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Autism Services & Clinic

Navigating an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone.

To get started or learn more, call us at 630.282.2022.

Overview

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability. We understand that early diagnosis and early intervention can lead to positive outcomes.

Easterseals offers many services for children with ASD. In addition to our core physical, occupational and speech-language therapies, we offer an Autism Diagnostic Clinic and other specialized clinics, assistive technology (AT), inclusive daycare, and support for parents and siblings. With advanced clinical training on services including DIRFloortime, children with ASD will grow relationships with their caregivers and expand their emotional, social and cognitive skills.

We’re here to meet each child where they are and help them grow with confidence.

Our Programs

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    Autism Diagnostic Clinic

    Early detection and early intervention is the best way to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities gain greater independence.
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    Brain & Body Builders

    This PT/OT program utilizes treadmill training based on TAAP (Treadmill Training for Autism and Apraxia Protocol), combined with motor skills.
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    DIR Floortime Intensive

    For children with autism spectrum disorders, often an intensive burst of therapy is found to be effective in developing foundational skills. We now offer an intensive therapy plan that includes DIR (Developmental Individualized Relationship) based treatments or floortime techniques.
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    DIR Therapy at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

    DIR® is a Developmental, Individual-differences, and Relationship-based model of care. DIR provides a foundational framework for understanding development and learning, and how each person perceives and interacts with the world.
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    Intensive Therapy

    We offer customized intensive therapy sessions across our services that are multi-disciplined and highly individualized for each child.

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Other Areas of Support

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers these services at our centers in Villa Park, Naperville, and Elgin. To get started or learn more, call us at 630.282.2022.