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Mother and daughter meeting with a clinician on a laptop during a virtual autism evaluation

5 Reasons a Virtual Autism Evaluation Might Be Better for Your Child Than In-Person

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

A lot of parents assume virtual autism testing is just the backup plan, something you […]

A smiling young boy sits in a salon chair wearing a cape while a stylist trims his hair with clippers, representing strategies that help a child with autism handle haircuts.

How to Help a Child with Autism Handle Haircuts: Strategies That Work

ABA Therapy, Children Activities, Occupational Therapy, Parent Education

QUICK ANSWER To help a child with autism handle haircuts, start with practice at home, […]

A joyful young girl in an orange sweater and yellow hat kneels in a pile of fall leaves and tosses them into the air, representing seasonal activities that build strength, balance, and coordination.

Fall Into Fun: Seasonal Children’s Activities Our PTs Love

Children Activities, Physical Therapy

QUICK ANSWER Fall is a great season for movement. Jumping in leaf piles, carrying pumpkins, […]

Smiling female clinician in navy scrubs standing confidently with arms crossed in a clinic hallway

From Awareness to Action: Reducing Burnout Among Pediatric Clinicians

Human Resources, Opportunities

The Scope of the Problem Is Larger Than Most People Realize Burnout is more than […]

A child in a space ranger costume cheers with a raised fist while seated in a wheelchair transformed into a spaceship with a costume cover, representing adaptive Halloween costume ideas for kids who use wheelchairs.

How Do You Adapt a Halloween Costume for a Wheelchair, Walker, or Braces? Easy Ideas for Kids

Children Activities, Parent Education, Physical Therapy

QUICK ANSWER Yes, you can adapt almost any Halloween costume. For a wheelchair, a costume […]

A child sits on a white rocking chair wearing pink serial casts on both lower legs with black cast shoes, representing what changes before and after serial casting for toe walking.

Before and After Serial Casting: What Changes for Your Child

QUICK ANSWER Serial casting is best known for toe walking, but our PTs also use […]

A smiling mother, father, and young child kneel together in a pumpkin patch holding orange pumpkins, representing sensory-friendly and inclusive fall events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Events Happening Mid-October Through Mid-November 2026

Children Activities, Parent Education

Halloween & Fall Events Sensory-Friendly Halloween Party at Mokena Public Library 📅 Date: Saturday, October […]

A toddler in socks carefully climbs over a colorful padded play structure at an indoor children's gym.

When Should My Child See a Pediatric Physical Therapist? Signs Parents Often Miss

Parent Education, Physical Therapy

QUICK ANSWER Most parents know to watch for missed milestones like rolling, sitting, or walking […]

Mother and son waving at a laptop screen during a virtual autism evaluation at home

What Happens During a Virtual Autism Evaluation? A Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Parents

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Wondering what actually happens during a virtual autism evaluation? Here’s a real look at each […]

A colorful AAC playground communication board with picture symbols for words like play, swing, help, and all done stands at the entrance to a Mokena park playground, donated by Westside Children's Therapy.

Westside Partners with Mokena Parks & Recreation to Bring Communication Boards to Local Playgrounds

Children Activities, Opportunities

IN SHORT Westside Children’s Therapy has partnered with Mokena Parks & Recreation to install AAC […]

A smiling ABA clinician takes notes on a clipboard beside a laptop while a young boy works on a colorful peg activity at a therapy table.

Westside Is Hiring for Project Hope: Evening and Saturday RBT and BCBA Positions Now Open

Human Resources, Opportunities

IN SHORT Westside is hiring RBTs and BCBAs for Project Hope, our evening and Saturday […]

A smiling mother and father play on the floor with their young son, surrounded by stacking rings, blocks, and wooden figures.

Introducing Project Hope: Westside’s Commitment to Ending the ABA Waitlist

IN SHORT Project Hope is Westside Children’s Therapy’s initiative to expand ABA therapy into weekday […]