Sheppard Pratt

04/21/2026

Our Center for Autism provides diagnostic and case management services for people with autism spectrum disorder--and we're here for people at every age and every stage. If you or a friend are looking for resources, tap here: https://go.sheppardpratt.org/43B4jsW

04/20/2026

Social work is about empowering, strengthening, and building healthier communities. 💚 At Sheppard Pratt, our social workers are advocates for those in need and help to provide support during some of life’s most challenging moments. Thank you to social workers everywhere!

04/18/2026

Our offsite counseling services provide much-needed mental health services to children and families who may have limited access to care. We serve those who often face transportation barriers or have multiple children at home, making it difficult to come to regular appointments outside the house.
To learn more about offsite counseling, visit: https://go.sheppardpratt.org/3XI9Bzc

04/16/2026

Our experts agree that early diagnosis and specialized interventions for children on the autism spectrum can have a profoundly positive impact on their life. Senior Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Crystal DeVito, PhD, says “If you’re concerned about your child’s development, behavior, or interactions with you, speak up! You know your child better than anyone else,”
Read more from DeVito at https://go.sheppardpratt.org/4rTlJdM

04/15/2026

Did you know that the practice of occupational therapy was developed here at Sheppard Pratt? Find out more about our history at https://go.sheppardpratt.org/42t2kpD

04/14/2026

Thank you to our Flourish Forward event sponsors!

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Elville and Associates, P.C.

04/13/2026

Adefolake Akinsanya, MD, leads our adolescent female unit as Service Chief with dedication, compassion, and expertise. Her commitment to supporting her team and caring for patients and families reflects the very best of Sheppard Pratt. Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Akinsanya! 💚
To learn more about adolescent care, visit: https://go.sheppardpratt.org/4lvhfrx
To join our team, click here: https://go.sheppardpratt.org/3XgcHKS

04/10/2026

From the moment we wake up to the time we fall asleep, we are engaging in occupations. Occupations refer to any activity that has meaning to you; activities that inspire you to reach physical and emotional health and well-being. At Sheppard Pratt, we make sure that our patients and students have access to the best occupational therapy services available!
To learn more about occupational therapy, visit: https://go.sheppardpratt.org/3E93XiZ

04/09/2026

Our in-house OCD expert, Jon Hershfield, MFT, director of the Sheppard Pratt Center for OCD and Anxiety, recently spoke with Shannon Sky about OCD and recovery. Watch the full conversation at

This is an interview with one of the best-known therapists, authors, advocates, and educators on OCD recovery!!

04/08/2026

We reached out to Tom Flis, MS, BCBA, LBA, LCPC, clinical director at the Sheppard Pratt Center for Autism, to find out the top 5 most common questions about autism. His response:
1. What is autism?
2. My two year old is always lining up his toys and walking on his tippy toes. Does he have autism?
3. My child has officially been diagnosed with autism. What do I do now?
4. My child is about to become an adult and lose services. What do I do?
5. My three year old hasn’t started talking yet. Is this a sign of autism?
To find out Tom's answers, tap here: https://go.sheppardpratt.org/46EnHGr

04/06/2026

Every one of our employees is dedicated to the people we serve and love showing up every day to care for our clients and communities. 💗 Curious about the careers available at Sheppard Pratt? Tap here https://go.sheppardpratt.org/3XgcHKS to explore open job options!