Niles Township District for Special Education Reserves Place for ITA at Recreation Fair For parents of children with special needs, planning for summer poses requirements that are not always easily-met. On Saturday, March 3rd, Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE) is hosting a recreation/leisure fair, and ITA has been invited to set up our […]
ITA Gains Partner in Evanston Special Recreation
Music Therapist Amanda Ziemba and Music Therapy Intern Ava Marvin Head Creative Student Experiences This fall, ITA was thrilled to partner with Evanston Special Recreation (ESR), to host an after-school music program for students with special needs. The 7-week program was held at Park School in Evanston once a week and was designed to support […]
ITA to Join Forces with Autism Family Center for Professional Meet and Greet
Specialists Who Work with Autism Will Lunch + Learn at Forthcoming Networking Event Calling all Autism providers: In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Institute for Therapy through the Arts will be co-hosting a networking event alongside Autism Family Center catered exclusively to professionals who serve clients with Autism. If you’re a provider who specializes in […]
Demystifying the Spectrum: March Presentations Will Provide Understanding for Children with Behavioral Challenges
Professionals Scheduled to Give Parents Insight on Advocating within the Public School System Are you the parent of a child with behavioral challenges? Are you interested in learning about new ways to support your child and how to advocate for her within the public school system? Join representatives from Autism Speaks, Spectrum Toy Store, Center […]
NAMI Presents a Multitude of Pathways Leading to Wellness
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 […]
Rush University Medical Center Begins Autism Study on Social Skills
From the Huffington Post: “The Autism Assessment Research Treatment AND Services (AARTS) Center is now offering a unique study of oxytocin and social skills groups. In this study, we are pairing oxytocin, a hormone thought to improve social learning in individuals with ASD, and an empirically supported social cognitive therapy curriculum (NETT: Nonverbal synchrony, Emotion […]
ITA Participates in Special Needs Resource Fair at Evanston Library Nov. 5
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. […]
ITA Presents Dance Therapy at the Joffrey!
ITA Presents Dance Therapy Tenets to Joffrey Dance Artists On June 22nd, ITA Dance/Movement Therapist Jessica Sittig had the opportunity to speak at The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. The Joffrey acts as one of America’s premier dance companies and has since its founding in 1956. The Joffrey’s performances range from classical ballet such as The Nutcracker to […]
Summer Camps 2016
Looking for a summer camp for your child(ren) to attend? After many inquiries from parents, we have compiled a list of programs in the surrounding area and provided a link to their websites where you can learn more information and register. Beside each program name you will find a short description of the type of […]