Resource List

Advocates

Shira Raviv Schwartz, Shira Schwartz Educational Consulting, advocacy and tutoring available. https://www.schwartzeducation.com/

Pepi Silverman, M.Ed., Ph.D. (ABD) at Bridge Educational Advocacy. https://www.beadvocacy.com/

Alissa Levy-Chung, PhD, clinical psychologist and advocate. http://www.alissalevychung.com/

Pam Labellarte. From Advocacy to Action. https://www.fromadvocacy2action.com/

Anne Marie Robinson.  Matt Cohen and Associates. http://www.mattcohenandassociates.com/our-team/annmarie-robinson/

Amyra Weissberg Henry, LCSW, ACSW. http://www.amyrahenry.com

Sarah Collela.  C-Squared Educational Advocacy and Consulting, https://www.csquaredadvocacy.com/ (Particular expertise inTwice-Exceptionality)

 

Anxiety/Panic Treatment 

Panic/Anxiety Recovery Center (PARC). http://www.beyondanxiety.com/

 

Autism Treatment / Services

Autism ABA Therapy, Comprehensive Early Autism Services. http://autismtherapychicago.com/

Pediatric Developmental Center, http://www.advocatehealth.com/immc-pediatricdevelopmentalcenter

Have Dreams http://havedreams.org/

Autism Family Center http://www.autismfamilycenter.com/

Pediatric Developmental Center. http://www.advocatehealth.com/immc-pediatricdevelopmentalcenter

 

Behavioral Consultants and Therapists

Jim Kling, Alternative Teaching, (312) 953-9629 https://alternativeteaching.org/

Gwen Fiske, Mason Intervention, https://masonintervention.com/

AFG Guidance Center.  Offers Neurobehavioral Therapy.  http://afgfamily.com/services/

Lisa Belgrad, LCSW, http://northsuburbanpsych.com/staff/  Provides in-home parent coaching to manage challenging behaviors. BCBS PPO (847)835-1770 ext. 228.

 

Chiropractors

Chiropractic First,  http://www.chiropractic1st.com/

 

Dentists

Jason Glick at North Shore Dentistry for Children. 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste 610, Evanston, Illinois 60201  https://www.facebook.com/North-Shore-Dentistry-for-Children-106557719926/

 

Developmental Disability Services

The Center for Independent Futures. 1015 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201  847.328.2044 center@independentfutures.com

 

Developmental Pediatricians/Pediatricians

Dr. Peter Smith, Univ of Chicago, https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/page/peter-joseph-smith-md

Dr. Evora Brent 1000 Central Street, Evanston, http://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/evora-brent

Dr. Sarah Bauer, Lurie Children’s Hospital, https://www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/care-services/find-a-doctor/Pages/Bauer_Sarah_3107.aspx

Dr. Cesar Ochoa, Rush University Medical Center http://doctors.rush.edu/details/1693

Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo, KidsFirst Pediatric Partners. http://www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com/staff/cathy-divincenzo-md/

Dr. Alan Rosenblatt, http://www.doctorrosenblatt.com/index.html

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Driver’s Education

NorthShore University Health System, Rehab Services/Outpatient Occupational Therapy 847-570-1260

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Dyslexia/Reading Intervention and Assessment

Terrie Briggs, Ed.D., Tim Bridgman, M.A. Learning Disabilities. Banner Literacy. https://www.bannerliteracy.com

Redwood Literacy (Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning). https://www.redwoodliteracy.com/

 

Educational Consultants / Post High School Transition Specialists 

Jordan and Jill Burstein, JJB Educational Consulting, Inc. http://www.jjb-edconsultants.com/

Karen Mabie, Therapeutic Educational Consultant, The School Solution. https://theschoolsolution.com/about/

Kim Jenkins, LCSW. One Oak Therapeutic Consulting. https://oneoakconsult.com. Info@OneOakConsult.com. 773-288-9156

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Educational Therapists

James Bendorf, M.Ed.,  Make School Better  http://www.makeschoolbetter.com/james-bensdorf–m.ed..html

Susan Newman, M.A., ET/P, Learning How to Learn. 1960C Lincoln St, Evanston. (847) 869-6151

 

Executive Functioning Coaches/Therapists/Programs

AFG Guidance Center.  ADHD coaching therapy.  http://afgfamily.com/services/

Beyond Booksmart.  Elementary through college age executive function coaching.  https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/

Rush Neurobehavioral Education Department.  http://rnbc.org/education/a-focus-on-executive-function/

 

Learning Disabilities

Jordi Kleiner, Ph.D., ET/P, Northshore Learning Clinic http://northshorelearningclinic.com/about-north-shore-learning-clinic.php

Beyond Book Smart (Executive Function Skills) http://www.beyondbooksmart.com/

Lindamood Bell, Deerfield Center.  https://lindamoodbell.com/our-approach

 

Life Skills / Post High School Transition

Center for Independent Futures http://www.independentfutures.com/

 

Neuropsychologists

Dr. Jeffrey O’Koon, O’Koon Psychology Group http://okoonpsychgroup.com/

Dr. Lori Tall, Center for Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Care, https://www.ccncchicago.com/

Dr. Margot Touris, 910 Skokie Blvd. Suite 207b, Northbrook, (847) 564-3443

Northwestern Center for Audiology, Speech-Language, and Learning. Speech-language and psychoeducational evaluations. https://nucasll.northwestern.edu/learning-assessments-for-children

Dr. Warren Rosen, PhD. http://www.warrendrosenphd.com/

Dr. Peter Rastrelli, PhD. Psychoeducational Resource Services. http://prsinfo.net/about-us/dr-peter-rastrelli/

Dr. Heidi Hamernik, PhD, P.C. http://www.heidihamernikphd.com/

Dr. Marjorie Getz, Educational Consulting and Evaluation (ECES), Advocate Children’s Hospital. http://www.advocatechildrenshospital.com/ach-educational-consulting-and-evaluation

Dr. Katherine Holt, PsyD. Gersten Center Behavioral Health http://www.gerstencenter.com/

 

OT / PT / Speech

Kick Start Pediatric Therapy Group. OT, SLD, Developmental Therapy, EI.  https://www.kickstartptn.com/

Beth Osten and Associates, http://home.bethosten.com

Wee Speech, Lisa Barich, PT; Julie Levin, SLP; Laura Drower, SLP   http://www.weespeech.com/

North Shore Pediatric Therapy http://nspt4kids.com/

Center for Audiology, Speech. Language and Communication, Northwestern University (Bilingual, also recommended for wide-ranging evaluations) https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/clinic

Comprehensive SLP, http://comprehensiveslp.com/mara-h-lane-m-s-cccslp/

Timber Ridge Pediatric Therapy. Laura Goltz, OT; Maria Koumantos, OT. http://timberridgetherapy.com/wp/

Gloria Levin and Mara Levin, OT’s trained in Floor Time: Gloria Levin & Associates, (847) 251-1717

Sweeney, Augustin, and Associates, SLP. http://sweeneyaugustin.com/

 

Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologists/Ophthalmologists 

Dr. Marylin Mets, Lurie Children’s Hospital, https://www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/care-services/find-a-doctor/Pages/Mets_Marilyn_1815.aspx

Dr. Deborah Fishman, Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Eye Associates. http://pediatriceyeassociates.weebly.com/

 

Psychiatrists — Child and Adolescent

Dr. Trixie Margaret Lipke, NorthShore Medical Group. https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/trixie-margaret-lipke

Dr. Scott Feldman.  1840 Oak Ave. Ste 203N, Evanston.  773-343-5437 (Takes insurance)

Dr. Mandy Evans, Northshore Univ. Health, http://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/mandy-l.-evans

Dr. Alfreda Grosrenaud, AFG Guidance Center, http://afgfamily.com/about-us/clinicians/

Dr. Miroslaw Walo, Advocate Health, Skokie, http://doctors.advocatehealth.com/i/miroslaw-walo-skokie-psychiatry

Dr. Neil Fialkow https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-neil-fialkow-ykxh3

Dr. Gaebler-Spira, Rehab Institute of Chicago. http://www.ric.org/about/people/doctors/detail/deborah-j-gaebler-spira-md/

Dr. Anna Ivanenko, 495 Central Ave., Northfield, IL 60093. (847) 251-1046 http://psychiatryforchildren.com/

 

Reading/Dyslexia Intervention

Banner Literacy. Provide assessment and intervention. https://www.bannerliteracy.com

 

Recreation/Adaptive Sports/Arts

Rehab Institute of Chicago, Caring for Kids Program, http://www.ric.org/services/sports-and-fitness/sports-programs/caring-for-kids/

Institute for Therapy Through the Arts. https://itachicago.org/

Chicago Children’s Theatre, Red Kite Project. http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/red-kite-project/

Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Center. Hippotherapy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrDZVsHGI-I&feature=youtu.be

 

Social Skills

Chava Alpert, MSW, LCSW. Social Endeavors http://socialendeavors.net/

Mara Lane, M.S., CCC/SLP, Comprehensive SLP, (social thinking/pragmatic language group therapy) http://comprehensiveslp.com/mara-h-lane-m-s-cccslp/

SociAbility Chicago. Genevieve Thornton, Psy. D., Northbrook. Individual and group social skills therapy for elementary through high school. https://www.sociabilitychicago.org/

 

Special Education Attorneys

Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (pro bono legal services) http://moran-center.org/

Equip for Equality (pro bono legal / advocacy services) http://www.equipforequality.org/

Micki Moran, The Child and Family Law Center http://www.lawforchild.com/

Charlie Fox, The Law Offices of Charles P. Fox http://foxspecialedlaw.com/

Matt Cohen and Associates http://www.mattcohenandassociates.com/

Deborah Pergament, Children’s Law Group: http://childrenslawgroup.com/

 

Swimming Lessons

All-in-Swim, https://www.jccchicago.org/programs/aquatics-sports/aquatics/lenny-krazelburg-swim-academy-asd/

Wildkit Swimming, Learn to Swim program. https://wildkitaquatics.com/main/LearnToSwim

Goldfish Swim School, Evanston. https://evanston.goldfishswimschool.com/

 

Therapists / Counseling / Mental Health / Social Work / Psychologists

David Hauser, PhD. Houser Family Therapy. https://www.hausertherapy.com/

Alissa Levy-Chung, PhD. Clinical psychologist, advocate. http://www.alissalevychung.com/

Theresa Herring, MS, AMFT. Centered Connections. Marriage and family therapy. http://centeredconnections.com/

Rick Simon, M.Ed., LCPC, http://rscounsels.com/

Susan Sholtes, LCSW (recommended for young children) Sholtes & Assoc., Ltd. http://www.sholtesandassociates.com/

Cognitive Solutions Learning Center (Therapy for ADD/ADHD, LD, anxiety, depression and PTSD) http://www.helpforld.com/therapy-learning-disabilities/

Katelyn Varhely, PsyD. 114 Kedzie St., Evanston, IL. (847) 334-3478 katelyn_varhely@yahoo.com

Psychoeducational Resources Center, 5225 Old Orchard Road, Skokie http://prsinfo.net/

The Josselyn Center, (mental and behavioral health services) http://www.josselyn.org/home/

Bridges Program, Northshore University Health http://www.northshore.org/psychiatry-behavioral-sciences/clinical-services/bridges-program/

Rebecca Keiffer, LCSW.  2530 Crawford Ave., Suite 311, Evanston, IL  60201  224-600-2531
Rebecca.A.Kieffer@gmail.com

Chava Alpert, MSW, LCSW. Social Endeavors. (social work/ behavior therapy) http://socialendeavors.net/

Marge Morris (In-home therapy) margemorris@comcast.net, (847) 864-4919.

Liz Hletko, PsyD. (anxiety, OCD and tic disorders) Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Evanston, IL  (312) 756-0162

Dori Mages, LCSW.  North Shore Family Services. http://northshorefamilyservices.com/

Arica Barton, LCPC, Youth Services Advocate, FREE Family Therapy. 847-424-5451 abarton@cityofevanston.org 

Mr. Carey Rand, LCSW.  Associates in Psychotherapy  Takes United HealthCare insurance. https://www.associates-in-psychotherapy.com/

 

Therapeutic/Residential Placement Consultants

Karen Mabie, NCSP, CEP School Consultation Services, LLC. https://theschoolsolution.com/

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Tutors

Anissa Upshaw, MBA, MAT, WDP, private tutoring.  Certified in Wilson Reading System. marketlinkz@yahoo.com. (630) 207-9291.

Tim Bridgman, Banner Literacy. http://www.bannerliteracy.com/ (for disorders of written expression).

Tracy Loland, teacher and LCSW. https://www.tracyloland.com/

Kaitlin Feriante, Wilson tutor. kait@redwoodliteracy.com

Adria Leno SLP and certified Spell-Links tutor. Communicate and Connect Therapy: 312-208-8266

James Bendorf, M.Ed.,  Make School Better  http://www.makeschoolbetter.com/james-bensdorf–m.ed..html

Dale Davison.  Executive Function Coach.   http://www.dale@dale-davison.com">www.dale@dale-davison.com

The House – World’s First Tutoring Lounge.  Fee-based, in Glencoe. https://www.the.house/tutoring

 

Vision/Opthamologists

Dr. Debra Fishman or Dr. Lisa Verderber, Pediatric Eye Associates.  https://pediatriceyeassociates.weebly.com/