Resources
Autism Awareness Lessons for classrooms
Age appropriate lessons aligned with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards. Download them for your classroom today.
The worksheets have been created by our very own teammates and are aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Social Emotional Learning Standards (SEL).
Early Elementary Standards
2A.1a., 2A.1b., 2B.1a., 2B.1b., 3A.1a., 3A.1b., 2C.1a.
Late Elementary Standards
2A.2a., 2A.2b., 2B.2a., 3A.2a., 2B.2b., 2C.2a.
Middle School Standards
2A.3a. 2A.3b., 2B.3a., 3A.3a., 2B.3b., 2C.3b.
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Evaluating your child and finding the proper diagnosis is the first step in the journey with autism. Visit our list of resources to help guide you in this process.
Health and Medical Resources
Finding local and reputable health and medical professionals can be a challenge, but we’ve done the research for you. Click the links to get plugged into autism-friendly professionals near you.
Community Resource Informational System C.R.I.S.
Searchable services and events in DuPage County across all categories.
Shelter-In-Place Resources
Turning Pointe is proud to have Practice Advisory Board Members, partners, and friends share their expertise in a special panel discussion on the topic of the shelter in place order. Please view the PDF resource booklet and recorded webinar.
Schools
Our CN Day School and Foglia Family Adult Service Programs might be the next step for your student. Check out these resources to learn more and discover the perfect fit.
Parent Education
Autism is tough to navigate but we want you to be well informed. We’ve provided knowledge-based links to programs that assist in educating parents as well as students.
Support Groups
Support in the autism community is the key to success for both parents and students. Read on to discover the many resources at your disposal for your child as well as your adult with autism.
Adult Service Support Groups:
Sensory Friendly Events
Enjoy these local sensory-friendly community activities and events with your family and loved ones! Immerse yourself into the many offerings provided by businesses in DuPage County.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
1500 West Ogden Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's Foglia Family Adult Services is a Certified Autism Center by the IBCCES.
Our organization does not discriminate in employment or the provision of educational services on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.