Parent Education

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 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 laughing father carries his giggling daughter across his shoulders as her mother holds her hand in a sunny park.

What Does Pediatric Therapy Cost Without Insurance?

ABA Therapy, Costs, Occupational Therapy, Parent Education, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

QUICK ANSWER Without insurance, pediatric therapy sessions across OT, PT, speech, and ABA typically range […]

A mother on the phone holds her toddler on her lap as he plays with a toy dinosaur, representing a parent staying proactive while on a waitlist for pediatric therapy.

What to Do While You’re on a Waitlist for Pediatric Therapy

ABA Therapy, Insurance, Parent Education

QUICK ANSWER While you’re waiting for a spot to open up, stay in close contact […]

Sensory-Friendly Events in September and October

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

Children Activities, Parent Education

As summer fades into fall, Chicagoland offers a steady lineup of sensory-friendly and inclusive opportunities […]

Interdisciplinary Care Team for Children

Empowering Collaboration: Building a Stronger Interdisciplinary Care Team for Your Child

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Why Collaboration Isn’t Automatic, Even With a Great Team It’s easy to assume that if […]

Thoughtful young boy resting his chin on his hand while working at a desk with school supplies

Late Autism Diagnosis and ABA: Is It Too Late to Start?

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Why This Question Comes Up So Often Parents of a child diagnosed later, whether at […]

A young boy hugs his grandfather tightly, his head resting against his grandfather's shoulder.

Autism and Grief: Explaining the Death of a Grandparent to Your Child

Child Counseling, Parent Education

QUICK ANSWER Explaining a grandparent’s death to a child with autism works best with concrete, […]

Fenced-In Playgrounds in Chicago Suburbs

Where to Find Fenced-In Playgrounds Across the Chicago Suburbs and Beyond

Children Activities, Parent Education

QUICK ANSWER Fenced-in playgrounds can offer families an added layer of safety and peace of […]

IEP and ABA Therapy

What Is an IEP and How Does ABA Therapy Connect to It?

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

If your child is approaching school age or is already in school and receiving special […]