Great Speech Therapy in Chicago

by Holly F. State Resources
child at Chicago Willis tower

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Chicago, best known as the Windy City boasts great speech therapy resources alongside it’s wonderful cityscape. Just outside the magnificent mile, Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park Zoo and Willis Tower you’ll find a wealth of family-friendly professionals in speech therapy in Chicago offering that and other specialties.  You may have already heard about Kaitlin’s Hideout, a special place for children with autism, but here are the ones you should pay attention to in your search for a clinic:

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Special Event – Chicago Special Needs Resource Fair Next Month

by Jacky G. News State Resources
NPN Developmental Differences Resource Fair

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Calling all Chicago parents of special needs children! Whether you are looking for information on speech therapy techniques, schools, summer camps or any other resource, this annual fair is not to miss. Its’ coming up soon on February 10th. You can find more information including location and directions below. The event is organized by Neighborhood Parent Network (NPN) and is officially called “The Developmental Differences Resource Fair.”

And not only is NPN committed to helping parents of special needs children find resources, but their associate executive director Melanie Schlachter knows first hand how important it is to have tools at hand. Schlachter says, “As the parent of a child who was recently diagnosed with a developmental difference, I’ve just been absolutely amazed by all of the extraordinary resources that exist to help kids with different challenges.” Continue reading →