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

Director

Sarah Smith, M.Ed, is the Director of the Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP).

Contact details

Sarah Smith

Director

1939 W. 13th Street
Chicago , IL 60608

Tel: 312-491-4116

ssmith@eastersealschicago.org

Rose DeCanniere

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Katie Ellsworth

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Carly Franzgrote

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership

Sarah Greenfield

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Shannon Slawkowski

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Adriana Schmidt

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Logan Sepsakos

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Shannon Wess

Manager of Program Development and Training Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Jill Wilhite

Autism Specialist Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP)

Events

Check out upcoming events.

06/06/2025 at 8:00 am

Swing for a Cause: The 43rd Annual Golf Classic

On June 6th, join us for a fun- and sun-filled day at our Annual Golf Classic, a time when we come together to celebrate our community, our impact and our mission. New this year: our first annual Pickleball Tournament, open to all! Sponsorship opportunities and raffle packages are now available, with exciting live and silent auction items coming soon. All proceeds benefit our education programs and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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04/18/2024

When School Districts like Wauconda, IL Need Help Supporting Students with Autism, they Look to IAP Experts like Sarah Greenfield

IAP partners with schools and school districts to provide individualized coaching, consulting, and training programs to support students with autism. Read about how IAP Autism Specialist Sarah Greenfield helps teams in the Wauconda school district.

04/17/2024

Video: All About The Illinois Autism Partnership

An overview video of how the Illinois Autism Partnership partners with schools and school districts to provide individualized coaching, consulting, and training programs.

04/04/2024

IAP Provides a Total Eclipse 2024 Crown Craft and More Activities and Info on Enjoying the Eclipse

The Illinois Autism Partnership (IAP) provides information on the upcoming total solar eclipse, a fun crown activity to do with your students or children, and much more.

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.

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.

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.

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