Resource List
Evanston CASE “Parent-Endorsed” Resources
The resources on this list are not endorsed by Evanston CASE, Inc., but rather are compiled from the thoughtful recommendations of our parents. Please note that everyone has different experiences. The resource providers on this list may not be best for your individual child. Resources are being updated all the time. Check back or contact us if you don’t find what you are looking for.
Advocates
Shira Raviv Schwartz, Shira Schwartz Educational Consulting, advocacy and tutoring available. https://www.schwartzeducation.com/
Pepi Silverman, M.Ed., Ph.D. (ABD) at Bridge Educational Advocacy. https://www.beadvocacy.com/
Alissa Levy-Chung, PhD, clinical psychologist and advocate. http://www.alissalevychung.com/
Pam Labellarte. From Advocacy to Action. https://www.fromadvocacy2action.com/
Anne Marie Robinson. Matt Cohen and Associates. http://www.mattcohenandassociates.com/our-team/annmarie-robinson/
Amyra Weissberg Henry, LCSW, ACSW. http://www.amyrahenry.com
Sarah Collela. C-Squared Educational Advocacy and Consulting, https://www.csquaredadvocacy.com/ (Particular expertise inTwice-Exceptionality)
Anxiety/Panic Treatment
Panic/Anxiety Recovery Center (PARC). http://www.beyondanxiety.com/
Autism Treatment / Services
Autism ABA Therapy, Comprehensive Early Autism Services. http://autismtherapychicago.com/
Pediatric Developmental Center, http://www.advocatehealth.com/immc-pediatricdevelopmentalcenter
Have Dreams http://havedreams.org/
Autism Family Center http://www.autismfamilycenter.com/
Pediatric Developmental Center. http://www.advocatehealth.com/immc-pediatricdevelopmentalcenter
Behavioral Consultants and Therapists
Jim Kling, Alternative Teaching, (312) 953-9629 https://alternativeteaching.org/
Gwen Fiske, Mason Intervention, https://masonintervention.com/
AFG Guidance Center. Offers Neurobehavioral Therapy. http://afgfamily.com/services/
Lisa Belgrad, LCSW, http://northsuburbanpsych.com/staff/ Provides in-home parent coaching to manage challenging behaviors. BCBS PPO (847)835-1770 ext. 228.
Chiropractors
Chiropractic First, http://www.chiropractic1st.com/
Dentists
Jason Glick at North Shore Dentistry for Children. 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste 610, Evanston, Illinois 60201 https://www.facebook.com/North-Shore-Dentistry-for-Children-106557719926/
Developmental Disability Services
The Center for Independent Futures. 1015 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201 847.328.2044 center@independentfutures.com
Developmental Pediatricians/Pediatricians
Dr. Peter Smith, Univ of Chicago, https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/page/peter-joseph-smith-md
Dr. Evora Brent 1000 Central Street, Evanston, http://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/evora-brent
Dr. Sarah Bauer, Lurie Children’s Hospital, https://www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/care-services/find-a-doctor/Pages/Bauer_Sarah_3107.aspx
Dr. Cesar Ochoa, Rush University Medical Center http://doctors.rush.edu/details/1693
Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo, KidsFirst Pediatric Partners. http://www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com/staff/cathy-divincenzo-md/
Dr. Alan Rosenblatt, http://www.doctorrosenblatt.com/index.html
Driver’s Education
NorthShore University Health System, Rehab Services/Outpatient Occupational Therapy 847-570-1260
Dyslexia/Reading Intervention and Assessment
Terrie Briggs, Ed.D., Tim Bridgman, M.A. Learning Disabilities. Banner Literacy. https://www.bannerliteracy.com
Redwood Literacy (Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning). https://www.redwoodliteracy.com/
Educational Consultants / Post High School Transition Specialists
Jordan and Jill Burstein, JJB Educational Consulting, Inc. http://www.jjb-edconsultants.com/
Karen Mabie, Therapeutic Educational Consultant, The School Solution. https://theschoolsolution.com/about/
Kim Jenkins, LCSW. One Oak Therapeutic Consulting. https://oneoakconsult.com. Info@OneOakConsult.com. 773-288-9156
Educational Therapists
James Bendorf, M.Ed., Make School Better http://www.makeschoolbetter.com/james-bensdorf–m.ed..html
Susan Newman, M.A., ET/P, Learning How to Learn. 1960C Lincoln St, Evanston. (847) 869-6151
Executive Functioning Coaches/Therapists/Programs
AFG Guidance Center. ADHD coaching therapy. http://afgfamily.com/services/
Beyond Booksmart. Elementary through college age executive function coaching. https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/
Rush Neurobehavioral Education Department. http://rnbc.org/education/a-focus-on-executive-function/
Learning Disabilities
Jordi Kleiner, Ph.D., ET/P, Northshore Learning Clinic http://northshorelearningclinic.com/about-north-shore-learning-clinic.php
Beyond Book Smart (Executive Function Skills) http://www.beyondbooksmart.com/
Lindamood Bell, Deerfield Center. https://lindamoodbell.com/our-approach
Life Skills / Post High School Transition
Center for Independent Futures http://www.independentfutures.com/
Neuropsychologists
Dr. Jeffrey O’Koon, O’Koon Psychology Group http://okoonpsychgroup.com/
Dr. Lori Tall, Center for Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Care, https://www.ccncchicago.com/
Dr. Margot Touris, 910 Skokie Blvd. Suite 207b, Northbrook, (847) 564-3443
Northwestern Center for Audiology, Speech-Language, and Learning. Speech-language and psychoeducational evaluations. https://nucasll.northwestern.edu/learning-assessments-for-children
Dr. Warren Rosen, PhD. http://www.warrendrosenphd.com/
Dr. Peter Rastrelli, PhD. Psychoeducational Resource Services. http://prsinfo.net/about-us/dr-peter-rastrelli/
Dr. Heidi Hamernik, PhD, P.C. http://www.heidihamernikphd.com/
Dr. Marjorie Getz, Educational Consulting and Evaluation (ECES), Advocate Children’s Hospital. http://www.advocatechildrenshospital.com/ach-educational-consulting-and-evaluation
Dr. Katherine Holt, PsyD. Gersten Center Behavioral Health http://www.gerstencenter.com/
OT / PT / Speech
Kick Start Pediatric Therapy Group. OT, SLD, Developmental Therapy, EI. https://www.kickstartptn.com/
Beth Osten and Associates, http://home.bethosten.com
Wee Speech, Lisa Barich, PT; Julie Levin, SLP; Laura Drower, SLP http://www.weespeech.com/
North Shore Pediatric Therapy http://nspt4kids.com/
Center for Audiology, Speech. Language and Communication, Northwestern University (Bilingual, also recommended for wide-ranging evaluations) https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/clinic
Comprehensive SLP, http://comprehensiveslp.com/mara-h-lane-m-s-cccslp/
Timber Ridge Pediatric Therapy. Laura Goltz, OT; Maria Koumantos, OT. http://timberridgetherapy.com/wp/
Gloria Levin and Mara Levin, OT’s trained in Floor Time: Gloria Levin & Associates, (847) 251-1717
Sweeney, Augustin, and Associates, SLP. http://sweeneyaugustin.com/
Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologists/Ophthalmologists
Dr. Marylin Mets, Lurie Children’s Hospital, https://www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/care-services/find-a-doctor/Pages/Mets_Marilyn_1815.aspx
Dr. Deborah Fishman, Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Eye Associates. http://pediatriceyeassociates.weebly.com/
Psychiatrists — Child and Adolescent
Dr. Trixie Margaret Lipke, NorthShore Medical Group. https://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/trixie-margaret-lipke
Dr. Scott Feldman. 1840 Oak Ave. Ste 203N, Evanston. 773-343-5437 (Takes insurance)
Dr. Mandy Evans, Northshore Univ. Health, http://www.northshore.org/apps/findadoctor/physicians/mandy-l.-evans
Dr. Alfreda Grosrenaud, AFG Guidance Center, http://afgfamily.com/about-us/clinicians/
Dr. Miroslaw Walo, Advocate Health, Skokie, http://doctors.advocatehealth.com/i/miroslaw-walo-skokie-psychiatry
Dr. Neil Fialkow https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-neil-fialkow-ykxh3
Dr. Gaebler-Spira, Rehab Institute of Chicago. http://www.ric.org/about/people/doctors/detail/deborah-j-gaebler-spira-md/
Dr. Anna Ivanenko, 495 Central Ave., Northfield, IL 60093. (847) 251-1046 http://psychiatryforchildren.com/
Reading/Dyslexia Intervention
Banner Literacy. Provide assessment and intervention. https://www.bannerliteracy.com
Recreation/Adaptive Sports/Arts
Rehab Institute of Chicago, Caring for Kids Program, http://www.ric.org/services/sports-and-fitness/sports-programs/caring-for-kids/
Institute for Therapy Through the Arts. https://itachicago.org/
Chicago Children’s Theatre, Red Kite Project. http://chicagochildrenstheatre.org/red-kite-project/
Horsefeathers Therapeutic Riding Center. Hippotherapy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrDZVsHGI-I&feature=youtu.be
Social Skills
Chava Alpert, MSW, LCSW. Social Endeavors http://socialendeavors.net/
Mara Lane, M.S., CCC/SLP, Comprehensive SLP, (social thinking/pragmatic language group therapy) http://comprehensiveslp.com/mara-h-lane-m-s-cccslp/
SociAbility Chicago. Genevieve Thornton, Psy. D., Northbrook. Individual and group social skills therapy for elementary through high school. https://www.sociabilitychicago.org/
Special Education Attorneys
Moran Center for Youth Advocacy (pro bono legal services) http://moran-center.org/
Equip for Equality (pro bono legal / advocacy services) http://www.equipforequality.org/
Micki Moran, The Child and Family Law Center http://www.lawforchild.com/
Charlie Fox, The Law Offices of Charles P. Fox http://foxspecialedlaw.com/
Matt Cohen and Associates http://www.mattcohenandassociates.com/
Deborah Pergament, Children’s Law Group: http://childrenslawgroup.com/
Swimming Lessons
All-in-Swim, https://www.jccchicago.org/programs/aquatics-sports/aquatics/lenny-krazelburg-swim-academy-asd/
Wildkit Swimming, Learn to Swim program. https://wildkitaquatics.com/main/LearnToSwim
Goldfish Swim School, Evanston. https://evanston.goldfishswimschool.com/
Therapists / Counseling / Mental Health / Social Work / Psychologists
David Hauser, PhD. Houser Family Therapy. https://www.hausertherapy.com/
Alissa Levy-Chung, PhD. Clinical psychologist, advocate. http://www.alissalevychung.com/
Theresa Herring, MS, AMFT. Centered Connections. Marriage and family therapy. http://centeredconnections.com/
Rick Simon, M.Ed., LCPC, http://rscounsels.com/
Susan Sholtes, LCSW (recommended for young children) Sholtes & Assoc., Ltd. http://www.sholtesandassociates.com/
Cognitive Solutions Learning Center (Therapy for ADD/ADHD, LD, anxiety, depression and PTSD) http://www.helpforld.com/therapy-learning-disabilities/
Katelyn Varhely, PsyD. 114 Kedzie St., Evanston, IL. (847) 334-3478 katelyn_varhely@yahoo.com
Psychoeducational Resources Center, 5225 Old Orchard Road, Skokie http://prsinfo.net/
The Josselyn Center, (mental and behavioral health services) http://www.josselyn.org/home/
Bridges Program, Northshore University Health http://www.northshore.org/psychiatry-behavioral-sciences/clinical-services/bridges-program/
Rebecca Keiffer, LCSW. 2530 Crawford Ave., Suite 311, Evanston, IL 60201 224-600-2531
Rebecca.A.Kieffer@gmail.com
Chava Alpert, MSW, LCSW. Social Endeavors. (social work/ behavior therapy) http://socialendeavors.net/
Marge Morris (In-home therapy) margemorris@comcast.net, (847) 864-4919.
Liz Hletko, PsyD. (anxiety, OCD and tic disorders) Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Evanston, IL (312) 756-0162
Dori Mages, LCSW. North Shore Family Services. http://northshorefamilyservices.com/
Arica Barton, LCPC, Youth Services Advocate, FREE Family Therapy. 847-424-5451 abarton@cityofevanston.org
Mr. Carey Rand, LCSW. Associates in Psychotherapy Takes United HealthCare insurance. https://www.associates-in-psychotherapy.com/
Therapeutic/Residential Placement Consultants
Karen Mabie, NCSP, CEP School Consultation Services, LLC. https://theschoolsolution.com/
Tutors
Anissa Upshaw, MBA, MAT, WDP, private tutoring. Certified in Wilson Reading System. marketlinkz@yahoo.com. (630) 207-9291.
Tim Bridgman, Banner Literacy. http://www.bannerliteracy.com/ (for disorders of written expression).
Tracy Loland, teacher and LCSW. https://www.tracyloland.com/
Kaitlin Feriante, Wilson tutor. kait@redwoodliteracy.com
Adria Leno SLP and certified Spell-Links tutor. Communicate and Connect Therapy: 312-208-8266
James Bendorf, M.Ed., Make School Better http://www.makeschoolbetter.com/james-bensdorf–m.ed..html
Dale Davison. Executive Function Coach. http://www.dale@dale-davison.com">www.dale@dale-davison.com
The House – World’s First Tutoring Lounge. Fee-based, in Glencoe. https://www.the.house/tutoring
Vision/Opthamologists
Dr. Debra Fishman or Dr. Lisa Verderber, Pediatric Eye Associates. https://pediatriceyeassociates.weebly.com/
