Treatment for Children with Autism

Birth to Age 3

Endocrinology

Dr. Patrick Zeller  
2001 N. Gary Ave, Suite 240, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 416-4501


Northwestern Medical Group

,
Galter Pavilion
675 N. St. Clair St, Suite 14-100, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-7970


233 S. Gary Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 208-6775

Gastroenterology

Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital - Pediatric Gastroenterology

T.S. Gunasekaran, MD
1675 W. Dempster St, 3rd Floor, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-7700





225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362

Outpatient centers in Lincoln Park, Northbrook, and Arlington Heights.


  • UChicago
    • 5721 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Edward Hospital
    • 120 Spalding Dr, Suite 407, Naperville, IL 60540

Timothy A.S. Sentongo, MD
(773) 702-6169

Specializes in pediatric GI disorders.


Locations in Hinsdale, Lisle, Downers Grove, Elmhurst and Oak Brook. 


(630) 717-2600

Sees children and adults for gastroenterology needs. 


Northshore University Health Systems - Gastroenterology 

  • Pediatric
    • Locations in Evanston, Niles, Skokie and Wilmette
  • Adult
    • Locations in Vernon Hills and Glenview 

Specializes in pediatric GI disorders.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Rush Pediatric Gastroenterology

1725 W. Harrison St, Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034

Offers the broadest range of services available for treatment of problems of the stomach and intestines.


Rush Gastroenterology – Pediatric and Adult

Randolph McConnie, MD 
1725 W. Harrison St, #710, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034

Genetics

Advocate Christ Medical Center, Hope Children’s Hospital
4440 W. 95th St, Physician’s Pavilion, Suite 244, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-1563

Genetic counseling services.


Lutheran General Hospital, Parkside Center
1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-7705

Genetic counseling services.


Barbara K. Burton, MD 
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362 (800 KIDS DOC)

Genetic counseling services.


Children’s Memorial Hospital

2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 880-4462

Genetic counseling services; also provided at Westchester and Glenview.


John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

1900 W. Polk St, Room 1159, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864-4158

Genetic counseling services.


Illinois Teratogen Information Service (ITIS)

680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1230, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 981-4354 or (800) 252-4847

Genetic counseling services.


Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S. First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-8167

Genetic counseling services; also provided at their Elmhurst, Homer Glen and Glendale facilities.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Section of Genetics

Professional Building
1725 W. Harrison St, Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60612 
Testing: (312) 942-3034
Genetic counseling services: (312) 942-6298


University of Chicago

5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637
General Genetics: (773) 834-9110
Prenatal Genetic ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥: (773) 702-6621


University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center

840 S. Wood St, Room 1217 M/C 856, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 355-0732

Neurologists

    • Locations in Yorkville, Crest Hill, Naperville, Evergreen Park & Dekalb
    • (630) 778-8004
  • Priti Singh, MD; 
    • Locations in Tinley Park, Burr Ridge, and Oak Lawn
    • 16750 South 80th Avenue, Suite A Tinley Park, IL 60477
    • (630) 230-3372
    • 4100 Healthway Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
    • 1200 S. York Rd, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    • (630) 530-5577

Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.


2255 Enterprise Dr, Suite 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com 

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. 


Manish Kapadia, MD
150 E. Willow Ave, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 961-4150

Provides neurological evaluation and treatment for children and adults. Additional locations with alternate providers in: Blue Island, Elgin, Hinsdale, Joliet, Naperville, New Lenox, Tinley Park and Wheaton.


1200 S. York Rd, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-5577

Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.



2160 S. First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3519

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing. Additional location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL


Outpatient Center
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362

Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.


Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.


1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 447, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(866) 374-7648 (toll free)
(262) 754-0809 (main office)
info@neurotecheeg.com

Neurotech specializes in conducting home-based EEG studies. A 24-hour EEG or longer (Ambulatory EEG) is the preferred method to properly diagnose seizure activity and frequency.


Kent Kelley, MD
2150 Pfingsten Rd, Third Floor, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 570-2577

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.



Adult: 
1000 Central St, Suite 615, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2577

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥

Peter Heydemann, MD
Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD
1725 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-4036

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.

Psychiatrists


2130 Point Blvd, Suite 200, Elgin, IL 60123 
(847) 783-0307
lsmith@apofe.com

Provides medication management for individuals with ASD of all ages.


Advocate Medical Group


3310 W. Main St, Suite 200, Saint Charles, IL 60175 
2285 Sequoia Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6044 

Provides medication management for children and adolescents with ASD, up to age 18.


Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ (AARTS) Center

ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥
1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819

Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults with our team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


950 Skokie Blvd, Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0609

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Amer Smajkic, MD
233 E. Erie, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 893-5701
asmajkic@mac.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Private Practice Locations: Chicago Loop, Skokie


(312) 372-4731
ccfh.admin@ccfhchicago.org

Therapy and treatment planning for a variety of childhood behavioral and developmental problems, with a special interest in the 0-5 years old population. Areas of special interest include autism, pervasive developmental disorders and attention deficit disorders. Dr. Gutmann is also experienced in addressing parent-child interactional difficulties and divorce/custody-related issues. Individual adult psychotherapy and medication management of both children and adults are part of comprehensive approach to treatment.


3 Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 150, Vernon Hills, 60061
(847) 918-8282, x. 0

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, assessment and medication management services for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Matthew Parvin, MD
13246 S. Route 59, Suite 100, Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-7400

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Jonathan Bloomberg, MD

910 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-0088

Veteran child & adolescent psychiatrist familiar with treating individuals on the spectrum.  


  • 405 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 60093
  • 415 Washington Ave, Suite 200, Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 441-5600

Provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy (ages 3+), psychiatric services (ages 3+), psychological testing (ages 8+), and job coaching/employment services.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


  • Chicago providers
      • ASD, DD & LGBTQ populations included specialties 
      • CPH-Lincoln Park North Clinic
        • 2451 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Chicago Irving Park Clinic
        • 3976 N. Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
  • Suburban providers
      • English & Spanish
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 22
      • 15025 S. Des Plaines St, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
      • Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 40 
      • 15025 S. Des Plaines St, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • 28 N. 1st St, Suite 201, Geneva, IL, 60134
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 40 
      • Hinsdale Clinic
        • 901 N. Elm St, Hinsdale, IL, 60521

Offers services at three locations: Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge, Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace, and Loyola Outpatient Center.

(888) 584-7888

Loyola Medicine provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology services for children, adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Must be a current Loyola patient for behavioral health services.  


  • 180 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 916, Chicago, IL 60601
  • Christian Health Center
  • 1245 Executive Place, Suite F-400, Geneva, IL 60134
  • One Northbrook Place
  • 2100 Manchester Rd, Suite 1510, Wheaton, IL 60187

Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adults.


(847) 425-6400

  • 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  • 49 S. Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, Deerfield, IL 60015

Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management services. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2150 W, Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5375

Provides psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Amita Behavioral Health Outpatient Group
1786 Moonlake Blvd, Suite 104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(855) 383-2224

Sees patients with autism and related diagnoses for psychiatric medication evaluation and management.


Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program & Pediatric Neuropsychology Service

For patients with autistic disorder or other pervasive developmental disorders, as well as for infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, learning, emotion regulation and medical disorders and conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490

Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish for children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Locations: Naperville, Lisle, Telehealth

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and medication management services for children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Vision

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 997-3675
mary.zabelski@chicagolighthouse.org

Therapeutic day school: Programs for students with blindness/visual impairments, moderate to severe/profound cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, autism, sensory processing disorders, seizure disorders, physical disabilities, communication disorders and other health concerns; program includes speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, nursing, psychology, orientation and mobility, and vision and hearing.

 ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ include Optometry.
(312) 997-3686 


3600 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800

ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ at Angel Harvey Family Health Center include the Child-centered Health & Advanced Therapies (CHAT) program and other direct care services which provide comprehensive, bilingual developmental and behavioral health services that address the needs of underserved children and their families. It coordinates child development services across departments and enables timely interventions for our young patients who are at risk for developmental delays. ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ at the center include Medical, Dental, Vision, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Groups, and Counseling. Family support groups are also available. Call Cynthia Arias (773-782-5003) for SLP, OT, and groups.


Serving River Forest, Highland Park, Waukegan, Orland Park, Worth, Oak Lawn, Cook County

Dennis Ireland, OD, M.ED
7777 Lake St, #111, River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-0500

We are a full scope optometric practice dedicated to providing the highest quality vision care to children and adults in a friendly, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. With a highly trained staff and state of the art equipment, we go beyond 20/20 with comprehensive eye exams and exceptional care, such as supervised in-office vision therapy. 


  • Neil Margolis, FCOVD, FAAO
  • Marsha K. Sorenson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd, #109, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 255-1040

Individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays require special testing of their eye health and visual function. We specialize in comprehensive eye exams and effective treatments for special needs and/or nonverbal patients, including infants, children and adults with developmental delays and/or traumatic brain injury.

Preschool

Endocrinology

Dr. Patrick Zeller  
2001 N. Gary Ave, Suite 240, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 416-4501


Northwestern Medical Group

,
Galter Pavilion
675 N. St. Clair St, Suite 14-100, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-7970


233 S. Gary Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 208-6775

Gastroenterology

Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital - Pediatric Gastroenterology

T.S. Gunasekaran, MD
1675 W. Dempster St, 3rd Floor, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-7700





225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362

Outpatient centers in Lincoln Park, Northbrook, and Arlington Heights.


  • UChicago
    • 5721 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Edward Hospital
    • 120 Spalding Dr, Suite 407, Naperville, IL 60540

Timothy A.S. Sentongo, MD
(773) 702-6169

Specializes in pediatric GI disorders.


Locations in Hinsdale, Lisle, Downers Grove, Elmhurst and Oak Brook. 


(630) 717-2600

Sees children and adults for gastroenterology needs. 


Northshore University Health Systems - Gastroenterology 

  • Pediatric
    • Locations in Evanston, Niles, Skokie and Wilmette
  • Adult
    • Locations in Vernon Hills and Glenview 

Specializes in pediatric GI disorders.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Rush Pediatric Gastroenterology

1725 W. Harrison St, Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034

Offers the broadest range of services available for treatment of problems of the stomach and intestines.


Rush Gastroenterology – Pediatric and Adult

Randolph McConnie, MD 
1725 W. Harrison St, #710, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034

Genetics

Advocate Christ Medical Center, Hope Children’s Hospital
4440 W. 95th St, Physician’s Pavilion, Suite 244, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-1563

Genetic counseling services.


Lutheran General Hospital, Parkside Center
1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-7705

Genetic counseling services.


Barbara K. Burton, MD 
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362 (800 KIDS DOC)

Genetic counseling services.


Children’s Memorial Hospital

2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 880-4462

Genetic counseling services; also provided at Westchester and Glenview.


John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

1900 W. Polk St, Room 1159, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864-4158

Genetic counseling services.


Illinois Teratogen Information Service (ITIS)

680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1230, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 981-4354 or (800) 252-4847

Genetic counseling services.


Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S. First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-8167

Genetic counseling services; also provided at their Elmhurst, Homer Glen and Glendale facilities.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Section of Genetics

Professional Building
1725 W. Harrison St, Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60612 
Testing: (312) 942-3034
Genetic counseling services: (312) 942-6298


University of Chicago

5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637
General Genetics: (773) 834-9110
Prenatal Genetic ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥: (773) 702-6621


University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center

840 S. Wood St, Room 1217 M/C 856, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 355-0732

Intensive Outpatient Programs

207 Kings Highway South, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Bancroft’s Severe Behavior Treatment Program offers intensive outpatient, clinic-based treatment for children and young adults ages 3-21 who are living with autism and experiencing severe behavior problems that are interrupting their daily lives, impeding learning and preventing engagement in the community.


Atlanta, Georgia 

The Complex Behavior Support Program provides comprehensive and inclusive treatment services for children on the autism spectrum and/or children who have a developmental delay, or who engage in behaviors that pose a risk to their safety and/or impede their quality of life. Clients are served 5-hours a day, 5-days a week, for an average of 3 months.


520 N. Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-3700

Serves children and teens ages 3 to 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder. The program continuum includes inpatient and outpatient treatment options to accommodate the varied needs of patients. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Syracuse, New York

Children appropriate for these services are those whose behavior puts them or their family at serious risk for diminished health and/or the child is at risk for a change in their home or school placement. The Complex Behavior Program serves children and adolescents, up to age 21, that engage in severe forms of challenging behavior. Common diagnoses and challenging behaviors treated at the SBP includeASD, ADHS, DD, FAS, ID, ODD, Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome). 


Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Zangrillo
(402) 559-7363
amanda.zangrillo@unmc.edu 

The severe behavior department offers services including evaluation, outpatient services, and day treatment (30 hours per week) and intensive outpatient (15 hours per week) programs. Each child moves through the therapy based on their individual needs. The programs in the severe behavior department provide services to school-aged children (ages 3–21) who display severe behavior problems, such as, aggression, self-injury, pica or property destruction that pose a significant risk to self, others or the environment and cannot be safely managed or effectively treated in a less-intensive program.


Somerset, New Jersey

The Severe Behavior Program at Children's Specialized Hospital -- Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ (CSH-RUCARES) provides intensive and highly specialized services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities who frequently engage in destructive behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, pica, and property destruction that pose a risk to self, others, or the environment and cannot be safely and effectively treated in a less intensive program and/or with medication. The CSH RUCARES Severe Behavior Program offers services including evaluation, outpatient, half-day, and full-day treatment programs.


1400 E. Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
(800) 272-7790 or (630) 837-9000

Programs for children (ages 3 - 11) and adolescents (ages 12 - 17) with autism who are experiencing an acute crisis and need crisis stabilization in a hospital setting. Adult inpatient treatment available, however no specific ASD programming is in place. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Inpatient Hospitalization Programs

4840 N. Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
(877) 692-7477

: Throughout the program children learn valuable problem-solving skills, gain insight into how their behavior affects themselves and others, and gives them a sense of control over their lives. We carefully track each patient's progress toward their goals to ensure they meet the objectives of their treatment plan. The length of treatment will depend on the patient's individual needs and goals, as determined by our multi-disciplinary team of health professionals. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


520 N. Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-3700

Serves children and teens ages 3 to 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder. The program continuum includes inpatient and outpatient treatment options to accommodate the varied needs of patients. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Baltimore, MD

16-bed inpatient unit dedicated to the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities who have severe behavioral problems. Primarily serves children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21; however, we periodically admit individuals over the age of 21.


8311 W. Roosevelt  Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-7000

Riveredge Hospital offers Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and outpatient therapy programs for children, adolescents and adults. They also have an adult unit that specializes in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


1400 E. Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
(800) 272-7790 or (630) 837-9000

Programs for children (ages 3 - 11) and adolescents (ages 12 - 17) with autism who are experiencing an acute crisis and need crisis stabilization in a hospital setting. Adult inpatient treatment available, however no specific ASD programming is in place. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Neurologists

    • Locations in Yorkville, Crest Hill, Naperville, Evergreen Park & Dekalb
    • (630) 778-8004
  • Priti Singh, MD; 
    • Locations in Tinley Park, Burr Ridge, and Oak Lawn
    • 16750 South 80th Avenue, Suite A Tinley Park, IL 60477
    • (630) 230-3372
    • 4100 Healthway Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
    • 1200 S. York Rd, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    • (630) 530-5577

Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.


2255 Enterprise Dr, Suite 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com 

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. 


Manish Kapadia, MD
150 E. Willow Ave, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 961-4150

Provides neurological evaluation and treatment for children and adults. Additional locations with alternate providers in: Blue Island, Elgin, Hinsdale, Joliet, Naperville, New Lenox, Tinley Park and Wheaton.


1200 S. York Rd, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-5577

Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.



2160 S. First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3519

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing. Additional location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL


Outpatient Center
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362

Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.


Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.


1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 447, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(866) 374-7648 (toll free)
(262) 754-0809 (main office)
info@neurotecheeg.com

Neurotech specializes in conducting home-based EEG studies. A 24-hour EEG or longer (Ambulatory EEG) is the preferred method to properly diagnose seizure activity and frequency.


Kent Kelley, MD
2150 Pfingsten Rd, Third Floor, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 570-2577

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.



Adult: 
1000 Central St, Suite 615, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2577

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥

Peter Heydemann, MD
Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD
1725 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-4036

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.

Psychiatrists


2130 Point Blvd, Suite 200, Elgin, IL 60123 
(847) 783-0307
lsmith@apofe.com

Provides medication management for individuals with ASD of all ages.


Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
1835 Dixie Highway, Suite 100, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-8384

Comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Advocate Medical Group


3310 W. Main St, Suite 200, Saint Charles, IL 60175 
2285 Sequoia Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6044 

Provides medication management for children and adolescents with ASD, up to age 18.


Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ (AARTS) Center

ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥
1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819

Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults with our team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Dima Arbach, MD
920 N. York Rd, Suite 200, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 749-1433
contact@avicennabh.com

Provides medication evaluation and management for children, adolescents, and adults.


801 Skokie Blvd, Suite 212, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-1131

Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments.


9855 Roosevelt Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 410-0615

Provides medication evaluation and management for children and adolescents. 


950 Skokie Blvd, Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0609

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Amer Smajkic, MD
233 E. Erie, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 893-5701
asmajkic@mac.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Private Practice Locations: Chicago Loop, Skokie


(312) 372-4731
ccfh.admin@ccfhchicago.org

Therapy and treatment planning for a variety of childhood behavioral and developmental problems, with a special interest in the 0-5 years old population. Areas of special interest include autism, pervasive developmental disorders and attention deficit disorders. Dr. Gutmann is also experienced in addressing parent-child interactional difficulties and divorce/custody-related issues. Individual adult psychotherapy and medication management of both children and adults are part of comprehensive approach to treatment.


3 Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 150, Vernon Hills, 60061
(847) 918-8282, x. 0

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, assessment and medication management services for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.




2255 Enterprise Dr, Suite 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com 

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. 


Matthew Parvin, MD
13246 S. Route 59, Suite 100, Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-7400

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Emma Cabusao, MD
1725 S. Naperville Rd, Siute 206, Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-6441

Provides medication evaluation and management services to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Cabusao has extensive experience working with individuals across the spectrum. 


Jonathan Bloomberg, MD

910 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-0088

Veteran child & adolescent psychiatrist familiar with treating individuals on the spectrum.  


  • 405 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 60093
  • 415 Washington Ave, Suite 200, Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 441-5600

Provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy (ages 3+), psychiatric services (ages 3+), psychological testing (ages 8+), and job coaching/employment services.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


  • Chicago providers
      • ASD, DD & LGBTQ populations included specialties 
      • CPH-Lincoln Park North Clinic
        • 2451 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Chicago Irving Park Clinic
        • 3976 N. Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
  • Suburban providers
      • English & Spanish
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 22
      • 15025 S. Des Plaines St, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
      • Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 40 
      • 15025 S. Des Plaines St, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • 28 N. 1st St, Suite 201, Geneva, IL, 60134
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 40 
      • Hinsdale Clinic
        • 901 N. Elm St, Hinsdale, IL, 60521

Offers services at three locations: Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge, Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace, and Loyola Outpatient Center.

(888) 584-7888

Loyola Medicine provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology services for children, adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Must be a current Loyola patient for behavioral health services.  


  • 180 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 916, Chicago, IL 60601
  • Christian Health Center
  • 1245 Executive Place, Suite F-400, Geneva, IL 60134
  • One Northbrook Place
  • 2100 Manchester Rd, Suite 1510, Wheaton, IL 60187

Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adults.


(847) 425-6400

  • 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  • 49 S. Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, Deerfield, IL 60015

Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management services. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Amita Behavioral Health Outpatient Group
1786 Moonlake Blvd, Suite 104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(855) 383-2224

Sees patients with autism and related diagnoses for psychiatric medication evaluation and management.


Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System


1324 E. Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3924

Provides child and young adult mental health services and medication evaluation and management for anxiety, depression, and other mood conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


912 S. Wood St, Eighth Floor, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-6139

Provides evaluation and treatment of psychiatric, cognitive, memory, and behavioral problems that can occur following or as part of neurological and medical diseases. Provides evaluation, medication management, medical services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program & Pediatric Neuropsychology Service

For patients with autistic disorder or other pervasive developmental disorders, as well as for infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, learning, emotion regulation and medical disorders and conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


1640 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 413-1490

Multidisciplinary, comprehensive evaluations conducted in English and Spanish for children and adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Locations: Naperville, Lisle, Telehealth

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and medication management services for children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Vision

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 997-3675
mary.zabelski@chicagolighthouse.org

Therapeutic day school: Programs for students with blindness/visual impairments, moderate to severe/profound cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, autism, sensory processing disorders, seizure disorders, physical disabilities, communication disorders and other health concerns; program includes speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, nursing, psychology, orientation and mobility, and vision and hearing.

 ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ include Optometry.
(312) 997-3686 


3600 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800

ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ at Angel Harvey Family Health Center include the Child-centered Health & Advanced Therapies (CHAT) program and other direct care services which provide comprehensive, bilingual developmental and behavioral health services that address the needs of underserved children and their families. It coordinates child development services across departments and enables timely interventions for our young patients who are at risk for developmental delays. ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ at the center include Medical, Dental, Vision, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Groups, and Counseling. Family support groups are also available. Call Cynthia Arias (773-782-5003) for SLP, OT, and groups.


Serving River Forest, Highland Park, Waukegan, Orland Park, Worth, Oak Lawn, Cook County

Dennis Ireland, OD, M.ED
7777 Lake St, #111, River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-0500

We are a full scope optometric practice dedicated to providing the highest quality vision care to children and adults in a friendly, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. With a highly trained staff and state of the art equipment, we go beyond 20/20 with comprehensive eye exams and exceptional care, such as supervised in-office vision therapy. 


  • Neil Margolis, FCOVD, FAAO
  • Marsha K. Sorenson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd, #109, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 255-1040

Individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays require special testing of their eye health and visual function. We specialize in comprehensive eye exams and effective treatments for special needs and/or nonverbal patients, including infants, children and adults with developmental delays and/or traumatic brain injury.

Elementary School

Endocrinology

Dr. Patrick Zeller  
2001 N. Gary Ave, Suite 240, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 416-4501


Northwestern Medical Group

,
Galter Pavilion
675 N. St. Clair St, Suite 14-100, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-7970


233 S. Gary Ave, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 208-6775

Gastroenterology

Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital - Pediatric Gastroenterology

T.S. Gunasekaran, MD
1675 W. Dempster St, 3rd Floor, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-7700





225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362

Outpatient centers in Lincoln Park, Northbrook, and Arlington Heights.


  • UChicago
    • 5721 S. Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
  • Edward Hospital
    • 120 Spalding Dr, Suite 407, Naperville, IL 60540

Timothy A.S. Sentongo, MD
(773) 702-6169

Specializes in pediatric GI disorders.


Locations in Hinsdale, Lisle, Downers Grove, Elmhurst and Oak Brook. 


(630) 717-2600

Sees children and adults for gastroenterology needs. 


Northshore University Health Systems - Gastroenterology 

  • Pediatric
    • Locations in Evanston, Niles, Skokie and Wilmette
  • Adult
    • Locations in Vernon Hills and Glenview 

Specializes in pediatric GI disorders.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Rush Pediatric Gastroenterology

1725 W. Harrison St, Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034

Offers the broadest range of services available for treatment of problems of the stomach and intestines.


Rush Gastroenterology – Pediatric and Adult

Randolph McConnie, MD 
1725 W. Harrison St, #710, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-3034

Genetics

Advocate Christ Medical Center, Hope Children’s Hospital
4440 W. 95th St, Physician’s Pavilion, Suite 244, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 684-1563

Genetic counseling services.


Lutheran General Hospital, Parkside Center
1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-7705

Genetic counseling services.


Barbara K. Burton, MD 
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362 (800 KIDS DOC)

Genetic counseling services.


Children’s Memorial Hospital

2300 Children's Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 880-4462

Genetic counseling services; also provided at Westchester and Glenview.


John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

1900 W. Polk St, Room 1159, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864-4158

Genetic counseling services.


Illinois Teratogen Information Service (ITIS)

680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1230, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 981-4354 or (800) 252-4847

Genetic counseling services.


Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S. First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-8167

Genetic counseling services; also provided at their Elmhurst, Homer Glen and Glendale facilities.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ - Section of Genetics

Professional Building
1725 W. Harrison St, Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60612 
Testing: (312) 942-3034
Genetic counseling services: (312) 942-6298


University of Chicago

5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60637
General Genetics: (773) 834-9110
Prenatal Genetic ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥: (773) 702-6621


University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center

840 S. Wood St, Room 1217 M/C 856, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 355-0732

Intensive Outpatient Programs

  • 938 W. Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
  • 4700 W. 95th St, Suite LL5, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • 440 Quadrangle Dr, Suite K, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The Behavioral Health ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ team at Advocate provides a comprehensive array of inpatient services for children, adolescents and adults, as well as intensive outpatient services for teens (13-17) and adults with well-developed verbal skills and co-morbid depression and/or anxiety. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hoffman Estates 
1650 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 
(855) 383-2224

AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center - Aurora 
1330 N. Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506 
(630) 801-2657

AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago 
Saint Elizabeth Campus
1431 N. Claremont Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 
(312) 491-5055 (Child & Adolescent)
(312) 770-3245 (Adult)

Provides inpatient services for adults and youth (ages 11-18), partial hospitalization programming for adults and youth (9-17), and intensive outpatient for adults and adolescents (ages 13-17). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


207 Kings Highway South, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Bancroft’s Severe Behavior Treatment Program offers intensive outpatient, clinic-based treatment for children and young adults ages 3-21 who are living with autism and experiencing severe behavior problems that are interrupting their daily lives, impeding learning and preventing engagement in the community.


Multiple & services available.

info@compasshealthcenter.net

Provides support via partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming, supporting children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults. See age-based programming on website for more information. 


Atlanta, Georgia 

The Complex Behavior Support Program provides comprehensive and inclusive treatment services for children on the autism spectrum and/or children who have a developmental delay, or who engage in behaviors that pose a risk to their safety and/or impede their quality of life. Clients are served 5-hours a day, 5-days a week, for an average of 3 months.


520 N. Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-3700

Serves children and teens ages 3 to 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder. The program continuum includes inpatient and outpatient treatment options to accommodate the varied needs of patients. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Syracuse, New York

Children appropriate for these services are those whose behavior puts them or their family at serious risk for diminished health and/or the child is at risk for a change in their home or school placement. The Complex Behavior Program serves children and adolescents, up to age 21, that engage in severe forms of challenging behavior. Common diagnoses and challenging behaviors treated at the SBP includeASD, ADHS, DD, FAS, ID, ODD, Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome). 


Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (Edward-Elmhurst Health)

852 West St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-5027

IOP/PHP - Adolescents: Linden Oaks Behavioral Health provide in-patient and intensive outpatient services to individuals 12 and up with high functioning autism and anxiety and/or other mood disorders. Medication management: Children, adolescents and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

9697 W. 191st St., Mokena, IL 60448
(630) 305-5027

IOP/PHP - Adults: Linden Oaks Behavioral Health provide in-patient and intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization programs to adults with anxiety and/or other mood disorders. Medication management: Children, adolescents and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Zangrillo
(402) 559-7363
amanda.zangrillo@unmc.edu 

The severe behavior department offers services including evaluation, outpatient services, and day treatment (30 hours per week) and intensive outpatient (15 hours per week) programs. Each child moves through the therapy based on their individual needs. The programs in the severe behavior department provide services to school-aged children (ages 3–21) who display severe behavior problems, such as, aggression, self-injury, pica or property destruction that pose a significant risk to self, others or the environment and cannot be safely managed or effectively treated in a less-intensive program.


8311 W. Roosevelt  Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-7000

Riveredge Hospital offers Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and outpatient therapy programs for children, adolescents and adults. They also have an adult unit that specializes in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


  • 5750 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 200, Skokie, IL 60076
  • 907 N. Elm St, Suite 300, Hinsdale, IL 60521

(224( 470-4100

Community Relations Liaison, Krystyna Olejnyik: (331) 481-3395

Rogers Behavioral Health also has an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and partial hospitalization program (PHP) for individuals with and without autism with co-occuring anxiety, OCD or other mood-related disorders; ages 6-18. No specific autism-only program; all programs are best suited for individuals with well-developed verbal language. Provides medication management as needed as a part of the program. 


Somerset, New Jersey

The Severe Behavior Program at Children's Specialized Hospital -- Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ (CSH-RUCARES) provides intensive and highly specialized services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities who frequently engage in destructive behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, pica, and property destruction that pose a risk to self, others, or the environment and cannot be safely and effectively treated in a less intensive program and/or with medication. The CSH RUCARES Severe Behavior Program offers services including evaluation, outpatient, half-day, and full-day treatment programs.


1400 E. Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
(800) 272-7790 or (630) 837-9000

Programs for children (ages 3 - 11) and adolescents (ages 12 - 17) with autism who are experiencing an acute crisis and need crisis stabilization in a hospital setting. Adult inpatient treatment available, however no specific ASD programming is in place. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Inpatient Hospitalization Programs

  • 938 W. Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
  • 4700 W. 95th St, Suite LL5, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • 440 Quadrangle Dr, Suite K, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

The Behavioral Health ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ team at Advocate provides a comprehensive array of inpatient services for children, adolescents and adults, as well as intensive outpatient services for teens (13-17) and adults with well-developed verbal skills and co-morbid depression and/or anxiety. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hoffman Estates 
1650 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 
(855) 383-2224

AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center - Aurora 
1330 N. Lake St, Aurora, IL 60506 
(630) 801-2657

AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago 
Saint Elizabeth Campus
1431 N. Claremont Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 
(312) 491-5055 (Child & Adolescent)
(312) 770-3245 (Adult)

Provides inpatient services for adults and youth (ages 11-18), partial hospitalization programming for adults and youth (9-17), and intensive outpatient for adults and adolescents (ages 13-17). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


4840 N. Marine Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
(877) 692-7477

: Throughout the program children learn valuable problem-solving skills, gain insight into how their behavior affects themselves and others, and gives them a sense of control over their lives. We carefully track each patient's progress toward their goals to ensure they meet the objectives of their treatment plan. The length of treatment will depend on the patient's individual needs and goals, as determined by our multi-disciplinary team of health professionals. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


info@compasshealthcenter.net

Provides support via partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming, supporting children (ages 5 and up), adolescents, and adults. See age-based programming on website for more information. 


520 N. Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-3700

Serves children and teens ages 3 to 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder. The program continuum includes inpatient and outpatient treatment options to accommodate the varied needs of patients. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (Edward-Elmhurst Health)

852 West St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-5027

IOP/PHP - Adolescents: Linden Oaks Behavioral Health provide in-patient and intensive outpatient services to individuals 12 and up with high functioning autism and anxiety and/or other mood disorders. Medication management: Children, adolescents and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

9697 W. 191st St., Mokena, IL 60448
(630) 305-5027

IOP/PHP - Adults: Linden Oaks Behavioral Health provide in-patient and intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization programs to adults with anxiety and/or other mood disorders. Medication management: Children, adolescents and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Baltimore, MD

16-bed inpatient unit dedicated to the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities who have severe behavioral problems. Primarily serves children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 21; however, we periodically admit individuals over the age of 21.


Locations in Southeast Wisconsin: West Allis (Milwalkee), Brown Deer, Oconomowoc 

(800) 767-4411

Offers short term and residential treatment services for youth and adults with and without autism with co-occuring anxiety, OCD or other mood-related disorders. No specific autism-only program; all programs are best suited for individuals with well-developed verbal language. Provides medication management as needed as a part of the program.  Ages served: West Allis (Milwalkee): ages 12 - adult; Brown Deer: ages 12 - adult; Oconomowoc: ages 6 - adult.  


1400 E. Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
(800) 272-7790 or (630) 837-9000

Programs for children (ages 3 - 11) and adolescents (ages 12 - 17) with autism who are experiencing an acute crisis and need crisis stabilization in a hospital setting. Adult inpatient treatment available, however no specific ASD programming is in place. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Neurologists

    • Locations in Yorkville, Crest Hill, Naperville, Evergreen Park & Dekalb
    • (630) 778-8004
  • Priti Singh, MD; 
    • Locations in Tinley Park, Burr Ridge, and Oak Lawn
    • 16750 South 80th Avenue, Suite A Tinley Park, IL 60477
    • (630) 230-3372
    • 4100 Healthway Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
    • 1200 S. York Rd, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    • (630) 530-5577

Leon G. Epstein, MD - Division Head
25 N. Winfield, Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing.


2255 Enterprise Dr, Suite 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com 

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. 


Manish Kapadia, MD
150 E. Willow Ave, Suite 100, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 961-4150

Provides neurological evaluation and treatment for children and adults. Additional locations with alternate providers in: Blue Island, Elgin, Hinsdale, Joliet, Naperville, New Lenox, Tinley Park and Wheaton.


1200 S. York Rd, Suite 4150, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 530-5577

Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.



2160 S. First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3519

Provides comprehensive neurological assessment and evaluation to determine diagnosis or provide follow-up testing. Additional location in Oakbrook Terrace, IL


Outpatient Center
225 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 543-7362

Provides comprehensive neurological assessments and follow-up testing.


1821 Walden Office Square, Suite 447, Schaumburg, IL 60173
(866) 374-7648 (toll free)
(262) 754-0809 (main office)
info@neurotecheeg.com

Neurotech specializes in conducting home-based EEG studies. A 24-hour EEG or longer (Ambulatory EEG) is the preferred method to properly diagnose seizure activity and frequency.


Kent Kelley, MD
2150 Pfingsten Rd, Third Floor, Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 570-2577

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.



Adult: 
1000 Central St, Suite 615, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2577

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥

Peter Heydemann, MD
Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD
1725 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-4036

Provides comprehensive neurological evaluations to determine diagnosis and follow-up testing.

Psychiatrists

Dr. Petrit Ndrio (Children and Adults) and Dr. Adrian Zhubi (Adults)
1952 McDowell Rd, Suite 305, Naperville, IL 60563 
(630) 689-1022

Offers individual psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services to individuals on with ASD, as well as other conditions.



2130 Point Blvd, Suite 200, Elgin, IL 60123 
(847) 783-0307
lsmith@apofe.com

Provides medication management for individuals with ASD of all ages.


Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
1835 Dixie Highway, Suite 100, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-8384

Comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evaluations including measures to assess for autism and other emotional/behavioral disorders, cognitive functioning, language skills and personality. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Advocate Medical Group


3310 W. Main St, Suite 200, Saint Charles, IL 60175 
2285 Sequoia Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897-6044 

Provides medication management for children and adolescents with ASD, up to age 18.


8901 W. Golf Rd, Suite 301, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 318-9300

Specializes in psychiatry for children and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


444 Green Bay Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043
(847) 853-0234

Offers clinical services including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, psychological and developmental evaluations,  therapy (individual, family, and group  for individuals with developed verbal skills), and ADHD coaching. .


309 New Indian Trail Ct, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-4000
info@the-association.org

AID offers support to Kane and Kendall county families of children and adults with disabilities.

Child services include: in-home care to children to prevent the child from being placed into more restrictive care. Additionally, AID offers behavioral health support including psychiatric assessment and medication management and outpatient therapy. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Visit website or  for more detailed information.


Autism Assessment, Research & Treatment ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ (AARTS) Center

ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥
1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 603, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-0819

Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management for autism spectrum disorders and other psychiatric conditions for individuals from early childhood through adults with our team of licensed psychiatrists and psychologists. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Dima Arbach, MD
920 N. York Rd, Suite 200, Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 749-1433
contact@avicennabh.com

Provides medication evaluation and management for children, adolescents, and adults.


801 Skokie Blvd, Suite 212, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-1131

Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments.


9855 Roosevelt Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 410-0615

Provides medication evaluation and management for children and adolescents. 


950 Skokie Blvd, Suite 305, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0609

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Catherine J. Oliver, RN, C, MSN 

1951 Merritt Ln, Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-9410
cjo@interaccess.com

Provides home-based observations to children facing challenges of learning, emotional and social disorders. ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ include care coordination, parent education, risk assessment, medication management and problem solving.


Amer Smajkic, MD
233 E. Erie, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 893-5701
asmajkic@mac.com

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Private Practice Locations: Chicago Loop, Skokie


(312) 372-4731
ccfh.admin@ccfhchicago.org

Therapy and treatment planning for a variety of childhood behavioral and developmental problems, with a special interest in the 0-5 years old population. Areas of special interest include autism, pervasive developmental disorders and attention deficit disorders. Dr. Gutmann is also experienced in addressing parent-child interactional difficulties and divorce/custody-related issues. Individual adult psychotherapy and medication management of both children and adults are part of comprehensive approach to treatment.


3 Hawthorn Parkway, Suite 150, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 918-8282, x. 0

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, assessment and medication management services for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Provides therapy and medication evaluation/management to school-aged children, adolescents and adults with ASD and other mental health needs.


Virtual Outpatient Psychiatry

Offers psychiatric assessment, medication management and psychiatric consultations. Overcome mental health symptoms, like depression and anxiety, through exceptional outpatient psychiatric care. Compass’s Virtual Outpatient Psychiatry ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ are available for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking an outpatient psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. Not suited for individuals with significant cognitive and/or language delays. More information and




2255 Enterprise Dr, Suite 5501, Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 965-4123
enroll@corticacare.com 

Provides diagnostic evaluations, as well as ongoing medical and therapeutic care. Medical services include pediatric neurology, nutrition and medication management. Therapeutic services include Early Intervention services for children 0-3 and therapeutic pre-school for children ages 3-5. Additional services for aged children 3 and up include counseling, ABA (in-home and in-center), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy and music therapy.   pediatric neurologists and pediatricians, we identify the underlying causes of developmental differences and create customized treatment programs based on the child’s neurobiology and developmental profile. 


Matthew Parvin, MD
13246 S. Route 59, Suite 100, Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 254-7400

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.


Dr. Jennifer Thomas
409 N. Route 53, Gardner, IL 60424
(815) 237-0413

Provides medication management and counseling to children and adolescents. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Emma Cabusao, MD
1725 S. Naperville Rd, Siute 206, Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-6441

Provides medication evaluation and management services to children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Cabusao has extensive experience working with individuals across the spectrum. 


500 Coventry Ln, #205, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-7100

We at Horizons Behavioral Health provide psychiatric, psychotherapeutic, and psychological services to diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental health conditions in all people ages 6 and older.


Jonathan Bloomberg, MD

910 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-0088

Veteran child & adolescent psychiatrist familiar with treating individuals on the spectrum.  


  • 405 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 60093
  • 415 Washington Ave, Suite 200, Waukegan, IL 60085

(847) 441-5600

Provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy (ages 3+), psychiatric services (ages 3+), psychological testing (ages 8+), and job coaching/employment services.  Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Dr. Robert Kulkarni         
4580 Weaver Parkway, Suite 204, Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 473-3970

Offers individual and family psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management services to individuals on with ASD, as well as other conditions. 


  • Chicago providers
      • ASD, DD & LGBTQ populations included specialties 
      • CPH-Lincoln Park North Clinic
        • 2451 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Chicago Irving Park Clinic
        • 3976 N. Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, 60641
      • ASD, DD & LGBTQ populations included specialties
      • Ages 11-65
      • Lincoln Park Clinic
        • 1457 N. Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60642
  • Suburban providers
      • English & Spanish
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 22
      • 15025 S. Des Plaines St, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
      • Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 40 
      • 15025 S. Des Plaines St, Suite 201, Plainfield, IL 60544
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • 28 N. 1st St, Suite 201, Geneva, IL, 60134
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 0 - 40 
      • Hinsdale Clinic
        • 901 N. Elm St, Hinsdale, IL, 60521
      • ASD & DD populations included specialties
      • Ages 11 - adulthood 
      • South Naperville Clinic
        • 2948 Artesian Rd, Naperville, IL, 60564

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health (Edward-Elmhurst Health)

852 West St, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-5027

Medication management: Children, adolescents and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

9697 W. 191st St, Mokena, IL 60448
(630) 646-6540

Medication management: Children, adolescents and adults. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Offers services at three locations: Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge, Loyola Medicine Oakbrook Terrace, and Loyola Outpatient Center.

(888) 584-7888(708) 216-6200

Loyola Medicine provides comprehensive pediatric psychiatry and psychology services for children, adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems. Loyola’s specialists provide diagnostic assessment, therapy, psychopharmacological evaluations and medication management to treat a wide variety of conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans. Must be a current Loyola patient for behavioral health services.


Lurie Children's Hospital 

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
2300 Children’s Plaza, Chicago, IL 60614
(800) KIDSDOC
KIDSDOC@childrensmemorial.org

Provides diagnostic assessments. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


  • 180 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 916, Chicago, IL 60601
  • Christian Health Center
  • 1245 Executive Place, Suite F-400, Geneva, IL 60134
  • One Northbrook Place
  • 2100 Manchester Rd, Suite 1510, Wheaton, IL 60187

Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adults.


  • 1441 E. 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 
  • 46410 & 1409 E. 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410 
  • 2024 Hickory Rd, Suite 104, Homewood, IL 60430 

(708) 647-9906

Provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management to children, teens and adults with ASD in the South Suburbs and NW Indiana. 


Locations in Indiana: Indianapolis, Crown Point, South Bend, Mishawaka, Bremen 

(574) 277-2635

Accepts some Medicaid plans.


(847) 425-6400

  • 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  • 49 S. Waukegan Rd, Suite 200, Deerfield, IL 60015

Provides diagnostic assessments and medication management services. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Osama El Shafie, MD, Lavinia Myers, MD, Khadija Khan, MD
2803 Butterfield Rd, Suite 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 424-9204 (Child & Adolescent ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥)
(630) 424-0652 (Adult ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥)

Psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, and therapists combine areas of expertise to provide a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the individual needs of each child, adolescent and adult.


2285 Sequoia Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 906-5120

Provides evaluation and medication management for a variety of needs including autism. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Dr. Angel Heredia 
1541 E. Fabyan Parkway, Suite 101, Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 845-9644

The Plains Clinic provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management and diagnostic evaluation to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Group therapy is also available for children ages 6-17.


Lin Lu, MD, PhD
Behavioral Health Psychiatrist
830 West End Ct, Suite 400, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 247-6910


8311 W. Roosevelt  Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-7000

Riveredge Hospital offers Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and outpatient therapy programs for children, adolescents and adults. Medication management can be obtained by coming in for an initial assessment with a psychiatrist. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥: Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2150 W. Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5375

Provides psychiatric evaluations and treatment for children and adolescents. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


 
18 E. Dundee Rd, #140, Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 737-5277 ext. 1

Providing individual, couples, marital, family, children and adolescence therapy. We also provide psychiatric care and medication management by our licensed psychiatrist and nurse practitioner.


Muhammad Azhar, MD; Maricela Perez, ANP
201 Houston St, Suite 200A, Batavia, IL 60510 
(630) 756-2905

Offers medication management services to all ages in English and Spanish. 


Amita Behavioral Health Outpatient Group
1786 Moonlake Blvd, Suite 104, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(855) 383-2224

Sees patients with autism and related diagnoses for psychiatric medication evaluation and management.


Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System


1324 E. Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3924

Provides child and young adult mental health services and medication evaluation and management for anxiety, depression, and other mood conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


120 S. Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-7500 for Crisis option 1, for Access option 2

Thrive Counseling Center is a full service mental health center that offers both counseling and psychiatric services. Accepts all Medicaid plans and most Medicare and Medicare replacement plans.


Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health: Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program & Pediatric Neuropsychology Service

For patients with autistic disorder or other pervasive developmental disorders, as well as for infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental, learning, emotion regulation and medical disorders and conditions. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


912 S. Wood St, Eighth Floor, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 996-6139

Provides evaluation and treatment of psychiatric, cognitive, memory, and behavioral problems that can occur following or as part of neurological and medical diseases. Provides evaluation, medication management, medical services for children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. Accepts some Medicaid plans.




Neurodevelopmental Psychopharmacology Clinic (NPC)
1747 W. Roosevelt Rd, The Colbeth Clinic (Room 160), Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 996-7723

Provides psychiatric care for those with ASD between the age of 3 and 17 years of age. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Ronald Rempfer, MD, Psychiatrist
4753 N. Broadway St, 900, Chicago, IL 60640 
(773) 989-2780

Provides medication management to children and adults with ASD. Uptown's team also provides individual therapy and group therapy for autistic individuals with verbal language. 


Locations: Naperville, Lisle, Telehealth

Provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and medication management services for children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Vision

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 997-3675
mary.zabelski@chicagolighthouse.org

Therapeutic day school: Programs for students with blindness/visual impairments, moderate to severe/profound cognitive impairments, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injuries, autism, sensory processing disorders, seizure disorders, physical disabilities, communication disorders and other health concerns; program includes speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, nursing, psychology, orientation and mobility, and vision and hearing.

 ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ include Optometry.
(312) 997-3686 


3600 W. Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800

ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ at Angel Harvey Family Health Center include the Child-centered Health & Advanced Therapies (CHAT) program and other direct care services which provide comprehensive, bilingual developmental and behavioral health services that address the needs of underserved children and their families. It coordinates child development services across departments and enables timely interventions for our young patients who are at risk for developmental delays. ÍÑÒÂÖ±²¥ at the center include Medical, Dental, Vision, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Skills Groups, and Counseling. Family support groups are also available. Call Cynthia Arias (773-782-5003) for SLP, OT, and groups.


Serving River Forest, Highland Park, Waukegan, Orland Park, Worth, Oak Lawn, Cook County

Dennis Ireland, OD, M.ED
7777 Lake St, #111, River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-0500

We are a full scope optometric practice dedicated to providing the highest quality vision care to children and adults in a friendly, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. With a highly trained staff and state of the art equipment, we go beyond 20/20 with comprehensive eye exams and exceptional care, such as supervised in-office vision therapy. 


  • Neil Margolis, FCOVD, FAAO
  • Marsha K. Sorenson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd, #109, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 255-1040

Individuals with special needs and/or developmental delays require special testing of their eye health and visual function. We specialize in comprehensive eye exams and effective treatments for special needs and/or nonverbal patients, including infants, children and adults with developmental delays and/or traumatic brain injury.