Evaluations & Diagnostic Testing for Children with Autism

Birth to Age 3

Augmentative Communication

AAC Helper

Beth Christensen
3731 Blanchan Ave, Brookfield, Illinois 60513
easc.slp@gmail.com

Beth is an SLP in private practice in the Brookfield area. She is seeing in-person clients and also specializes in AAC.


Amplifying Potential Therapy

609 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 300-8866
amplify.apt@gmail.com
Contact Form

An autism-focused speech and OT clinic serving children and adults, as well as caregiver training. Individuals will receive accessible and individualized speech, language, occupational therapy, and Spelling to Communicate (S2C) services in-person or from the comfort of your home with our neurodiversity-affirming team. See current group-based services: Groups — Amplifying Potential Therapy


DynaVox Technologies & Mayer-Johnson

Rebecca Miller, MS, pediatric consultant
Home-based office. Please contact Miller via phone
(866) 396-2869, ext. 4073 (office)
(312) 622-8078 (cell)

Offers speech generating devices for individuals with speech and learning challenges. DynaVox is a communication resource that allows a person to select symbols, pictures, letters, words or phrases to generate oral communication. Some people actually develop the ability to use natural speech through using a device. For more information on communication challenges of autism.


Early Intervention Specialists (General listing)

Click to find an Early Intervention Specialist that meets your needs. Click Person, Credential, Billing Information, or Languages.


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. 


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services
(630) 261-6287
mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org

All other services (English)
(630) 282-2022

Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township
(847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy. Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)

Supports Illinois residents of all ages with disabilities and health conditions greater access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. They offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices. They help individuals obtain AT through our customized 3D printing fabrication program and AT reuse program. They provide training, technical assistance, and a variety of contracted services including professional AT evaluations. They partner with other agencies to help meet the AT needs of the individuals they serve. Request a device here.


Speech and Language Pathways LLC

711 W. Maude Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 268-3799
info@slpathways.com

Provides Speech, Occupational and social skills therapy services for ages 2-18 as well as AAC evaluation for kids and young adults, training and intervention. Bilingual speech therapy available.


Strive ABA Consultants 

Serving the Chicagoland & NW Indiana areas.

In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643).

(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families.


Tarle Speech

Jennifer Tarle-Pakulski
(226) 272-7039
jennifer@tarlespeech.com

Conducts AAC Evaluations for individuals on the autism spectrum, with a special interest in young adults with no AAC experience.


TherapyWorks

(312) 780-0820
michelle@therapyworks.com

Full-service speech, language and feeding therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy provider with an online platform that allows parents to schedule appointments with local pediatric therapists for in-home services. 


WEE Speech, PC

Julie Levin, Speech Pathologist
8833 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-8226
office@weespeech.com

Provides augmentative and alternative communication for ages, birth-18 years.

Neuropsychological/Psychological Testing

a.c.e. therapies

Locations in Downers Grove, Naperville, Lockport, Merrionette Park and Palos Heights.

Dr. Jeff Salt
(708) 792-0162 ext 207

Provides diagnostic evaluations for individuals ages 14 months - 22 years.


Action Behavior Center

  • 6860 N. Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  • 10043 Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423
  • 6540 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • 820 Parkview Blvd, Lombard, IL 60148
  • 1840 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
  • 7000 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
  • 915 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173

(331) 207-1818
info@actionbehavior.com

Action Behavior Centers specializes in personalized ABA therapy for kiddos on the Autism Spectrum, ages 18 months-13 years. Offers part-time, full-time, in-center, in-home, and after-school programs. ABC offers diagnostic support services by highly trained clinicians across our clinics. Offers diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months - 6 years. 


Adapt Psychological Services

3046 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 588-6011

Adapt Psychological Services offers medical diagnostic evaluations to individuals across the life span, from toddlerhood through adulthood.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Pediatric Developmental Center

3040 N. Wilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(872) 843-0300

Provides diagnostic evaluations through multidisciplinary team evaluations.


Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital

Pediatric Neuropsychology Service Department
Kris Umfress, PhD
Courtney Dirksen, PhD
1675 Dempster St, Y2108, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6192

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.


Alexian Brothers Neuroscience Institute

800 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 755-8046

Provides neuropsychological evaluations. 


AMITA Health - Clinical Psychology

Michael M. Gelbort, PhD
2714 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 230-2262

Provides neuropsychological testing to people ages 2-100 with a doctor referral. 


AMITA Health Neuroscience Institute

Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Jill Dorflinger, PhD
800 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 981-3630

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control.


Ascension: Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center

1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 202, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-8536
ahbhhheresourcecenter@ascension.org

Provides psychological evaluations for children and adults presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control. Private insurance accepted; pro-bono evaluation list for Medicaid patients.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

11301 S Harlem Ave, Worth, IL 60482
info@asdlife.org 
866-273-8060

Provides diagnostic evaluations to children and adults; some Medicaid plans accepted.


Autism Care Therapy

  • 44 W. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
  • 4700 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • 4830 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

(855) 5-AUTISM
(630) 687-8583
info@autismcaretherapy.com 

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


Black Bear Academy

1801 W. Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 244-0700

Black Bear Academy (BBA) is a private program offering academic classes for children 18 months - 6 years old and therapeutic services. BBA also offers diagnostic, developmental, and speech and occupational therapy evaluations and behavioral health services.  


Blue Bird Day Non-Medical Testing & Diagnostic Center

275 Rice Lake Square Wheaton, IL. 60189
312-243-8487

Neuropsychological testing at Blue Bird Day is a non-medical testing and assessment process conducted by a Clinical Psychologist for individuals 18 months-18 years old.


BrainTree Neuropsychological Services

Mona Stepansky, PhD, ABPP-CN, and Courtenay Ainsworth, PhD
Pediatric neuropsychologists
1101 Lake St, Suite 306, Oak Park, IL 60301
monastepansky@gmail.com
Contact form

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that will render a diagnosis of autism and/or common differential diagnoses.


Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

2919 N. Southport Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 799-8939
sairakhan@brighthousecenter.com
aprilhall@brighthousecenter.com

Provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups and parent workshops. Bilingual (English/Spanish) providers. 


BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

Locations in Morton Grove, Oak Brook, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, St, Charles, Darien, Tinley Park and Schaumburg. 

(866) 429-7543 (866 4-BYS KID)
info@byyoursideac.com

Offering individualized, multidisciplinary programs focused on skill-building. In-Home and center-based ABA Therapy, BYS Academy School Readiness Program, Speech/Occupational Therapies, and Diagnostic Evaluations. 


Caravel Autism Health

In-clinic locations (Illinois): Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Naperville, Rockford, Geneva, Crystal Lake, Elgin
In-clinic locations (Indiana): Munster

(312) 764-1557

Works in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs rooted in ABA therapy (ages 0-13). Provides center-based therapy and on a limited-basis in-home therapy where clinically appropriate.  Caravel provides in-house diagnostic evaluations (ages 0-5); provides some pro-bono support to Medicaid families. Call to be added to diagnostic evaluation waitlist.


Center for Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Care

Chicago (downtown): 65 E Wacker Place Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601
312.285.2323

Provides diagnostic evaluations for all ages. Provides individual therapy and counseling for children, adults and families, along with parent training and social skills groups. Educational advocacy and consultation can be provided. 


The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC

Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Rd, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com

Certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).


Chicago Autism Network 

KIMI@CHICAGOAUTISMNETWORK.ORG

They offer free evaluations based on need, with shorter waitlists than local hospitals. You can reach them through email or contact form here.


Chicago Mind Solutions

666 Dundee Rd, Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062 
(847) 656-5080

Based in Northbrook, Illinois, licensed specialists help children and adults identify symptoms related to dysfunctions in the brain through neuropsychological testing.


Cortica

2255 Enterprise Dr, Ste 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy. 


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Dawson Neurobehavioral Evaluation

750 Pasquinelli Dr, Suite 204, Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 789-0423

Provides neuropsych evaluations. 


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. 


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley 

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services
(630) 261-6287
mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org

All other services (English)
(630) 282-2022

Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township
(847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy.  Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Easterseals Joliet

Serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties

212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 927-5472 

Easterseals Joliet offers a variety of support services for young children including Early Intervention, Jump Start, and inclusive childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  Parents can contact the Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic for diagnostic evaluations and pediatric therapy including feeding, speech, occupational, physical, developmental, social skills, and ABA. The clinic also provides parent support groups and inclusive childcare during meetings. 


Edgewood Clinical Services, LLC

1288 Rickert Dr, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-7890

Provides assessments for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.


The Family Institute at Northwestern University

618 Library Pl, Evanston, IL 60201 
(847) 733-4300

Provides neuropsychological evaluations using a comprehensive battery of tests to understand the root of psychological and neurocognitive struggles — and partnering with you to develop a plan to address them.  


The Ginkgo Psychology Group

  • 820 W. Jackson, Suite 515, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 2225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2515, Westchester, IL 60154

Drs. Kirsten Langley and Samantha Taylor
(312) 718-3336
klangley@ginkgopsychology.com

Provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, and young adults, as well as developmental assessment and neuropsychological evaluations.


The Goldman Center of Chicago

Locations in Bucktown, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook & Wilmette
(773) 998-8500

Provide diagnostic evaluations for children ages 2-18. Specializes in services for preschool and school-age children to test for a variety of areas, including but not limited to Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Global developmental delays and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)


Hejna & Selkirk Psychological Services 

Located in Oak Park.

Katie Hejna, PsyD
(708) 943-7827
khejna@hspsychservices.com

Adam Selkirk, PsyD
(773) 220-5634
aselkirk@hspsychservices.com

Provides child, adolescent and young adult individual psychotherapy, as well as developmental and neuropsychological testing for all ages. 


HLC Therapy Group, LLC

1301 Pyott Rd, Suite 109, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(847) 829-0922
hello@hlctherapy.com

Provides autism diagnostic evaluation, as well as Speech, Occupational, Feeding, Aquatic, and Physical Therapies. In-clinic, in-home and telehealth. Summer camp programming ages 2-15 also available. 


ICG Rehabilitation and Health Care Services

312.943.3600 
1467 N Elston Avenue, Suite 103 Chicago, IL 60642

Provides diagnostic evaluations for all ages; accepts some medicaid plans


Jeanne D. Beckman, PhD

P.O. Box 544, Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-1251
techpsych@techpsychologist.com

Provides in-depth evaluations, testing and scoring for many disabilities, including low incidence and multiple handicaps.


JCFS Chicago

(855) 275-5237
Ask@JCFS.org

Provides integrated pediatric therapies including aquatic & yoga therapies, feeding & swallowing therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and developmental social groups. Also, provides psychological testing and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 


Key Autism Services

(888) 329-4535
info@keyautismservices.com

Provides in-clinic or in-home ABA services, along with social skills groups and neuropsychological testing. In clinic locations in Norwood Park and Oak Lawn. Providing in-home ABA in Chicago, North Shore, Rogers Park, Naperville, Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Schaumburg and Orland Park.


Konick & Associates

  • 3380 Lacrosse Ln, Suite 106-107, Naperville, IL 60564
  • 64 Orland Square Dr, Suite. 112, Orland Park, IL 60462

(630) 206-4060
info@konickandassociates.com

Provides compassionate child, adolescent, adult, family, and couples counseling with a focus on neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, and more). Other services include parent coaching, neuropsychological assessments for all ages, and a virtual game night for neurodiverse young adults 18+.


Landstrom Center
 
1933 N Meacham Rd Suite 750, Schaumburg, IL 60173
708.665.5170

Provides diagnostic evaluations for individuals 18 months – adulthood. Provides individual therapy and counseling for children and adults, along with parent training. 


Lighthouse Pediatric Psychology 

Chicago (River North): 311 W. Superior Street, Suite #315 Chicago, IL 60654
312.291.9197

Provides diagnostic evaluation for ages, but primarily 0-18 years 


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-4196

Provides comprehensive autism diagnostic service, that also assess cognitive strengths and weaknesses, communication, and sensory issues. Free evaluations for qualifying families through the TAP grant funding. 


Loyola Pediatric Psychiatry & Psychology

Offers services at three locations: Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge, Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace and Loyola Outpatient Center.

(888) 584-7888

Loyola Medicine provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology services for children, adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Accepts some medicaid plans. Must be a current Loyola patient for behavioral health services.  


Mercy Kids Autism Center

12680 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 
(314) 529-5682 

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people ages 0-11 yrs 11 months. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Michael S. Appleby, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist
211 W. Chicago Ave, Suite 211, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0211

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations including memory, attention, perception, coordination, language and personality.


Michael Gladstein, Ed.S., M.Ed. 

1780 Maple St, Suite 1, Northfield, IL 60093 
(847) 644-8005

Provides psychological evaluations for school age children. 


Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics

Provides therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and nutritional counseling.


Midwest Wellness Center Associates Ltd.

519 N. Cass Ave, Suite 204, Westmont, IL 60559 
(630) 338-0460

Provides evaluations and treatment for a variety of mental health conditions and concerns including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Services are in both Spanish and English. 


Neurohealth Associates, PC

1650 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 101, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 
(847) 584-1671

Provides neuropsychological testing to children, teens, and adults, in order to help them overcome the difficulties they face in their daily life. They offer services in Spanish and accept some Medicare plans. 


Neuropsychology Diagnostic Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Valerie Scaramella-Nowinski, PsyD
16001 S. 108th Ave, Suite B, Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 403-9000
ndcbrain@gmail.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.


North Shore University Health System

Dr. Barras, PhD, Neuropsychologist
4711 Golf Rd, #400, Skokie, IL 60076
(224) 723-5050

Provides neuropsychological evaluations to all age groups. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans.


Northern Illinois University: Psychological Services Center

Psychology/Computer Science Building, Room 86
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-0591
psc@niu.edu

Services include psychological testing, diagnostic interviews and a variety of psychotherapies, including Individual, couple, family and group therapy, parent education and play-based therapy for children.


North Shore Pediatric Therapy - Neuropsychology Developmental Testing Clinic

950 Lee St, Suite 212, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 302-6867
Neuropsychintake@kidsblossom.com

The Developmental Testing Clinic is for children ages 18-months to 4-years old who have concerns with autism or other developmental disorders. 


NorthShore University HealthSystem

Rebecca Nelson, Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychologist
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2208

Provides diagnostic services.


The Reduce the Wait Project

Early Intervention Research Group
Text "enroll" to (847) 750-3440 
rtw@northwestern.edu

A federally funded research study that will provide free autism evaluations to over 1,000 children enrolled in the Illinois Early Intervention system. Families can qualify for a free autism evaluation if their child is < 3 years old and currently enrolled in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) system. 


Rush University Medical Center

Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment Services (AARTS) Center
1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819

Provides comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults.


Rush NeuroBehavioral Center

4711 Golf Rd, Suite 1100, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 933-9339
info@rnbc.org

RNBC is known for providing extremely thorough and accurate assessments. We provide Neuropsychological, Psychological, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Speech-Language Assessments. Bi-lingual therapy services offered (Spanish). Click here for Clinical Services Questionnaire 


Rush University Medical Center Pediatric Psychology

(312) 942-6656

Special interests and programs include: neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive assessment, neonatal neurobehavioral assessment, assessment of school readiness, learning disabilities, autism assessment, special procedures, intellectual assessment, neuropsychological assessment, brazelton neonatal neurobehavioral assessment and neurodevelopmental assessment for children ages 0-18.


Smart Love Family Services

  • Natalie & Ben Heineman Smart Love Center
    2222 N. Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Rush Medical Office Building
    610 S. Maple St, Suite 5601, Oak Park, IL 60304

(773) 665-8052 ext. 4

Provides counseling services for children, adults and families, as well as parent education classes and coaching. Services include play and individual therapy, group therapy, parent counseling, couples therapy, and a range of assessment and evaluation services.


SociAbility

Genevieve Thorton, PsyD
899 Skokie Blvd, Suite 204, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-3240

Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


Stride Autism Centers 

Orland Park: 18080 Wolf Rd Orland Park, IL 60467
312.554.5578 option 1

Provides diagnostic evaluation for children ages 2-6. 


Strive ABA Consultants

Serving the Chicagoland & NW Indiana areas.

In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643).

(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families.


Thomson Memory Center

Locations throughout Chicagoland and the Twin Cities, including Barrington, Algonquin, Chicago,  Deerfield, Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook, Park Ridge, St. Charles, Lake Elmo (MN), and Roseville (MN).

(847) 469-7537

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

5841 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-3858

Provides neuropsychological testing to people ages 2-99 with a doctor referral. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans. 


University of Illinois at Chicago Child and Family Development Center

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 3rd Floor, Room 307, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490

The Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) is an interdisciplinary public service and research Center located on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago. The primary goal of CFDC is to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families. Provides neuropsychological evaluations. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans. 


University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, Room 103, Chicago, IL 60608 
(312) 413-1490

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people of all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


University of Illinois at Chicago (UI Health) – Developmental Pediatrics 

Reshma Shah, MD ; Kruti Acharya, MDAlexandria Saulsberry, MD
1801 W. Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-7416

Provides screening and evaluation for children with developmental delays with public and private insurance.


University of Illinois at Chicago: Neuropsychology Services

  • Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic
    912 S. Wood St, South Tower, Chicago, IL 60612
  • Adult Neuropsychology Clinic
    912 S. Wood St, South Tower, Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-2200

The Neuropsychology Service provides comprehensive assessment services for child, teenage, adult, and geriatric patients in whom impairments of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, or developmental functioning are evident or suspected. Our services include outpatient evaluation and inpatient consultation services.


Westside Children's Therapy

Serving Naperville, IL

Click here for location address and phone number.  
(815) 469-1500

Provides ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing and summer camp programming. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing (Naperville only) and summer camp programming.

Preschool

Augmentative Communication

AAC Helper

Beth Christensen
3731 Blanchan Ave, Brookfield, Illinois 60513
easc.slp@gmail.com

Beth is an SLP in private practice in the Brookfield area. She is seeing in-person clients and also specializes in AAC.


Amplifying Potential Therapy

609 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 300-8866
amplify.apt@gmail.com
Contact Form

An autism-focused speech and OT clinic serving children and adults, as well as caregiver training. Individuals will receive accessible and individualized speech, language, occupational therapy, and Spelling to Communicate (S2C) services in-person or from the comfort of your home with our neurodiversity-affirming team. See current group-based services: Groups — Amplifying Potential Therapy


Authentic Expression LLC

Heidi Rabe
heidi@authenticexpressionllc.com

Treats patients primarily in the northern suburbs. Conducts AAC Evaluations for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as on-going speech and language therapy services. Session occur in home.


DynaVox Technologies & Mayer-Johnson

Rebecca Miller, MS, pediatric consultant
Home-based office. Please contact Miller via phone
(866) 396-2869, ext. 4073 (office)
(312) 622-8078 (cell)

Offers speech generating devices for individuals with speech and learning challenges. DynaVox is a communication resource that allows a person to select symbols, pictures, letters, words or phrases to generate oral communication. Some people actually develop the ability to use natural speech through using a device. For more information on communication challenges of autism.


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. 


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services
(630) 261-6287
mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org

All other services (English)
(630) 282-2022

Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township
(847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy. Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)

Supports Illinois residents of all ages with disabilities and health conditions greater access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. They offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices. They help individuals obtain AT through our customized 3D printing fabrication program and AT reuse program. They provide training, technical assistance, and a variety of contracted services including professional AT evaluations. They partner with other agencies to help meet the AT needs of the individuals they serve. Request a device here.


Matt Baud 

Frankfort, IL
(708) 935-5188

Speech and Language Pathologist providing evaluations for speech and AAC needs.


Speech and Language Pathways LLC

711 W. Maude Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 268-3799
info@slpathways.com

Provides Speech, Occupational and social skills therapy services for ages 2-18 as well as AAC evaluation for kids and young adults, training and intervention. Bilingual speech therapy available.


Strive ABA Consultants 

Serving the Chicagoland & NW Indiana areas.

In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643).

(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families.


TALC Technology & Language Center

Now serving Illinois, Indiana and Washington

Jill E. Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP 
Matthew R. Baud, MS, CCC-SLP
Ramey Abudayyeh, MS, CCC-SLP
Heather Miller Schwarz, MS, CCC-SLP
(847) 682-1596
info@talcaac.com

Technology & Language Center, Inc. is a tele-AAC practice serving children, teens, and young adults with complex communication needs. Tele-AAC is a form of telepractice, a method of offering services using videoconferencing tools like Zoom, specifically for individuals using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their teams.


Tarle Speech

Jennifer Tarle-Pakulski
(226) 272-7039
jennifer@tarlespeech.com

Conducts AAC Evaluations for individuals on the autism spectrum, with a special interest in young adults with no AAC experience.


TherapyWorks

(312) 780-0820
michelle@therapyworks.com

Full-service speech, language and feeding therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy provider with an online platform that allows parents to schedule appointments with local pediatric therapists for in-home services. 


WEE Speech, PC

Julie Levin, Speech Pathologist
8833 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-8226
office@weespeech.com

Provides augmentative and alternative communication for ages, birth-18 years.

Neuropsychological/Psychological Testing

a.c.e. therapies

Locations in Downers Grove, Naperville, Lockport, Merrionette Park and Palos Heights.

Dr. Jeff Salt
(708) 792-0162 ext 207

Provides diagnostic evaluations for individuals ages 14 months - 22 years.


Action Behavior Center

  • 6860 N. Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  • 10043 Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423
  • 6540 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • 820 Parkview Blvd, Lombard, IL 60148
  • 1840 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
  • 7000 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
  • 915 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173

(331) 207-1818
info@actionbehavior.com

Action Behavior Centers specializes in personalized ABA therapy for kiddos on the Autism Spectrum, ages 18 months-13 years. Offers part-time, full-time, in-center, in-home, and after-school programs. ABC offers diagnostic support services by highly trained clinicians across our clinics. Offers diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months - 6 years. 


Adapt Psychological Services

3046 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 588-6011

Adapt Psychological Services offers medical diagnostic evaluations to individuals across the life span, from toddlerhood through adulthood.


Advanced Behavioral Solutions

2060 E. Algonquin Rd ,Suite 720, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 496-4693
help@advancedbehavioralsolutions.com

Provides comprehensive psychological evaluations to help make a diagnosis and guide in treatment and service planning. They provide recommendations for school and home environments.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Pediatric Developmental Center

3040 N. Wilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(872) 843-0300

Provides diagnostic evaluations through multidisciplinary team evaluations.


Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital

Pediatric Neuropsychology Service Department
Kris Umfress, PhD
Courtney Dirksen, PhD
1675 Dempster St, Y2108, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6192

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.


AFG Family Guidance Center

444 Green Bay Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-0234

Offers clinical services including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, psychological and developmental evaluations,  therapy (individual, family, and group  for individuals with developed verbal skills), and ADHD coaching. List of providers.


Alexian Brothers Neuroscience Institute

800 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 755-8046

Provides neuropsychological evaluations. 


AMITA Health - Clinical Psychology

Michael M. Gelbort, PhD
2714 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 230-2262

Provides neuropsychological testing to people ages 2-100 with a doctor referral. 


AMITA Health Neuroscience Institute

Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Jill Dorflinger, PhD
800 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 981-3630

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control.


Ascension: Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center

1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 202, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-8536
ahbhhheresourcecenter@ascension.org

Provides psychological evaluations for children and adults presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control. Private insurance accepted; pro-bono evaluation list for Medicaid patients.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

11301 S Harlem Ave, Worth, IL 60482
info@asdlife.org 
866-273-8060

Provides diagnostic evaluations to children and adults; some Medicaid plans accepted.


Autism Care Therapy

  • 44 W. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
  • 4700 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • 4830 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

(855) 5-AUTISM
(630) 687-8583
info@autismcaretherapy.com 

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Accepts some Medicaid plans.  


Black Bear Academy

1801 W. Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 244-0700

Black Bear Academy (BBA) is a private program offering academic classes for children 18 months - 6 years old and therapeutic services. BBA also offers diagnostic, developmental, and speech and occupational therapy evaluations and behavioral health services.


Blue Bird Day Non-Medical Testing & Diagnostic Center

275 Rice Lake Square Wheaton, IL. 60189
312-243-8487

Neuropsychological testing at Blue Bird Day is a non-medical testing and assessment process conducted by a Clinical Psychologist for individuals 18 months-18 years old.  


BrainTree Neuropsychological Services

Mona Stepansky, PhD, ABPP-CN, and Courtenay Ainsworth, PhD
Pediatric neuropsychologists
1101 Lake St, Suite 306, Oak Park, IL 60301
monastepansky@gmail.com
Contact form

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that will render a diagnosis of autism and/or common differential diagnoses.


Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

2919 N. Southport Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 799-8939
sairakhan@brighthousecenter.com
aprilhall@brighthousecenter.com

Provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups and parent workshops. Bilingual (English/Spanish) providers. 


BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

Locations in Morton Grove, Oak Brook, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, St, Charles, Darien, Tinley Park and Schaumburg. 

(866) 429-7543 (866 4-BYS KID)
info@byyoursideac.com

Offering individualized, multidisciplinary programs focused on skill-building. In-Home and center-based ABA Therapy, BYS Academy School Readiness Program, Speech/Occupational Therapies, and Diagnostic Evaluations. 


Caravel Autism Health

In-clinic locations (Illinois): Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Naperville, Rockford, Geneva, Crystal Lake, Elgin
In-clinic locations (Indiana): Munster

(312) 764-1557

Works in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs rooted in ABA therapy (ages 0-13). Provides center-based therapy and on a limited-basis in-home therapy where clinically appropriate.  Caravel provides in-house diagnostic evaluations (ages 0-5); provides some pro-bono support to Medicaid families. Call to be added to diagnostic evaluation waitlist.


Center for Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Care

Chicago (downtown): 65 E Wacker Place Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601
312.285.2323

Provides diagnostic evaluations for all ages. Provides individual therapy and counseling for children, adults and families, along with parent training and social skills groups. Educational advocacy and consultation can be provided. 


The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC

Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Rd, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com

Certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).


Chicago Autism Network

KIMI@CHICAGOAUTISMNETWORK.ORG

They offer free evaluations based on need, with shorter waitlists than local hospitals. You can reach them through email or contact form here.


Chicago Mind Solutions

666 Dundee Rd, Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062 
(847) 656-5080

Based in Northbrook, Illinois, licensed specialists help children and adults identify symptoms related to dysfunctions in the brain through neuropsychological testing.


Chicago Neurodevelopmental Center

Drs. Anne Howard, Andrea Victor and Rachel Tercek
601 Skokie Blvd, Suite 203, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-2484

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children with neurobehavioral challenges including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficits, learning disorders, and social-emotional challenges.


Chicago Psychotherapy, PLLC

  • 1901 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
  • 1925 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 
  • 636 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Courtney Gray, Clinic Manager: courtney@chicago-psychotherapy.com
Intake line: (773) 697-8839, ext 1

Offers diagnostic evaluation and therapy for individuals ages 3+, including gold-standard ASD assessment. Currently offers clinical groups and workshops related to parenting, childhood anxiety & OCD, ADHD, and social skills for children, teens and young adults.


Chicagoland Neuropsychology 

Oak Park: 1011 Lake Street Suite 200
708.320.1441

Provides diagnostic evaluation children and adults (ages 5+). Additionally, provides individual and family therapy for all ages. 


Children’s Research Triangle

70 E. Lake St, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 726-4011
info@cr-triangle.org

Provides individual, group and family therapy, along with developmental, medical & psychological evalurations. Visit their website for insurance and fees.


Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.

Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 632-0334
shrinkcps@aol.com

Provides diagnostic assessment and testing based on individual patient needs.


Cortica

2255 Enterprise Dr, Ste 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy. 


CST Academy

Chicago (Ranch Triangle): 1422 W. Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642;  1765 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642;  2121 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
North Shore: 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062; 3201 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
773-620-7800

CST Academy integrates evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech Therapy (ST), alongside a therapeutic preschool program. Utilizes a neurodiverse-affirming approach ensures that every aspect of your child's development is supported, fostering a comprehensive and effective treatment experience.


Dawson Neurobehavioral Evaluation

750 Pasquinelli Dr, Suite 204, Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 789-0423

Provides neuropsych evaluations. 


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. 


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley 

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services
(630) 261-6287
mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org

All other services (English)
(630) 282-2022

Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township
(847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy.  Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Easterseals Joliet

Serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties

212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 927-5472 

Easterseals Joliet offers a variety of support services for young children including Early Intervention, Jump Start, and inclusive childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  Parents can contact the Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic for diagnostic evaluations and pediatric therapy including feeding, speech, occupational, physical, developmental, social skills, and ABA. The clinic also provides parent support groups and inclusive childcare during meetings. 


Edgewood Clinical Services, LLC

1288 Rickert Dr, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-7890

Provides assessments for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.


The Family Institute at Northwestern University

618 Library Pl, Evanston, IL 60201 
(847) 733-4300

Provides neuropsychological evaluations using a comprehensive battery of tests to understand the root of psychological and neurocognitive struggles — and partnering with you to develop a plan to address them.  


The Ginkgo Psychology Group

  • 820 W. Jackson, Suite 515, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 2225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2515, Westchester, IL 60154

Drs. Kirsten Langley and Samantha Taylor
(312) 718-3336
klangley@ginkgopsychology.com

Provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, and young adults, as well as developmental assessment and neuropsychological evaluations.


The Goldman Center of Chicago

Locations in Bucktown, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook & Wilmette
(773) 998-8500

Provide diagnostic evaluations for children ages 2-18. Specializes in services for preschool and school-age children to test for a variety of areas, including but not limited to Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Global developmental delays and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).


Hejna & Selkirk Psychological Services 

Located in Oak Park.

Katie Hejna, PsyD
(708) 943-7827
khejna@hspsychservices.com

Adam Selkirk, PsyD
(773) 220-5634
aselkirk@hspsychservices.com

Provides child, adolescent and young adult individual psychotherapy, as well as developmental and neuropsychological testing for all ages. 


Help and Healing Center 

2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 558-7321
drmyszak@helpandhealingcenter.com

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually.


HLC Therapy Group, LLC

1301 Pyott Rd, Suite 109, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(847) 829-0922
hello@hlctherapy.com

Provides autism diagnostic evaluation, as well as Speech, Occupational, Feeding, Aquatic, and Physical Therapies. In-clinic, in-home and telehealth. Summer camp programming ages 2-15 also available. 


ICG Rehabilitation and Health Care Services

312.943.3600 
1467 N Elston Avenue, Suite 103 Chicago, IL 60642

Provides diagnostic evaluations for all ages; accepts some medicaid plans


JCFS Chicago

(855) 275-5237
Ask@JCFS.org

Provides integrated pediatric therapies including aquatic & yoga therapies, feeding & swallowing therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and developmental social groups. Also, provides psychological testing and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 


Jennifer Gorski, PhD

1100 Lake St, Suite 210A, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 866-1693
info@jennifergorski.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations, and consultation for children, adolescents, and adults with social learning differences.


Jewish Child and Family Services

Elaine Kersten
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-4379

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism, cognitive functioning and language skills.


The KM Institute

Aurora Location: 1700 N. Farnsworth Ave, Suite 21, Aurora, IL 60505
West Dundee Location: 600 Spring Hill Ring Road, Suite 105, West Dundee, IL 60118
331.213.9706 ext 5

KM institute provides psychological testing for ages 5+.


Key Autism Services

(888) 329-4535
info@keyautismservices.com

Provides in-clinic or in-home ABA services, along with social skills groups and neuropsychological testing. In clinic locations in Norwood Park and Oak Lawn. Providing in-home ABA in Chicago, North Shore, Rogers Park, Naperville, Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Schaumburg and Orland Park.


Konick & Associates

  • 3380 Lacrosse Ln, Suite 106-107, Naperville, IL 60564
  • 64 Orland Square Dr, Suite. 112, Orland Park, IL 60462

(630) 206-4060
info@konickandassociates.com

Provides compassionate child, adolescent, adult, family, and couples counseling with a focus on neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, and more). Other services include parent coaching, neuropsychological assessments for all ages, and a virtual game night for neurodiverse young adults 18+.


Landstrom Center
 
1933 N Meacham Rd Suite 750, Schaumburg, IL 60173
708.665.5170

Provides diagnostic evaluations for individuals 18 months – adulthood. Provides individual therapy and counseling for children and adults, along with parent training. 


Lighthouse Pediatric Psychology 

Chicago (River North): 311 W. Superior Street, Suite #315 Chicago, IL 60654
312.291.9197

Provides diagnostic evaluation for ages, but primarily 0-18 years 


Life Stance (formally Portrait Health Centers)

175 E. Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 235, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 868-3435

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people ages 3+. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-4196

Provides comprehensive autism diagnostic service, that also assess cognitive strengths and weaknesses, communication, and sensory issues. Free evaluations for qualifying families through the TAP grant funding. 


Loyola Pediatric Psychiatry & Psychology

Offers services at three locations: Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge, Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace and Loyola Outpatient Center.

(888) 584-7888

Loyola Medicine provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology services for children, adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Accepts some medicaid plans. Must be a current Loyola patient for behavioral health services.  


Lurie Children's Hospital 

Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
(800) KIDS-DOC

Provides diagnostic assessments.


Mercy Kids Autism Center

12680 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 
(314) 529-5682

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people ages 0-11 yrs 11 months. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Michael S. Appleby, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist
211 W. Chicago Ave, Suite 211, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0211

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations including memory, attention, perception, coordination, language and personality.


Michael Gladstein, Ed.S., M.Ed. 

1780 Maple St, Suite 1, Northfield, IL 60093 
(847) 644-8005

Provides psychological evaluations for school age children. 


Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics

Provides therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and nutritional counseling.


Midwest Wellness Center Associates Ltd.

519 N. Cass Ave, Suite 204, Westmont, IL 60559 
(630) 338-0460

Provides evaluations and treatment for a variety of mental health conditions and concerns including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Services are in both Spanish and English. 


Neurohealth Associates, PC

1650 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 101, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 
(847) 584-1671

Provides neuropsychological testing to children, teens, and adults, in order to help them overcome the difficulties they face in their daily life. They offer services in Spanish and accept some Medicare plans. 


Neuropsychology Diagnostic Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Valerie Scaramella-Nowinski, PsyD
16001 S. 108th Ave, Suite B, Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 403-9000
ndcbrain@gmail.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.


North Shore University Health System

Dr. Barras, PhD, Neuropsychologist
4711 Golf Rd, #400, Skokie, IL 60076
(224) 723-5050

Provides neuropsychological evaluations to all age groups. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans.


Northern Illinois University: Psychological Services Center

Psychology/Computer Science Building, Room 86
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-0591
psc@niu.edu

Services include psychological testing, diagnostic interviews and a variety of psychotherapies, including Individual, couple, family and group therapy, parent education and play-based therapy for children.


North Shore Pediatric Therapy - Neuropsychology Developmental Testing Clinic

950 Lee St, Suite 212, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(224) 302-6867
Neuropsychintake@kidsblossom.com

The Developmental Testing Clinic is for children ages 18-months to 4-years old who have concerns with autism or other developmental disorders. 


NorthShore University HealthSystem

Rebecca Nelson, Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychologist
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2208

Provides diagnostic services.


Northwest Behavioral Health Services

Christopher Watson, PhD
Peter Dodzik, PhD
415 W. Golf Rd, Suite 16, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 577-0904

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. Services include evaluation, individual therapy, family and/or couples therapy, and ABA. 


Rush NeuroBehavioral Center

4711 Golf Rd, Suite 1100, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 933-9339
info@rnbc.org

RNBC is known for providing extremely thorough and accurate assessments. We provide Neuropsychological, Psychological, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Speech-Language Assessments. Bi-lingual therapy services offered (Spanish). Click here for Clinical Services Questionnaire 


Rush University Medical Center

Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment Services (AARTS) Center
1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819

Provides comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults.


Rush University Medical Center Pediatric Psychology

(312) 942-6656

Special interests and programs include: neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive assessment, neonatal neurobehavioral assessment, assessment of school readiness, learning disabilities, autism assessment, special procedures, intellectual assessment, neuropsychological assessment, brazelton neonatal neurobehavioral assessment and neurodevelopmental assessment for children ages 0-18.


SociAbility

Genevieve Thorton, PsyD
899 Skokie Blvd, Suite 204, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-3240

Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


Stride Autism Centers 

Orland Park: 18080 Wolf Rd Orland Park, IL 60467
312.554.5578 option 1

Provides diagnostic evaluation for children ages 2-6. 


Strive ABA Consultants

Serving the Chicagoland & NW Indiana areas.

In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643).

(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families.


Thomson Memory Center

Locations throughout Chicagoland and the Twin Cities, including Barrington, Algonquin, Chicago,  Deerfield, Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook, Park Ridge, St. Charles, Lake Elmo (MN), and Roseville (MN).

(847) 469-7537

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

5841 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-3858

Provides neuropsychological testing to people ages 2-99 with a doctor referral. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans. 


University of Illinois at Chicago Child and Family Development Center

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 3rd Floor, Room 307, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490

The Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) is an interdisciplinary public service and research Center located on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago. The primary goal of CFDC is to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families. Provides neuropsychological evaluations. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans. 


University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, Room 103, Chicago, IL 60608 
(312) 413-1490

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people of all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


University of Illinois at Chicago (UI Health) – Developmental Pediatrics 

Reshma Shah, MD ; Kruti Acharya, MDAlexandria Saulsberry, MD
1801 W. Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-7416

Provides screening and evaluation for children with developmental delays with public and private insurance.


University of Illinois at Chicago: Neuropsychology Services

  • Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic
    912 S. Wood St, South Tower, Chicago, IL 60612
  • Adult Neuropsychology Clinic
    912 S. Wood St, South Tower, Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-2200

The Neuropsychology Service provides comprehensive assessment services for child, teenage, adult, and geriatric patients in whom impairments of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, or developmental functioning are evident or suspected. Our services include outpatient evaluation and inpatient consultation services.


Westside Children's Therapy

Serving Naperville, IL

Click here for location address and phone number.  
(815) 469-1500

Provides ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing and summer camp programming. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing (Naperville only) and summer camp programming.

Elementary School

Augmentative Communication

AAC Helper

Beth Christensen
3731 Blanchan Ave, Brookfield, Illinois 60513
easc.slp@gmail.com

Beth is an SLP in private practice in the Brookfield area. She is seeing in-person clients and also specializes in AAC.


Amplifying Potential Therapy

609 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 300-8866
amplify.apt@gmail.com
Contact Form

An autism-focused speech and OT clinic serving children and adults, as well as caregiver training. Individuals will receive accessible and individualized speech, language, occupational therapy, and Spelling to Communicate (S2C) services in-person or from the comfort of your home with our neurodiversity-affirming team. See current group-based services: Groups — Amplifying Potential Therapy


Black Bear Academy 

1801 W. Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 244-0700

Black Bear Academy (BBA) is a private program offering academic classes for children 18 months - 6 years old and therapeutic services. BBA also offers diagnostic, developmental, and speech and occupational therapy evaluations and behavioral health services.  


DynaVox Technologies & Mayer-Johnson

Rebecca Miller, MS, pediatric consultant
Home-based office. Please contact Miller via phone
(866) 396-2869, ext. 4073 (office)
(312) 622-8078 (cell)

Offers speech generating devices for individuals with speech and learning challenges. DynaVox is a communication resource that allows a person to select symbols, pictures, letters, words or phrases to generate oral communication. Some people actually develop the ability to use natural speech through using a device. For more information on communication challenges of autism.


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. 


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services
(630) 261-6287
mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org

All other services (English)
(630) 282-2022

Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township
(847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy. Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)

Supports Illinois residents of all ages with disabilities and health conditions greater access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. They offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices. They help individuals obtain AT through our customized 3D printing fabrication program and AT reuse program. They provide training, technical assistance, and a variety of contracted services including professional AT evaluations. They partner with other agencies to help meet the AT needs of the individuals they serve. Request a device here.


Speech and Language Pathways LLC

711 W. Maude Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 268-3799
info@slpathways.com

Provides Speech, Occupational and social skills therapy services for ages 2-18 as well as AAC evaluation for kids and young adults, training and intervention. Bilingual speech therapy available.


Strive ABA Consultants 

Serving the Chicagoland & NW Indiana areas.

In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643).

(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families.


Sweeney, Augustin & Associates 

Maureen Sweeney, PhD
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 44, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 583-9492
msweeney.saa@comcast.net

Provides augmentative and alternative communication.


TALC Technology & Language Center

Now serving Illinois, Indiana and Washington

Jill E. Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP 
Matthew R. Baud, MS, CCC-SLP
Ramey Abudayyeh, MS, CCC-SLP
Heather Miller Schwarz, MS, CCC-SLP
(847) 682-1596
info@talcaac.com

Technology & Language Center, Inc. is a tele-AAC practice serving children, teens, and young adults with complex communication needs. Tele-AAC is a form of telepractice, a method of offering services using videoconferencing tools like Zoom, specifically for individuals using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and their teams.


WEE Speech, PC

Julie Levin, Speech Pathologist
8833 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-8226
office@weespeech.com

Provides augmentative and alternative communication for ages, birth-18 years.

Neuropsychological/Psychological Testing

a.c.e. therapies

Locations in Downers Grove, Naperville, Lockport, Merrionette Park and Palos Heights.

Dr. Jeff Salt
(708) 792-0162 ext 207

Provides diagnostic evaluations for individuals ages 14 months - 22 years.


Action Behavior Center

  • 6860 N. Frontage Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  • 10043 Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423
  • 6540 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
  • 820 Parkview Blvd, Lombard, IL 60148
  • 1840 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL 60563
  • 7000 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
  • 915 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173

(331) 207-1818
info@actionbehavior.com

Action Behavior Centers specializes in personalized ABA therapy for kiddos on the Autism Spectrum, ages 18 months-13 years. Offers part-time, full-time, in-center, in-home, and after-school programs. ABC offers diagnostic support services by highly trained clinicians across our clinics. Offers diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months - 6 years. 


Adapt Psychological Services

3046 W. Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 588-6011

Adapt Psychological Services offers medical diagnostic evaluations to individuals across the life span, from toddlerhood through adulthood.


Advanced Behavioral Solutions

2060 E. Algonquin Rd ,Suite 720, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 496-4693
help@advancedbehavioralsolutions.com

Provides comprehensive psychological evaluations to help make a diagnosis and guide in treatment and service planning. They provide recommendations for school and home environments.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Pediatric Developmental Center

3040 N. Wilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(872) 843-0300

Provides diagnostic evaluations through multidisciplinary team evaluations.


Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital

Pediatric Neuropsychology Service Department
Kris Umfress, PhD
Courtney Dirksen, PhD
1675 Dempster St, Y2108, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6192

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.


AFG Family Guidance Center

444 Green Bay Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-0234

Offers clinical services including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, psychological and developmental evaluations,  therapy (individual, family, and group  for individuals with developed verbal skills), and ADHD coaching. List of providers.


Alexian Brothers Neuroscience Institute

800 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 755-8046

Provides neuropsychological evaluations. 


Ascension: Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center

1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Suite 202, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-8536
ahbhhheresourcecenter@ascension.org

Provides psychological evaluations for children and adults presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control. Private insurance accepted; pro-bono evaluation list for Medicaid patients.


ASD Life ABA Therapy

11301 S Harlem Ave, Worth, IL 60482
info@asdlife.org 
866-273-8060

Provides diagnostic evaluations to children and adults; some Medicaid plans accepted.


AMITA Health - Clinical Psychology

Michael M. Gelbort, PhD
2714 Caton Farm Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 230-2262

Provides neuropsychological testing to people ages 2-100 with a doctor referral. 


AMITA Health Neuroscience Institute

Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Jill Dorflinger, PhD
800 Biesterfield Rd, Suite 610, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 981-3630

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control.


Association for Individual Development

Serving Aurora and McHenry

309 W. New Indian Trail Ct, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-4050

Provides child and adult services. Services for children include evaluation, psychiatry for medication management, outpatient therapy (individual, family, group, parent), and case management.  Services for adults include psychiatry for medication management, day programming, employment training and placement support, and both residential and supported living.


Autism Care Therapy

  • 44 W. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
  • 4700 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • 4830 N. Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

(855) 5-AUTISM
(630) 687-8583
info@autismcaretherapy.com 

Provides ABA, OT, SLP and parent training services, as well as diagnostic evaluations. Accepts some Medicaid plans.   


Blue Bird Day Non-Medical Testing & Diagnostic Center

275 Rice Lake Square Wheaton, IL. 60189
312-243-8487

Neuropsychological testing at Blue Bird Day is a non-medical testing and assessment process conducted by a Clinical Psychologist for individuals 18 months-18 years old.


BrainTree Neuropsychological Services

Mona Stepansky, PhD, ABPP-CN, and Courtenay Ainsworth, PhD
Pediatric neuropsychologists
1101 Lake St, Suite 306, Oak Park, IL 60301
monastepansky@gmail.com
Contact form

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that will render a diagnosis of autism and/or common differential diagnoses.


Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

2919 N. Southport Ave, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 799-8939
sairakhan@brighthousecenter.com
aprilhall@brighthousecenter.com

Provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotional, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups and parent workshops. Bilingual (English/Spanish) providers. 


BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services

Locations in Morton Grove, Oak Brook, Plainfield, Crystal Lake, St, Charles, Darien, Tinley Park and Schaumburg. 

(866) 429-7543 (866 4-BYS KID)
info@byyoursideac.com

Offering individualized, multidisciplinary programs focused on skill-building. In-Home and center-based ABA Therapy, BYS Academy School Readiness Program, Speech/Occupational Therapies, and Diagnostic Evaluations. 


Center for Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Care

Chicago (downtown): 65 E Wacker Place Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60601
312.285.2323

Provides diagnostic evaluations for all ages. Provides individual therapy and counseling for children, adults and families, along with parent training and social skills groups. Educational advocacy and consultation can be provided. 


The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC

Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Rd, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com

Certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).


Chicago Autism Network

KIMI@CHICAGOAUTISMNETWORK.ORG

They offer free evaluations based on need, with shorter waitlists than local hospitals. You can reach them through email or contact form here.


Chicago Mind Solutions

666 Dundee Rd, Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062 
(847) 656-5080

Based in Northbrook, Illinois, licensed specialists help children and adults identify symptoms related to dysfunctions in the brain through neuropsychological testing.


Chicago Neurodevelopmental Center

Drs. Anne Howard, Andrea Victor and Rachel Tercek
601 Skokie Blvd, Suite 203, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-2484

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children with neurobehavioral challenges including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficits, learning disorders, and social-emotional challenges.


Chicago Psychotherapy, PLLC

  • 1901 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
  • 1925 N. Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 
  • 636 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Courtney Gray, Clinic Manager
courtney@chicago-psychotherapy.com

Intake line
(773) 697-8839, ext 1

Offers diagnostic evaluation and therapy for individuals ages 3+, including gold-standard ASD assessment. Currently offers clinical groups and workshops related to parenting, childhood anxiety & OCD, ADHD, and social skills for children, teens and young adults.


Chicagoland Neuropsychology 

Oak Park: 1011 Lake Street Suite 200
708.320.1441

Provides diagnostic evaluation children and adults (ages 5+). Additionally, provides individual and family therapy for all ages. 


Children’s Research Triangle

70 E. Lake St, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 726-4011
info@cr-triangle.org

Provides individual, group and family therapy, along with developmental, medical & psychological evalurations. Visit their website for insurance and fees.


Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.

Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 632-0334
shrinkcps@aol.com

Provides diagnostic assessment and testing based on individual patient needs.


Cortica

2255 Enterprise Dr, Ste 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy. 


Dawson Neurobehavioral Evaluation

750 Pasquinelli Dr, Suite 204, Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 789-0423

Provides neuropsych evaluations. 


Easterseals Central Illinois

507 E. Armstrong Ave, Peoria, IL 61603-3201 
(309) 686-1177

Provides interdisciplinary pediatric therapy and support for the whole child, and your whole family. Services include: Early Intervention, Feeding therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Counseling. Additional autism services include ABA, DIR/Floortime, assistive technology clinics, adaptive swim lessons, care management, diagnostic evaluations, social skills groups, residential day camp and parent training. 


Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley 

Center locations: Villa Park, Naperville and Elgin

Diagnostic Services
(630) 261-6287
mscholtes@eastersealsdfvr.org

All other services (English)
(630) 282-2022

Spanish services or if you live in Hanover Township
(847) 742-3264

Easterseals Autism Services include Behavior therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy, Assistive Technology Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional therapy.  Additionally, they offer diagnostic evaluations, parent training and parent/sibling support groups. Serving children birth – 18. Some Medicaid plans accepted, as well as sliding scale; insurance information here.


Easterseals Joliet

Serving Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties

212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 927-5472 

Easterseals Joliet offers a variety of support services for young children including Early Intervention, Jump Start, and inclusive childcare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.  Parents can contact the Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic for diagnostic evaluations and pediatric therapy including feeding, speech, occupational, physical, developmental, social skills, and ABA. The clinic also provides parent support groups and inclusive childcare during meetings. 


Edgewood Clinical Services, LLC

1288 Rickert Dr, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-7890

Provides assessments for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.


The Family Institute at Northwestern University

618 Library Pl, Evanston, IL 60201 
(847) 733-4300

Provides neuropsychological evaluations using a comprehensive battery of tests to understand the root of psychological and neurocognitive struggles — and partnering with you to develop a plan to address them.  


The Ginkgo Psychology Group

  • 820 W. Jackson, Suite 515, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 2225 Enterprise Dr, Suite 2515, Westchester, IL 60154

Drs. Kirsten Langley and Samantha Taylor
(312) 718-3336
klangley@ginkgopsychology.com

Provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, and young adults, as well as developmental assessment and neuropsychological evaluations.


The Goldman Center of Chicago

Locations in Bucktown, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook & Wilmette
(773) 998-8500

Provide diagnostic evaluations for children ages 2-18. Specializes in services for preschool and school-age children to test for a variety of areas, including but not limited to Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Global developmental delays and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).


Hejna & Selkirk Psychological Services 

Located in Oak Park.

Katie Hejna, PsyD
(708) 943-7827
khejna@hspsychservices.com

Adam Selkirk, PsyD
(773) 220-5634
aselkirk@hspsychservices.com

Provides child, adolescent and young adult individual psychotherapy, as well as developmental and neuropsychological testing for all ages. 


Help and Healing Center 

2700 Patriot Blvd, Suite 250, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 558-7321
drmyszak@helpandhealingcenter.com

Offering Autism Evaluations for Children and Adults and Comprehensive Testing of ADHD, Learning Disorders, PDA, and other needs. Additionally, offers PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) in-person and virtually.


HLC Therapy Group, LLC

1301 Pyott Rd, Suite 109, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
(847) 829-0922
hello@hlctherapy.com

Provides autism diagnostic evaluation, as well as Speech, Occupational, Feeding, Aquatic, and Physical Therapies. In-clinic, in-home and telehealth. Summer camp programming ages 2-15 also available. 


ICG Rehabilitation and Health Care Services

312.943.3600 
1467 N Elston Avenue, Suite 103 Chicago, IL 60642

Provides diagnostic evaluations for all ages; accepts some medicaid plans


JCFS Chicago

(855) 275-5237
Ask@JCFS.org

Provides integrated pediatric therapies including aquatic & yoga therapies, feeding & swallowing therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and developmental social groups. Also, provides psychological testing and neurodevelopmental evaluations. 


Jennifer Gorski, PhD

1100 Lake St, Suite 210A, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 866-1693
info@jennifergorski.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic and psychoeducational evaluations, and consultation for children, adolescents, and adults with social learning differences.


Jewish Child and Family Services

Elaine Kersten
255 Revere Dr, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-4379

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism, cognitive functioning and language skills.


The KM Institute

Aurora Location: 1700 N. Farnsworth Ave, Suite 21, Aurora, IL 60505
West Dundee Location: 600 Spring Hill Ring Road, Suite 105, West Dundee, IL 60118
331.213.9706 ext 5

KM institute provides psychological testing for ages 5+.


Key Autism Services

(888) 329-4535
info@keyautismservices.com

Provides in-clinic or in-home ABA services, along with social skills groups and neuropsychological testing. In clinic locations in Norwood Park and Oak Lawn. Providing in-home ABA in Chicago, North Shore, Rogers Park, Naperville, Western Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Schaumburg and Orland Park.


Konick & Associates

  • 3380 Lacrosse Ln, Suite 106-107, Naperville, IL 60564
  • 64 Orland Square Dr, Suite. 112, Orland Park, IL 60462

(630) 206-4060
info@konickandassociates.com

Provides compassionate child, adolescent, adult, family, and couples counseling with a focus on neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, and more). Other services include parent coaching, neuropsychological assessments for all ages, and a virtual game night for neurodiverse young adults 18+.


Landstrom Center
 
1933 N Meacham Rd Suite 750, Schaumburg, IL 60173
708.665.5170

Provides diagnostic evaluations for individuals 18 months – adulthood. Provides individual therapy and counseling for children and adults, along with parent training. 


Lighthouse Pediatric Psychology 

Chicago (River North): 311 W. Superior Street, Suite #315 Chicago, IL 60654
312.291.9197

Provides diagnostic evaluation for ages, but primarily 0-18 years 


Life Stance (formally Portrait Health Centers)

175 E. Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 235, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 868-3435

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people ages 3+. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.

140 N. Wright St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-4196

Provides comprehensive autism diagnostic service, that also assess cognitive strengths and weaknesses, communication, and sensory issues. Free evaluations for qualifying families through the TAP grant funding. 


Loyola Pediatric Psychiatry & Psychology

Offers services at three locations: Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge, Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace and Loyola Outpatient Center.

(888) 584-7888

Loyola Medicine provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology services for children, adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Accepts some medicaid plans. Must be a current Loyola patient for behavioral health services.  


Lurie Children's Hospital 

Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
(800) KIDS-DOC

Provides diagnostic assessments.


Mercy Kids Autism Center

12680 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 
(314) 529-5682

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people ages 0-11 yrs 11 months. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Michael S. Appleby, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist
211 W. Chicago Ave, Suite 211, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-0211

Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations including memory, attention, perception, coordination, language and personality.


Michael Gladstein, Ed.S., M.Ed. 

1780 Maple St, Suite 1, Northfield, IL 60093 
(847) 644-8005

Provides psychological evaluations for school age children. 


Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics

Provides therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and nutritional counseling.


Midwest Wellness Center Associates Ltd.

519 N. Cass Ave, Suite 204, Westmont, IL 60559 
(630) 338-0460

Provides evaluations and treatment for a variety of mental health conditions and concerns including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Services are in both Spanish and English. 


Neurohealth Associates, PC

1650 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 101, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 
(847) 584-1671

Provides neuropsychological testing to children, teens, and adults, in order to help them overcome the difficulties they face in their daily life. They offer services in Spanish and accept some Medicare plans. 


Neuropsychology Diagnostic Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Valerie Scaramella-Nowinski, PsyD
16001 S. 108th Ave, Suite B, Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 403-9000
ndcbrain@gmail.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.


North Shore University Health System

Dr. Barras, PhD, Neuropsychologist
4711 Golf Rd, #400, Skokie, IL 60076
(224) 723-5050

Provides neuropsychological evaluations to all age groups. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans.


Northern Illinois University: Psychological Services Center

Psychology/Computer Science Building, Room 86
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-0591
psc@niu.edu

Services include psychological testing, diagnostic interviews and a variety of psychotherapies, including Individual, couple, family and group therapy, parent education and play-based therapy for children.


NorthShore University HealthSystem

Rebecca Nelson, Ph.D., Clinical Child Psychologist
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2208

Provides diagnostic services.


Northwest Behavioral Health Services

Christopher Watson, PhD
Peter Dodzik, PhD
415 W. Golf Rd, Suite 16, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 577-0904

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders. Services include evaluation, individual therapy, family and/or couples therapy, and ABA. 


Nowell and Associates Counseling Firm

Nefertiti L. Nowell, PhD
1813 N. Mill St, Suite B, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-2344
info@nowellandassociates.com

Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


O-School Diagnostic and Evaluation Center

(773) 420-2900
DEC@oschool.org

Providing psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents, ages 5 to 21. The Diagnostic and Evaluation Center can answer key questions and provide a clear roadmap for treatment. Offering immediate availability and need-based financial support. Click here to request a confidential call with the diagnostic team or to schedule an appointment.


Rush NeuroBehavioral Center

4711 Golf Rd, Suite 1100, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 933-9339
info@rnbc.org

RNBC is known for providing extremely thorough and accurate assessments. We provide Neuropsychological, Psychological, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Speech-Language Assessments. Bi-lingual therapy services offered (Spanish). Click here for Clinical Services Questionnaire 


Rush University Medical Center

Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment Services (AARTS) Center
1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819

Provides comprehensive evaluations for autism spectrum disorder and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults.


Rush University Medical Center Pediatric Psychology

(312) 942-6656

Special interests and programs include: neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive assessment, neonatal neurobehavioral assessment, assessment of school readiness, learning disabilities, autism assessment, special procedures, intellectual assessment, neuropsychological assessment, brazelton neonatal neurobehavioral assessment and neurodevelopmental assessment for children ages 0-18.


SociAbility

Genevieve Thorton, PsyD
899 Skokie Blvd, Suite 204, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-3240

Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


Stride Autism Centers 

Orland Park: 18080 Wolf Rd Orland Park, IL 60467
312.554.5578 option 1

Provides diagnostic evaluation for children ages 2-6. 


Strive ABA Consultants

Serving the Chicagoland & NW Indiana areas.

In-clinic services located in Oak Forest, Merriville and Chicago (Southside – 60643).

(773) 589-4667
striveabaconsultants@gmail.com

Provides in-clinic and in-home (when appropriate) ABA therapy for children ages, 2-26 and serves Chicagoland area, including north and south side, South Suburbs and Joliet area. Additionally, provides Speech, Occupational & Feeding therapies, along with AAC evaluation and support securing a device through insurance as appropriate. Provides financial assistance for diagnostic evaluations, delivered by Adapt Psychological Services. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Strive assists with transportation to clinics as needed at no cost to families.


Thomson Memory Center

Locations throughout Chicagoland and the Twin Cities, including Barrington, Algonquin, Chicago,  Deerfield, Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook, Park Ridge, St. Charles, Lake Elmo (MN), and Roseville (MN).

(847) 469-7537

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.


University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

5841 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-3858

Provides neuropsychological testing to people ages 2-99 with a doctor referral. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans. 


University of Illinois at Chicago Child and Family Development Center

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, 3rd Floor, Room 307, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490

The Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) is an interdisciplinary public service and research Center located on the campus of the University of Illinois-Chicago. The primary goal of CFDC is to promote positive outcomes for young children and their families. Provides neuropsychological evaluations. Accepts some Medicaid and Medicare plans. 


University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic

1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, Room 103, Chicago, IL 60608 
(312) 413-1490

Provides psychological/neuropsychological testing to people of all ages. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


University of Illinois at Chicago (UI Health) – Developmental Pediatrics 

Reshma Shah, MD ; Kruti Acharya, MDAlexandria Saulsberry, MD
1801 W. Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-7416

Provides screening and evaluation for children with developmental delays with public and private insurance.


University of Illinois at Chicago: Neuropsychology Services

  • Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic
    912 S. Wood St, South Tower, Chicago, IL 60612
  • Adult Neuropsychology Clinic
    912 S. Wood St, South Tower, Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-2200

The Neuropsychology Service provides comprehensive assessment services for child, teenage, adult, and geriatric patients in whom impairments of cognitive, neuropsychiatric, or developmental functioning are evident or suspected. Our services include outpatient evaluation and inpatient consultation services.


Westside Children's Therapy

Serving Naperville, IL

Click here for location address and phone number.  
(815) 469-1500

Provides ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing and summer camp programming. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing (Naperville only) and summer camp programming.

Reading and Comprehension

Chicago Reading and Dyslexia Center

Kim Ainis
180 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 2411, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 360-0805
kim@dyslexiachicago.com

Adults and children learn tools to overcome problems with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADD/ADHD and related struggles with focusing, reading, writing, math, coordination and organization. The Davis programs help clients use their abilities to overcome their challenges.  All the Davis programs are one-on-one and intensive (generally 30 hours per week). Ms. Ainis is also a licensed Davis Autism Approach provider. Ages: 8 and up.


Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

Sierra Skelton, Center Director
137 N. Oak Park Ave, Suite 212, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 660-1860
chicago.center@lindamoodbell.com

Lindamood-Bell builds the imagery-language foundation to teach students to read and comprehend to their potential.


Lowry & Associates, Counseling & Education Services

115 S. Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302
Educational Services: (708) 712-6213
Counseling Services: (708) 337-0799
Lowry.and.assoc@gmail.com

Provides individual therapy and educational services, including tutoring, advocacy and learning assessments.


Smart Love Family Services

  • Natalie & Ben Heineman Smart Love Center
    2222 N. Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Oak Park: Rush Medical Office Building
    610 S. Maple St, Suite 5601, Oak Park, IL 60304

(773) 665-8052 ext. 4

Smart Love offers counseling services for children, adults and families, as well as parent education classes and coaching. Our services include play and individual therapy, group therapy, parent counseling, couples therapy, and Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Testing.