County resource guide
Autism Resources in Will County, Illinois
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Will County. Illinois statewide resources also apply.
Will County — home to Joliet, Bolingbrook, and Romeoville — is one of Illinois's fastest-growing counties and has a developing provider ecosystem for ABA, OT, and speech services. Lincoln-Way Community High School District and Joliet Township High School District serve high school-age students with disabilities, while multiple elementary districts provide special education. The IDHS Metro South region handles DD waiver intake, and the Family Resource Center on Disabilities provides free IEP advocacy to Will County families. Illinois requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Will County:
Will County Regional Office of Education — Special Education
Contact the Will County ROE for Child Find referral routing. The ROE can direct you to the correct local school district special education department.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers18 providers in Will County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
New Lenox
Silver Cross Hospital — Developmental Pediatrics
Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox serves Will County families with developmental pediatrics including autism evaluations. Pediatric specialists collaborate with neuropsychologists and speech therapists for comprehensive diagnostic services.
Ask specifically for developmental pediatrics when scheduling.
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.
Morris · multi-county
Acorn Health — Grundy County ABA
In-home ABA therapy serving Grundy County and surrounding north-central Illinois communities. BCBA-supervised individualized programs accepting Illinois Medicaid and commercial insurance under the Illinois ABA mandate.
Illinois requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Kankakee · multi-county
Acorn Health — Kankakee ABA
Acorn Health provides center-based ABA therapy serving Kankakee County children and adolescents. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic teaching strategies. Accepts Illinois Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Illinois requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Naperville · multi-county
Autism Home Support Services — DuPage
In-home ABA therapy for children and teens in DuPage County. BCBA-supervised programs focus on building communication, daily living, and social skills in natural home environments. Accepts commercial insurance under Illinois ABA mandate.
Illinois law requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy. In-home model reduces wait for clinic space.
Joliet · multi-county
BlueSprig Autism — Joliet
Center-based ABA therapy in Joliet for children and teens with autism. BlueSprig is a national ABA provider with Illinois locations offering BCBA-supervised programs. Accepts commercial insurance under Illinois mandate and Medicaid.
Insurance accepted; verify in-network status with your specific plan before enrollment.
Chicago · multi-county
Centria Autism — Chicago
In-home and center-based ABA therapy in the Chicago metro. BCBA-supervised. Accepts most commercial insurance and Illinois Medicaid.
Illinois requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Yorkville · multi-county
Centria Autism — Kendall County
In-home and center-based ABA therapy serving rapidly growing Kendall County. BCBA-supervised programming accepting Illinois Medicaid and commercial insurance under the Illinois ABA insurance mandate. Kendall County's explosive population growth has outpaced local autism service development — early contact is advised.
Illinois requires commercial insurers to cover ABA therapy.
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Downers Grove · multi-county
Easter Seals Midwest — DuPage Speech Therapy
Speech-language pathology services for children with autism and developmental delays across DuPage County. Easter Seals therapists have experience with AAC, feeding, and social communication goals. Accepts Medicaid and most commercial plans.
Accepts Medicaid and commercial insurance. Ask about AAC evaluations specifically.
Joliet
Little Linguists Speech Therapy — Will County
Speech-language pathology practice in the Joliet area specializing in pediatric autism communication needs, including early language, AAC systems, and social pragmatics. Accepts commercial insurance and some Medicaid plans.
Occupational therapy & sensory
Occupational therapy, sensory integration, and sensory diets.
Joliet
Pediatric Therapy Network — Will County
Pediatric occupational therapy in Will County with a focus on sensory processing, fine motor development, and daily living skills for children with autism and developmental differences. Sensory gym available at clinic location.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Chicago · multi-county
Autism Society of Illinois
Chicago metro chapter with active support groups, family resource events, and legislative advocacy. One of the more active state chapters in the Midwest.
Tinley Park · multi-county
Southwest Special Recreation Association — Will County
SWSRA provides adaptive recreation and leisure programs for individuals with disabilities in Will County, including social skills groups and sensory-friendly community programs. A good complement to clinical services for building peer connections.
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 Parent Training & Information Center — DuPage
Illinois's federally funded PTI serving DuPage County families outside the Chicago metro. Free IEP navigation, disability rights training, and one-on-one support for parents navigating local school districts and state benefit systems.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Complements FRCD (Cook County PTI) for families in the collar counties.
Elk Grove Village · multi-county
Family Matters PTI — Grundy County
Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Grundy County families. Free IEP coaching and disability rights training for families in Morris and Coal City area school districts.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Illinois families outside Cook County.
Elk Grove Village · multi-county
Family Matters PTI — Kankakee County
Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Kankakee County families. Free IEP coaching, disability rights training, and support navigating Kankakee CUSD 111 and surrounding district special education processes.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Illinois families outside Cook County.
Elk Grove Village · multi-county
Family Matters PTI — Kendall County
Illinois's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center serving Kendall County families. Free IEP coaching and disability rights training for families in Yorkville, Oswego, and Plano school districts — all growing rapidly with new developments.
FREE. Federally funded PTI serving all Illinois families outside Cook County.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Will County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Will County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Will County
Serving families across Will County including Joliet, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Plainfield, Lockport, New Lenox, Crest Hill, Mokena, Frankfort and Manhattan and more.
See all Illinois resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Illinois.
Illinois state guide →Nearby counties in Illinois
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