Caregiver Recommended Providers
This resource was created as a part of the Illinois Partners in Policymaking® program through a grant from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, and compiled by Sara Zielinski (Director of Occupational Therapy Services). Caregivers were asked to fill out a survey where they could recommend providers/services that support their loved ones and the disability community. These providers are not endorsed by HLC Therapy Group, and are solely recommendations provided by caregivers. (Updated June 2024)
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This product is supported in part by grant number CFDA 93.630 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
Pediatrician
Back to Basics Pediatrics SC, Dr. Christine Poulos​, Algonquin
Well Rooted Pediatrics, Crystal Lake
CardinaLight Health + Wellness, Crystal Lake
Next Generation Pediatrics, South Elgin
Dentists, Orthodontists, & Oral Surgeons
Blue Coral Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Dr. Klarck, Crystal Lake
Janis Dental, Dr. Janis, Cary
Children's Dentistry Group, Lake Zurich
Once Upon a Smile, Pediatric Dentistry, Hoffman Estates
Oaks Dental Center, Dr. Kumar, Crystal Lake
Malcolm Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Malcolm, Belvidere
Milestone Inc., Dental Clinic, Rockford
First Smiles Dental, Dr. Weinstein, Crystal Lake
Kids First Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Karsten, Elgin & Schaumburg
Advocate Children's Medical Group, Dr. Lubas, Oak Lawn
ABC Dentistry & Orthodontics, Schaumburg
Country Club Dental Care, Dr. Lagrange, Woodstock
Hoffman Orthodontics, Dr. Hoffman, Crystal Lake
Kubik Orthodontics, Dr. Kubik, Crystal Lake
STC Orthodontics, Dr. Cruz, Willowbrook
Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial, Dr. Chemello (wisdom teeth)
Otolaryngologists (ENT)
Lurie Children's Hospital, Dr. Ida
OSF HealthCare, Dr. Ferguson, Rockford
Ear, Nose & Throat Care Center, Dr. Cundiff
Advocate Health Care, Dr. Kim
Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Illinois, Dr. Walner
Eye Care
Johnson Eye Care, Dr. Schoepke, Cary
Shopko Optical, Dr. Herba, Crystal Lake
Marengo Vision Center, Dr. Thomas, Marengo
Precision Eye Care, Dr. Morfoot & Dr. Beyer, Algonquin
Behavioral Vision, Dr. Sypherd, Crystal Lake
Kaye Eyecare, Huntley
Advanced Eyecare Clinic, Dr. Rocks, Lake in the Hills
Wheaton Eye Clinic, Dr. McIntyre
Chiropractors
Premier Wellness Care Chiropractic, Crystal Lake
Pecatonica Chiropractic Center, Dr. Pospischil, Pecatonica
Belrichard Family Chiropractic, Dr. Belrichard, Algonquin
Mission 516 Chiropractic, Lakewood
Catalyst Family Chiropractic, Lake in the Hills
Evolve Chiropractic, Huntley
A to Z Chiropractic, Crystal Lake
Advanced Chiropractic Health Center, Dr. Chapple, Roselle
Registered Dietitian
Olive Branch Nutrition, Mia Greco, Crystal Lake
Cosmetologist (Hairstylist)
HLC Therapy Group Sponsored Haircuts
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids, Amanda, Algonquin
Kid Snips, Mirjeta Fej, South Barrington
Beardsley's Barber Shop, Jerry, Huntley
Salon Cora, Laney Kirkpatrick, Crystal Lake
Salon C, Alysha, Crystal Lake
Favorite Parks/Playgrounds
Discovery Zone, Deicke Park, 11419 South Rt. 47, Huntley
Kaper Park, Georgetown & Cimarron Dr, Cary
SEBA Park, 151 N Water St, South Elgin
Indoor Play Places
Kid's World & Cafe, Algonquin
Millie's Playland, Crystal Lake
The Treehouse Play Cafe, Lake Zurich
Play Cloud, Round Lake
Urban Air, Crystal Lake
Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview
Kids Empire, Algonquin
Glo-bowl Fun Center, Marengo
Rockin' the Spectrum, Spring Grove
Grocery Stores
Target (Adult Special Needs Carts)
The Fresh Market, Crystal Lake
Trader Joe's (Big selection of GF)
Community Activities
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
Kingston Lanes Bowling and Sports Lounge, Woodstock
Trinity Academy of Gymnastics, Open Gym, Lake in the Hills
Crystal Lake Gymnastics Training Center, Open Gym, Crystal Lake
Gigi's Playhouse, Hoffman Estates
Gigi's Playhouse, McHenry
Woodstock Water Works Pool (zero depth and family bathrooms)
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center: Cary Pool (zero depth and family bathrooms)
Randall Oaks Zoo, West Dundee
Lee's Martial Arts Academy, Crystal Lake
Adaptive Bikes
The Bike Rack, St. Charles
Mental Health Providers
Senese Counseling, Play-Based Therapy, Crystal Lake
Kim Wilson, Play Therapist, Crystal Lake