Chicago Guide: PHPs, Inpatient, Oupatient Programs

When I worked at an autism center, I was fortunate enough to connect with hospitals and agencies that have PHPs (Partial Hospitalization Program), inpatient, and outpatient programs. Below is a list of hospitals and agencies I learned about during my time at the autism center. These are a mixture of PHPs, inpatient, and outpatient programs.

Amita Health
Address: 1650 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
*Click here for other locations.
Phone: (855) 383.2224
*Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient

Compass Health Center
Address: 2500 W. Bradley Place Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60618
*Location in Northbrook
Phone: (773) 649-5403
Email: info@compasshealthcenter.net
*Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). On their website, I read that they service children, adolescents, young adults, and adults.

Edward Hospital – Main Campus
Address: 801 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
*Location in Elmhurst
*Linden Oaks Behavioral Health – Main Inpatient Campus
Phone: (630) 527-3000
*From their website: “Intensive outpatient program for adolescents with Asperger syndrome who also struggle with anxiety and mood disorders”

Riveredge Hospital
Address: 8311 W. Roosevelt, Forest Park, IL 60130
Phone: (708) 209-4181
Email: Message them here
*Inpatient, PHPs, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient. They have an inpatient and an IOP program for adults.


Chicago Guide: Haircuts

What’s been your experience in getting a haircut for your loved one with specials needs? Where do you get your child’s haircut? Or have you set a routine where you cut your child’s hair?

I ask these questions to see where else in the Chicago area offers haircuts for individuals with special needs. I don’t have a lot listed but still want to share these places with you.

Also, comment with a barber, hairstylist, or salon that should be added to this list.

Kid Snips
Locations: Click here to find a location near you

Pigtails & Crewcuts
Locations: Click here to find a location near you

Lastly, Snip-Its needs to open up a location in the Chicago area. Snip-Its if you’re reading this, bring a salon to our city!

Chicago Guide: Developmental Pediatricians

What is a developmental pediatrician? A developmental pediatrician evaluates and provides treatment for children and adolescents looking at their social, behavioral, and developmental needs. Some of their patients may include those with autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disorders, delays in speech or motor skills, anxiety disorder, or sensory sensitivities, to name a few.

This guide lists hospitals or medical centers with developmental pediatricians.

Advocate Children’s Hospital
Address: 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
*Children’s hospital also in Park Ridge
Phone: (708) 684-8000

Lurie Children’s Hospital
Address: 225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (800) 543-7362

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Address: 420 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 503-8194

Rush Children’s Hospital
Address: 1725 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 942-3034

UChicago Medicine – Comer Children’s
Address: 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 702-1000

Chicago Guide: Summer camps for kids with autism


Summer is around the corner and that means summer camps will be starting soon. If you’re looking for summer camps, reach out to one of the places below. Each one serves individuals with autism and special needs.

1. Amy Zier & Associates
Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: 773-755-7791 or contact@amyzier.com
Summer camp with electives: sports group, fine motor, sensory exploration, music.

2. Camp Red Kite
Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: 773-227-0180 or redkite@chicagochildrenstheatre.org
This is a summer arts camp tailored to the unique interests and needs of young people with autism. Visit their website to find out more info about their camp!

3. Eyas Landing
Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: 312-733-0883 or info@eyaslanding.com
Eyas Landing has summer camps for pre-school and elementary school aged kids. View their website to see the programming they have going on this summer!

4. Camp Firefly at JCFS
Location: Office is in Chicago, IL
Contact: 855-ASK-JCFS (855-275-5237)
Offers overnight camp experiences for individuals between the ages 9-18 with Asperger’s Syndrome, Social Anxiety, Autism and other social disorders.

5. Communication Clubhouse
Location: Chicago, IL and Downer’s Grove, IL
Contact: 312-955-0089 (Chicago); 630-495-6800 (Downer’s Grove)
Offers a 9-week ABA summer camp

6. Leep Forward
Location: Chicago, IL
Contact: 312-624-8750
Summer camp programs for age groups 1-3, 3-6, and 7-11.

7. Lumiere Children’s Therapy
Location in Chicago, IL
Contact: (312) 242-1665 or info@lumierechild.com
Half day camps, 1 week sessions or 2 week sessions. For kids ages 3-5 and ages 6-8.

8. Special Recreation Associations
Location: Various in Illinois
Contact: visit your local SRA’s website
Special Recreation Associations (or SRAs), serve children and adults with autism or special needs. They have programming throughout the year and may have summer camps available.
Here’s a few in the Chicago area below:
– West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) in Franklin Park, IL
– Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) in Crystal Lake, IL
– Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDRSA) in Carol Stream, IL
– South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA) in Alsip, IL
– Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (MNASR) in Morton Grove, IL
– Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) in Addison, IL
– Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) in Rolling Meadows, IL
– Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) in Northbrook, IL
– Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) in New Lenox, IL

Chicago Guide: Multidisciplinary Centers

Have you been looking for a provider who could service your child’s needs all under one roof? In this post, you’ll see a list of providers who provide ABA, OT, PT, Speech, and other services. Of course, there are more multidisciplinary centers than these in the Chicago area. If you know of others that have ABA, OT, PT, Speech and other services, make a comment!

By Your Side Autism Therapy Services
Address: 8145 River Drive Suite 101, Morton Grove, IL 60053
*Additional locations in Tinley Park, Schaumburg, Burr Ridge
Phone: (224) 470-1111 (Morton Grove office)
Email: info@byyoursideac.com

Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center
Address: 1739 N. Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 672-7775
Email: info@cptwc.com

Communication Clubhouse
2630 W Bradley Place Suite A, Chicago, Illinois 60618
*Additional locations in Jefferson Park and Downers Grove
Phone: (312) 955-0089
Email: info@clubhousetherapy.com

Eyas Landing
Address: 1409 W. Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 733-0883
Email: moreinfo@eyaslanding.com

Lumiere Children’s Therapy
Address: 811 W Evergreen Suite 404, Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (312) 242-1665
Email: info@lumierechild.com

North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Address: 1657 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60622
*Additional locations in Des Plaines, Glenview, Deerfield, Lincolnwood, Evanston, Lake Bluff
Phone: (866) 815.6592
Email: Info@NSPT4kids.com

Westside Children’s Therapy
Address: 21000 Frankfort Square Rd Unit D, Frankfort, IL
60423
*Additional locations in Wheaton, Shorewood/Joliet, Plainfield/Naperville
Phone: (815) 469-1500 (Frankfort office)
Email: frankfort@westsidect.com (Frankfort office)