Parent Resources by Discipline
The Parent Resource page listings represent a consolidation of resources that have been successful for one or more of our members. We recognize that the needs of each child and parent differ, so please use this as a starting point to learn more about possible providers.
By accessing this document, the reader accepts that this document is intended to be a vehicle for informal parent to parent recommendations and not a comment by PASS39 or Wilmette School District 39 as to the qualifications or competency of any listed individual or agency. PASS39 and Wilmette School District 39 expressly do not endorse, recommend or make comment upon any listed individual or agency.
Anxiety, OCD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Alexian Brothers Health System Center for Anxiety & OCD Disorders, Hoffman Estates
- Center for Anxiety & OCD, Deerfield
- Chicago Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Center, Skokie, Chicago, Highland Park - Anxiety & Mood Disorders
- Compass Treatment Center, Northbrook
- Family Service Center, Wilmette
- The Family Institute at Northwestern, Evanston
Applied Behavior Analysis/Behavior Consultation
- Autism Family Center, Winnetka - Clinic and in-home and school based
- Autism Home Support Services, Northbrook - Clinic and in-home
- Belgrade Behavior Consultants, Alice Belgrade BCBA
- BGF Performance, Chicago - In-home services
- Caravel Autism Health, In-home services
- KGH Consultation & Treatment, Northbrook - Clinic based
- Northshore Pediatric Therapy - Clinic and in-home
- Orange Pediatric Therapy, Skokie - Clinic and in-home
- Reach ABA, In-home services
Auditory Processing
- Jeanane M. Ferre, PhD, Central Auditory Evaluation & Treatment, Oak Park
- NSSEO - division of NSSED for Deaf & Hearing Impaired Diagnostic Services
Healthcare Navigator
- Medicclaim Consultants, Glenview - Assist with claims, understanding policies, analyze and track payments, etc.
Hippotherapy (Therapeutic Riding)
- Equestrian Connection, Lake Forest
- Horse Feathers Therapeutic Riding, Lake Forest
Music Therapy
- Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA), Evanston - Music, Art, Dance and Drama Therapy
NeuroFeedback & Related
Neurofeedback is direct training of brain function, by which the brain learns to function more efficiently. Neurofeedback addresses problems of brain dysregulation including; the anxiety-depression spectrum, attention deficits, behavior disorders, various sleep disorders, headaches and migraines, PMS and emotional disturbances, seizures, autism spectrum and cerebral palsy.
- Chicago Mind Solutions, Northbrook, Neurofeedback Therapy
- Joseph N. O’Donnell & Associates, NeuroFeedback Therapy
- NeuroHealth Associates , Oak Brook Neurofeedback Therapy
- Brain Balance Center ,Vernon Hills. The Brain Balance Program® addresses the whole child by integrating sensory motor training and stimulation and academic activities with nutritional and dietary guidelines.
- Kinetic Konnections, Recoding micro-movement fundamentals via the process of Kinetic Bridging ®️ Technique.
Neuropsychology/Diagnostic Evaluations
- AFG Guidance Center, Kenilworth
- Dr. John Bartok, Northbrook
- Chicago Neurodevelopment Center, Northbrook & Chicago - Dr. Rachel Tercek
- The Family Institute at Northwestern
- HaveDreams, Park Ridge & Evanston - Dr. Jeff Salt. Have Dreams offers comprehensive diagnostic and assessment services for autism and a full life-span continuum of services and programming for persons living with ASD.
- Lurie Children's Hospital, Northbrook - Dr. Clayton Hinkle
- Neurobehavior Associates, Orland Park & Buffalo Grove
- Northwest Behavioral Health Services, Arlington Heights - Dr Peter Dodzik
- Northshore Pediatric Therapy
- Northshore University Health System, Evanston - Dr. Elizabeth Heideman
- O'Koon Psychology Group, Glenview - Dr. Jeffrey O'Koon
- Pediatric Consultation Center & Assoc., Deerfield - Dr. Sharon Z. Johnson, Dr. Pam Rezek
- Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, Skokie - Dr. Leslie Baer Cohen, Dr. Laurie Tall
- SociAbility, Northbrook - Dr. Genevieve Thornton
Occupational Therapy
- Beth Osten & Assoc., Skokie
- Capable Kids of the North Shore, Northbrook
- Cawn, Krantz & Assoc, Northbrook
- Kids in Sync, Northfield - DIR/Floor time and Sensory Integration.
- KGH Consultation & Treatment, Northbrook
- Northshore Pediatric Therapy, multiple locations northshore
- Progressive Pediatrics, Northbrook
Play Therapy
- Little Steps Pediatric Therapy, Highland Park
- Play Partners, Bannockburn
- Theraplay Institute, Evanston
- True Mind & Body, Northbrook
- Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, Glenview
Potty Training
- Orange Pediatric Therapy
- The Potty People, in home intensives
Psychiatry
There are many excellent psychiatrists and psychiatry group practices in the area. PASS39 recommends having a conversation with your child's pediatrician or primary care provider for recommendation.
Physical Therapy
- Capable Kids of the North Shore - Bridget Kleiderer
- Northshore Pediatric Therapy
Safety Products
- Alert Me Bands - customizable medical alert/contact wristbands.
- Amber Alert GPS - wearable GPS tracker device with customizable alerts and two-way calling capability.
- American Medical ID bands and bracelets
- Angel Sense - GPS tracker device with two-way talking and listen-in capability.
- ID on Me - medical and ID bracelets
- If I Need Help - QR scannable patches, shoe tags, ID Cards, window clings, bumper stickers, dog tags, pins, clips and more.
- Jiobit - wearable GPS tracker device with real time tracking via app.
- Lauren's Hope - medical ID jewelry
- Medic Alert
- Smart Kids ID - wearable customized ID bracelets with QR code scan to app.
- Trackimo - GPS tracking device
Sibling Support
- JCFS (Jewish Child and Family Services) Sibshops, Northbrook
- Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (SIBS), Sibshops and other sibling support events and opportunities throughout Chicagoland.
Speech Therapy
- Authentic Expression Heidi Rabe - Speech Services for Developmental Disabilities & AAC
- Beth Osten & Assoc, Skokie
- Capable Kids of the North Shore, Northbrook
- Cawn, Krantz & Assoc, Northbrook
- Clinical Connections, Bannockburn- Crisler Lovendahl
- Comprehensive SLP, Northfield - Mara Lane (Apraxia, Articulation, Augmentative Communication, Speech Language disorders)
- KGH Consultation & Treatment, Northbrook
- Marybeth Jones, Wilmette
- Northshore Pediatric Therapy, various locations
- Sweeney Augustin & Assoc., Skokie - Speech Language services and Block Therapy™
Social Therapy Groups
- Clinical Connections, Bannockburn - Pre-Teen and Teen Groups
- Have Dreams, Park Ridge & Evanston - Friday Teen Groups and youth social groups
- KGH Consultation & Treatment, Northbrook - various social groups & topical interests
- North Shore Teen Center, Bannockburn
- SociAbility, Northbrook - Various social groups utilizing the Social Thinking®️ framework.
- Social Endeavors - Evanston
- Paul Sweetow, LCSW, Child & Adolescent counseling, groups and Karate
Social / Developmental Therapy
- Beth Osten & Assoc. - DIR/Floortime®
- Cawn, Krantz & Assoc. - Developmental Social/Emotional & DIR/Floortime®
- Clinical Connections, Bannockburn
- Sweeney Augustin & Assoc - RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
Tutoring & Executive Functioning
Wilmette Public School District provides a list of teachers who will work with families in a private tutor role. A list of these educators is available through the front office of each school building.
- Beyond Book Smart - Executive Functioning
- Chicago Home Tutor - Academic Tutoring (in home)
- Chicago Neurodevelopmental Center - Barbara Sherman
- Kroft Educational Therapy - instruction in reading, spelling, reading comprehension, mathematics, writing, language, vocabulary, thinking skills, study skills and keyboarding
- North Shore Executive Functioning - Maggie Schwalbach
- Nurturing Wisdom - Academic Tutoring & Executive Function (in home)
- PRS Psychoeducational Resource Services - Educational Therapy & Tutoring
- Ravinia Reading Center - Highland Park & Chicago
- Rush Neurobehavioral Center - Executive Functioning
Visual Processing & Neuro-Optometry
- Forsight Vision, (Vision Therapy) Dr. Todd Cohan, Long Grove
- Lederer & Margolis, Dr. Neil Margolis & Dr. Paul Lederer, Arlington Heights
- The Mind-Eye Connection, Dr. Deborah Zelinsky, Northbrook