Region 4

The Autism Clinic at The Hope Institute

The Autism Society of Central Illinois
P.O. Box 8781 Springfield, IL 62791-8781

Visit Website  |  info@asacic.org  |  217-585-1421

Serving all ages – The Autism Society of Central Illinois provides parent support and education, linkage to community resources, community events for families, and summer camp opportunities.

Illinois Assistive Technology Program
1 West Old Capitol Plaza, Suite 100, Springfield, IL 62701

Visit Website  |   iatp@iltech.org  |  217-522-7985

Serving all ages – Illinois Assistive Technology Program provides access to assistive technology, training, and advocacy for the Individual Education Planning process.

Family Matters
1901 S. 4th Street, Suite 209, Effingham, IL 62401

Visit Website  |  info@fmptic.org  |  217-347-5428

Parent Training and Information Center located in Effingham, Il. serving all of Illinois except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.   The center’s mission is to build upon families’ strengths, empower parents and professionals to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for students with disabilities, and to enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities. The center assists parents of children with disabilities to be informed participants in the special education process and IEP process, assist students with disabilities to understand their rights and responsibilities, and supply information to professionals who serve children with disabilities.

Sangamon County Department of Public Health-Early Intervention
2833 South Grand Avenue East Springfield, IL 62703-2175

Visit Website  |  gailo@co.sangamon.il.us  |  888-217-3505

Serving ages Birth to 3 – Early Intervention is a statewide, family centered service system to find and help children, birth to age 3, who are at risk for or have developmental delays. To locate an office in another county in Illinois please click here.

Noll Dental Clinic
5220 South Sixth Street Road, Suite 2100, Springfield, IL 62703

Visit Website  |  nolldentalclinic@thehopeinstitute.us  |  217-588-7640

Serving all ages – The Noll Dental Clinic provides comprehensive preventative and general dentistry to children with developmental and/or mental disabilities.

SPARC
232 Bruns Lane, Springfield, Il 62702

Visit Website  |  dschainker@spfldsparc.org  |  217-793-2100

Serving all ages – SPARC provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities including 24-hour residential support, respite, supported living, and summer camp services.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
101 North 16th Street, Springfield, IL 62703

Visit Website  |  cpll@ucpll.org  |  217-525-6522

Serving all ages – UCP provides a number of programs for children and adults with disabilities including respite care, summer camps, and assistive technology support.

SIU Family Medicine Primary Care Clinic at the Noll Medical Pavilion
5220 S. 6^th Street Rd., Suite 1500

Visit Website  |  cfmclinic@siumed.edu  |  217-545-8000

Serving all ages – SIU Center for Family Medicine is designated as a federally qualified health center or FQHC, enabling the clinic to provide programs for low income and uninsured patients.

Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois – The Children’s Center
5220 S. 6^th Street Rd., Suite 2400, Springfield, Il 62703

Visit Website  |  217-757-7700

Serving all ages – Memorial Health Centers of Central Illinois provides behavioral services including crisis intervention, psychiatric and medical services, outpatient therapy, case management, evidence-based treatment for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

To find your local Department of Human Services resource for Early Intervention, PUNS, and other services, click here.

The Arc of Illinois: The Arc of Illinois is nonprofit organization committed to providing family support services, legislative advocacy and resources for families and children with disabilities across the state of Illinois.

Autism Society Illinois: The Autism Society of Illinois is devoted to improving the lives of individuals and families dealing with an autism spectrum disorder through special education programs, First Responder programs, trainings for professionals and other support services.

Community and Residential Services Authority: The Community and Residential Services Authority (CRSA) is an interagency group responsible for identifying and addressing barriers facing parents, professionals and providers when trying to get needed services and programs for individuals (through the age of 21) with a behavior disorder or a severe emotional disturbance and their family.

Early Intervention Program: Illinois’ Early Intervention program (under the Department of Human Services) works to assure that families who have infants and toddlers, birth to three, with diagnosed disabilities, developmental delays or substantial risk of significant delays receive resources and supports that assist them in maximizing their child’s development.

Family to Family Health Information Center: The Family to Family Health Information Center is a free service focused on providing healthcare information for families of children and youth with special needs.

Family Matters: Parent Training and Information Center located in Effingham, Il. serving all of Illinois except Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties.   The center’s mission is to build upon families’ strengths, empower parents and professionals to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for students with disabilities, and to enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities. The center assists parents of children with disabilities to be informed participants in the special education process and IEP process, assist students with disabilities to understand their rights and responsibilities, and supply information to professionals who serve children with disabilities.

Family Resource Center on Disabilities: Chicago’s metropolitan area Parent Training and Information Center, serving Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.  The center provides families of children with disabilities with information, training and assistance.  Some of the services they provide are to help families understand the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), make informed decisions about their child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP), obtain appropriate services for their child, and communicate more effectively with school professionals.

Family Support Network: Support and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families.

The Hope Institute for Children and Families: The Hope Institute for Children and Families provides individualized educational, residential and health services to children ages 5-21 with multiple developmental disabilities, including ASD. Services include: independence learning, therapeutic education, and community transition programs. Additionally, Hope provides community integrated classrooms and vocational skills through collaboration with local school districts. 

Illinois Assistive Technology Program: The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) is the state non-profit organization for Assistive Technology (AT) needs, including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices.  It provides AT assessments, training, and advocacy.  IATP has a loan program for AT devices, a Demonstration Center, a work incentive planning and assistance program, and financial loans.

Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities: The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities is a statewide provider of early intervention, living, day services, in home supports and other resources for persons with disabilities.

Illinois StarNET:  Illinois StarNET provides a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs. StarNET offers many free workshops, podcasts, and webinars as well as stipends to attend conferences and workshops.

Illinois State Board of Education: The Illinois State Board of Education provides leadership, assistance, resources and advocacy so that every student is prepared to succeed in careers and postsecondary education, and share accountability for doing so with districts and schools.

Illinois Lifespan: Illinois Lifespan provides free information and referral services for persons with disabilities.

Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services: The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is a statewide provider of educational, employment, community inclusion and independent living services for individuals with disabilities.

Illinois Children Mental Health Partnership: A partnership committed to improving the scope, quality and access of mental health programs, services and supports for Illinois children.

The Arc: National community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Autism Now: National autism resource and information center.

Autism Speaks: A leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding autism research and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Autism Society: A leading grassroots autism organization, working to improve the lives of all affected by autism.  Provides the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

Disability.gov: U.S. federal government website for information on disability programs and services nationwide.

Family Voices: Family Voices is a national grassroots network, providing families of children with special needs the resources and support they need to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among families and professionals, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.

The National Center of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: Dedicated to helping people live to the fullest. Much of the center’s work focuses on protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks – babies, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities. 

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ASD main page: CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASD as early as possible.

The U. S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website: IDEA is the federal law that governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

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