Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

GENERAL Good Shepherd Center 17314 S. Kedzie Ave. Hazel Crest (708) 335-0020 ext. 20 www.goodshepherd centeronline.com Chicago (800) 404-3191 www.helpathome.com assistance. Check the Web site for locations. Preschool, developmental, physical, occupational and speech therapies, Lekotek services, respite care. Help at Home Inc. 1 N. State St., Suite 1500 Provides a variety of services from housekeeping, laundry, shopping, errands and companionship to more complex care such as bathing, medication reminders, assistance with ambulation, assisted transfers and overall personal care Honda Customer Mobility Assistance automobiles.honda.com/ information/mobilityassistance.aspx to each eligible original retail customer for expenses incurred to buy and install qualifying adaptive equipment on any eligible purchased or leased Honda vehicle. Chatham (217) 483-3020 Supports the mobility needs of drivers and passengers with physical disabilities. Honda will provide a reimbursement of up to $1,000 Illinois Elks Crippled Children’s Corporation 1201 N. Main St. P.O. Box 222 Administers programs of medical aid, research and education for handicapped and needy people under age 21 residing within the jurisdiction of the Illinois Elks Association. Suite 375 Oakbrook Terrace (630) 953-2154 www.lcius.com Provides life care management for handicapped and disabled clients who find themselves in need of guidance and/or advocacy. Kaleidoscope Inc. 1340 S. Damen Ave. Chicago (773) 278-7200 www.kaleidoscope4kids.org LifeCare Design Studio, LLC 103 Schelter Road Lincolnshire (847) 522-8082 www.lifecaredesignstudio. com Lisa Lowry, lcsw Child and Family Therapist Improve focus and working memory Reduce impulsivity and anxiety ADD/Autism/Mood Disorders Social Skills Group for 10-13 Year Olds Behavioral Therapy/Self-Esteem Parent Group-Parenting Special Needs Educational Consultation/Advocacy If your child struggles academically, socially, or emotionally, there is help. Kaleidoscope provides services to children who have been the victims of severe violence and neglect and have special needs, often as a direct result of their abuse. Kaleidoscope has another location in Blue Island. A specialized architectural firm that designs and builds structures for families and individuals with special needs. MAGIC Foundation 6645 W. North Ave. Oak Park (800) 362-4423 (708) 383-0808 www.magicfoundation.org Call for appointment. Oak Park Office. RESOURCES 708-337-0799 Keshet-Jewish Parents of Children with Special Needs 617 Landwehr Road Northbrook (847) 205-1234 www.keshet.org Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy & Related Programs We offer individual or therapy groups for social, communication, motor and sensory development! We also provide counseling for children or parents, behavior consulting, developmental therapy, and other custom services designed to meet the needs of each family that we serve. BDI Offers both home and clinic services. A resource for growth hormone deficiency disorders. Provides educational, recreational and vocational programs for children and young adults with special needs. Making Headway Schwab Rehab Center 1401 S. California Ave. Chicago (773) 522-5878 (773) 522-5885 www.sinai.org/rehabilitation LearningAbled 611 Enterprise Drive Oak Brook (630) 573-2780 www.learningabled.com Specializes in traumatic brain injuries and other rehabilitation. North Shore Area Marcy Fortnow (847) 681-9019 Northwest Suburbs Jodi Gilbert (847) 630-9614 McHenry County Lori Marcantonio (847) 722-4354 Southwest Suburbs Kim Hall (888) 429-0682 A comprehensive resource for parents, children and educators, LearningAbled provides a holistic and one-onone approach to combating language-based learning disabilities. Helps parents navigate through early detection, accurate diagnosis and successful intervention. Midwest Mobility 437 W. Wise Road Schaumburg (847) 923-9892 www.midwestmobility. com Provides solutions to the transportation problems of the disabled with various products, ramps, conversions, etc. Mobility Works 23855 W. Andrew Road Plainfield (815) 782-1900 155 E. North Ave. Life Care Innovations Inc. 1 S. 450 Summit Ave. 44 | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | ChicagoParent.com http://www.helpathome.com http://www.lcius.com http://www.goodshepherdcenteronline.com http://automobiles.honda.com/information/mobility-assistance.aspx http://www.kaleidoscope4kids.org http://www.lifecaredesignstudio.com http://www.magicfoundation.org http://www.keshet.org http://www.sinai.org/rehabilitation http://www.bdiplayhouse.com http://www.learningabled.com http://www.bdiplayhouse.com http://www.midwestmobility.com 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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