Integrated Pediatrics

10/10/2025

A moving documentary that captures the journey of a mother who advocates fiercely for her daughter. It’s a powerful watch both through the lens of an Early Interventionist and through the heart of a parent.

Join AWIS for a virtual screening of The Zebra and The Bear, Oct 6–12—a powerful story of rare disease, resilience, and groundbreaking gene therapy.

09/23/2025

Looking for a supportive caregiving group? Join Care Coordinator Annemarie LeCompte for a virtual group meeting of connection and conversation, on Wednesdays: September 24, October 29, and November 26, from 5:30-6:30pm.

We'll explore various topics and leave plenty of time for open discussion, questions, and support.

Come share, learn, and connect. Contact for updates and meetings links with alecompte@eastersealsdfvr.org.

Join our virtual Caregiver Connections group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215730265242776/

09/12/2025

A moving documentary that captures the journey of a mother who advocates fiercely for her daughter. It’s a powerful watch both through the lens of an Early Interventionist and through the heart of a parent.

Register to watch a free virtual screening of The Zebra & The Bear, available to stream from October 6–12.

This moving documentary follows a mother’s extraordinary efforts to save her daughter from a fatal, rare disease – including raising millions of dollars to drive the development of a pioneering gene-therapy treatment. It’s a story of hope and advocacy for science research funding.

Register here: https://awis.org/the-zebra-and-the-bear-film-screening/ Zebra and the Bear

07/09/2025

Great opportunity for IL Early Interventionists - applications due July 18th

Applications for the next EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional cohort are still OPEN!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/EICollectiveFall25

Apply by July 18 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EICAI-FAll2025

07/03/2025

IL providers - great opportunity

Applications for the next EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional cohort are still OPEN!

Learn more at https://bit.ly/EICollectiveFall25

Apply by July 18 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EICAI-FAll2025

06/17/2025

Great opportunity for IL EI practitioners - apply now

⏰ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ⏰ Applications for the next EI Collective: Attuned and Intentional cohort open next week! Watch this space for more information on how and when to apply.

The Collective is an IL professional development opportunity that provides a space for IL EIs to practice support through contemplation and critical thinking, offering guidance, fostering team cohesion, and helping mitigate stress and compassion fatigue. The Fall Cohort will begin meeting in Sept. 2025.

In addition to up to 13.5 EI credits, financial support will be provided to those who participate and engage fully in the PD opportunity. Learn more at https://bit.ly/EICollectiveFall25

06/09/2025

https://chicagofeedinggroup.org/events/dear-parent-part-2-finding-acceptance-and-love-at-mealtimes/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKz51dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHugqt-pnOS-pJa0Pm2J8_H3cs48L0QmV81ZGi2finL2zMUFnTsPWM2Qrh8pu_aem_6bgmAh4d3odRZqE8108FaQ

Presented by Marsha Dunn Klein OTR/L.MED, FAOTA Join Marsha Dunn Klein, pediatric occupational therapist, for a heartfelt conversation focused on helping parents who have children with […]

06/03/2025

ACTION ALERT: IDEA Section 619 ensures preschoolers (ages 3–5) with disabilities receive special education and related services. Medicaid funding supports these services, enabling children to thrive in inclusive settings. Protecting Medicaid means supporting early learning.

The House Bill HR1 has already passed these significant cuts - contact both of your Senators now. Tell them to vote against Medicaid cuts! Save Medicaid for Children and Families!

📞 Contact your legislators to advocate for continued funding. Call the US Senate switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or find you Senators' contact info at Senate.gov

05/30/2025

Find our team at this FREE community event at The Morton Arboretum on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1 from 10 AM - 2PM. Enjoy their new Vivid Creatures exhibit and the terrific children's garden area where we will have Easterseals pinwheels and sensory bin fun!

Location: The Morton Arboretum Children's Garden.
*Mention "We are here with Easterseals" for free entry to the event.

03/19/2025

📚✨ Great news, Aurora families! Thanks to Fox Valley United Way and Follett, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available to ALL children ages birth to five in Aurora, IL! 🎉

Register your child today, and they’ll receive one free book delivered to your home every month until their 5th birthday! 📖💙

Sign up here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ILFOLLETT/

📚✨ ¡Grandes noticias, familias de Aurora! Gracias a Fox Valley United Way y Follett, ¡Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library ahora está disponible para todos los niños de Aurora, IL de 0 a 5 años! 🎉

Registra a tu hijo hoy y recibirá un libro gratis en su hogar cada mes hasta su quinto cumpleaños. 📖💙

Regístrate aquí: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ILFOLLETT/

03/17/2025

"Joining CEC changed the way I teach and connect with my students."

Now, you can experience it for free! From March 17–31, new members can join CEC at no cost and unlock:
✅ Expert resources
✅ Professional learning
✅ A supportive educator network

Don’t miss this chance to grow and make a bigger impact—for free! https://exceptionalchildren.org/membership/access-for-all

03/12/2025