Welcome to Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford

Need help? Donate
Home
About
Programs & Services
Resources
Employment
Engage
Contact
Donate

Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

We build the capacity of clients to provide effective support for individuals with autism or other related disabilities.

IAP partners with a diverse range of clients, including school districts, schools, residential homes, and police and fire departments, to provide programming for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder or other related disability.

We primarily partner with schools and school districts to provide individualized coaching, consulting, and training programs. We also provide highly engaging autism awareness trainings for first responders and medical personnel.

Coaching

Consulting

Training

Trainings for First-Responders and Emergency Personnel

Meet the team

Sarah Smith

Manager of Training

Sarah Smith, M.Ed, is the Manager of Training for the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).

View Full Bio

Contact details

Sarah Smith

Manager of Training

1939 W. 13th Street
Chicago , IL 60608

Tel: 312-491-4116

ssmith@eastersealschicago.org

Rose DeCanniere

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Rose DeCanniere is an Autism Specialist for the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio
Katie Ellsworth

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Katie Ellsworth is an Autism Specialist for the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio
Adriana Schmidt

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Adriana Schmidt, MA, BCBA, is an Autism Specialist for the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio
Kevin Valenzuala

Business Operations Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Kevin Valenzuela is a Business Operations Specialist for the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio
Shannon Wess

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Shannon Wess, MSW, QIDP, is an Autism Specialist for the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio
Sarah Greenfield

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership

Sarah Greenfield is an Autism Specialist for Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio
Shawna Young

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership

Shawna Young is an Autism Specialist for Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)
View Full Bio
Shannon Merrion

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership

Shannon Merrion is an Autism Specialist for Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).
View Full Bio

Events

Check out upcoming events.

Event
  • 10/22/2023 at 8:00 am

PARTNER EVENT: Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Inclusive Run & Walk

The Chicago Lighthouse, in partnership with the Chicago Central Lions Club, is hosting an inaugural Rise to Shine 10K/5K/1M Inclusive Run & Walk.

Learn more
View all

Search our resources.

Children with Disabilities

Therapy for Autism

Latest

Video
  • 07/25/2023

Video: CAN TV Clip: Change Agents Featuring The Illinois Autism Partnership

Katie Ellsworth from our Illinois Autism Partnership is featured on CAN TV's Change Agents discussing the services we provide to those with autism through partnerships with school districts, residential homes, and police and fire departments.

Blog
  • 02/22/2023

Clark and Horwitz Named New VPs of Pillars: Disability and Early Learning

To better deliver on our mission to transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support through two pillars of work: Early Learning and Disability, we have created two new roles: Vice President of Disability Services and Vice President of Early Learning Services.

Blog
  • 11/10/2022

IAP Strive for Success videos help educators support students with autism

The Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP) at Easterseals presents a six-video series of STRIVE for Success educational best practice training videos to help educators support students with autism.

Video
  • 11/03/2022

Video: STRIVE for Success #6: Promoting Independence

The Illinois Autism Partnership at Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford presents the sixth in a series of STRIVE for Success educational best practice training videos. Watch this video about PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE to learn how to implement strategies and supports in your classroom.

Video
  • 11/03/2022

Video: STRIVE for Success #5: Sensory Supports

Illinois Autism Partnership at Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford presents the fifth in a series of STRIVE for Success educational best practice training videos. Watch this video about SENSORY AND MOVEMENT to learn how to implement strategies and supports in your classroom.

Blog
  • 10/25/2022

Help us Embrace Abilities, Expand Possibilities with a Year-End Gift

Help us in Embracing Abilities, Expanding Possibilities. That's our tagline and North star. Every person our affiliate serves has unique abilities. Our job is to help those abilities shine to expand their possibilities today and in the future.

Stay connected

Follow us on social media.

Discover more

Connect

Resources

  • Need Help?
  • Donate
  • Blog

Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the latest news from Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford.

© 2023 Easterseals Serving Chicago and Greater Rockford

  • Privacy Policy
0