Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

Belle Center of Chicago 1535 N. Dayton Chicago (773) 878-7868 bellecenter-chicago.org Condell Health Networks Pediatric Alternatives in Creative Therapy (PACT) (847) 573-4392 www.condell.org Family Voices of Illinois (708) 560-6703 (708) 206-1930 National headquarters: (888) 835-5669 www.familyvoices.org Group training program for parents of children ages 2-6 who have language delays. Call or check Web site for more information. information and referrals, focus groups, training and conferences, topical calls, family surveys, listservs, newsletters and resource guides. and adults with developmental disabilities, including vocational and residential. Lake County Talking Kids Meetup Group Various locations Lake County (847) 265-5711 withadifference.meetup. com Celebrate Differences 2758 B Route 34 Suite 327 Oswego (630) 885-3006 www.celebratedifferences. org Support group for parents and caregivers of children with special needs, with meetings the second and fourth Monday of every month. Serves families and friends of children and youth up to age 21 who have special health care needs, disabilities and chronic illnesses. Services include individual Glenkirk 3504 Commercial Ave. Northbrook (847) 272-5111 www.glenkirk.org Illinois Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (630) 469-6900 www.readibida.org Provides support and services for children Provides referrals to services for individuals with dyslexia, their families and professionals. This is a meet-up group for kids age 7-17 on the autism spectrum or with other social challenges. This friendly, supportive group meets monthly for 40-50 min- DuPage Center for Independent Living 739 Roosevelt Road Building 8, Suite 109 Glen Ellyn (630) 469-2300 www.glen-ellyn.com/dcil Supports individuals with learning disabilities in reaching their fullest potential by providing resources and information to families, communities and health-care providers while promoting a competent level of awareness and understanding. Childhood Stroke & Hemiplegia Connections of Illinois P.O. Box 356 Bolingbrook (630) 854-4058 www.cshconnections.org Information and referral to anyone seeking it, including people with disabilities, families, friends, professionals and others. Extensive files are maintained on products, equipment, service agencies, housing, transportation, legislation, specific disabilities and many other topics. Services include peer counseling, independent living skills training, deaf/ hearing-impaired services, personal assistant program. Local support and information group. Eagle’s Nest Willow Creek Community Church 67 E. Algonquin Road South Barrington (847) 855-9571 willowcreek.org/couples/ eaglesnest.asp Community Service Options Inc. 7575 S. Kostner Ave. Chicago (773) 884-1000 (773) 884-1002 www.cso1.org Promotes access, choice of service, options and independence to people with disabilities who reside in Chicago through information, education, planning and service coordination. Support group for parents of special needs children meeting twice a month Saturday afternoons for support and spiritual growth. Children’s program provided during meetings. Siblings welcome. Call or check the Web site for details. ChicagoParent.com | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | 53 http://bellecenter-chicago.org http://www.familyvoices.org http://www.condell.org http://www.readibida.org http://www.glenkirk.org http://www.celebratedifferences.org http://www.glen-ellyn.com/dcil http://www.cshconnections.org http://willowcreek.org/couples/eaglesnest.asp http://www.cso1.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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