Autism Affects 1 in 110 Children….
       Together We Can Make a Difference…

The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) is the largest statewide network of services in the nation for individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.  Thirty community agency and universities make up the TAP Service Network, which provides diagnosis, treatment, support groups, and resources impacting more than 16,000 families a year.
 

At the heart of our mission….
            are the children we serve…

Mary is a public health nurse who lives in western Illinois. Two years ago, her grandchildren, Hillary and Ben, were both diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

"At the time, I told my daughter that, if we could get the right services, we could deal with this situation together…"

Entering Adult Life with Autism

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Entering Adult Life with Autism

Including:

  • Official Identification
  • Voter and Selective Service Registration
  • Public Transportation
  • Health Care
  • Parent or Guardian Employment Benefits
  • Forms of Protection
  • Local Independent Service Coordination (ISC) Agencies
  • Letter of Intent
  • Financial and Legal Planning
  • SSI
  • SSDI
  • Medicaid
  • and more…
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Please send comments to TAP Parent Liaison Sheila Krein: skrein@thehopeinstitute.us