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Expertise
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago has over 15 years of experience providing services to children and adults with autism. "Until there's a cure, there's Easter Seals."
Easter Seals' Autism Therapeutic Schools are licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education for children ages 3 to 22. Our goal is to empower each student to achieve maximum independence.
Student Eligibility Requirements
- Primary diagnosis of autism, emotional behavior disorders and/or learning disabilities
- Referred for services by home school districts
- "Therapeutic Day Placement" must clearly be identified on Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Program Overview
- Extended school year
- Modified academic curriculum focusing on adaptive living skills
- Therapies including speech / language, occupational, social work, nursing, art, music
- Other services include behavior consultation and vocational and community training
- On-site After School program
- On-site developmental training program
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