Bringing you services that are based on the latest in research and best practices

Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic Heading link

Renowned for its work promoting model services to unserved and underrepresented groups
Our Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic is fully bilingual and bicultural—one of very few in the state—with interdisciplinary expertise in developmental disabilities, including autism, meeting a huge need for services—diagnostic, counseling, support groups and education—for persons with disabilities, their families and professionals. Our clinic’s lifespan approach provides individuals and families with seamless supports and services including those offered through two of our specialty programs.

  • The Autism Clinic and the TAP Training Center

    The Autism Clinic and the TAP Training Center works to enhance the lives of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder through service, training and research. This includes social skills groups, mentoring of college students, diagnostics, webinars, assistive technology and monthly meetings on the latest in autism research and practice.

  • The Child and Family Development Center

    The Child and Family Development Center Early Intervention Program offers coordinated interdisciplinary services in early intervention and early education. It promotes positive outcomes for children and their families through play-based evaluation and therapy services; routine-based interventions; and family support, education, and training.

UIC Assistive Technology Unit Heading link

Building bridges to independence through assistive technology, person-centered services, training and research

 

The ATU’s highly-skilled interdisciplinary team of clinicians provide assessment, implementation, and training to maximize an individual’s independence through the use of assistive technology. Services include but are not limited to augmentative communication, employment-related AT, independent living, and seating, positioning and wheeled mobility. The ATU’s rehabilitation engineering capacity includes a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art onsite workshop with 3-D printing capabilities. All ATU services are led by RESNA-certified Assistive Technology Professionals. Bilingual/Spanish services are available.
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