Support Groups
- Family outings and recreation opportunities
- Social Educational Activities for children w ASD
- Bi-Monthly Newsletter “The MAZE”
- Playgroup the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Rising Star Academy. For all ages including Siblings. $5.00 per child
- Advocacy
- Resources
- Conferences and Trainings for families and professionals
- Scheduled meetings. Childcares provided, but please call or e-mail Anne.
- Meets on 3rd Thursdays in Sept, Nov, Jan, March and May from 6:30-745pm, Hammitt School entrance (Linden St. side)
- Support Group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m. at the Peoria Service Center
- Educational discussions and social opportunities for families of children with special needs
- For more information or to register for child care at the meeting call Kathleen Bautista.
- For Adolescents with High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s, & PDD
- Interested parties should contact Dr. Moody to review whether the group would be appropriate for their child.
(Autism Needs Support WherEveR it Strikes)
2900 W. Heading Ave
West Peoria, Illinois 61604
Phone Number: 309-676-7555
Fax: 309-636-8775
E-Mail: answers4autism@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.answers4autism.org
Contacts:
Libby Taylor – President
E-Mail: Desilu96@hotmail.com
Kelli Metzler – Education Chair Person
Phone: 309-444-5326
E-Mail: jkmetxler@insightbb.com
Sue Grimm – Biomedical Interventions Chairperson
Phone: (309) 387-6610
E-Mail: marknsue@insightBB.com
- Parent Mentors
- Family Support
- ASD Resource Lending Library
- Assistance in Working with Local Agencies
- Educational Programs and Events
- Behavioral, Biomedical, Educational, and Governmental Intervention
Diana Noble-President
Springfield, IL 62707
E-mail: diana.noble@insightbb.com
Asperger’s Syndrome Support and Awareness of Central Illinois is an all volunteer Central Illinois based non-profit organization.
Meetings held the 1st Thursday of every month (Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Karen Kirkendall, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the U.I.S. Department of Psychology, Springfield
Meeting Place:
University of Illinois at Springfield
CPV Building, Room CPV 153
Easy Access to room: Go to parking lot A (east side of University) pull into the parking lot and turn to the right as soon as you enter, then take a left when you reach the line of buildings, go to the top of the parking lot and park. You will see a pathway, next to the CPV sign and walk about 50 feet.
Ed Jankauski, President
P.O. Box 8781
Springfield, Illinois 62791-8781
Phone/Fax: (877) 311-7703
E-Mail: info@asacic.org
Web Site: www.asacic.org
P.O. Box 107
Savoy, Illinois 61874-0107
Phone Number: (217) 352-1048
E-mail: autismnetwork@insightbb.com
Web Site: www.cuautismnetwork.org
Linda Tortorelli, Co-President
E-Mail: ltort@acm6.me.uiuc.edu
- The Network meets on the first Thursday of each month, September through May from 7:00PM-8:30PM in Room 2199 at Urbana High School, 1002 S. Race Street, Urbana, Illinois. This room is handicap accessible. Childcare is provided for children five years of age and under but please e-mail us ahead of time if you are in need of childcare.
- At each meeting we will have a guest speaker and will provide time for facilitated small group discussions. There is no charge to attend our meetings.
- Facilitated Small Group Discussions on a variety of topic
- Contact Dave at 359-2404 for more info
- A sibling support group is new this year!
2200 S. Main St., Suite #317
Lombard, Illinois 60148-5336
Phone: (630) 691-1270
Fax: (630) 932-5620
E-Mail: autismill@aol.com
Web Site: www.autismillinois.org
- The Autism Society of Illinois is a state chapter of the Autism Society of America.
- Website that connects state wide activities and conferences.
- Recreational Stipends to Illinois Parent Organizations.
Cure Autism Now
P. O. Box #4294
Wheaton, Illinois 60189-4294
Website: www.cureautismnow.org
- For more information about local CAN meetings, activities, or conferences write address above.
Families for Early Autism Treatment
P.O. Box #401
Frankfort, Illinois 60423-0401
Fax: (916) 381-5029
Voice mail: (916) 843-1536
E-Mail: ILFEAT@aol.com
Web Site: www.feat.org
- To get on the Illinois FEAT mailing list for more information, send your Name, Address, Phone, and E-mail if possible, to the above address or E-mail.
8320 South Madison
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
Phone: (630) 455-5730
Fax: (630) 455-5731
E-Mail: GSinfo@giantstepsillinois.org
Web site: www.giantstepsillinois.org
- A non-public therapeutic day school for children with autistic spectrum disorders. Giant Steps Illinois provides educational and therapeutic services to enable children with autism to achieve their maximum potential.
548 South Ruby Lane
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208-2614
Phone: (618) 398-7500 or (618) 398-7510
Fax: (618) 394-9869
E-Mail: autism@intertek.net
Web Site: www.illinoiscenterforautism.org
- The Illinois Center for Autism (ICA) is a not-for-profit, community-based, mental health treatment, and educational agency
- Referrals are made through local school districts, hospitals, regional special education centers, and doctors.
- ICA is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education
The Illinois Life Span Project -
The Arc of Illinois
18207 Dixie Highway, Suite A
Homewood, Illinois 60430
Phone: (800) 588-7002 or (708) 206-3993
Fax: (708) 206-1171
Web Site: www.illinoislifespan.org
- Information and referral services
- Health-related training opportunities for families, youth and professionals
- Specialized training for parent leaders and organizations
- Linkages to local, regional, statewide and national partners
Parent to Parent
825 18th Street P.O. Box 587
Charleston, Illinois 61920
Phone: (217) 348-0127
Fax: (217) 348-0740
Carla Oldham
560 Waterbury Dr
Aurora, Illinois 60504
Phone: (630) 978-1615
Email: prouddparents@aol.com
Web Site: www.proudd.com
- PROUDD provides education and training seminars across the state with an emphasis to Central Illinois (Champaign-Urbana County).
- PROUDD is a non-profit organization.
- Presenters are available to local meetings and seminars.
- Events are free or at minimal charges.
- Check website for latest events and seminars in your area.
Central Illinois Regional Training and Service Center at the Hope School
Lori Vallelunga, Ph.D., Center Director
928 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-525-8332
Fax: 217. 789.1420
Email: lvallelunga@thehopeschool.org
- Goals: Provide model treatment programs in the areas of: screening and diagnosis, family treatment and consultation, social skills groups, sibling support groups, new diagnosis family orientation program, and brief consultation models of ABA treatment/OT/SLP services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Provide regional training for parents, professionals and others working with children with ASD.
- Provide Resource and Referral Services for children with ASD and their families through Central Illinois Family Resource Room.
- Coordinate community outreach and capacity building throughout Central Illinois.
- Model best practice standards for diagnosis, treatment and support for children with ASD, based on current leading research and expert consensus.
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite #300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Phone: (800)-3AUTISM (328-8476) or (301) 657-0881
Web Site: www.autism-society.org
- This would be the most recognized source for information on Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- New parent packets
- Links to services relating to Autism
4182 Adams Ave.
San Diego, California 92116
Phone: (619) 281-7165
Fax: (619) 563-6840
Web Sites: www.autism.com/ari
www.autismresearchinstitute.com
- Research and review of Autism.
- Access to DAN (Defeat Autism Now) protocol
1101 Olivette Executive Parkway
St. Louis, Missouri 63132
Phone: (314) 849-4440
Fax: (314) 849-2721
E-Mail: judevine@judevine.org
Web Site: www.judevine.org
- Intensive Hands-on Training – 3 weeks
- In home consultations
- Provide trainings and services for Children, Family, and Professionals.
Dimensions Therapy Center
12545 Orange Drive
Davie, Florida 33330
Phone: (954) 236-9415 or (800) 997-7332
Fax: (954) 236-9405
E-mail: info@dimensionsspeech .com
Web Site: www.dimensionsspeech.com/joinnar.shtml
- By joining the Autism Registry they will send you business size cards that can be carried with you explaining what Autism is.