Our team of navigators will address your unique questions and concerns and will help connect you to information, resources, essential autism therapeutic services and supports that work for you when you need them.

Service Overview

Anyone may request our services, including individuals and family members, medical professionals, school personnel and social service agencies.

Our navigators can help connect you to important resources in your area, including:

• Autism diagnostic services
• Behavioral health supports
• Crisis supports and respite care
• Daily living skills development
• Employment and job coaching
• Family supports
• Financial planning
• General autism information & resources
• Peer supports
• School support and educational advocacy
• Social and recreational opportunities
• Therapeutic interventions
• Youth to adult transition planning

In addition to individualized service navigation, our staff also provides support to educators or community agencies seeking resources and training and local organizations or businesses seeking inclusion resources.

What to Expect

Our autism navigators will connect you to the appropriate services and supports in your area to best meet your needs. If you are not sure where to start or what questions to ask, our team may complete a needs assessment with you to determine the best first step.

Wherever you are on your autism journey, OSF Autism Pathways will meet you where you are.

Our comprehensive and compassionate approach is designed to support individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and caregivers every step of the way. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to personalized care, we'll work together to identify your unique needs and goals and create a customized pathway to help you thrive.

From pursuing a diagnosis to treatment options and support, OSF Autism Pathways is dedicated to empowering you with the tools, information and resources you need to navigate your autism journey.

Benefits

OSF Autism Pathways aims to build a community that celebrates neurodiversity.

With OSF Autism Pathways, individuals, families and the entire community benefit from:

• Resource navigation before diagnosis and after
• Individualized support for all ages
• Autism education and informed decision making
• A more inclusive community
• Increased autism acceptance

Cost

Navigation support is free to all.

Access

Fill out our online form or call toll free: 844-910-0770 (local 309-624-4830) and someone will be in touch with you within three business days.