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DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCESRESOURCE FAIR 2019 {10AM-2PM}

Exhibit hall closes at 1pm

NOTE: Workshops are in room 504 and in the library, down the hall from the gymnasium.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, INCLUDING:

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At Autism Home Support Services, we can help your child overcome the behavioral challenges that may be holding them back.

Our therapists provide customized therapy for individuals with autism and related disorders. Our outcomes-focused model can create a positive difference in your child’s overall development and long-term success by using the evidence-based practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

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WELCOME, CHICAGO FAMILIES!When NPN started the Developmental Differences Resource Fair 8 years ago, there was no other opportunity for parents to find therapy providers, school options and extracurriculars for their kids with developmental differences all in one place. All these years later, DDRF is still the largest and most comprehensive fair of its kind in Chicago. Serving parents of kids with developmental differences is key to NPN’s mission of providing support and resources to Chicago families. Join NPN today to get that support every day of the year!

Membership includes:n Access to our member discussion forum, the best place to get parenting advice at any time of the day or night

n Support and community via our Developmental Differences Parent Support Group

n School Resources Map, our online tool that allows you to explore schools, enrichment activities and camps from the comfort of your couch

n Access to parent-recommended nannies and nanny shares in our Childcare Classifieds

n Free or discounted admission to countless events year-round, including school search seminars, Member Mingles, parenting workshops and play dates

n Steep discounts from businesses that cater to parents and kids

n The print Parent to Parent member newsletter

We hope you enjoy today’s fair!

Elizabeth Knutson, Executive Director

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Pyramid Therapeutic PreschoolIndividualized curriculum with

academic and therapeutic services all at one site

Call today to enroll!

Pyramid Therapeutic PreschoolAvondale/Logan Square

3048 N. MilwaukeeChicago, IL 60618

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Exhibitor Specialty Age Area of need LocationABA Midwest ABA therapy 2–26 Autism Various

All Bright Therapies Speech, occupational and feeding therapy 0–13+Apraxia, articulation and phonological disorders, autism, ADHD, coordination and body awareness, feeding, fine motor needs, language delays and disorders, sensory processing

Bucktown

Allitom CBD products AllPediatric health issues such as pain, anxiety, insomnia, seizures and skin ailments like eczema and psoriasis

River North

The Answer Inc. Autism awareness and support 1–18+ Autism, developmental disorders N/A

Aspire Chicago Disability services All All Irving Park, Hillside, IL

Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment & Services Center at Rush

Autism treatment and research All AutismNear West Side, Northbrook

Autism Home Support Services ABA therapy in center, home and school 2–21 Autism and related disordersLakeview, Northbrook, Arlington Heights

Autism Learning Partners ABA therapy All Autism Various

Autism Speaks Family resources All Autism Various

Autism Spectrum Therapies ABA therapy, counseling, diagnostics 2–22 Autism West Loop, Northbrook

Bel Air Learning Center—Martial Arts & Tech

Martial arts, technology 4–18ADHD, anxiety, ASD, Down syndrome, motor skills, OCD, ODD, sensory needs

Lincoln Park, Niles, Deerfield

Beyond BookSmart Coaching All Executive functioning Various

BGF Children’s Therapy ABA therapy 2–21 Autism Edgebrook

Blue Bird Day Therapeutic preschool and kindergarten 2–9Autism, apraxia, speech disorders, ADHD, stuttering, feeding disorders and other sensory processing disorders

West Loop, North Center

Heather Leneau Bragg, M.A. Parent support All All N/A

Brighthouse Diagnostics and Treatment Center

Behavioral health, assessment, and therapy in English and Spanish

2–18Neurodevelopmental disorders, and social, emotional and behavioral challenges

Lincoln Park, Lakeview

Building Blocks Toy Store Toy store All AllLincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park

C.I.T.Y. of Support-Children In Therapy and You

Online and in-person support group All Families of children in therapy Various

Camp Firefly Overnight camp 9–18Social disorders such as autism, social anxiety, OCD, PDD, ADHD and non-verbal learning disorder

Wisconsin

Chicago Autism NetworkNon-profit organization that helps families find and afford autism therapy and supports

2–6 Autism N/A

Chicago Autism Project

Non-profit organization that helps families with therapeutic services, education and resources, events for parents and children, grants and scholarships

All Autism N/A

Chicago Center for Music Education—ChiME

Music therapy 6 mo. + Various West Town

Chicago Pediatric Therapy & Wellness Center

Therapy, Early Intervention, preschool, wellness center

0–21All types of therapeutic needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, ADHD and genetic disorders

Lincoln Park/Bucktown

Chicago Psychological Health Center, LLC

Psychological services All AllLincoln Park, Wicker Park, Downtown, Mt. Prospect

Chicago Public Library Library 0–13 All Various

Chicago Public SchoolsOffice of Diverse Learners Supports and Services

0–22All developmental delays, autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, fine and gross motor delays, visual processing disorder

Various

Chicago School GPS School consultant 0–18 All N/A

Chicago Superstars Soccer Soccer league 4–12 Intellectual and phycial impairments Lakeview

Child & Family Connections—ILDHS Bureau of Early Intervention

Developmental assessments, therapy 0–3Diagnosed disabilities or developmental delays such as delays in movement, learning, dealing with others, behavior and/or self-help skills

Various

Communication Clubhouse

ABA, speech, occupational, physical and developmental therapies; social groups, diagnostic evaluations, ABA summer camps, parent workshops

0–18Autism, speech disorders, sensory integration dysfunction, feeding, reading, social skills, behavior

Roscoe Village, Jefferson Park, Downers Grove

Many exhibitors have multiple locations and/or come to your home. Please talk with the exhibitor to learn more.

EXHIBITORS

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Many exhibitors have multiple locations and/or come to your home. Please talk with the exhibitor to learn more.

Exhibitor Specialty Age Area of need Location

CST Academy Therapeutic preschool and kindergarten 2–6

Sensory processing disorder, fine and gross motor skill delays, visual processing disorder, self-care and daily living skills, autism, developmental disabilities, ADD/ADHD, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), generalized muscle weakness, Down syndrome, upper extremity injuries, delayed coordination and more

Lincoln Park

Dynamic Lynks Music therapy 2–25Autism and developmental differences, and delays in the areas of communication, socialization, emotional regulation, cognition and sensorimotor skills

Oak Park

EarlyVention LLC Subscription activity boxes 2–18 Autism, sensory processing disorder and other developmental disorders N/A

EastersealsAutism services, Early Intervention, Head Start

0–22 Autism Various

Eyas Landing Pediatric therapy clinic AllAutism, apraxia, speech disorders, ADHD, stuttering, feeding disorders and other sensory processing disorders

West Loop

Family Voices of Illinois/ The Arc of Illinois

Health information center 0–21All disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, developmental delays, emotional/behavioral health needs

Various

Fidgety Paper Sensory toys All All needs N/A

Fit Learning Academic 3–18 Learning differences such as ADHD, anxiety and executive functioning Lakeview, Naperville

The Ginkgo Psychology Group Therapy, assessments 0–18 Autism, ADHD, learning disorders, mood disorders West Loop

Illinois Action for Children Child care resource and referral 0–13Developmental delays, autism, ADHD, emotional/behavioral challenges, physical challenges

Various

IFC Counseling Child and family therapists 18 mo. +Anxiety, behavior problems, depression, ADHD/ADD, school refusal, attachment difficulty, eating disorders, impulse control, family conflict, parenting/co-parenting, trauma

Lincoln Park

The I Feel... Children’s Book Series

Books for social-emotional awareness 3–7 Social-emotional awareness, interoception, behavior awareness N/A

K.E.E.N. Chicago Sports and recreation 5–21 Profound and severe mental and physical disabilities Various

LEEP Forward/QuantumLEEP Academy

Therapeutic preschool, K–5th grade programming, OT, PT, SLP, mental health, ABA

3–13

All developmental delays, autism, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, sensory processing disorder, fine and gross motor delays, visual processing disorder, cognition and play, literacy, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), feeding and swallowing concerns, social language and cognition, voice and fluency disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, executive function challenges, anxiety, depression, grief support, behavioral challenges

West Loop, Ravenswood

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes

Language and literacy instruction/school 4+Dyslexia, specific learning disability, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, central auditory processing disorder, speech or language impairment, hyperlexia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Down syndrome

Oak Park, Downtown Chicago

Lumiere Children’s Therapy Therapy, therapeutic preschool 0–18

All developmental delays, autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, fine and gross motor delays, visual processing disorder, expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, social-emotional, self-help, cognitive, behavior concerns; anxiety, depression, torticollis

Lincoln Park

Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Individualized services geared toward increasing personal independence

18–59 All Various

Metropolitan Schoolhouse Independent school K–12 Anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities Lincoln Park

The Mommy Break Project, LLC Self-care N/A All moms N/A

The Nora Project Social-emotional learning curriculum K–12 All abilities and diagnoses N/A

North Shore Pediatric Therapy Therapy2 wks.– 18 years

Autism, gross motor delays, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders and feeding difficulties

Various

Parent Positive Coaching Family coaching 2–18 Special needs and developmental challenges Various

PlayWorks Therapy, Inc. Therapy 0–10Developmental delays in speech, feeding, self-regulation, sensory processing, social skills and more; ASD, Down syndrome, ADHD

Roscoe Village

PRC - Saltillo Speech generating devices All Individuals who cannot rely on speech for communication Northern Illinois

Pyramid Therapeutic Preschool and Learning Center

Therapeutic preschool, pediatric therapy, ABA

0–5Behavioral issues, handwriting difficulties, sensory processing issues, and delays relating to diagnoses such as autism, ADD/ADHD, CP, Down syndrome and more

Logan Square / Avondale

Resource Center for Autism & Developmental Delays

Resource room 0–3 Autism, developmental delaysEast Garfield Park, Bronzeville

Rogers Behavioral Health Mood and anxiety program 6–17 Autism Skokie

Roots Family Chiropractic Chiropractor All ADHD, sensory processing, autism and other developmental challenges Lincoln Park

Sequel Youth and Family Services

Residential treatment programs 8–21Co-occurring mental illness, autism with co-occurring mood disorder, mental illness combined with (neuro) developmental delays

Aurora

Many exhibitors have multiple locations and/or come to your home. Please talk with the exhibitor to learn more.

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Exhibitor Specialty Age Area of need LocationSkipping Stone Adventures Travel agency All Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome and many other developmental differences N/A

Smart Love Family ServicesTherapy, counseling, testing, therapeutic tutoring

All

ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, trauma, abuse, adoption, school and peer problems, eating disorders, behavioral/discipline problems, family transitions, chronic medical illness and disabilities

Logan Square, Oak Park

Sovereign Pediatric TherapyOccupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy

0–18

Sensory processing disorders, sensory integration therapy, handwriting difficulty, coordination deficits, low tone, torticollis, articulation disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, feeding difficulties, neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT)

Lincoln Park, Lakeview

STARNETParent workshops and training, educator professional development training

0–8 Developmental differences and delays N/A

Steinberg Behavior Solutions ABA therapy 0–15 Autism Various

Stock Early Childhood Center Special education 3–5 All Edison Park

TC Scholars Preschool Preschool 3–5 Behavioral, social-emotional Irving Park

TherapyWorks In-home speech therapy 0–18 Pediatric speech, language and feeding delays and disorders N/A

Total Spectrum ABA therapy All Autism Various

Tuesday’s Child Behavioral intervention program18 mo.–6 years

Behavioral issues Irving Park

Many exhibitors have multiple locations and/or come to your home. Please talk with the exhibitor to learn more.

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Multidisciplinary/0-18 yrsEnrichment ClassesTherapeutic Preschool Summer Camps

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TODAY’S SESSIONS

Managing Challenging Behaviors10–11am, LibraryIn this session, you will learn why challenging behaviors occur and the ABCs (antecedent, behavior and consequences) of behavior, as well as “preventative” and “consequence” strategies for addressing the behavior. Using interactive videos, you’ll practice recognizing some of the topics discussed and get practical advice you can use immediately.

Speaker: Jacqueline Molina is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Lumiere Children’s Therapy and has been working with children of all ages who have various developmental disabilities for almost ten years. She has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for five years and specializes in developing skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs for children ages 2–8.

Note: This session will be recorded for the speaker’s use.

Navigating Insurance10–11am, Room 504Join Alexandra Eidenberg from The Insurance People as she reviews the best insurance policies for kids, kids with developmental differences and families. Learn how to understand out-of-pocket costs, pick plans that offer you the best network, and ways to leverage your network and benefits. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Speaker: Alexandra has been a Life & Health licensed agent for 14 years and specializes in individual health insurance and employee benefits. She has a passion and background in working with families that have kids with developmental differences and collaborates with local therapeutic centers.

Guided Relaxation for Caregivers12–12:30pm, Room 504As parents and caregivers, we all experience compassion fatigue. In this mini-session, you’ll learn practical tips to increase your capacity to take care of your loved ones while taking care of yourself. At the end of the session, you’ll experience a 7–10-minute guided relaxation exercise.

Speaker: Heather Leneau Bragg, M.A., served as a teacher and learning specialist for 19 years. Her work has been featured on CBS, WGN, The Huffington Post, ChicagonistaLIVE! and Telemundo. In 2016, Heather transitioned from education to real estate (teaching during the day while parenting her two boys—both of whom have ADHD diagnoses—prompted her to make a career change in order to be a more patient parent with a more well-rounded life), but her passion still resides in education and helping children with learning and attention issues and their families.

IEP 1011–2pm, Room 504Learn how to get an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in a public or private school and how to ensure it’s appropriate for your child. Get tips on what to say during an IEP meeting and what to look for within an IEP—and what to do when you disagree with your child’s plan. We will go over multiple sections of the IEP to provide you with the tools necessary to advocate for your child’s needs.

Speaker: Mo Buti offers affordable advice and advocacy to families of those with autism and all other disabilities and special needs. Providing guidance and support to navigate school districts’ complex systems, she assists parents with every stage of the IEP process, ensuring that students receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).

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NPN’s Developmental Differences Parent Support Group

Come meet other parents who are working hard to meet the special needs of their children. It’s a night to be supported, to ask questions and share resources, and to be with other parents who get what it’s like to deal with special challenges for their kids. Parents of kids with all types of developmental differences welcome (sensory processing disorder, autism, ADD/ADHD, PDD-NOS, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, Down syndrome, physical disabilities, medical issues, etc.). Parents/family only, please (no therapists, students, or business owners).

For more info, visit: npnparents.org/groups/developmental-differences

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