School for Autism

Our school is a year-round therapeutic day program focused on the following principles:

Functional Goals
Our ultimate goal is for each child to become as independent as possible.
Team of Specialized Staff
We create an interactive and supportive team that consists of family, home school district staff and Helping Hand professionals.
Individual Attention
The learning environment at the Helping Hand School is structured, supportive and student-centered.
Partnership with the Family
We create an interactive and supportive team that consists of family, home school district staff and Helping Hand professionals.
Commitment to Best Practices
In the field of autism research, there are commonly agreed upon universal best practices. Helping Hand’s School for Autism is dedicated to staying current with these best practices in the field.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

School hours are from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The students’ home school districts approve and pay for placement and provide transportation. We are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and are a partner of the Autism Society of Illinois. All students must have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

To learn more, or for a tour, contact Sally Wilson-Gamble at (708) 352-3580 x437 or sally.gamble@hhrehab.org

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