Social Skills Class

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Looking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. 

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Fee: $300/6-week series

Wednesdays from 11am-12pm, July 1-August 5

*Camps require at least 3 participants to run. Payment (cash or card) will be collected when a final census is confirmed. If clinician is absent, makeup sessions or refunds will be offered. If child is absent, there are no refunds.

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Fine Motor Friends

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026

This fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall confidence with school-related tasks. This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Thursdays at 1pm, June 11-July 16 
Fee: $300*

*Camps require at least 3 participants to run. Payment (cash or card) will be collected when a final census is confirmed. If clinician is absent, makeup sessions or refunds will be offered. If child is absent, there are no refunds.

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Bubbe, Zayde and Me!

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Tired of hearing the B word? … “I’m Bored!” Looking for new and creative activity ideas to use at home this summer? Come play and explore our therapy spaces with Integrated Pediatric Therapies! Our occupational therapist will be available to offer creative play ideas for any space and answer questions about our program. All caregivers are welcome! Recommended for ages 3 years and older. 

This is not a drop-off activity; a caregiver is required to be present with your child(ren). 

Fee: $50/class*. Class is offered each Wednesday in June (June 3, 10, 17 and 24).
*Thanks to generous funder support, the fee is waived for this offering. 

Please RSVP to: Ari Buslovich and include the ages of the children that will be attending. 

Supporting Teen Mental Health: Tips for Parents

Ups, downs, and everything in between are all a normal part of the roller coaster of adolescence. Most of us have been there ourselves, but as a parent, guardian, or trusted adult of a teen, it can be hard to know how to best offer support. Focusing on creating an accepting, judgement-free environment might be the most important part. Here are some tools for engaging non-judgmental conversations:

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Understanding Guardianship: The Role of a Legal Guardian and Process for Obtaining Legal Guardianship

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026

Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop. This 2-part series focuses on guardianship, the ethical responsibilities of their role, and the legal process of obtaining guardianship.

Registration is required.

Part One: May 28th , 2026 11:00am The Role of a Legal Guardian
Join presenter Barry Lowy the Director of The Office of State Guardian with the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, as we discuss ethical considerations guiding guardian decision making. We will learn about decision making standard imposed on guardians, as well as the rights retained by the individual.

Part Two: May 28th , 2026 2:00pm Obtaining Legal Guardianship
Join speaker Attorney Cheryl Lipton from the Center for Disability and Elder Law as she explains what legal guardianship is and how to determine whether it is appropriate for an adult’s individual circumstances. She will provide an explanation of the documents needed for filing and for the hearing in Cook County, requirements for a Physician’s Report, and other important information. An opportunity to ask questions about the process will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. 2 Hours of Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's.

Register today

Or contact Kathryn Dougherty at 773.765.3158 to register.
You will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session.

For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty.

Monthly Grief Support Group - Skokie

  • Thursday, June 4, 2026

This is a monthly drop in, daytime grief support group meeting on the first Thursday of each month for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group will provide a safe and supportive space to share, reflect, and connect with others who are grieving.

Contact Daniel Bahner via email or phone to register for this free support group.

Knapp School & Yeshiva Goes Greener Every Day

Earth Month is celebrated nationally in April, but students at Knapp School & Yeshiva demonstrate they care about the environment throughout the entire school year. The school already had recycling services in place, as well as the means to compost, but the latter wasn’t organized in a productive way, said Troye Evers, who teaches students in the Transition Program.

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