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Affordable Colleges Online Supports New Perspective for Autism Awareness

April 3, 2018 by ITA Staff

Resource Website Releases Guide to Prepare Parents and Students with ASD for Higher Education Affordable Colleges Online, a resource website with the two primary goals to make college more affordable and spread the importance of accreditation, has celebrated this year’s perspective on National Autism Awareness Month: April 2018 adopts a focus on ensuring acceptance and […]

Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: AC Online, Affordable Colleges Online, ASD, Asperger's, autism, Autism Awareness, autism spectrum disorder, Dr. Crystal I. Lee, Dr. Darren Sush, family, going to college, guide, higher education, resource

ITA Out and About: Making (More!) Music at the Library

October 10, 2017 by ITA Staff

Indoor Singing Voices Permitted by ITA Intern Ava Marvin at Evanston Public Library’s Parent Child Workshop Ava Marvin, music therapy intern at ITA, was a guest at the Evanston Public Library (EPL) on September 16th as a part of the Parent Child Workshop, 1, 2, 3, Play with Me. At this library program, 1- to […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Ava Marvin, creative arts therapies, Downtown Evanston, evanston public library, experience, family, indoor singing voices, ita interns, making music, music therapy, out and about, parent child workshop

Call Out: ITA Seeks Volunteer Caregivers

September 28, 2017 by ITA Staff

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ITA is seeking a total of 30 volunteer caregivers for our Bridging Memory through Music™ program, an interactive music research program for family members and individuals experiencing cognitive decline as a result of aging. We would love to welcome you to our team! The program includes a 30-minute family debrief and inquiry […]

Filed Under: ITA Announcements Tagged With: Bridging Memory through Music, call out, caregivers, creative arts therapies, family, ITA, research, volunteer

Groundbreakers: Music for the Mind

June 12, 2017 by ITA Staff

ITA Collaborative Music Program Promotes Connection Among Dementia Residents and Families The Institute for Therapy through the Arts Music for the Mind program is well underway after two years of planning, training, and music programming. Beginning with a year of planning in 2014, Music for the Mind was born on Symphony of Evanston’s Memory Care […]

Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: creative arts therapies, dementia, Evanston, family, Institute for Therapy through the Arts, ITA, jeffrey wolfe, memory care and dementia support, music, music for the mind, music therapy, symphony of evanston

Chicago Children’s Theatre Presents: Red Kite Treasure Adventure!

March 30, 2017 by ITA Staff

Interactive Theatrical Experience Caters Exclusively to Young People on the Autism Spectrum In Edith Nesbit’s novel The Story of the Treasure Seekers, six young siblings work together to help their father restore a depleted family fortune. Setting out on numerous brave endeavors, the children uncover excitement, mystery, and stronger friendships among one another. From this month through the […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: autism, chicago children's theatre, children, experience, family, interactive, music, red kite treasure adventure, spectrum, theatrical

NAMI Presents a Multitude of Pathways Leading to Wellness

February 13, 2017 by ITA Staff

Discover Your Own Way to Mental Health with Guidance from The National Alliance on Mental Illness The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI , is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Continue reading to gain insight on the organization’s programs […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: family, guidance, mental health, NAMI, National Alliance of Mental Illness, pathways, special needs, therapy, wellness

Come See ITA at Chicago Parent Magazine’s Special Needs Playdate!

January 5, 2017 by ITA Staff

Join ITA for A Fun Day of Activities and Entertainment on January 28 at JCC Chicago, Presented by Chicago Parent Magazine ITA is delighted to participate in Chicago Parent Magazine’s first ever Special Needs Playdate on Saturday, January 28.  ITA will have a table at the event where families can learn about our services — […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: art therapy, Chicago Parent Magazine, children, creative arts therapy, dance movement therapy, drama therapy, event, family, ITA, music therapy, Special Needs Playdate

Dance It Yourself Nutcracker Returns to Evanston on 12/17

December 1, 2016 by ITA Staff

Family Friendly Holiday Event Benefits ITA Calling all wanna-be sugar plum fairies and toy soldiers of every age: dig out your sparkles and buff up your dancing shoes! The Institute for Therapy through the Arts will present another season of a dance-along holiday classic: the “Dance It Yourself Nutcracker” for all ages and abilities. The […]

Filed Under: ITA Announcements Tagged With: angela allyn, benefit, children, creative arts therapies, dance it yourself nutcracker, Downtown Evanston, Evanston, family, fundraiser, holiday, ITA

ITA Participates in Special Needs Resource Fair at Evanston Library Nov. 5

September 22, 2016 by ITA Staff

Evanston CASE Special Needs Resource Fair Brings Together Families, Experts, and Service Providers for Information and Inclusivity ITA is proud to again participate in the Evanston CASE Special Needs Resource Fair on Saturday, November 5, from 11AM to 3PM in the Evanston Public Library.  This is ITA’s third appearance at this well-regarded and informational event. […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Evanston, evanston public library, family, resource fair, special needs

Big Shoulders Benefit Concert for ITA

July 11, 2016 by ITAChicago

Big Shoulders to Perform Benefit Concert for ITA On Saturday, July 16th at 7:30 , Big Shoulders Theatre Troupe will be putting on a benefit concert for ITA! Big Shoulders is a Chicago-based theatre company that is “committed to organizing charitable events, including revues, cabarets and short scenes.” The event, titled “Life Is…A Musical Benefit […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: all ages, benefit, benefit concert, Big Shoulders, Big Shoulders Theatre Troupe, creative arts therapy, donations, family, kids, Life Is..., music, musical theatre

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