AARTS Center at Rush

05/28/2026

10 years and counting! Proud to continue to be a part of SPARK, which has grown into a beautifully diverse community of autistic people and their families!

05/14/2026

For Chicago families needing a little extra support this summer: Individual and Family Connection - IFC Counseling is offering Summer Parent Coachingparents of kids ages 4–10!

We are so excited to announce that our enrollment is now open for Summer Parent Coaching! ☀️

What it is:
1-on-1 coaching for parents of kids ages 4–10 focused on real-life challenges. You’ll learn strategies to break reactive cycles, respond more effectively, and use clear tools at home.

✨ Program Highlights:
• 4-session or 8-session packages
• Tailored to your specific parenting need
• Focus on emotional regulation, transitions, & parent-child dynamics
• Structured, time-limited, and practical

Sign up before May 31 to lock in early bird pricing.
ifccounseling.com/summer-parent-coaching

05/12/2026

John's Crazy Socks is offering an opportunity for high school students with Autism to enter into John's Crazy Socks Scholarship Competition and by designing a pair of socks!

05/01/2026

https://mailchi.mp/7c90481f2314/aarts-monthly-newsletter-events-research-more-for-all-ages AARTS Monthly Newsletter: Events, Research & More for all ages

04/07/2026

Every Step of the Way Resource Center NFP's free, virtual info session in April is IL ABLE! IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. Join our info session to learn more! The registration link is as follows:
https://bit.ly/4caTIc6

Please refer to the flyer for additional details & share if you care 🙏.

Hello all👋. Although today is April Fools Day, this is no joke.
I repeat this is no joke! ESW’s info session in April is IL ABLE!
IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” accounts give people with disabilities and their families greater financial independence while preserving benefits. Join our info session to learn more! The registration link is as follows:
https://bit.ly/4caTIc6
Please refer to the flyer for additional details & share if you care 🙏.

04/07/2026

You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. 💛

If you’re raising a young autistic or neurodiverse child (18 months–6 years), this 5 week training in May presented by The Color of Autism Foundation may be helpful for YOU.

👉 Learn more or register now:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vu8OqEuNRXCZoFJIyjaVsg

04/02/2026

This , we are proud to celebrate 10 years as a SPARK clinical site community and supporting families to engage in the learning process with us!

We know the steps in every autistic journey are different, and every step matters to science. SPARK researchers are helping understand how autistic lives evolve over time. From sleeping, to making friends, to living independently, we continue to study all aspects of the autistic experience. We have made a lot of progress, and along the way, we have become the largest study of autism ever! With your help, the future will be even brighter.

03/06/2026

See the March's AARTS Monthly Newsletter - full of events, groups & research opportunties for all ages and parent resources!

https://mailchi.mp/acbe3fc34011/aarts-monthly-newsletter-events-groups-more-for-all-ages

12/12/2025

AARTS December Newsletter: all ages holiday events, resources, groups & more! https://mailchi.mp/2a42bbe8dc00/aarts-december-newsletter-all-ages-holiday-events-groups-more

11/07/2025

AARTS November Newsletter: fall events, resources for all ages & more! https://mailchi.mp/c2c4602be199/aarts-november-newsletter-fall-events-resources-for-all-ages-more