County resource guide
McHenry County, Illinois
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in McHenry County. Illinois statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
McHenry
Northwestern Medicine McHenry — Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental pediatrics and autism evaluations at Northwestern Medicine's McHenry campus. Part of the Northwestern Medicine network, providing access to evidence-based diagnostic protocols for children and adolescents in the Crystal Lake and Woodstock area.
Part of the Northwestern Medicine system; referrals may be needed from a primary care provider.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Chicago · multi-county
Illinois Early Intervention Program
Illinois's IDEA Part C program provides free developmental services statewide for children under 3. Contact the state EI program to request an evaluation — no diagnosis required. Services can begin within 45 days of referral.
FREE under federal law. No diagnosis required. Act before your child turns 3.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Crystal Lake
LEARN Behavioral — Crystal Lake
Center-based ABA therapy in Crystal Lake serving McHenry County families. BCBA-supervised programs tailored for early learners through teens. Accepts commercial insurance as required under Illinois ABA mandate.
Illinois requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Woodstock
Therapeutic Pathways — McHenry
Pediatric occupational therapy with a sensory integration focus serving northwest suburban families. Offers sensory gym, fine motor, and daily living skills programs for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Crystal Lake
Autism Society of Illinois — McHenry County Chapter
Local chapter of Autism Society of Illinois offering parent peer support groups, family events, and connection to resources in the Crystal Lake and Woodstock areas. Meetings held monthly.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Elk Grove Village · multi-county
Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center
Illinois's federally funded PTI serving families outside the Chicago metro, including McHenry County. Free IEP navigation, disability rights training, and one-on-one support for parents of children with disabilities.
FREE. Federally funded PTI for families outside Cook County.
Elk Grove Village · multi-county
Family Matters PTI — Champaign County
Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Champaign County families. Free IEP support, transition planning guidance, and disability rights education for families of students with disabilities.
FREE. Federally funded PTI; serves all Illinois families outside Cook County.
Elk Grove Village · multi-county
Family Matters PTI — Peoria County
Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Peoria County. Provides free training and one-on-one help navigating IEPs, special education rights, and disability services for families in central Illinois.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Serves all Illinois families outside Cook County.
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