Parent Support & Advocacy Groups
The Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays
A great resource for Chicago parents and teachers alike. They have lots of great educational games, activities, and books available for check out in their lending library. They also offer free training to parents.
4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
(312) 747-8571
Chicagoland Autism Connection (CAC)
Easter Seals School and Center for Autism Research
Not-for-profit organization with a mission to increase autism awareness and improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism. Childcare is sometimes available. *Monthly parent support groups held every 3rd Saturday.
1939 W. 13th St.
Chicago, IL
(773) 329-0375
(312) 949-1808 (Respite Care)
Grupo Salto
Support group for families that have children whose primary language is Spanish. Childcare available with pre-registration. *Monthly parent support groups held in Spanish every 3rd Saturday.
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL
(312) 996-0903
Answer, Inc.
Suppprt group to raise awareness and provide support to families affected by autism and/or developmental disorders. *Co-ed monthly parent support group held every 4th Monday. “Just For Men” monthly support group held every 2nd Saturday.
Forest Park Communuty Center
7640 W. Jackson
Forest Park, IL
(708) 296-5651
(708) 969-5637 (“Just For Men” Hotline)
Family Resource Center onDisabilities
Offer advocacy and training workshops in both English and Spanish. *Childcare not available during training. Pre-registration is required.
20. E. Jackson Blvd., Room300
Cjicaho, IL
(312) 939-3514
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
Parent support group heavily focused on the biomedical side of autism. Monthly parent support groups bring in educational speakers and allow families to connect.
Various locations, please check website.
A great resource for Chicago parents and teachers alike. They have lots of great educational games, activities, and books available for check out in their lending library. They also offer free training to parents.
4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
(312) 747-8571
Chicagoland Autism Connection (CAC)
Easter Seals School and Center for Autism Research
Not-for-profit organization with a mission to increase autism awareness and improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism. Childcare is sometimes available. *Monthly parent support groups held every 3rd Saturday.
1939 W. 13th St.
Chicago, IL
(773) 329-0375
(312) 949-1808 (Respite Care)
Grupo Salto
Support group for families that have children whose primary language is Spanish. Childcare available with pre-registration. *Monthly parent support groups held in Spanish every 3rd Saturday.
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL
(312) 996-0903
Answer, Inc.
Suppprt group to raise awareness and provide support to families affected by autism and/or developmental disorders. *Co-ed monthly parent support group held every 4th Monday. “Just For Men” monthly support group held every 2nd Saturday.
Forest Park Communuty Center
7640 W. Jackson
Forest Park, IL
(708) 296-5651
(708) 969-5637 (“Just For Men” Hotline)
Family Resource Center onDisabilities
Offer advocacy and training workshops in both English and Spanish. *Childcare not available during training. Pre-registration is required.
20. E. Jackson Blvd., Room300
Cjicaho, IL
(312) 939-3514
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA)
Parent support group heavily focused on the biomedical side of autism. Monthly parent support groups bring in educational speakers and allow families to connect.
Various locations, please check website.
Assessments Accepting Public Insurance
Rush University Medical Center
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5983
The Illinois Masonic Autism Program
Pediatric Development Center
3040 N. Wilson St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-7340
Lurie Children’s Hospital
Developmental Behavioral Clinic
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 710
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5983
The Illinois Masonic Autism Program
Pediatric Development Center
3040 N. Wilson St.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-7340
Lurie Children’s Hospital
Developmental Behavioral Clinic
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362
Speech & Occupational Therapy Accepting Public Insurance
The Communication Clubhouse
4958 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 205-8505
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Pediatric Development Center
3040 N. Wilton St., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-7340
Rush University Medical Center
1750 W. Harrison St., Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60613
(312) 942-5332 (Speech)
(312) 942-5344 (Occupational)
UIC Child and Family Development Center
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd., Room 336
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1567
4958 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 205-8505
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Pediatric Development Center
3040 N. Wilton St., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 296-7340
Rush University Medical Center
1750 W. Harrison St., Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60613
(312) 942-5332 (Speech)
(312) 942-5344 (Occupational)
UIC Child and Family Development Center
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd., Room 336
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1567