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TODAY’S EXHIBITORS SPECIALTY wEBSITEA & H Childproofers Certified childproofing service. Free home safety inspections to educate parents ahchildproofers.com

All Bright Therapies Speech, occupational and feeding therapy for children allbrighttherapies.com

Amy Zier & Associates Group and individual pediatric occupational therapy. Integration across emotional, social, sensory, motor and cognitive development amyzier.com

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Pediatric specialty hospital offering 70 pediatric sub-specialties and physicians at 14 other city and suburban locations luriechildrens.org

Anna Rooney Speech Therapy Speech language pathologist - home-based speech language therapy to children speechlanguagetherapychicago.com

Aspire of Illinois, Belle Center Program Critical bridge between children with disabilities and their families, schools and community aspireofillinois.org

Autism Home Support In home ABA therapy to children with autism and behavioral disorders autismhomesupport.com

Autism Speaks Our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders autismspeaks.org

Belgrade Behavior Consulting, LLC Behavior assessment, intervention, home-based consulting, potty training, and coaching belgradebehavior.com

Beth Osten & Associates Pediatric occupational, speech, developmental, educational, and mental health therapy home.bethosten.com

Black Bear Academy Preschool supporting neurological maturation and development through play and lan-guage. Academic, therapeutic, & transition programs blackbearacademy.com

British Swim School Caters to all ability levels and has a long history of working with children with special needs. Heated indoor locations and trained instructors. britishswimschool.com

Camelot Schools Non-Public Specialized School providing services to children K-12 with ED, SLD & OHI camelotforkids.org

Camp Star Summer Treatment Program for children with ADHD and other social and behavioral challenges. Designed for children ages 6-14 jcys.org/campstar

Cawn Krantz and Associates Speech-language, occupational, and social-emotional therapies - autism, feeding challenges, and auditory/verbal/sensory processing disorders cawn-krantz.com

Center for Companies That Care Engaging employers to enhance the well-being of employees, families, and communities companies-that-care.org

Center for Enriched Living Helping people with developmental disabilities to be fully included in the community, achieve personal success, and enjoy a good quality of life CenterForEnrichedLiving.org

Cherry Preschool Partial-day, non-sectarian early childhood program - children of all abilities welcome cherrypreschool.org

Chicago ADHD Parent Support Group Support to parent's of children with ADHD. We meet monthly at Flourish Studiosmeetup.com/Chicago-ADHD-Parent-Support-Group/

Chicago Children's Museum Accessible and inclusive museum addressing each visitor's experience – welcoming to all chicagochildrensmuseum.org

Chicago Education Project Provides special education to students with autism & related disorders using methods such as Applied Behavior Analysis & Verbal Behavior cepautism.org

Chicago North Shore General Office of New York Life Helping local families and businesses create, protect, and preserve their financial security chicagonorthshorenyl.com

Chicago Parent Media Publisher of Chicago Special Parent, an award winning special needs empowerment guide chicagoparent.com

Chicago Sound Therapy Integrated Listening Systems (iLS) - sound-based therapy using specialized headphones chicagosoundtherapy.com

Chicago Speech Therapy In-home pediatric speech therapy in Chicago and suburbs. Free in-home screenings ChicagoSpeechTherapy.com

City Kids, Inc. Pediatric clinic specializing in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Social, feeding, language, & sensory-based play groups citykidsinc.com

Community Chests CPR CPR and First Aid education for parents, friends, and professionals communitychestscpr.com

Comprehensive Learning Services Provide remediation - areas of reading, writing, math, social skills, & executive functioning N/A

Covered in Comfort Weighted blankets and sensory products coveredincomfort.com

CPS-Office of Special Education & Supports Collaborate with schools, parents, students to insure success of students with disabilities cpsspecialeducation.org

CPS-Wilma Rudolph Learning Center Fully accessible special education school serving children, ages 3-10 Rudolph.cps.k12.us.il.us

Discovery Toys Fun, family-friendly, reasonablly priced, & guaranteed products used in theraputic settings discoverytoyslink.com/sherre

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Theraputic school of autism, early head start and vocational programs chicago.easterseals.com

East-West Integrated Medicine, LLC Holistic and integrative Western and Chinese medical strategies for maintaining health, optimizing growth and development, and healing eastwestintmed.com

Educational Services Associates Educational therapy, remedial tutoring, neuropsychological testing, psychotherapy, and educational consultation services edtherapychicago.org

Erikson Institute Center for Children and Families Developmental assessments, parent-child therapy, & parent consultations (children 0-8) erikson.edu/ccf

Erin Anderson and Associates Pediatric occupational therapy practice erinandersonassociates.com

Express Yourself Therapy Speech-language therapy, social groups, parent coaching, DIR-based services expressyourselftherapy.com

Flourish Studios Counseling center for families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges icanflourish.com

GiGi's Playhouse Chicago Provides programs and resources to families with a child or adult with Down syndrome. Raising positive awareness of this condition gigisplayhouse.org

Graff, Ari, Psy.D. Neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents. Parent and school consultation. Cogmed Working Memory Training arigraffpsyd.com

Heartland Law Firm Special Needs Planning, Holistic Elder Law and Estate Planning heartlandlawfirm.com

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TODAY’S EXHIBITORS SPECIALTY wEBSITEIllinois Action for Children Child care referrals and Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Cook County actforchildren.org

Institute for Therapy through the Arts Music, drama, art, and dance/movement to help improve functioning related to psychological, developmental, physical or cognitive factors itachicago.org

Jewish Child & Family Services Care for abused and neglected youth, therapy services, support for people with disabili-ties, respite care, & special education jcfs.org

Keshet Educational, recreational, vocational and social programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities operating according to Jewish values keshet.org

Kids in Sync Pediatric occupational therapy with children & families facing developmental challenges kids-in-sync.com

La Rabida Children's Hospital Specialty children's hospital larabida.org

Larson Learning and Play, LLC Home-based developmental and educational therapies, inclusion support, tutoring, social groups, babysitting services, and nanny training larsonlearningandplay.com

Learning through Play Center for Child Development Speech therapy, ABA/behavior therapy, OT/sensorimotor therapies, & socialization groups pediatricresources.org

LEEP Beyond Supportive, recreational, education programs - art, music, yoga, science, & more leepbeyond.org

LEEP Forward Therapeutic preschool, transitional kindergarten, toddler/after school groups, developmental therapy, assessments & home/school support leepforward.com

Let's Choose LLC Educational tools based on language, social-emotional learning, & executive functioning lets-choose.com

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 1-to-1 plan and instruction based on the individual's needs, strengths, and weaknesses lindamoodbell.com

Mabel's Labels Award-winning creators of durable, personalized, and water-proof “labels for kids stuff mabelslabels.com

Medicclaim Consultants, LLC Assist familes in dealing with health insurance companies and providers. Advocacy,management, followup and consulting for all medical claims medicclaim.com

Meghan Murphy and Associates Pediatric speech and language therapy practice meghanmurphyandassociates.com

National Lekotek Center Therapeutic toy lending to children with disabilities. Compuplay, playgroups and support lekotek.org

Neighborhood Parents Network (NPN) Connecting families with the resources they need to navigate parenting in the city npnparents.org

North Shore Pediatric Therapy Neurospychologists, occupational, physical, speech, development, applied behavior analysts, social workers, academics, & dietitians NSPT4kids.com

Office of Catholic Schools - Archdiocese of Chicago PreK-12 Education archchicago.org/schools

Pediatric Therapy Network Providers of home and community-based speech, occupational, and physical therapy PTNchicago.com

PlayWorks Therapy Inc. Home-based developmental therapy, speech therapy and social work/counseling services playworkschicago.com

Pro-Active Care Physical Medicine Physcial Medicine/Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Holistic Pediatrics, Massage, Lab Work, Medical Weight Loss physicalmedicinechicago.com

Ravenswood Health Center Chiropractic care, massage, nutrition counseling, personal training, & holistic health care ravenswoodhealth.com

Reading Difficulty Solutions Reading intervention program to help struggling readers become skilled and confident readingdifficultysolutions.com

Reiter, Jennifer Ancel, JD & Kristen Petrillo, MAEd Special Education Law and Child & Family Advocate and Behavior Analyst. Providing in-home ABA consultation, training and service N/A

Rosen, Warren D., Ph.D. Neuropsychological evaluations & therapy services - learning disabilities, attention defi-cits, seizure disorders, emotional regulation deficits, etc. N/A

Rosenblatt, Alan I., M.D. Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics - Special Pediatrician for Special Kids and their Families doctorrosenblatt.com

Sherwood Community Music School Urban center for comprehensive music education. Music programming for all ages colum.edu/sherwood

Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago Pediatric hospital with clinical specialties of orthopedic, plastic, rehab & spinal cord injuryshrinershospitalsforchildren.org/Chicago

Sky High Sports Trampoline parks in Niles and Naperville provide affordable family fun and fitness JumpSkyHigh.com

Smart Love Family Services Psychological counseling & evaluations, parenting programs & early childhood education smartlovefamily.org

Sovereign Pediatric Therapy Pediatric clinic providing speech-language, cccupational, and physical therapy services sovrehab.com

Special Family Support, Llc. Identify services & develop educational plans (IEPs) from initial diagnosis to high school specialfamilysupport.com

Speech in the City Speech language pathologists specializing in pediatric therapy N/A

Suzuki-Orff School of Music Using movement, music, singing, and instrument play to develop motor skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, build attention and focus suzukiorff.org

The Autism Program (TAP) Service Center at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago

Inclusive trusted resource for Autism information and referral services across the lifespan chicago.easterseals.com

The Sensory Kids™ Store at Bellybum Store for families of kids with developmental differences. Developmental, sensory & therapeutic toys, clothing, resources & support bellybumboutique.com

The Theraplay Institute Helping children with behavioral/emotional concerns, developmental disorders, ADHD, Autism, attachment issues, abuse, & other needs theraplay.org

Therapy Yoga Gymnastics Rocks Taking therapy out of the clinic and into the gym! Occupational, physical & speech therapy therapygymnastics.com

Tuesday's Child Behavior Management Experts helping families address behavioral issues through individualized training for both parents and children TuesdaysChildChicago.org

UIC Child & Family Development Center Early Intervention Provider. Builds on everyday activities. DT OT PT ST SW Bilingual uic-cfdc.org

Wee Speech, P.C. Individualized, family-friendly, speech and language therapy for children birth to 18 years weespeech.com

Zazoo Kids, LLC. Clock helps children understand time. Stop early waking & help stay in bed at night zazookids.com

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TODAY'S wORkSHOPS Each workshop is open to the first 50 attendees.

To reserve your space, please stop by the main NPN check in table.

10:30 Am – 11:15 Am: UnDERSTAnDIng & DEALIng wITH HEALTH InSURAnCE / gAIL BORgERD, mEDICCLAIm

wORkSHOP TOPICS:• How to accurately determine the level of your coverage• Procedures for speaking to and corresponding with carriers• What to do if a claim is denied• Dealing with specialized treatments and drug regimes• How persistence can pay off• Cobra and other insurance options• New Illinois laws and how they affect you

kEY TAkEAwAYS:• Obtain a copy of the master policy and read your certificate of coverage• Only send COPIES of a claim, and keep track of claims by date of service• Track your deductibles and co-insurance expenses and watch for errors• Log date, time and person when speaking to insurance company• Never be afraid to question fees• Always be polite and courteous yet firm

ABOUT gAIL: Gail Borgerd has 23 years of both personal and professional experience in dealing with health insurance companies and has spoken around the country. She is parent of a son with Fragile X Syndrome, now age 25. As a two-time bone marrowtransplant survivor for acute leukemia, she was given a five percent chance of survival prior to each transplant. Gail understands both professional and personal sides of dealing with health insurance. Today, she has much to offer others facing the challenges

and nightmares of insurance claims and denials. For more information, please contact MedicClaim Consultants, LLCPh: 847-657-1157 or email: Help@MedicClaim.com. “Let Us Make Your Life Easier”

10:30 Am – 11:15 Am: mAnAgIng CHALLEngIng BEHAVIORS / TUESDAY’S CHILD & PAREnT PAnEL

This panel-style workshop, moderated by Tuesday’s Child, addresses common behavior challenges in children with developmental differences. The parents on the panel have children with developmental delays including Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Each parent will talk about behaviors that they found particularly difficult to manage or change and how their child’s diagnosis may have impacted the solution. They will share techniques they used to reduce temper tantrums, manage bedtime and mealtime routines, increase compliance and improve the overall relationship with their children. A Q&A ses-sion will follow the panel discussion.

kEY TAkEAwAYS:• Unique opportunity to hear and talk about behavior with parents whose children have multiple individual differences.• Parents will learn positive behavior intervention techniques to help their kids take “no” for an answer and follow directions.• Learn basic tools to create a consistent and predictable environment for kids with regulatory and attention issues.

ABOUT TUESDAY’S CHILD: Tuesday’s Child helps families address behavioral issues through individualized training for both parents and children. We work with families who need more than standard parenting advice. Our evidenced-based program centers on an individualized approach that enables our team to address each family’s situation. Tuesday’s Child has been helping parents bring out the best in their spirited children for 30 years. For more information, visit www.TuesdaysChildChicago.org or email kheather@tuesdayschildchicago.org.

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11:30 Am - 12:15 Pm: UnDERSTAnDIng SEnSORY PROCESSIng In ORDER TO SUPPORT ATTEnTIOn & DEVELOPmEnT/LORELL mARIn, LEEP FORwARD & LEEP BEYOnD & mICHAJA PREnDERgAST, PREnDERgAST PEDIATRICS

wORkSHOP TOPIC: Does your child have difficulty attending in class? Are you told your child does not stay with the group for circle time or a group activity? Does your child have difficulty attending to a task? Does your child engage with other kids? Many times we meet children or receive referrals from different programs because a child is having a difficult time attending or follow-ing the “rules”. Learn how to provide simple strategies that can be used at home and school to help set your child up for success!

We don’t all learn the same way…Therefore, we should not all be taught the same way! There are some simple solutions to help adapt the environment and provide learning and interpersonal supports to help your child succeed. You need to work together with your child’s teacher to help share what works best for your child.

wE wILL DISCUSS: • Different learning styles (i.e. visual, auditory, kinesthetic)• Ways to provide low cost strategies to help your child succeed• Sensory Supports to help with regulation• How to set up a positive communication system between home and school• Share an example of how to present your child to their teacher/school• How to bring your child’s “team” together

ABOUT SPEAkERS: Lorell Marin, MST, Developmental Therapist and Founder of LEEP Forward. Lorell has over 17 years experience working with children with developmental differences in a variety of capacities including teacher, trainer, early intervention pro-vider and currently founder and director of LEEP Forward. Lorell decided to create a program when she saw a gap in the services for children with special needs aged 3-5 once they aged out of early intervention. Her eclectic approach holds DIR®(Developmental Individual-Difference Relationship-Based Therapy) at the center of the program and prioritizes a team approach.

Michaja Prendergast received her masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. She is driven by a passion for her work with parents and children who are affected by sensory processing challenges. The last five years she has spent working with kids with developmental differences using a DIR/floortime approach. She recently opened up Prendergast Pediatrics and seeks to have kids thrive where they are and find ways to provide therapy in unique ways and changing settings to support progress in all areas of life.

12:30 Pm – 1:15 Pm: nAVIgATIng THE IEP PROCESS / SUSAn R. SIngERmAn, mA

wORkSHOP TOPIC: Creating an original Individualized Education Program (IEP) or updating an existing one at an annual review can be a daunting process. There are so many prescribed steps to be followed, so many participants from the school and/or district, and all of the hopes and dreams for our children that we want to be reflected in their school plans. Parents can make the process more manageable, and feel empowered in working towards a positive outcome by understanding the legal format, coming to the meeting with a clear understanding of what their goals are, and having strategies on how best to participate in the meeting. We are here to help you demystify the IEP process and empower parents by providing them with information about what to expect and how to effectively advocate for their children.

kEY TAkEAwAYS: • Understanding the legal process• Understanding the outcomes including – types of services, minutes per week, accommodations, etc.• Knowing how to prepare before the meeting• Knowing the best ways to actively participate in the meeting to create the plan they want

Once it is determined that a student meets the criteria to receive special education and related services, an IEP will be developed. An IEP is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet the student’s needs and is developed by a team. The IEP includes a detailed description of what will be done to give the student the extra help needed. The IEP will change based on the student’s needs—it is like a road map showing where the student is and where he or she is going.

ABOUT SUSAn: Susan Singerman is a speech/language pathologist who has been in practice for more than 35 years. She serves children from infancy through adolescence with have a wide range of communication profiles, and provides a range of services including diagnostics, therapy, case management, and school advocacy. She has participated in countless IEP’s, and has worked with several attorneys who specialize in school law. She strongly believes that the therapeutic relationship extends beyond the clinician and the child to include parents as well. She has two basic goals for all of the children that she serves… “to get through school with his/her ego intact and to have a happy life”. The development of strong nonverbal and verbal communications skills is key in achieving these goals.as school personnel on an ongoing basis in regards to the children on her caseload. She strongly believes that the therapeutic relationship extends beyond the clinician and the child to include parents as well. At this point in her career she has two basic goals for all of the children that she serves… “to get through school with his/her ego intact and to have a happy life”. She sees the development of strong nonverbal and verbal communications skills as key elements in achieving these goals.

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