Middle School
AAC Helper
Beth Christensen
easc.slp@gmail.com
3731 Blanchan Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513
Beth is an SLP in private practice in the Brookfield area. She is seeing in-person clients and also specializes in AAC.
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 lanugage therapy services. Session occur in home.
DynaVox Technologies & Mayer-Johnson
Rebecca Miller, MS, pediatric consultant
(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. Ages: birth and up. Private and public insurance accepted.
Matt Baud
Frankfort, IL
(708) 935-5188
Speech and Language Pathologist providing evaluations for speech and AAC needs.
Speech and Language Pathways LLC
847-268-3799
info@slpathways.com
711 W Maude Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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.
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.
Technology and Language Center, Inc.
Jill E. Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP
(847) 682-1596
talcaac@gmail.com
Speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with children with complex communication needs. She specializes in providing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) services for children who are unable to meet their communication needs using speech alone.
Julie Levin, Speech Pathologist
8833 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-8226
office@weespeech.com
Provides augmentative and alternative communication. Ages: birth-18 years. BCBS provider. Early intervention program.
444 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 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.
Cawn/Krantz & Associates, Ltd.
Sherri Cawn, MA, CCC-SLP/L
605 Academy Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 480-8890
sherrislp@cawn-krantz.com
Developmental therapy (DT) focuses on integrating conceptual, motor, language, and social-emotional skills. DT is play-based and child-directed, delivered in a natural and functional setting by trained developmental therapists.
The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC
Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Road, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com
Licensed P.L.A.Y Project consultant based on the D.I.R./Floortime theory originated by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, MD.
Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC
1739 N Elston Avenue. Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 672-7775
Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center, LLC is a therapist-owned, pediatric therapy clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, developmental therapy, aba/autism therapy, and social work services in the clinic, home, or school setting.
info@cr-triangle.org
(312) 726-4011
70 E Lake Street, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601
Provides individual, group and family therapy, along with developmental, medical & psychological evalurations. Visit their website for insurance and fees.
P.O. Box 544, Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-1251
techpsych@techpsychologist.com
Beckman provides developmental assessments with abled and disabled individuals and conducts in-depth evaluations for many disabilities, including low incidence and multiple handicaps.
600 N McClurg Court, Suite 3803, Chicago, IL 60611
(708) 716-4744
Dr. O'Reilly specializes in treating individuals with medical illnesses, disabilities, learning and developmental disabilities, memory impairment, epilepsy, ADHD, and mood disorders. She has unique expertise in implementing art therapy interventions Dr. O'Reilly conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to children and adults.
LEEP Forward Developmental Center
Lorell Marin, MST, DT, Founder
1280 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 255-8155
leepforward1@aol.com
Services span early childhood through adolescence. Provides individual and group (social skills) therapy for children with autism, Asperger's and SPD using a DIR/Floortime approach. Additionally, services include assessment and treatment in developmental, speech and language, occupational, physical and behavior therapy services. ABA services are provided in-home and in-clinic. LEEP is also a certified Early Intervention program.
Lumiere Children's Therapy
811 W. Evergreen Ave., Suite 306, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 242-1665
info@lumierechild.com
Multidisciplinary pediatric therapy program located in Chicago that serves the developmental needs of children and their families. Services, both in-home and center-based, include ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A therapeutic preschool program, enrichment classes, and summer camps are also available.
Rush University Medical Center - Pediatric Psychology
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.
Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC
Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 296-5990
Provides developmental assessment consultations (home or clinic-based).
1725 S. Naperville Road - Suite 110, Wheaton, IL 60187
630-509-4911
wheatonadmin@westsidechildrenstherapy.com
Offers a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing and summer camp programming.
Children's Memorial at Central DuPage Hospital
Division of Neurology
Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600
Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.
Pediatric Neurology
1200 S. York Road, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-5577
Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.
Loyola University Health System - Pediatric & Adult Neurology
Jorge Asconapé, MD
2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3519
Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing. Additional location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Division of Neurology - Outpatient Center
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362
Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.
1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 447, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(866) 374-7648 (toll free)
(262) 754-0809 (main office)
info@neurotecheeg.com
Neurotech specializes in conducting home-based EEG studies. A 24-hour EEG or longer (Ambulatory EEG) is the preferred method to properly diagnose seizure activity and frequency.
Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Kent Kelley, MD
2150 Pfingsten Road, Third Floor, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 570-2577
Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Adult: Jaishree T. Narayanan, M.D.
1000 Central Street, Suite 615, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2577
Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
Rush University Medical Center - Pediatric Neurology
1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-4036
Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
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
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 a range of assessment and evaluation services.
Advanced Behavioral Health Services
Drs. Petrit Ndrio (Children and Adults) and Adreianne Zhubi (Adults)
1952 McDowell Road Suite 305 Naperville, Illinois 60563
630-689-1022
Offers individual psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services to individuals on with ASD, as well as other conditions.
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
1835 Dixie Highway, Suite 100, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-8384
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.
444 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 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.
Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment Services (AARTS) Center
Rush University Medical Center
1645 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819
Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults with our team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists.
Association for Individual Development (AID)
309 New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-4000
info@the-association.org
AID offers support to Kane and Kendall county families of children and adults with disabilities.
Child services include: in-home care to children to prevent the child from being placed into more restrictive care. Additionally, AID offers behavioral health support including psychiatric assesment and medication management and outpatient therapy.
Adult services include: in-home care for training and support (through Adult Waiver), vocational training, skill training, paid work opportunities, community integration and employment to individuals. Additionally, day program servies (The STARS Program & the Autism Program) focused on active community integration, volunteer work and fitness activities for participants and residential services are available
Visit website or FAQ for more detailed information.
801 Skokie Blvd Suite 212, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-1131
Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
950 Skokie Blvd Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0609
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates
Amer Smajkic, MD
233 E. Erie, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 893-5701
asmajkic@mac.com
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
3 Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 150, Vernon Hills, 60061
(847) 918-8282, x. 0
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, assessment and medication management services for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Matthew Parvin, MD
13246 S. Route 59 Suite 100, Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-7400
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Robert Kulkarni
4580 Weaver Parkway, Suite 204 Warrenville, IL 60555
630-473-3970
Offers individual and family psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services to individuals on with ASD, as well as other conditions.
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (Edward-Elmhurst Health)
Three Locations:
Naperville: 852 West Street, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-5027
Mokena: 9697 W. 191st St., Mokena, IL
(630) 305-5027
Loyola University Medical Center
Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology
Dr. Mary Lou Gutierrez
Locations in Maywood, Burr Ridge, and Oak Brook
(708) 216-6200
Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Ages: birth to 18 yrs.
Lurie Children's Hospital
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2300 Children’s Plaza Chicago, IL 60614
(800) KIDSDOC
KIDSDOC@childrensmemorial.org
Provides diagnostic assessments for children ages 7 years and up.
Three locations:
- 1441 E 84th Pl., Merrillville, IN 46410
- 1409 E 84th Pl., Merrillville, IN 46410
- 2024 Hickory Rd Ste 104, Homewood, IL 60430
Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management to childen, teens and adults with ASD in the South Suburbs and NW Indiana.
Michael Feld, MD
666 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-5806
Provides medication management services.
Drs. Osama El Shafie, M.D., Lavinia Myers, M.D., Khadija Khan, M.D.
2803 Butterfield Road Suite 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 424-9204 (Child & Adolescent Services); (630) 424-0652 (Adult Services)
Psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, and therapists combine areas of expertise to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual needs of each child, adolescent and adult.
2285 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506
(630) 906-5120
Provides evaluation and medication management for a variety of needs including autism.
Dr. Angel Heredia
(630) 845-9644
1541 E Fabyan Parkway, Ste.101 Geneva, IL 60134
The Prairie Clinic provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management and dianostic evaluation to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Group therapy is also available for children ages 6-17.
201 Houston St., Suite 200A, Batavia, IL 60510
Dr. Muhammad Azhar, M.D.; Maricela Perez, ANP
(630) 756-2905
Offers medication management services to all ages in English and Spanish.
University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience - Psychiatry
Evaluation (Diagnositic evaluation and/or Medication Evaluation)
Patients and their families are seen to offer a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a complete range of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Referrals are made to a medication clinic or psychotherapy clinic as appropriate.
Emergency Consulation
Patients in the Comer and Mitchell Emergency Departments and emergency consultations in the University of Chicago hospitals may page #4698 during the day or #7032 after hours or on the weekend to obtain emergency psychiatric services.
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Psychiatry, Center for Cognitive Medicine
912 S. Wood St., Eighth Floor, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-6139
Provides evaluation and treatment of psychiatric, cognitive, memory, and behavioral problems that can occur following or as part of neurological and medical diseases. Provides evaluation, medication management, medical services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder.
University of Illinois Institute for Juvenile Research
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490
Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish for children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability.
University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490 (pediatric)
(312) 413-1822 (adults)
Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish for children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Ronald Rempfer, Psychiatrist, MD
4753 N Broadway St., 900 Chicago, Illinois 60640
(872) 241-1320
Provides medication management to children and adults with ASD. Uptown's team also provides individual therapy and group therapy for autistic individuals with verbal language.
D’Loreyn Walker MD
1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 143, Oak Brook, IL
331-254-4188
Specializes in serving children, youths, and adults with complex psychiatric presentations, medication regimens, or comorbid medical conditions.
Wellspring Clinical Associates
Providers: Thomas Dimatteo, MD & Soo Lee, MD
5950 State Route 53, Unit W, Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 541-8930
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and medication management services for children and adults on the autism spectrum.
2060 E. Algonquin Road 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 Lutheran General Children's Hospital
Pediatric Nueropsychology Service Department
Providers: Kris Umfress, PhD & Courtney Dirksen, PhD
1675 Dempster St., Y2108, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 723-6192
Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
444 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 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
AMITA Health Neuroscience Institute
Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Jill Dorflinger, PhD
800 Biesterfield Road, 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.
AMITA Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center
847-755-8536
AHBHHHEResourceCenter@amitahealth.org
Provides psychological evaluations for children and adults presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control. Public and private insurance accepted.
Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment Services (AARTS) Center
Rush University Medical Center
1645 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819
Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults with our team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists.
Association for Individual Development
309 W. New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, IL 60506
Serving Aurora and McHenry
(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.
BrainTree Neuropsychological Services
Mona Stepansky, PhD, ABPP-CN and Courtenay Ainsworth, PhD
Pediatric neuropsychologists
1101 Lake St., Suite 306, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 445-3771
monastepansky@gmail.com
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
Brighthouse provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotinal, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups and parent workshops. Bilingual (Eng/Spanish) providers.
Contact person: Allison Nelson 773-895-8355
770 Lake Cook Rd. Suite 230, Deerfield IL 60015
847-318-3190
We provide evaluation and diagnosis of children and teens on the autism spectrum, working in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs.
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.
Center for Anxiety & Social Intervention
Glen Veed, PhD
773-442-2048
2020 Dempster Street, #202 Evanston, IL 60202
Provides evidenced based individual therapy (middle school through adult) and parent consultation; all services are currently fee-for-service, sliding scale available. Has specialty ASD and comorbid anxiety or OCD.
The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC
Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Road, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com
Certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
Center for Personal Development
Locations: Downtown Chicago, Lakeview Chicago, Evanston
info@chicagotherapist.com
(312) 755-7000
Adaptive Functioning/Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment and treatment planning.
Chicago Neurodevelopmental Center
Drs. Anne Howard, Andrea Victor, & 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.
info@cr-triangle.org
(312) 726-4011
70 E Lake Street, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601
Provides individual, group and family therapy, along with developmental, medical & psychological evalurations. Visit their website for insurance and fees.
Christine E. Fitzgerald, PhD, NCSP, LCPC
Serving counties: Kane, McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Cook and Will.
(877) 947-7924
Provides comprehensive diagnostic and evaluation services. Home- or community-based assessments.
Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.
Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 632-0334
shrinkcps@aol.com
Provides diagnostic assessment and testing based on individual patient needs.
Edgewood Clinical Services, LLC
1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-7890
Provides assessments for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
16325 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 200, Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-6999
Counseling and psychological services (insert link to services page) covering a wide variety of mental health concerns.
Innovative Psychotherapy Solutions (IPS)
Michael "Dr. Mike" Mihajlovic, PsyD
550 Frontage Road #3535, Northfield, IL 60093
(224) 326-0118
info@achievepositivechange.com
Provides diagnostic assessment, individual therapy and social skills groups for individuals with ASD, ages 2-21.
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.
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.
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.
405 Central Avenue Northfield, Illinois 60093
415 Washington Ave., Suite 200, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 441-5600
Provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy (ages 3+), psychiatric services (ages 3+), psychological testing (ages 8+), and job coaching/employment services.
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.
3380 Lacrosse Lane, Ste. 106-107, Naperville, IL 60564
64 Orland Square Drive, Ste. 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+.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright St., Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-4196
Services include evaluation and treatment for autism spectrum disorder, including psychological, speech, occupational therapy, and social skills. Additionally, residential services are available to both children and adults needing more supported care.
The LodeStone Center for Behavioral Health
Oak Park: 1110 North Boulevard - (708) 927-0279
Hinsdale: 15 Spinning Wheel Rd., Suite 426, Hinsdale IL 60521 - (708) 927-0279
McHenry: 3923 Mercy Dr., Suite F, McHenry, IL 60050 - 815-344-5061
Woodstock: 111 Dean St., Woodstock, IL 60098 - 815-344-5061
Chicago: 645 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1005, Chicago, IL 60611 - 312-809-7036
Service range from play therapy to one on one therapy to full psychological testing to wellness services.
Lurie Children's Hospital
Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
(800) KIDSDOC
Provides diagnostic assessments.
600 N McClurg Court, Suite 3803, Chicago, IL 60611
(708) 716-4744
Dr. O'Reilly specializes in treating individuals with medical illnesses, disabilities, learning and developmental disabilities, memory impairment, epilepsy, ADHD, and mood disorders. She has unique expertise in implementing art therapy interventions Dr. O'Reilly conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to children and adults.
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.
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
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.
Pediatric neuropsychologist
40 S. Clay St. Suite 204W, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 789-0423
Provides pediatric neuropsychological evaluations.
Northwest Behavioral Health Services
415 W. Golf Rd., STE 16 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 577-0904
lcampo@nwbhs.com
Providers: Christopher Watson, PhD and Peter Dodzik, PhD
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 North Mill Street, Suite B, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-2344
info@nowellandassociates.com
Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
Dr. Angel Heredia
(630) 845-9644
1541 E Fabyan Parkway, Ste.101 Geneva, IL 60134
The Prairie Clinic provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management and dianostic evaluation to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Group therapy is also available for children ages 6-17.
180 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago
312.730.4798
RachelLoftin@RachelLoftin.com
Provides assessment, individual therapy and consultation services. Dr. Loftin has extensive experience in diagnosis, assessment, and intervention to help promote positive outcomes for people with ASD.
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).
Rush University Medical Center
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.
Ruth Kraus, PhD
950 Skokie Blvd., Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0595
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
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
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 a range of assessment and evaluation services.
Genevieve Thorton, PsyD
899 Skokie Blvd., Suite 204, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-3240
Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
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).
Thomson is committed to providing a full circle understanding of brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychological disorders through comprehensive evaluation, detailed results and tailored treatment. Our mission is to provide scientifically-proven diagnostic clarity to patients of all ages, in an environment of exceptional customer service and support.
Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center
Katie Decker
13318 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-4273
kdecker@trinity-services.org
Provides a two day comprehensive diagnostic testing to help families understand their child’s strengths and deficits and will assist in future planning.
University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Juvenile Research
Lana Roth, LCSW
1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-4624
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess autism, cognitive functioning and language skills.
University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Room 103, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490
Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish.
Service areas: Plainfield, Frankfort, Joliet, Orland Park, New Lenox, Mokena, Tinley Park, Crest Hill, Channahon, Minooka, Wilmington, Coal City, Manhattan, Diamond, Matteson, Richton Park, Sauk Village, Wheaton, Lombard, Naperville, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Batavia, Westmont, and many others!
(815) 469-1500
Provides ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing and summer camp programming.
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 South Marion Street 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.
High School
AAC Helper
Beth Christensen
easc.slp@gmail.com
3731 Blanchan Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois 60513
Beth is an SLP in private practice in the Brookfield area. She is seeing in-person clients and also specializes in AAC.
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 lanugage 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. Ages: birth and up. Private and public insurance accepted.
Matt Baud
Frankfort, IL
(708) 935-5188
Speech and Language Pathologist providing evaluations for speech and AAC needs.
Speech and Language Pathways LLC
847-268-3799
info@slpathways.com
711 W Maude Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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.
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.
Technology and Language Center, Inc.
Jill E. Senner, PhD, CCC-SLP
(847) 682-1596
talcaac@gmail.com
Speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience working with children with complex communication needs. She specializes in providing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) services for children who are unable to meet their communication needs using speech alone.
Julie Levin, Speech Pathologist
8833 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 329-8226
office@weespeech.com
Provides augmentative and alternative communication. Ages: birth-18 years. BCBS provider. Early intervention program.
444 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 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.
The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC
Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Road, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com
Licensed P.L.A.Y Project consultant based on the D.I.R./Floortime theory originated by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, MD.
info@cr-triangle.org
(312) 726-4011
70 E Lake Street, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601
Provides individual, group and family therapy, along with developmental, medical & psychological evalurations. Visit their website for insurance and fees.
P.O. Box 544, Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-1251
techpsych@techpsychologist.com
Beckman provides developmental assessments with abled and disabled individuals and conducts in-depth evaluations for many disabilities, including low incidence and multiple handicaps.
600 N McClurg Court, Suite 3803, Chicago, IL 60611
(708) 716-4744
Dr. O'Reilly specializes in treating individuals with medical illnesses, disabilities, learning and developmental disabilities, memory impairment, epilepsy, ADHD, and mood disorders. She has unique expertise in implementing art therapy interventions Dr. O'Reilly conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to children and adults.
Transitions Developmental Therapy, PC
Bianca D. Rodriguez, DT
225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2505, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 296-5990
Provides developmental assessment consultations (home or clinic-based).
1725 S. Naperville Road - Suite 110, Wheaton, IL 60187
630-509-4911
wheatonadmin@westsidechildrenstherapy.com
Offers a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, physical, occupational therapy and counseling. Additionally, Westside offers diagnostic evaluation/testing and summer camp programming.
Children's Memorial at Central DuPage Hospital
Division of Neurology
Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600
Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.
Pediatric Neurology
1200 S. York Road, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-5577
Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.
Loyola University Health System
Pediatric & Adult Neurology
Jorge Asconapé, MD
2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3519
Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing. Additional location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Division of Neurology
Outpatient Center
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362
Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.
1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 447, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(866) 374-7648 (toll free)
(262) 754-0809 (main office)
info@neurotecheeg.com
Neurotech specializes in conducting home-based EEG studies. A 24-hour EEG or longer (Ambulatory EEG) is the preferred method to properly diagnose seizure activity and frequency.
Pediatric Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Kent Kelley, MD
2150 Pfingsten Road, Third Floor, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 570-2577
Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Adult: Jaishree T. Narayanan, M.D.
1000 Central Street, Suite 615, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2577
Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-4036
Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.
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
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 a range of assessment and evaluation services.
2020 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 404-5277
A comprehensive primary health care facility that provides coordinated medical, psychiatric and psychological outpatient services to adults with autism in the Chicago area serving ages 18 years and up.
Advanced Behavioral Health Services
Drs. Petrit Ndrio (Children and Adults) and Adreianne Zhubi (Adults)
1952 McDowell Road Suite 305 Naperville, Illinois 60563
630-689-1022
Offers individual psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services to individuals on with ASD, as well as other conditions.
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
1835 Dixie Highway, Suite 100, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-8384
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.
444 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 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.
Association for Individual Development (AID)
309 New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-4000
info@the-association.org
AID offers support to Kane and Kendall county families of children and adults with disabilities.
Child services include: in-home care to children to prevent the child from being placed into more restrictive care. Additionally, AID offers behavioral health support including psychiatric assesment and medication management and outpatient therapy.
Adult services include: in-home care for training and support (through Adult Waiver), vocational training, skill training, paid work opportunities, community integration and employment to individuals. Additionally, day program servies (The STARS Program & the Autism Program) focused on active community integration, volunteer work and fitness activities for participants and residential services are available
Visit website or FAQ for more detailed information.
Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment Services (AARTS) Center
Rush University Medical Center
1645 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819
Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults with our team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists.
801 Skokie Blvd Suite 212, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-1131
Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
950 Skokie Blvd Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0609
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates
Amer Smajkic, MD
233 E. Erie, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 893-5701
asmajkic@mac.com
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
3 Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 150, Vernon Hills, 60061
(847) 918-8282, x. 0
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, assessment and medication management services for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
3 locations:
- 1441 E 84th Pl., Merrillville, IN 46410
- 1409 E 84th Pl., Merrillville, IN 46410
- 2024 Hickory Rd Ste 104, Homewood, IL 60430
Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management to childen, teens and adults with ASD in the South Suburbs and NW Indiana.
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Benjamin Shain, MD, PhD
718 Glenview Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 480-2691
Provides diagnostic assessments. Private and public insurance accepted.
Matthew Parvin, MD
13246 S. Route 59 Suite 100, Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-7400
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Robert Kulkarni
4580 Weaver Parkway, Suite 204 Warrenville, IL 60555
630-473-3970
Offers individual and family psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services to individuals on with ASD, as well as other conditions.
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (Edward-Elmhurst Health)
Three Locations:
Naperville: 852 West Street, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-5027
Mokena: 9697 W. 191st St., Mokena, IL
(630) 305-5027
Loyola University Medical Center
Pediatric Psychiatry and Psychology
Dr. Mary Lou Gutierrez
Locations in Maywood, Burr Ridge, and Oak Brook
(708) 216-6200
Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Ages: birth to 18 yrs.
Lurie Children's Hospital
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2300 Children’s Plaza Chicago, IL 60614
(800) KIDSDOC
KIDSDOC@childrensmemorial.org
Provides diagnostic assessments for ages 7 years through 18.
Michael Feld, MD
666 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-5806
Provides medication management services.
2285 Sequoia Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506
(630) 906-5120
Provides evaluation and medication management for a variety of needs including autism.
Dr. Angel Heredia
(630) 845-9644
1541 E Fabyan Parkway, Ste.101 Geneva, IL 60134
The Prairie Clinic provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management and dianostic evaluation to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Group therapy is also available for children ages 6-17.
Drs. Osama El Shafie, M.D., Lavinia Myers, M.D., Khadija Khan, M.D.
2803 Butterfield Road Suite 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 424-9204 (Child & Adolescent Services); (630) 424-0652 (Adult Services)
Psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, and therapists combine areas of expertise to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual needs of each child, adolescent and adult.
201 Houston St., Suite 200A, Batavia, IL 60510
Dr. Muhammad Azhar, M.D.; Maricela Perez, ANP
(630) 756-2905
Offers medication management services to all ages in English and Spanish.
University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience - Psychiatry
Evaluation (Diagnositic evaluation and/or Medication Evaluation)
Patients and their families are seen to offer a comprehensive evaluation and treatment of a complete range of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Referrals are made to a medication clinic or psychotherapy clinic as appropriate.
Emergency Consulation
Patients in the Comer and Mitchell Emergency Departments and emergency consultations in the University of Chicago hospitals may page #4698 during the day or #7032 after hours or on the weekend to obtain emergency psychiatric services.
The University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Psychiatry, Center for Cognitive Medicine
912 S. Wood St., Eighth Floor, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-6139
Provides evaluation and treatment of psychiatric, cognitive, memory, and behavioral problems that can occur following or as part of neurological and medical diseases. Provides evaluation, medication management, medical services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder.
University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490 (pediatric)
(312) 413-1822 (adults)
Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish for children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability.
University of Illinois Institute for Juvenile Research
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490
Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish for children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Ronald Rempfer, Psychiatrist, MD
4753 N Broadway St., 900 Chicago, Illinois 60640
(872) 241-1320
Provides medication management to children and adults with ASD. Uptown's team also provides individual therapy and group therapy for autistic individuals with verbal language.
D’Loreyn Walker MD
1100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 143, Oak Brook, IL
331-254-4188
Specializes in serving children, youths, and adults with complex psychiatric presentations, medication regimens, or comorbid medical conditions.
Wellspring Clinical Associates
Thomas Dimatteo, MD
Soo Lee, MD
5950 State Route 53, Unit W, Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 541-8930
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and medication management services for children and adults on the autism spectrum.
2020 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 404-5277
A comprehensive primary health care facility that provides coordinated medical, psychiatric and psychological outpatient services to adults with autism in the Chicago area serving ages 18 years and up.
2060 E. Algonquin Road 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 Lutheran General Children's Hospital
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Pediatric and Adult Neuropsychology Service Dept.
Kris Umfress, PhD
1675 Dempster St., 62108 Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6192
Provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing. Ages: 3-18 years.
444 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, Illinois 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
AMITA Health Neuroscience Institute
Amy V. Davis, PhD, ABPP-CN
Jill Dorflinger, PhD
800 Biesterfield Road, 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.
AMITA Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders Resource Center
847-755-8536
AHBHHHEResourceCenter@amitahealth.org
Provides psychological evaluations for children and adults presenting with difficulties in learning, attention, behavior, socialization, and emotional control. Public and private insurance accepted.
Association for Individual Development
309 W. New Indian Trail Court, Aurora, IL 60506
Serving Aurora and McHenry
(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.
BrainTree Neuropsychological Services
Mona Stepansky, PhD, ABPP-CN and Courtenay Ainsworth, PhD
Pediatric neuropsychologists
1101 Lake St., Suite 306, Oak Park, IL 60301
(708) 445-3771
monastepansky@gmail.com
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
Brighthouse provides specialized services to individuals between the ages of 2 and 18 who present with neurodevelopmental, social-emotinal, and behavioral challenges. Services include diagnostic evaluations, individual psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, social skills groups and parent workshops. Bilingual (Eng/Spanish) providers.
Contact person: Allison Nelson 773-895-8355
770 Lake Cook Rd. Suite 230, Deerfield IL 60015
847-318-3190
We provide evaluation and diagnosis of children and teens on the autism spectrum, working in partnership with families to design customized autism treatment programs.
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.
Center for Anxiety & Social Intervention
Glen Veed, PhD
773-442-2048
2020 Dempster Street, #202 Evanston, IL 60202
Provides evidenced based individual therapy (middle school through adult) and parent consultation; all services are currently fee-for-service, sliding scale available. Has specialty ASD and comorbid anxiety or OCD.
The Center for Hope & Healing, LLC
Allison Lobel, PsyD
16W241 S. Frontage Road, Suite 35, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
(630) 468-2342
alobel@thecenterforhopeandhealing.com
Certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
Center for Personal Development
Locations: Downtown Chicago, Lakeview Chicago, Evanston
info@chicagotherapist.com
(312) 755-7000
Adaptive Functioning/Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment and treatment planning.
Chicago Neurodevelopmental Center
Drs. Anne Howard, Andrea Victor, & 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.
info@cr-triangle.org
(312) 726-4011
70 E Lake Street, Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601
Provides individual, group and family therapy, along with developmental, medical & psychological evalurations. Visit their website for insurance and fees.
Christine E. Fitzgerald, PhD, NCSP, LCPC
Serving counties: Kane, McHenry, Lake, DuPage, Cook and Will.
(877) 947-7924
Provides comprehensive diagnostic and evaluation services. Home- or community-based assessments.
Comprehensive Psychological Services, P.C.
Michael J. Frey, PhD
3233 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 208, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 632-0334
shrinkcps@aol.com
Provides diagnostic assessment and testing based on individual patient needs.
Edgewood Clinical Services, LLC
1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-7890
Provides assessments for developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders.
16325 S. Harlem Ave., Suite 200, Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-6999
Counseling and psychological services (insert link to services page) covering a wide variety of mental health concerns.
Innovative Psychotherapy Solutions (IPS)
Michael "Dr. Mike" Mihajlovic, PsyD
550 Frontage Road #3535, Northfield, IL 60093
(224) 326-0118
info@achievepositivechange.com
Provides diagnostic assessment, individual therapy and social skills groups for individuals with ASD, ages 2-21.
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.
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.
405 Central Avenue Northfield, Illinois 60093
415 Washington Ave., Suite 200, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 441-5600
Provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy (ages 3+), psychiatric services (ages 3+), psychological testing (ages 8+), and job coaching/employment services.
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.
3380 Lacrosse Lane, Ste. 106-107, Naperville, IL 60564
64 Orland Square Drive, Ste. 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+.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright St., Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-4196
Services include evaluation and treatment for autism spectrum disorder, including psychological, speech, occupational therapy, and social skills. Additionally, residential services are available to both children and adults needing more supported care.
The LodeStone Center for Behavioral Health
Oak Park: 1110 North Boulevard - (708) 927-0279
Hinsdale: 15 Spinning Wheel Rd., Suite 426, Hinsdale IL 60521 - (708) 927-0279
McHenry: 3923 Mercy Dr., Suite F, McHenry, IL 60050 - 815-344-5061
Woodstock: 111 Dean St., Woodstock, IL 60098 - 815-344-5061
Chicago: 645 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1005, Chicago, IL 60611 - 312-809-7036
Service range from play therapy to one on one therapy to full psychological testing to wellness services.
Lurie Children's Hospital
Pediatric Psychology and Psychiatry
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611
(800) KIDSDOC
Provides diagnostic assessments.
600 N McClurg Court, Suite 3803, Chicago, IL 60611
(708) 716-4744
Dr. O'Reilly specializes in treating individuals with medical illnesses, disabilities, learning and developmental disabilities, memory impairment, epilepsy, ADHD, and mood disorders. She has unique expertise in implementing art therapy interventions Dr. O'Reilly conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to children and adults.
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.
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
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality.
Pediatric neuropsychologist
40 S. Clay St., Suite 204W, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 789-0423, ext. 1
nldawsonphd@comcast.net
Provides pediatric neuropsychological evaluations. Expertise in assessment and treatment planning for autism spectrum and related disorders, including education and advocacy support for parents for IEP development.
Northwest Behavioral Health Services
415 W. Golf Rd., STE 16 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 577-0904
lcampo@nwbhs.com
Providers: Christopher Watson, PhD and Peter Dodzik, PhD
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 North Mill Street, Suite B, Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-2344
info@nowellandassociates.com
Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
Dr. Angel Heredia
(630) 845-9644
1541 E Fabyan Parkway, Ste.101 Geneva, IL 60134
The Prairie Clinic provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management and dianostic evaluation to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Group therapy is also available for children ages 6-17.
180 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago
312.730.4798
RachelLoftin@RachelLoftin.com
Provides assessment, individual therapy and consultation services. Dr. Loftin has extensive experience in diagnosis, assessment, and intervention to help promote positive outcomes for people with ASD.
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).
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.
Ruth Kraus, PhD
950 Skokie Blvd., Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0595
Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
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
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 a range of assessment and evaluation services.
Genevieve Thorton, PsyD
899 Skokie Blvd., Suite 204, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-3240
Provides assessments and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.
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).
Thomson is committed to providing a full circle understanding of brain-behavior relationships and neuropsychological disorders through comprehensive evaluation, detailed results and tailored treatment. Our mission is to provide scientifically-proven diagnostic clarity to patients of all ages, in an environment of exceptional customer service and support.
Trinity Services Autism and Family Resource Center
Katie Decker
13318 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-4273
kdecker@trinity-services.org
Provides a two day comprehensive diagnostic testing to help families understand their child’s strengths and deficits and will assist in future planning.
University of Illinois at Chicago Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic
1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Room 103, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490
Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish.
University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Juvenile Research
Lana Roth, LCSW
1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-4624
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations including measures to assess autism, cognitive functioning and language skills.
Chicago Reading and Dyslexia Center
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 South Marion Street 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.
