Therapeutic Day School
Specialized education and therapeutic supports for students.
Based in Chicago, Esperanza Community Services is a community services organization supporting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Its programs include a therapeutic day school for students from elementary through transition age, with specialized education and therapeutic supports. Adult life programs provide community day activities, residential living, and home-based supports focused on independence, life skills, and community participation. Behavioral and clinical services include evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and social work. Esperanza uses a person-centered approach and works with individuals and their families across the lifespan, helping people develop strengths, build skills, and pursue meaningful lives in their communities.
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Its Therapeutic Day School provides specialized education and therapeutic supports for students from elementary through transition age. Esperanza Community Services also supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, through adult life programs and behavioral and clinical services. Adult programs include community day programs, residential living, and home-based supports focused on independence, life skills, and community participation. Clinical supports include Applied Behavior Analysis, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and social work. The organization partners with individuals and families across the lifespan using a person-centered approach. Founded by Guadalupe Reyes, Esperanza began as a school in a church basement in 1969, addressing the need for education and support for children with developmental disabilities.
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Specialized education and therapeutic supports for students.
Day, residential, and home-based supports foster independence.
ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and social work services.
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