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  • Autism Eats

    Autism Eats provides autism-friendly non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others who share similar joys and challenges. Autism Eats hosts dinners and events year-round. The also provide comprehensive autism awareness training and certification for restaurant management and staff.

    Autism Eats dinner parties:

    • Take place in private rooms of restaurants or function facilities.
    • Serve food buffet or family style so there is no waiting.
    • Adjust music and lighting to accommodate those with sensory sensitivity.

  • Autism McLean Resource Directory

    Autism McLean created an autism resource directory that is available electronically and as a booklet. The directory includes:

    Personal stories
    Local health, education and service providers
    Transportation contacts
    Camps and recreation opportunities
    State and national organizations
    Books, magazines and newsletters

    Download the resource directory here. For a hard copy of the directory, please contact Chuck Hartseil at chuck.hartseil@comcast.net.

  • Autism Speaks Transition to Adulthood Resources

    Autism Speaks offers autistic teens and their families inspiration, information, toolkits and support for creating a roadmap for their transition to adulthood journey. Its transition planning tools for individuals and their families include:

  • Autism Support of Central Illinois

    Autism Support of Central Illinois aims to improve the lives of those affected by autism in central Illinois by providing access to resources, support, educational opportunities and recreational/social activities for families.

  • Autistic Self Advocacy Network

    The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN works to promote a more inclusive society for people with autism and to change the way people think about autism. ASAN provides:

    Information about autism
    Plain English toolkits
    Accessibility resources
    Self-advocacy resources and leadership training

  • Baby Formula Shortage Tips and Information – American Academy of Pediatrics

    HealthyChildren.org, the parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides tips on finding baby formula during the shortage and what you may safely consider if you can’t find any.

    The site is updated regularly with helpful information and the latest guidance.

  • Baby Formula Shortage Tips and Information – HHS

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website has resources in a variety of languages to help families find infant formula during the shortage.

    These resources include information on safe substitutes, formula company contacts and community programs.

  • Baby Formula Shortage Tips and Information – Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)

    The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has trained caseworkers to help families with formula questions. You can contact the IDHS Help Line at (800) 843-6154. The Help Line is primarily for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants but is open to all Illinois residents.

    For Illinois WIC participants, a waiver now allows for flexibility in the size and type of formula available to buy with WIC benefits. More details are on IDHS’ “Having Trouble Finding Formula” page. Illinois WIC programs also provide a wide range of support for breastfeeding mothers and funds for healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables. More information and updates can be found on the Illinois WIC website. Families can also call (217) 782-2166 for additional support.

  • Baby Formula Shortage Tips and Information – U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released information on the international formulas that will soon be on store shelves in the United States to help families during the formula shortage. Some of these formulas have different mixing guidance and will require conversion from milliliters to ounces.

    The FDA has a “Tips for Preparing Imported Infant Formula” handout available to help. (The handout is also available in Spanish.)

  • Baby Formula Tips and Information – HHS

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website has resources in a variety of languages to help families choose the correct infant formula, and prepare and use it safely.

    These resources include information on safe substitutes, formula company contacts and community programs.