Comprehensive, Multi-disciplinary center providing evidence based ABA therapy to individuals with ASD and related learning, developmental and behavioral difficulties. Center and home based services available.

North Shore Pediatric Therapy is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to consultation of treatment, providing the highest quality services to children and families. Our professionals include occupational (S.I),speech and physical therapists, ABA therapists using DT and VB, extenders of RDI and Floortime, Nutritionists, and social workers. We do individual and group sessions. We also have summer camp and intensive handwriting and bike riding programs.

Deborah Michael, MSOTR, Director, also sits on the professional advisory commitee of the autism society of Illinois. She is an active member of the professional community focusing a large part of their careers on children with autism spectrum disorders. She is also certified in sensory integration (SIPT)as are her therapists.

All of therapy is private, and we will help parents bill insurance.

National & International Services Available

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Master in Early Childhood Special Education, M.S.Ed.
Illinois Early Intervention Credentialed: Developmental Therapist
State of Illinois Type 09, Secondary
State of Illinois Special Ed. approval, LD and Learning Behavior Specialist I
Indiana Autism/DD Waiver Level 2 Behavior Support provider, with Level 1 supervision
Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois, President

We provide specialized consultation services based on educational programs using the ABLLS, and expanding skills to include integration into the typical classroom. Individualized programs are developed in order to maximize each child's learning. We provide home-based consultations, and continued supervision of your child's program, including parent and therapist training.

Programming is focused on:
-Verbal Behavior
-Natural Environment Training
-Discrete Trial Training
-Errorless Learning
-RDI Program Integration

The mission of Advocates United is to work together for quality life choices for all people with disabilities.

AHA is dedicated to the advancement of the education and general welfare of children with hyperlexia. We advocate and encourage research related to hyperlexia and seek to assist families of children with hyperlexia in accessing appropriate services.

ARC Community Support Systems offers an Early Intervention program for children ages birth to three with developmental delays or disabilities. Their
services include developmental assessments, parent training, play groups, and other support services. They provide a parent education program to families living in Jasper County with a child under age five who are experiencing circumstances that may affect their child’s success. Their Family Matters Program offers family support services to families who have a child with special needs in a twenty-six county area of central and southern Illinois. Families receive help with locating and obtaining needed services such as educational, financial assistance, vocational
opportunities, respite, leisure, counseling, family support groups, therapeutic services, and advocacy. Additionally, they have an in-home respite program for
families in Richland County.

The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.

From infants to seniors, Aspire serves people with disabilities across their lifetimes. We offer one of the most comprehensive arrays of support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Chicagoland.

Our name-Aspire-best sums up our approach. We help our participants and their families to aspire to a world of possibilities.

Aspire Children’s Services is, a program of Aspire, a non-profit that offers comprehensive specialized services for children, birth to age eight, who have developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. Services include physical, developmental, speech, occupational, and sensory integration therapies, parent groups, evaluations, respite, sib shops, social work, and orthopedic, hearing, and vision clinics.

Monthy In person meetings - sharing information - and an online support group for parents and professionals

Illinois Curing Autism through Research and Education (I-CARE), has teamed up with the Good Shepherd Center to open the Autism Resource Center. Their joint mission is to supply resources, training and referrals for families with a child or adult diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. By providing empowerment through knowledge and awareness of available support, they hope to assist in making decisions for the betterment of home, family and community

The Central Illinois Chapter of the Autism Society of America strives to improve the lives of all our community affected by Autism by providing resources, educational opportunities, and social activities as well as emotional and financial support.

Coverage area is approximately 60 miles around Springfield.

To promote through advocacy, public awareness, education and research, lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum disorder and their families in order that they may be fully included, participating members of their communities.

To promote through advocacy, public awareness, education and research, lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum disorder and their families in order that they may be fully included, participating members of their communities.

The Chicago Southside Autism Support Group is a parent support organization.

The mission of CSASG is to provide support and information for families and children with autism. Our group is committed to increasing awareness and improving the quality of life for our children. We welcome you to attend our meetings.