County resource guide
Sangamon County, Illinois
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Sangamon County. Illinois statewide resources also apply.
Local providers
8 listedDiagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Springfield
HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital in Springfield offers developmental pediatrics consultations and autism evaluations for central Illinois families. As a regional children's hospital in the state capital, it serves families from a wide geographic area.
Regional referral center for central Illinois. Ask about wait times and whether a PCP referral is needed.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Springfield
Sangamon County — Illinois Early Intervention Services
Sangamon County intake for Illinois's IDEA Part C Early Intervention program. Free developmental evaluations and services for children under 3, including speech, OT, and developmental therapy. No diagnosis required to request an evaluation.
FREE under IDEA. Call the statewide hotline to start — they route to the Sangamon County provider network.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Springfield
Autism Behavioral Health — Springfield
ABA therapy provider serving Sangamon County and surrounding central Illinois communities. Offers center-based and home-based BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts Illinois Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Illinois requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Springfield
Autism Society — Springfield Area Chapter
Parent peer support and community events for families raising autistic children and adults in the Springfield metro. Monthly meetings and connection to Illinois state-level advocacy efforts.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Springfield
Equip for Equality — Springfield Office
Illinois's federally funded P&A organization with an office in Springfield, close to state government. Handles special education legal disputes, guardianship alternatives, Medicaid appeals, and disability rights enforcement for Sangamon County and central Illinois.
FREE. Federally funded P&A. The Springfield location is strategically positioned to engage state agencies.
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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