized lesson plans for Kindergarteners to adults. Parents encouraged to observe.

Larry R. Rivkin, Esq.
440 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 200
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 793-2484; (847) 793-2485 (fax)
Email: planners | at | rivkinlaw.com
Web: www.rivkinlaw.com
Law firm concentrating in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, planning for children with special needs, and planned charitable giving.

Gina L. Robuck, M.Ed.
Solutions-4-Kids, Inc.
17110 Oriole Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 805-3439; (708) 342-0907 (fax)
Email: glrobuck | at | yahoo.com
Former School Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with preschool – high school students in the public schools who now provides consultation and advocacy to parents who have children with special needs. Specific expertise with dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and ADHD. References available.

Judith O. Roman M.A. CCC-SLP / Kid's Talk
517 Warren Road
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 832-1102
Email: joakroman | at | mac.com
Providing evaluation and treatment of pediatric speech and language disorders by a Board Recognized Specialist in Child Language; NDTA and extensive experience.

Michelle L. Rosen, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist
120 W. Eastman Street, Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-2199; (847) 274-6031; (847) 329-9831 (fax)
Email: mrosenphd | at | yahoo.com
Pediatric neuropsychological/diagnostic educational evaluation of children and young adults. Developmental/school readiness assessment. Evaluation for college accommodations. Academic coaching, strategies for mathematics, note-taking, test-taking.

Alan I. Rosenblatt, M.D.
Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
4801 W. Peterson Avenue, Suite 204
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 481-1818; (773) 481-1919 (fax)
Email: airmd | at | doctorrosenblatt.com
Web: http://www.doctorrosenblatt.com
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician providing evaluation and management of developmental delays, language / motor / sensory integration disorders, LD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, MR, CP. Psychopharmacology, multidisciplinary care coordination, ages 0-21 years.

RRR Educational Services
Suzanne Grinnell
2740 Odlum Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(630) 303-1128
Email: scootr_g | at | yahoo.com
Certified special education teacher provides instruction using researched-based instructional programs such as Wilson Reading, Lindamood Bell Visualizing/ Verbalizing (comprehension) as well as academic support in all school subjects.

Brian Rubin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Suite 165
1110 West Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1997
(847) 279-7999; (866) To Rubin; (847) 279-0090
Email: Brian | at | BrianRubin.com
Web: www.SpecialNeedsFuturePlanning.com, www.BrianRubin.com and www.4SNFP.com
Attorney and parent of son with Autism, limits practice to Estate Planning, Guardianships and related matters for his fellow families of children with special needs.

Christopher Krzysztof Rudzinsk, Special Education Advocate
PMB 56212, Chicago, IL 60656
PO Box 89, La Porte, IN 46350
(312) 473-1519
Email: krudzinski2 | at | gmail.com
IEP reviews, Manifestation Determination meetings attendance, consultation, support Suspensions, placement change consultation and support

RVM Exemplary School Consulting
R.V. Moran
P.O. Box 707
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 373-0147
Email: presidentgsusenate07 | at | yahoo.com
Educational Diagnostician for learning and behavior problems such as ADHD, private and confidential. Recommendations made,IEP advocacy, teacher training and parent workshops available.

Nicole Schlechter Advocacy
1109 Sarasota Dr.
Pingree Grove, IL 60140
(630) 650-8123
Email: Nicoleschlechteradvocacy | at | gmail.com
I talk to parents so often who are overwhelmed, frustrated and just exhausted with the whole IEP process! Let's work together to ensure your child is reaching their potential and you are confident at your next IEP meeting.

The School Solution
Karen Mabie, Ed.S., NCSP
P.O. Box 49
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 242-0865; (847) 835-0345 (fax)
Email: kmabie | at | theschoolsolution.com
Web: http://www.theschoolsolution.com
Helping families find a safe and healing placement for their children (ages 10-24) struggling with learning, emotional, or behavioral problems.

Theresa M. Schultz, Ph.D.
TMS Psychological Services
Dr. Theresa M. Schultz
1515 N. Harlem Ave. Suite 304
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-3405; (708) 383-3406 (fax)
Email: tschultz | at | dom.edu
Therapeutic interventions for children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, neurological disorders (e.g., Tourette's Syndrome), ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and/or other psychological or socio-emotional difficulties.

Mary Schwartz LCPC
155 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 507
Chicago, IL 60601
(708) 912-0755; (708) 747-7667; (708) 747-8599 (fax)
Email: maryschwartz | at | gmail.com
Web: http://psychotherapy-mediation.com
Assessment, counseling, psychotherapy for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, mental health problems; consultation for parents.

SEAS Consulting
Toni Hoy
826 Arends Blvd.
Rantoul, IL 61866
(847) 804-2088
Email: tonihoy | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.seasconsulting.org
I am a Special Education Advocate and Systems’ Consultant, helping parents access funding and services for children. I specialize in trauma, attachment and adoption.

Self Advocacy Council of Northern Illinois
Cathy Christensen, Advisor
1312 S. Fleming Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 382-1530
Email: clchristensen100 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.sacni.org
The Self Advocacy Council of Northern Illinois is dedicated to the belief that all people with disabilities are capable of--and should be--directing their own lives. With the necessary supports, everyone can be a Self Advocate.

Sande S. Shamash, Esq.
Attorney at Law
42 E. Grand Ave., Suite 101
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-9570; (847) 587-9591 (fax)
Email: shamashlaw | at | yahoo.com
Specializing in Special Education and School Law, Sande has a child with special needs and has spent his entire legal career working with children and families.

Anne E. Sharrard, Esq.
Attorney at Law
418 Burr Oak Drive
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 347-7958
Email: asharrard | at | mindspring.com
Web: http://www.ssdrelief.com
I represent clients in Social Security disability claims, and I have a special interest in childhood disability claims. Free consultations. No fees unless you win. I am also willing to advocate for families at IEP meetings.

Shining Abilities
848 Interlaken
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(800) 875-6194; (847) 307-5908 (fax)
Email: andrea.lemke | at | shiningabilities.com
Web: http://www.shiningabilities.com
Shining Abilities provides fun educational toys for Autistic children and other Developmental Disorders. To save you time and money, Shining Abilities has brought together some of the most innovative and effective Autism toys and products in the industry.

Shining Star Therapy, LLC.
Brian Braggs
1288 Stonehaven Cir
Aurora, IL 60504
(877) 258-1576
Email: brian | at | shiningstartherapy.com
Web: http://new.shiningstartherapy.com
Provides a range of professional therapeutic services to children in Early Intervention (0-3 years old) and children up to 12 years of age. These services include Occupational, Speech, Physical, and Developmental Therapy; and Child (Infant/Toddler) & Family Counseling services.

Tammy Shults, Esq.
Judi Ray, Esq.
Shults & Ray, LLC
Attorneys at Law
205 W. Cherry St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 529-8501
Tammy Shults tshults | at | verizon.net
Judi Ray judiray1 | at | verizon.net
Web: http://www.shultsandray.com
Providing services to parents of special education children at IEP meetings, due process hearings, etc. Jackson, Williamson, Perry, Saline, Pope, Union, Franklin, Johnson, Randolph counties.

Skill Sprout LLC
(800) 773-1682
Email: info | at | skillsprout.com
Web: http://www.skillsprout.com
2035 W. Iles Suite C
Springfield, IL 62704
and
706 Oglesby Suite 200
Normal, IL 61761
and
13604 Midway Rd.
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
and
8500 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
and
97 Eastgate Drive
Washington, IL 61571
and
330 Eisenhower Lane N.
Lombard, IL 60148
In-home and clinic-based therapeutic services for children with autism from birth-22 years. ABA, occupational/ Physical/ Speech, Language Therapy/ Social Skills & enrichment programs!

SLP - Allied Health Staffing Network, Ltd
309 Ottawa Lane
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(773) 727-9930; (630) 590-5623 (fax)
Email: services | at | slpstaffing.com
Web: http://slpstaffing.com/
We specialize and provide private one-on-one online speech therapy to children of all ages with various communication disorders.

Tuula Snow
208 S. Oppyville Rd.
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-6427; 815-432-2786 (fax)
Email: thnkfinn | at | prairieinet.net
Providing educational advocacy for children and their families in all aspects of special education through phone consultations and attendance at IEP meetings.

SNSN Special Needs Support Network of Lake Zurich
Sue Schulte
20 Dorchester Ct.
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
(847) 726-2113
Email: snsn | at | comcast.net
Support group for parents of special needs children. Meet 2 times monthly. 2nd Monday 9AM | at | Alpine Chapel and 4th Monday 7PM | at | Ela Library.

Social Endeavors
Miri Arie / Chava Alpert
1416 Lake St. Suite 1
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 213-9161
Email: info | at | socialendeavors.net
Web: http://socialendeavors.net
Social Endeavors provides treatment services to help children, aged 2-10 years old, develop age appropriate social and communication skills and parents develop effective parenting skills.

South Suburban Chicago CHADD Chapter #390
17922 State Line Road
Lansing, IL 60338
(708) 80CHADD; (708) 802-4233
Web: http://www.earthbliss.com/sschadd

South West Special Recreation Association
12521 S. Kostner
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389-9423; (708) 389-6458  (fax)
Email: LChesa | at | aol.com
An extension of eight park districts, SWSRA provides recreational programs, special events, trips, and other services to people with disabilities.

Southern Region Parent Resource Center
P.O.Box 1005
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 242-8674; (618) 242-8675; (866) 81SRPRC
Email: srprc | at | hotmail.com
We cover the Southern 34 counties in the state. We provide advocacy for families and kids with special needs and anyone else who needs help finding resources in their community. We are connected to all the 11 LANs in the Southern Region as well. Director is Lisa Johnson cell# (618) 315-0257.

Speak with Stephanie LLC
Stephanie Jeret, CCC-SLP
9231 Kildare Ave.
Skokie, IL60076
(224) 704-0790
Email: Stephanie | at | speakwithstephanie.com
Web: https://www.speakwithstephanie.com/
Private, family centered practice providing speech consultations, evaluations, and treatment. Services are provided in schools, in the comfort of your home, and remotely.

Special Ed Advocacy Center
Jill M. Dressner
1935 South Plum Grove Road PMB #274
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 736-8286; (847) 397-7011; (847) 397-7011 (fax)
Email: seac | at | specialedadvocacycenter.org
Web: http://www.specialedadvocacycenter.org
The Special Ed Advocacy Center is a non-profit whose mission is to ensure that children with disabilities in the receive all appropriate educational services.

Special Education Advocacy and Consulting
Cari Levin, LCSW
1703 Chancellor St.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 828-9695; (847) 328-7287
Email: carilevinlcsw | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://CariLevinLCSW.com
I am a liscensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience working with families and children with special needs. I am also a parent of a child with special needs.

Special Education Child Advocacy
Janet M. Varchetto
271 N. Oaklawn Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 993-1937; (630) 993-1938 (fax)
Email: jmvarchetto | at | aol.com
Consulting and Advocacy Services for families of children with special needs.

Special Education Solutions
Colleen Doherty, LSW
2744 West 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 445-7259; (773) 445-2364 (fax)
Email: colleendoh | at | aol.com
Special Education Consultation: Advisory Consultation, Supported Training,School Meeting Attendance,Procedural Hearing Representation.Variable Fee Scedule,Sign Language Interpreter and Limited English Interpreter Services.

Special Family Support, LLC
1716-J E. 54th St.
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 504-3248
Email: bcohen | at | specialfamilysupport.com
Web: http://www.specialfamilysupport.com
Helping families navigate Chicago’s labyrinth of educational, therapeutic, and social support options. We develop a support plan and IEP that will promote each child’s growth.

Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County-Waukegan (SRSNLC)
Julie Martin
2000 Belvidere St.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-4762; (847) 360-4760
Email: jmartin | at | waukeganparks.org
Web: http://www.waukeganparks.org
SRSNLC-Waukegan provides year round recreation programs to individuals with special needs.

* Special Connections
Skokie, IL 60076
(312) 914-0591
Email: Contact | at | special-connections.org
Web: specialconnections.org
* Special Connections sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2004.

The Special Education Resource Group (SERG)
Elmhurst, IL
Email: sergmail2000 | at | yahoo.com
SERG is a PTA organization of District 205 parents of children with special needs.

Special Kids, Special Families
Sandy Alperstein
113 N. McHenry Rd., #134
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 293-9311
Email: sandy | at | spedlaw4kids.com
We are a volunteer group providing support, education, and advocacy for families of children with special needs in the NW Chicago suburban area.

Special Needs Consulting
Jennifer Penzenik
1531 W. Fargo #2E
Chicago, IL 60626
(847) 757-4550
Email: info | at | specialneedsconsulting.com
Web: http://www.specialneedsconsulting.com
I provide consulting and tutoring for school aged children with disabilities. My goal is to help children have more independence, increased choices, more effective communication, and positive behavior in the home environment.

Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC)
John Buckner
290 Oakwood Road
Vernon Hills, IL 60048
(847) 816-4866, (847) 816-4876
Email: jbucknersraclc | at | aol.com
Web: www.sraclc.org
An extension of six park district and villages, SRACLC provides year round community based recreation services to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Spectrum Consultation Services
Liz Warner, MS, LCPC
7 Glen-Ed Professional Park
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 692-0336; (618) 692-0353 (fax)
Email: spectrumpsychservices | at | yahoo.com
Private practice specializing in Asperger's Syndrome, HFA, PDD-NOS, ADHD. Services offered include evaluation, school consultation, Social Skills Training Groups, inservices to schools or other agencies

Speech 4 Kids
Kynda Pottorff
RR 3 Box 948
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-5437; (618) 847-5438 (fax)
Email: speech4kids | at | msn.com
Web: http://www.speech-4-kids.com
Speech Therapy services to children 0-12 in a child-friendly facility with an Old West theme. We work with private insurance, Medicaid and private pay.

Speech & Language Connections
Basha Ontiveros M.S. CCC-SLP
2412 E. Washington St., Suite 4B
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4172; (309) 830-5925
Email: bashao | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://speechandlearningconnections.com
Children's center specializing in speech therapy, dyslexia testing and tutoring, social skills training, VBA and behavior therapy for autism spectrum. We accept some forms of insurance, all staff fully certified and licensed.

SpeechKids
Kari Adkins
2225 Lakeside Drive
Bannockburn, IL 60015
(847) 234-0688; (708) 712-5961; (847) 234-0687 (fax)
Email: kari | at | speechkids.net
Web: http://www.speechkids.net
A mulit-disciplinary clinic servicing children and teens with special needs. Services include speech, social groups, adademics, school advocacy, teen center, music therapy and assessment.

Gina L. Spielman, LCSW & Associates
123 Washington St., Suite 221
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 212-7048; (630) 385-8570 (fax)
Email: gs | at | ginaspielman.com
Web: http://www.ginaspielman.com
Licensed professional counseling services with child & family specialty. Cognitive-behavioral techniques, art/play therapy & more! ADHD, adoption issues, eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety/depression, bipolar, self-esteem, stress & anger.

Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois
1032 S. La Grange Road
LaGrange, IL 60525
(708) 352-6223; (877) 373-0301
Email: sciinjury | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.sci-illinois.org/

* STARNET Region IV
Kathy Hollowich
1000 South Illinois St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 825-3970; (618) 825-3966; (618) 825-3999 (fax)
Email: khollow | at | stclair.k12.il.us
Web: http://roe.stclair.k12.il.us/starnet
Provide training, technical assistance and/or support for anyone who teaches, provides services or parents a child with a disability, ages 3-6, in the lower southern 38 counties. * StarNet, Illinois State University, Livingston County Local Interagency Council, Ford-Iroquois County Local Interagency Council, McLean County Local Interagency Council, Child & Family Connections #16, and Child Care Resource & Referral Network co-sponsored a Wrightslaw event in 2003.

State Department of Education: Special Education
Illinois State Board of Education
Special Education Compliance Division
100 N. First Street
Springfield, IL 62777-0001
(217) 782-5589
Web: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/

State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
830 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 782-9696 (V/TTY)

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Department of Rural Education
Illinois State Board of Education
123 S. Tenth Street, Suite 200
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8383
Email: mholt | at | isbe.net
Web: http://www.isbe.state.il.us/

State Mediation System
Illinois State Board of Education
Center for Special Education
100 N. First Street
Springfield, IL 62777
(217) 782-5589

State Mental Health Agency
Office of Mental Health
Department of Human Services
100 S. Grand Avenue, East, Harris II, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62762
(217) 782-3731
Email: dhsmhyb | at | dhs.state.il.us

State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Office of Mental Health
Department of Human Services
100 S. Grand Avenue, East, Harris II, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62762
(217) 782-3731
Email: dhsmhyb | at | dhs.state.il.us

State Mental Retardation Program
Office of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services
100 S. Grand Avenue, East, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62762
(217) 524-0260
Web: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/

State resources on National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
Web: http://www.nifl.gov/nifl/ld/states/nalld_states.html

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Office of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Services
100 S. Grand Avenue, East
Springfield, IL 62762
(217) 782-2094; (217) 782-5734 (TTY)
Email: ilvr | at | rehabnetwork.org
Web: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ors/vr/

Frank Stepnowski, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1515 N. Harlem Ave., Suite 205-2
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-3663; (708) 848-0219 (fax)
Email: stepnowskilaw | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.StepnowskiLaw.com
Established practice guides families in estate planning, guardianships, special needs trusts and disability issues.

Stepping Stones Therapy Inc.
Paula Hamilton
710 Hanover Ct.
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 618-0024; (630) 844-9980 (fax)
Email: paulalhamilton | at | yahoo.com
I am an ASHA certified speech language pathologist who has experience working with early intervention and school age children.

Courtney N. Stillman
Monahan & Cohen
225 W. Washington St., Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 419-0252; (312) 622-0870; (312) 419-7428 (fax)
Email: cstillman | at | monahan-cohen.com
Web: http://www.monahan-cohen.com
Special education law, estate planning and guardianship services

Student Advocacy Specialists, LLC
Phillip DeRuntz, Ex. Dir.
34283 N Tangueray Drive, Suite #202
Grayslake, IL 60030-1778
(219) 238-6528
Email: pd | at | StudentAdvocacySpecialists.com
Web: http://studentadvocacyspecialists.com
Helping individuals achieve greater success by using an integrative biopsychosocial approach to mental health that combines genuine caring with systematic strategies and evidence-based interventions.

Patrick Stura, Esq.
Attorney at Law
6767 N. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 209
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647-7000
Email: pstura | at | sturalaw.com
Web: http://www.sturalaw.com
Chicagoland attorney specializing in special education advocacy, guardianship, special needs trusts and student discipline. Serving families in Chicago and the suburbs. Home visits available.

Sandra E. Strassman-Alperstein, Esq.
Attorney at Law
910 Twisted Oak Lane
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 293-9311
Email: alpylaw@gmail.com
Web: http://www.spedlaw4kids.com
Attorney-mom providing caring special education legal advocacy services to families. Sliding scale fees and pro bono help available. No charge for initial consult.

Linda M. Strohschein
Strohschein Law Group, LLC
40W310 LaFox Road, Suite I-2
St. Charles, IL 60175
(630) 377-3241; (630) 377-3244 (fax)
Email: linda | at | strohscheinlawgroup.com
Web: http://www.strohscheinlawgroup.com
Boutique estate planning law firm focusing on Wills & Trusts, Guardianship, Special Needs Planning, Estate Administration, Elder Law and Probate Litigation

Student Advocacy Specialists, LLC
Phillip DeRuntz, Executive Director/CEO
34283 Tangueray Drive, Suite #202
Grayslake, IL 60030-1778
(219) ADV-OKAT
Email: pd | at | StudentAdvocacySpecialists.com
Web: http://StudentAdvocacySpecialists.com
Helping individuals achieve greater success by using an integrative biopsychosocial approach to mental health that combines genuine caring with systematic strategies and evidence-based interventions.

SuccessfulKids
Susan M. Sciara, M.A.T., Ed.S.
312 N Austin Blvd
Oak Park, Il 60302
(630) 338-7051
Email: smsciara | at | yahoo.com
Special education advocacy/consultation, IEP reviews, IEP meeting attendance, ensure you are getting everything the laws entitle you to get for your child.

Summit Center Early Learning Program
Karen Romano
799 S. McLean Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 488-9207
Email: kmundt | at | summitelgin.org
Web: http://www.summitinc.org
Summit Center offers a year round educational program for children with autism ages 3-9.This is an intensive program that utilizes an eclectic approach based on individual needs.

Sunny Ridge Family Center
270 Remington Blvd, Suite C
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 754-4500
Email: tjackson | at | sunnyridge.org
Web: http://www.sunnyridge.org
Sunny Ridge provides post adoption counseling for children and families touched by adoption. Services include one-time consultations to short-term therapy on a weekly/monthly basis.

Synergy Therapeutic Group
Chandana Dash
101 East Main
Du quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-8950; (866) 495-0086; (618) 542-8746 (fax)
Email: subrat | at | synergytherapeuticgroup.com
Web: http://synergytherapeuticgroup.com
We provide Physical & occupational therapy services for children 3 yrs and up. We specialize in sensory disorders.We emphasis on family, caregiver & school involvement.

Neal E. Takiff, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Whitted Cleary & Takiff
3000 Dundee Road Suite 303
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-8662; (847) 564-8419 (fax)
Email: ntakiff | at | wct-law.com
Web: http://www.wct-law.com
Special education law firm.

Joni Beth Taylor, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1004 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8668
Email: jonitaylor | at | earthlink.net
Serving downstate Illinois - Assisting parents of children with disabilities in: Social Security Claims; Guardianship cases after the child turns 18

Technology-Related Assistance
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 522-7985(V/TTY); (800) 852-5110 (V/TTY, in IL only)
Email: wgunther | at | iltech.org
Web: http://www.iltech.org/

textskills
Alana (Lonni) Glickson
1825 Montgomery Ct
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 940-1825; (847) 217-1825; (847) 940-8398 (fax)
Email: tskills | at | aol.com
Private tutoring and counseling practice providing compensation strategies for junior high and high school students with all tyes of learning issues. Behavior modification for students and families to better facilitate successful outcomes.

Therapediatrics, LLC
Linda Silber
200 N Fairway Drive, Suite 208
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 996-6666; (847) 996-6665 (fax)
Email: pedsotone | at | aol.com
Web: http://Therapediatrics.com
Occupational therapy, Handwriting groups,Speech Therapy, feeding groups, Physical Therapy, kids ball group, Interactive metronome, social skills, family counseling

Therapy-Learning Clinic
Virgnia Middendorff
1090 Jefferson Street
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-5561
Email: TLClinic | at | aol.com
Providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to students who are falling behind in school. Primary interests are in the scientific, neurological areas of apeech and language-based disorders.

Eric Tivers, LCSW, MSSW
P O Box 1661
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 636-3742; (847) 886-7251 (fax)
Email: etivers | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.erictivers.com
Serving individuals and families with Autism, Asperger's and ADD/ADHD. Providing a strength-based, family-centered approach to teaching self-awareness, social understanding, and organizational strategies for school, home and life.

Tourette Connection
S. Meserve or Maureen Goldin
Tourette Syndrome Association
800 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL
(847) 800-8781; (630) 790-8083
Email: shari | at | edpsychsolutions.net
We offer a monthly "drop-in" group for anyone connected to tourettes (parents, self, teachers, etc.). The group also sponsors social events for the families.

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. of Illinois
800 Roosevelt Road
Building A, Suite 10
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-8083; (877)TSAIL-55; (630)790-8084 (fax)
Email: tsail2001 | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.tsa-illinois.org
The Tourette Association, Inc. of Illinois is a voluntary, non-profit organization providing support, information, and public awareness since 1976.

ToyLend, a Lekotek program of UCP
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation & Education
1960 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3216
Web: www.ToyLend.org
Offers a toy lending library & play groups for children birth to 16. Also offers a parent resource center and support.

Transitions Clinical Services, Inc.
Yvonne D. Anderson
2625 Butterfield Rd., Suite 101W
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 574-2010
Email: ydatjg | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.transitionsclinicalservices.com
Strengths-based, comprehensive mental health services and substance abuse treatment for children/adolescents and their families. Specialties include depression, anxiety, dual diagnosis, ADHD, LD, trauma, and transition issues.

Transitions Developmental Therapy
Bianca D. Rodriguez
1503 Spyglass circle
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 296-5990
Email: Biancadrodriguez | at | yahoo.com
I provide a warm, engaging environment, and believe in a partnership between therapist, parent, and child. I supply families with dynamic, interactive, comprehensive treatment programs.

Tri County Special Recreation Association
16028 127th Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-6787 Phone; (630) 257-6944 (fax)
Email: lemontparkdistrict.org/tricounty
Executive Director: Sandra M. Olson, CTRS, CPRP

David A. Tuggle, Esq.
Attorney at Law
154B Lincoln Square
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 337-5100
Email: tugglelaw | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.tugglelaw.com/
A disability law firm specializing in Social Security Disability and Workers' Compensation claim with offices in Danville and Champaign-Urbana, IL.

Uniquely Me and ADHD
Lyn Purpura
2109 Hemlock Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-2552
Email: lyn | at | uniquelymeandadhd.com
Web: http://www.uniquelymeandadhd.com
Group Coaching for parents of children with ADHD or other disorders.

United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois
310 E. Adams
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 528-9681
Email: DMOSSINC | at | aol.com

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Institute on Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1647; (312) 413-0453 (TTY)
Email: braddock | at | uic.edu

University of Chicago Medicine
Pediatric Hearing Loss Clinic
5758 S. Maryland Ave. MC 9020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-8182; (773) 834-0154 (fax)
Email: Sallyt | at | uchicago.edu
Web: http://uchicagokidshospital.org
We offer the highest level of diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services in all areas of hearing loss including all three FDA approved cochlear implant options.

UPS for DownS
Sandy Pazerunas
1070 S. Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 895-2100; (847) 705-0715
Email: info | at | upsfordowns.org
Web: http://www.upsfordowns.org
A parent directed, non-profit organization offering support, education and encouragement for parents, families and others who love and care about persons with Down syndrome.

Janet M. Varchetto, Advocacy
105 S. York Rd., Suite 440
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 279-3336; (630) 279-3338 (fax)
Email: jmvarchetto | at | aol.com
Janet M. Varchetto has been providing consulting and advocacy services to families of children with special needs for 20 years.

Varsity Tutors - Chicago
2003 Pratt Ct.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 840-2442
Email: chicago | at | varsitytutors.com
Web: http://chicago.varsitytutors.com
Varsity Tutors - Chicago is a private in-home tutoring service that prides itself on hiring the smartest, most effective tutors.

VIP Captioning
442 Windsor Dr.
Oswego, IL 60543
(773) 733-3851
Email: vipcaptioning | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.vipcaptioning.com
We provide realtime translation for the deaf and hearing impaired in school settings, meetings...we can work on-site or remotely and are able to write a class, a meeting and it will translate instantly on a laptop for a student to read.

VOICE-ADVOCACY
Brad Bradley
P.O. Box 834
Mokena, IL 60448
(815) 469-4929; (800) 469-2844; (815) 469-6807 (fax)
Email: voice-advocacy | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.specialedadvocacy.org
The organization provides special ed training, support and advocacy. Advocates work under the direction of an attorney and are available on a sliding fee scale. We also provides training to become an advocate.

VSA arts of Chicago
Merchandise Mart, Suite 493
200 World Trade Center Chicago
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-2620; (800) 526-0844 (TTY)
Email: vsaarts | at | msn.com

Nathan S. Wagner, Psy.D.
636 Church Street, Suite 507
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 492-1608; (847) 492-1609 (fax)
Email: wagner.psyd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.doctorwagner.org
Assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with Asperger's Disorder and high functioning autism, as well as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Wanzenberg and Associates Educational Consulting
Matthew Wanzenberg, Ph.D.
386 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 3SW
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 545-0234; (630) 926-6385
Email: IEPGuardians | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.IEPGuardians.org
Provides special education strategy and advocacy for families, advanced transition planning, educational and vocational testing services, therapeutic and legal referrals services, placement assistance.

Priya Warman, P.C.
Attorney at Law
7501 Lemont Rd., Suite 20
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 664-7777
We provide a large range of legal services to families with special needs. We believe in compassionate, assertive and affordable advocacy.

Watson VR Resources, Inc
Elizabeth M. Watson
909 W. Euclid Ave. #1757
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
(847) 259-3925; (866) 371-9083 (fax)
Email: wvrri | at | sbcglobal.net
Specializing in Transition Assessments and IEP transition planning. 17+ years providing vocational rehabilitation services for special education students, parents, and schools. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

Imy F. Wax & Associates
1320 Carol Lane
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0913
Email: imy | at | imywax.com
Web: http:///www.imywax.com
Providing educational, clinical, and alternative placements both traditional or special needs to children, teens or adults. I help find the schools, and theraputic/residential and lifeskills programs.

Website Supplied Access News Association
Joel Sheffel
P.O. Box 3221
Oak Park, IL 60303
(708) 383-6258
Email: joel | at | wsana.org
Web: http://www.wsana.org
Website listing information for individuals with disabilities who wish to live independently in the area of their choice.Website has been visited by over 227,000 persons as of November 29, 2010.

Wee Speech, P.C.
Julie Levin M.S., CCC
8833 Gross Point Rd., Suite 307
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-8226; (847) 329-8252 (fax)
Email: weespeech | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.weespeech.com
Private, family centered clinic providing evaluation, speech therapy, physical therapy and social work services to children birth to 16.

Lori Weiner & Associates
146 Stonegate Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 204-9287
Email: missw | at | inbox.com
Coaching and advocacy for parents, families and students relating to IEP, LRE and FAPE issues for children with emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Steve Eckelberry
116 N. Schmale Rd.
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 681-0962; (630) 681-1262 (fax)
Email: info | at | wdsra.com
Web: www.wdsra.com
An extension of nine park districts, WDSRA provides recreational programs, special events, trips, and other services to people with disabilities.

Brooke R. Whitted, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Whitted Cleary & Takiff
3000 Dundee Road Suite 303
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-8662; (847) 564-8419 (fax)
Email: whittedlaw | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.wct-law.com
Special education law firm.

Lorri Wilke Educational Therapy
611 Timberline Drive
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 919-7764
Email: lorriwilke | at | sbcglobal.net
Web: http://lorriwilke.com
Educational therapy is for students with learning difficulties. Individualized sessions focus on stimulation and development of deficit areas of perception, basic skills, critical thinking skills.

The Windy City/Chicagoland Apraxia Network
Holly Olmsted-Hickey
1541 Springside Place
Downers Grove, IL 60516-3110
(630) 881-0666
Email: chicagoapraxia | at | comcast.net
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/windycityapraxia
Resource network serving Chicagoland, Illinois and the Midwest region. Assisting families, caregivers and those interested in learning and helping individuals with apraxia and associated disorders.

Dawn Williams, M.Ed.
Educational Diagnostician
Dawn Williams
2122 14th Street
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 223-9638
Email: dtwill6 | at | msn.com
Educational Diagnostician for gifted, LD, language processes, academic skills and multiple complexities that affect learning child through adult. Teacher training and parent workshops available.

Janel Williams
Visual Academics
P.O. Box 9068
Aurora, IL 60598
(630) 898-0600
Email: visualacademics | at | comcast.net
Math and Reading Comprehension Workbooks for students with Autism and other learning disabilities, including students who are nonverbal or cannot write. Grammar Skills also.

Kiya Willis, M.A.
Autism Service Provider
P.O. Box 5311
Naperville, IL 60567
(630) 639-1655
Email: kiya.willis | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.autismserviceprovider.com
To provide comprehensive home programs for children, using the Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)approach to remediate the core deficits of Autism.

Windy City Learning Specialist
Lisa Drucker
233 E. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 415-0488; (312) 642-0511 (fax)
Email: windycitylearningspecialist | at | yahoo.com
A special educator that believes in your child. I can provide tutoring and support tailored to your needs not mine. 110% committed and will support you!

Woodallkids Outreach Program
Bethany Covington
P.O. Box 1556
Wheaton, IL 60187
(972) 800-3712; (214) 614-4650 (fax)
Email: bethany | at | woodallkids.org
Web: http://www.woodallkids.org/programs.html
A non-profit foundation providing affordable assessments, individual parent-training and ongoing consultation for parents of children 18 months to six years old with Autism and developmental disabilities.

WyzAnt, Inc.
Daniel Breiner
1714 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(877) 999-2681
Email: info | at | wyzant.com
Web: http://www.wyzant.com
WyzAnt, Inc is a national tutor-student matching service connecting students of all ages with private, in-home tutors. Contact a Chicago Tutor today!

York Educational Services, LLC
Holly York
208 S. Randall Rd
PO Box 5547
Elgin, IL 60123-5547
(800) 851-7797
Email: holly | at | yorkeducationalservices.com
Web: http://www.yorkeducationalservices.com
York Educational Services empowers students and adults with Dyslexia through understanding dyslexia & advocacy workshops, Dyslexia Screening, and Specialized Tutoring Services.

Zimmerman Tutoring and Advocacy
Vicki Zimmerman
6335 Tate Road
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 965-1463
Email: zimmerv | at | sbcglobal.net
I am a certified special education teacher who provides academic tutoring and advocacy for students of all ages with special needs in your home.

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