Parent Resources
Below is a listing of Parent Resources and information for the following areas:
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
The term Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics is used to describe a subspecialty of Pediatrics that deals with children who have developmental disabilities that affect any or all of the following areas: cognitive; motor; social; behavioral; emotional; sensory and/or adaptive.
The broad category of disabilities managed by a neurodevelopmental pediatrician include: learning disabilities (LD); disorders of attention (ADHD); disorders of self-regulation (including sensory processing disorder); behavioral disorders; coordination disorders; speech and language disorders; autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger Syndrom and PDD); intellectual disability (ID); and cerebral palsy (CP)
Dr. Alan I. Rosenblatt
Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
4711 Golf Road, Suite 800
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-1818
www.doctorrosenblatt.com
Evaluation, diagnosis, pharmacology and treatment
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
Neil Fialkow, M.D.
310 Happ Road, Suite 203
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 501-4418
Child Psychiatry
Robin Shapiro, M.D.
480 Elm Place, Suite 106
Highland Park, IL 60035
(312) 520-9603
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Mathias Lillig, MD, MA
Sandage & Associates, LLC
5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 14
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 581-1054
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Steven R. Best, M.D.
440 Lake Cook Road, Suite 2
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9310
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
William Bradbury, M.D.
466 Central Ave., Suite 43
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 480-9654
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Psychologists
Jeffrey H. O'Koon, Ph.D.
3633 W Lake Ave Suite 406
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 657-9885 (Office)
(847) 657-9815 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Child Neuropsychology, A.D.D. Evaluation
Margot Touris, Ph.D.
910 Skokie Blvd Suite 207B
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3443 (Office)
(847) 564-4940 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Evaluation
Kris Umfress, Ph.D.
1675 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6192
Liscensed Clinical Psychologist
Pediatric Psychology/Neuropsychology Services
Courtney L. Dirksen, Ph.D.
Dirksen Center for Neuropsychology
855 East Golf Road, Suite 2139
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cynthia Brouillar, Ph.D.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-6039
Liscensed Clinical Psychologist-Evaluator (ASD, Aspergers)
Diagnostic Evaluators
Dr. Alan I. Rosenblatt
Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
4711 Golf Road, Suite 800
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-1818
www.doctorrosenblatt.com
Evaluation, diagnosis, pharmacology and treatment
Jeffrey H. O'Koon, Ph.D.
3633 W Lake Ave Suite 406
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 657-9885 (Office)
(847) 657-9815 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Child Neuropsychology, A.D.D. Evaluation
Margot Touris, Ph.D.
910 Skokie Blvd., Suite 207B
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3443 (Office)
(847) 564-4940 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Evaluation
Courtney L. Dirksen, Ph.D.
Dirksen Center for Neuropschology
855 East Golf Road, Suite 2139
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cynthia Brouillar, Ph.D.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-6039
Licensed Clinical Psychologist-Evaluator
Related Services Providers
Kristen Petrillo, MAEd
Behavior Analyst
(773) 531-7720
kp.aba99@gmail.com
Providing in-home ABA consultation,
training, services, and educational tutoring
Autism Home Support Services
85 Revere Drive, Suite AA
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-0822
www.AutismHomeSupport.com
ABA services and consultation, respite care
KGH Consultants & Treatment, Inc.
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 704
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-5437
www.kghconsultation.org
Providing comprehensive related services to children 0-18 yrs
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
1308 Waukegan Road, Suite 103
Glenview, IL 60025
(847)486-4140
Glenview, Highland Park & Chicago Locations
Comprehensive Related Services
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center
Chicago and Deerfield Locations
(800) 233-1819
Process Based Educational Learning
Academic Evaluation and Instruction
Cynthia Brouillar, Ph.D.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-6039
Comprehensive Service Provider
Kids Place Therpay Services, LLC
Kam Wyruchowski, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
(630) 347-1702
kidsplacedtherapyservices@yahoo.com
Lorell Marin, MST, CDS
leepforward, Founder & Program Director
(773) 255-8155
lorell@leepforward.com
Developmental Therapy
Chicago Behavior Development, LLC
4677 N. Virginia, Suite 1N
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 520-4657
Home-Based ABA Consultants
National Lekotek Center
Lekotek Family Play and Learning Center
2001 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Providing therapeutic play services to children with disabilities (ages 0-8 yrs)
Anna Rooney
Speech Therapy, MHS, SLP-CCC/L
Chicago, IL
(773) 680-6264
Providing In-home Speech Language Therapy
www.speechlanguagetherapychicago.com
Jordan Sadler
Speech Language Pathologist
(773) 988-0820
www.communicationtherapy.net
jordan@communicationtherapy.net
Speech Language Therapy
Dr. Thomas McNulty
210 Skokie Valley Road, Suite 7
(847) 831-5252
www.BackandBodyHealth.net
Chiropractor, Acupunturist, CSCS, Certified A.R.T. Physician
Carol Oldham, Community Partner
Illinois Autism, PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project
560 Waterbury Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 991-1156
www.illinoisautismproject.org
Leslie Ann Shaffer Chamberlain, MMT, MT-BC
Neighborhood Expressive Therapy
(312) 684-1998
neighborhoodtherapy.com
Music Therapist
Claudia Crowe, MA, OTR/L
OYT Occupational Yoga Therapy
(253) 985-3449
cloudyyoga@gmail.com
www.occupationalyogatherapy.com
Occupational Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor
Katie Koske, CPRP
Manager of Cooperative Programs
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
3105 MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-1177
www.nssra.org
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Dr. Jeremy Fritz, Exective Director
1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 105
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 821-1328
BrainBalanceChicago.com
Serving Children with Neurobehavioral Disorders
State of Illinois Department of Human Services
Early Intervention Services
(800) 323-4769
www.dhs.state.il.us/ei
Larson Learning and Play, LLC
1263 Ridgewood Drive
Highland Park, IL 60035
(773) 680-7082
www.larsonlearningandplay.com
Social and Developmental Playgroups, Academic Tutoring
Anne Powers, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator Early Intervention Services
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 893-7107
www.erikson.edu
Future Planning Services for Families of Children and Adults with
Disabilities
The Law Offices of Brian Rubin & Associates
1110 W. Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 279-7999
www.brianrubin.com
The law firm's practice is limited to "Special Needs Future Planning" for families of
children & adults with special needs, which includes Special Needs Trusts, OBRA 93
or Medicaid "Pay-Back" Trusts, Adult Guardianship proceedings & possible alternatives such as Powers of Attorney, Health Surrogate Act Declarations, forms and language for the extended family to "piggy-back" on to the Special Needs Trust, coordinating beneficiary designations for life insurance, IRAs, 401ks, pensions & profit sharing, planning for "post 18" child support if parents are divorced, Short-Term & Stand-By Guardian Declarations, as well as guidance with Medicaid, SSI, residential, day programs, employment issues & related matters.
Stacey Bromberg
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
30 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606-7512
(312) 444-9300
Concentrates on probate, guardianship and estate planning issues. Assists families and financial institutions in the administration of estates for decedents, adult disabled individuals and minors. She works very closely with families to make sure the needs of disabled individuals are met and that their estates are preserved for their future needs.
Steven Block
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Company
520 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-8787
srblock@ft.newyorklife.com
Financial Services for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Miscellaneous Services
Northern Suburban Special Education (NSSED)
760 Red Oak Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847)831-5100
www.nssed.org
NSSED will establish and maintain the standard of excellence for the delivery of programming and services for students with disabilities based on current, state-of-the-art research and practice related to curriculum and instruction.
Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL)
18160 W. Gages Lake Rd.
Gages Lake, IL 60030-1819
(847) 680-8328
The Special Education District of Lake County, more commonly known as SEDOL, is a special education cooperative organized in 1960 under the provisions of The Illinois School Code. The purpose of the joint agreement is to provide cooperative program planning, instructional programs, related services and
professional staff development in order to assure an appropriate education for children with disabilities from birth through age 22, residing within the boundaries of SEDOL’s 35 member school districts.
Office of Special Education and Supports (OSES)
125 South Clark Street, 8th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603
(773) 553-1800
(773) 553-1801
Email: oses@cps.k12.il.us
The mission of the Office of Special Education and Supports is to work collaboratively with schools, students, parents and other external stakeholders to provide the tools, guidance, supports and services necessary to ensure the success of all students with disabilities.
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
100 W. Randolph, Suite 14-300
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-2220
www.isbe.state.il.us
PEC Calendar
Lonnie Stonitsch
PEC Calendar is an informational calendar that provides detailed information on lectures, events and programming for children with disabilities and their families. Sign up can be either through email to Lonnie Stonitsch or via website. The Calendar is free to subscribers, and free to those listing events. It is published from September through May. This is a great source of information!
Email: lonnie@PECcalendar.org
Website: www.PECcalendar.org
- Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Diagnostic Evaluators
- Related Service Providers
- Future Planning Services for Families of Children and Adults with Disabilities
- Miscellaneous Services and Informational Websites
Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
The term Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics is used to describe a subspecialty of Pediatrics that deals with children who have developmental disabilities that affect any or all of the following areas: cognitive; motor; social; behavioral; emotional; sensory and/or adaptive.
The broad category of disabilities managed by a neurodevelopmental pediatrician include: learning disabilities (LD); disorders of attention (ADHD); disorders of self-regulation (including sensory processing disorder); behavioral disorders; coordination disorders; speech and language disorders; autism spectrum disorders (including Asperger Syndrom and PDD); intellectual disability (ID); and cerebral palsy (CP)
Dr. Alan I. Rosenblatt
Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
4711 Golf Road, Suite 800
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-1818
www.doctorrosenblatt.com
Evaluation, diagnosis, pharmacology and treatment
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists
Neil Fialkow, M.D.
310 Happ Road, Suite 203
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 501-4418
Child Psychiatry
Robin Shapiro, M.D.
480 Elm Place, Suite 106
Highland Park, IL 60035
(312) 520-9603
Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Mathias Lillig, MD, MA
Sandage & Associates, LLC
5225 Old Orchard Road, Suite 14
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 581-1054
Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Steven R. Best, M.D.
440 Lake Cook Road, Suite 2
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9310
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
William Bradbury, M.D.
466 Central Ave., Suite 43
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 480-9654
Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Clinical Psychologists
Jeffrey H. O'Koon, Ph.D.
3633 W Lake Ave Suite 406
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 657-9885 (Office)
(847) 657-9815 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Child Neuropsychology, A.D.D. Evaluation
Margot Touris, Ph.D.
910 Skokie Blvd Suite 207B
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3443 (Office)
(847) 564-4940 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Evaluation
Kris Umfress, Ph.D.
1675 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-6192
Liscensed Clinical Psychologist
Pediatric Psychology/Neuropsychology Services
Courtney L. Dirksen, Ph.D.
Dirksen Center for Neuropsychology
855 East Golf Road, Suite 2139
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cynthia Brouillar, Ph.D.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-6039
Liscensed Clinical Psychologist-Evaluator (ASD, Aspergers)
Diagnostic Evaluators
Dr. Alan I. Rosenblatt
Specialist in Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
4711 Golf Road, Suite 800
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-1818
www.doctorrosenblatt.com
Evaluation, diagnosis, pharmacology and treatment
Jeffrey H. O'Koon, Ph.D.
3633 W Lake Ave Suite 406
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 657-9885 (Office)
(847) 657-9815 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Child Neuropsychology, A.D.D. Evaluation
Margot Touris, Ph.D.
910 Skokie Blvd., Suite 207B
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3443 (Office)
(847) 564-4940 (Fax)
Clinical Psychologist, Evaluation
Courtney L. Dirksen, Ph.D.
Dirksen Center for Neuropschology
855 East Golf Road, Suite 2139
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Cynthia Brouillar, Ph.D.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-6039
Licensed Clinical Psychologist-Evaluator
Related Services Providers
Kristen Petrillo, MAEd
Behavior Analyst
(773) 531-7720
kp.aba99@gmail.com
Providing in-home ABA consultation,
training, services, and educational tutoring
Autism Home Support Services
85 Revere Drive, Suite AA
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-0822
www.AutismHomeSupport.com
ABA services and consultation, respite care
KGH Consultants & Treatment, Inc.
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 704
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-5437
www.kghconsultation.org
Providing comprehensive related services to children 0-18 yrs
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
1308 Waukegan Road, Suite 103
Glenview, IL 60025
(847)486-4140
Glenview, Highland Park & Chicago Locations
Comprehensive Related Services
Lindamood-Bell Learning Center
Chicago and Deerfield Locations
(800) 233-1819
Process Based Educational Learning
Academic Evaluation and Instruction
Cynthia Brouillar, Ph.D.
Little Friends Center for Autism, Inc.
140 N. Wright Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-6039
Comprehensive Service Provider
Kids Place Therpay Services, LLC
Kam Wyruchowski, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
(630) 347-1702
kidsplacedtherapyservices@yahoo.com
Lorell Marin, MST, CDS
leepforward, Founder & Program Director
(773) 255-8155
lorell@leepforward.com
Developmental Therapy
Chicago Behavior Development, LLC
4677 N. Virginia, Suite 1N
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 520-4657
Home-Based ABA Consultants
National Lekotek Center
Lekotek Family Play and Learning Center
2001 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
Providing therapeutic play services to children with disabilities (ages 0-8 yrs)
Anna Rooney
Speech Therapy, MHS, SLP-CCC/L
Chicago, IL
(773) 680-6264
Providing In-home Speech Language Therapy
www.speechlanguagetherapychicago.com
Jordan Sadler
Speech Language Pathologist
(773) 988-0820
www.communicationtherapy.net
jordan@communicationtherapy.net
Speech Language Therapy
Dr. Thomas McNulty
210 Skokie Valley Road, Suite 7
(847) 831-5252
www.BackandBodyHealth.net
Chiropractor, Acupunturist, CSCS, Certified A.R.T. Physician
Carol Oldham, Community Partner
Illinois Autism, PDD Training and Technical Assistance Project
560 Waterbury Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 991-1156
www.illinoisautismproject.org
Leslie Ann Shaffer Chamberlain, MMT, MT-BC
Neighborhood Expressive Therapy
(312) 684-1998
neighborhoodtherapy.com
Music Therapist
Claudia Crowe, MA, OTR/L
OYT Occupational Yoga Therapy
(253) 985-3449
cloudyyoga@gmail.com
www.occupationalyogatherapy.com
Occupational Therapist, Certified Yoga Instructor
Katie Koske, CPRP
Manager of Cooperative Programs
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
3105 MacArthur Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-1177
www.nssra.org
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Dr. Jeremy Fritz, Exective Director
1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 105
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 821-1328
BrainBalanceChicago.com
Serving Children with Neurobehavioral Disorders
State of Illinois Department of Human Services
Early Intervention Services
(800) 323-4769
www.dhs.state.il.us/ei
Larson Learning and Play, LLC
1263 Ridgewood Drive
Highland Park, IL 60035
(773) 680-7082
www.larsonlearningandplay.com
Social and Developmental Playgroups, Academic Tutoring
Anne Powers, M.Ed.
Program Coordinator Early Intervention Services
451 North LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 893-7107
www.erikson.edu
Future Planning Services for Families of Children and Adults with
Disabilities
The Law Offices of Brian Rubin & Associates
1110 W. Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 279-7999
www.brianrubin.com
The law firm's practice is limited to "Special Needs Future Planning" for families of
children & adults with special needs, which includes Special Needs Trusts, OBRA 93
or Medicaid "Pay-Back" Trusts, Adult Guardianship proceedings & possible alternatives such as Powers of Attorney, Health Surrogate Act Declarations, forms and language for the extended family to "piggy-back" on to the Special Needs Trust, coordinating beneficiary designations for life insurance, IRAs, 401ks, pensions & profit sharing, planning for "post 18" child support if parents are divorced, Short-Term & Stand-By Guardian Declarations, as well as guidance with Medicaid, SSI, residential, day programs, employment issues & related matters.
Stacey Bromberg
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
30 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606-7512
(312) 444-9300
Concentrates on probate, guardianship and estate planning issues. Assists families and financial institutions in the administration of estates for decedents, adult disabled individuals and minors. She works very closely with families to make sure the needs of disabled individuals are met and that their estates are preserved for their future needs.
Steven Block
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Company
520 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-8787
srblock@ft.newyorklife.com
Financial Services for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Miscellaneous Services
Northern Suburban Special Education (NSSED)
760 Red Oak Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847)831-5100
www.nssed.org
NSSED will establish and maintain the standard of excellence for the delivery of programming and services for students with disabilities based on current, state-of-the-art research and practice related to curriculum and instruction.
Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL)
18160 W. Gages Lake Rd.
Gages Lake, IL 60030-1819
(847) 680-8328
The Special Education District of Lake County, more commonly known as SEDOL, is a special education cooperative organized in 1960 under the provisions of The Illinois School Code. The purpose of the joint agreement is to provide cooperative program planning, instructional programs, related services and
professional staff development in order to assure an appropriate education for children with disabilities from birth through age 22, residing within the boundaries of SEDOL’s 35 member school districts.
Office of Special Education and Supports (OSES)
125 South Clark Street, 8th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603
(773) 553-1800
(773) 553-1801
Email: oses@cps.k12.il.us
The mission of the Office of Special Education and Supports is to work collaboratively with schools, students, parents and other external stakeholders to provide the tools, guidance, supports and services necessary to ensure the success of all students with disabilities.
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
100 W. Randolph, Suite 14-300
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-2220
www.isbe.state.il.us
PEC Calendar
Lonnie Stonitsch
PEC Calendar is an informational calendar that provides detailed information on lectures, events and programming for children with disabilities and their families. Sign up can be either through email to Lonnie Stonitsch or via website. The Calendar is free to subscribers, and free to those listing events. It is published from September through May. This is a great source of information!
Email: lonnie@PECcalendar.org
Website: www.PECcalendar.org