Bringing you services that are based on the latest in research and best practices. We offer model services, community training and technical assistance based on the latest in research and best practices.

UIC Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic

Renowned for promoting model services to underserved and underrepresented communities, our fully bilingual and bicultural Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic is one of the few of its kind in the state. With interdisciplinary expertise in developmental disabilities—including autism—we meet a critical need for diagnostic services, counseling, support groups and education for individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals. Our lifespan approach ensures seamless, continuous support through every stage of life, including services offered by two of our specialized 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.

  • Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness Clinic

    The Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness (CBM) Clinic is a multidisciplinary research, training and clinical program that provides high quality evidence-based behavior intervention services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. We tailor individualized treatment plans for all our clients so they can improve independence in areas that are important to them.

UIC Assistive Technology Unit

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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