ABC Moms, Inc.
4043 S. Route 59
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 299-4909
Parenting Support: ABC Moms, Inc. assists parents with individualized education, specific strategies, and customized materials to support positive behavior change in children. Our parenting experts go directly into the home to coach, model,and teach specifically to your family's needs. ABC Moms meets the needs of children from birth through teen years, and have extensive experience working with children and families of special needs. ABC Moms accepts private health insurance for this division of service. New Baby Nurses/Night Nanny: ABC Moms Inc.'s well trained Night Nannies will provide overnight care for your newborn(s) so you can get much needed rest. They will also assist you in care taking needs to make this major life transition easier for you. Our New Baby Nurses are Registered Nurses who will provide support and education based on the needs of your newborn. From lactation support to sleep training and scheduling, a New Baby Nurse will be an invaluable asset. The New Baby Nurses are available for daytime or nighttime appointments.

Able Kids, Inc Autism Support Group
Chicago, IL
(773) 287-4290
Assistance for parents with children on the spectrum.

ASA Chicago South Suburban Chapter Support Group
17120 Locust Drive
Hazelcrest, IL 60429
(708) 335-2910

ASA Chicago Southside Chapter Autism Support Group
1601 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 728-2979
Hours: Meetings 3rd Saturday of month ex. Aug & Dec, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ASA Northwest Suburban Chapter Support Group
1 Illinois Blvd (Schaum Township Meeting Hall)
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
(847) 885-8006
Hours: Meets 1st Tuesday of month, 7:30pm (ex. December)

ASA Southwest Cook County Chapter Support Group
10056 S. Central (Calvin Christian Ref Church)
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 430-7297

ASI Far West Suburban Support Group
1050 Curtis (Downers Grove Public Library)
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(888) 691-1270

Aspire Children's Services
9901 Derby Lane
Westchester, IL 60154-3709
(708) 547-3550
Aspire provides children with an early advantage that facilitates and intensifies the learning curve for children from birth to age eight. Aspire helps children develop the skills they'll need to realize their potential across a lifetime. Offers respite services.

Aunt Martha's Community Health Center
101 S Broadway
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 896-7900
Provides high quality health care services for family members of all ages, including: school/sports physicals, sick care, well baby/child care, immunizations and TB testing, Attention Deficit Disorder Clinic, family planning, pregnancy testing, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing and referral, KidCare/Family Care enrollment services and social work services. In addition. 4 psychiatrists on staff working with children, adolescents and adults. Takes Medicaid, Private Insurance and All Kids for payment. Bilingual medical interpreters are available for psychiatric appoointments. The Crossroads Program is designed to prevent youth from entering the Juvenile Justice System by providing education in social skills, anger control, and moral reasoning. For youth ages 11-17, once a week for 8 to 10 weeks. (630) 553-1400 fo rmore info

Autism Diagnostic Clinic
2160 S. First Ave. (loyola University Medical Center), 4th floor
Maguire, 3337
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-0135
Hours: Tuesdays 9:00am and 10:00am
Dr. Mary Lou Gutierrez, child psychiatrist at Loyola, is now operating a Diagnostic Clinic to help professionals better understand children with autism. Clinics will be held on Tuesdays at LOC, 4th flr at 9 and 10 am. Age of patients targeted: older 2's, 3,4,5,or young 6 year olds.