Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

DISABILITY GROUPS and sensory integration therapies, parent groups, evaluations, respite, sib shops, social work and orthopedic, hearing and vision clinics. developmental delays and disabilities ages 0-5 and their families. Services include physical, occupational, speech and developmental therapy, nursing, social work and transportation. (630) 844-5040 Aspire of Illinois 9901 Derby Lane Westchester (708) 236-0979 www.aspireofillinois.org Association for Individual Development 309 W. New Indian Trail Court, Aurora A comprehensive program for children with Nonprofit, communitybased organization serving Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, suburban Cook and Will counties. More than 20 programs are available for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities and those in need of behavioral health services or crisis intervention. Brain Injury Association of Illinois P.O. Box 64420, Chicago (312) 726-5699 (800) 699-6443 www.biail.org encourages research. There is another location in Westchester. The phone is (708) 3444646. Sponsors annual educational programming, hosts adult and pediatric recreational camps, participates in legislative advocacy, fosters prevention awareness and Council for Disability Rights 30 E. Adams St., Suite 1130 Chicago (312) 444-9484 TTY (312) 444-1967 www.disabilityrights.org Creating Opportunities for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities and their Families RESOURCES Advice and referrals on employment, free medication, guide to hotels accommodating guests with disabilities, national agencies for information and resources, Social Security benefits, special education, tax benefits for families and an online Parents Guide to Special Education/ Special Needs. Also offers audiology services, community outreach programs and specialty clinics. Pediatric medical specialists partner to provide a Respiratory Clinic, Nutrition & Feeding Clinic, Positioning and Mobility Clinic, Casting Clinic, Splinting Clinic, Orthopedic Clinic, Vision Clinic and Dental Clinic. The organization has a social worker and parent liaison available to help parents. In addition to counseling and resources, it provides support groups and sibling support groups. Its Lily Garden Child Development Center in Villa Park (eastersealslilygarden.org) is an inclusive child care center. Visit clearbrook.org for more information. Is your child ready for school this fall? Dyslexia Institutes of America 500 E. Diehl Road Naperville (630) 505-4917 www.dyslexiainstitutes.com Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc. 212 Barney Drive, Joliet (815) 725-2194 joliet.easterseals.com/site We specialize in assessing and providing guidance for learning and emotional difficulties so children of all ages can feel and be more successful in school. For more information contact: Jenna M. Kant, Ed.D. Eric M. Rovin, M.S.E. North Shore School Psychological Services, Inc. 3000 Dundee, Suite 205, Northbrook 847.509.1950 Offers assistance to dyslexic clients. Uses cognitive and phonological therapy to teach clients to process information. For hearing-impaired assistance, call ext. 711 for the Illinois Relay Center. Dyspraxia USA 2502 N. Clark St., Suite 223 Chicago (773) 248-3476 www.dyspraxiausa.org Easter Seals Society of Metropolitan Chicago 1939 W. 13th St., Suite 300 Chicago (312) 491-4110 www.eastersealchicago.org New! New! Provides information about, and personal stories from, people and families living with dyspraxia. Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region Villa Park, Naperville, Elgin (630) 620-4433 www.eastersealsdfvr.org Easter Seals provides comprehensive autism services, early intervention, inclusive early childhood education, family support and services and youth and adult services. Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago 17 N. State St., Suite 1300 Chicago (800) 273-6027 (312) 939-8622 TTY (312) 628-4770 www.epilepsychicago.org Offers physical, occupational, speech-language, nutrition and assistive technology therapies for children of all abilities. 36 | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | ChicagoParent.com http://www.biail.org http://www.aspireofillinois.org http://www.disabilityrights.org http://www.eastersealslilygarden.org http://www.eastersealslilygarden.org http://www.dyslexiainstitutes.com http://joliet.easterseals.com/site http://www.dyspraxiausa.org http://www.eastersealchicago.org http://www.eastersealsdfvr.org http://www.epilepsychicago.org http://ChicagoParent.com

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Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Contents In Our Shoes Of Mothers and Mission Control A Love Story Keeping the Whole Family Well What Do I Do? Resources God's Special Child Our Kids Inspirations

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