CHAT Updates!
Communication Justice Project launched at Northwestern
New partnership to enable inclusive research and equitable access to speech-language therapy for young children.
Now Presenting: The Hyperlexia Handbook: Therapy that Works, Volume 2
As the speech and language pioneer in hyperlexic learning, CHAT has published a new resource to support hyperlexic learners.
Bilingual English-Spanish Services at CHAT
CHAT sigue invirtiendo en crecer sus servicios bilingües inglés-español, como explica aquí hay un video corto para familias y cuidadores hispanoparlantes.
For 45 years, CHAT has given children in need the gift of communication. Focused on inclusion and centered in social justice, CHAT provides life-changing speech therapy to children with few—if any—other options. Through our clinic, in schools, and in partnership with community nonprofits, we tailor services specifically to children’s needs and build on their strengths. We approach our work with deep cultural humility, and understand the need for systemic change in healthcare and education so that our students can be more sustainably supported. We strive for more communication justice by serving under-resourced children whose communication disorders and differences contribute to their inequitable treatment, and by working to remove structural barriers to access.
Communication is a human right. Every child needs to communicate with the world around them. CHAT exists to include and empower children whose voices have not been heard, helping them to access a better future.
"Of all of the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Stories + Blog
CHAT Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Communication Justice Project Launched at Northwestern
2023 Impact Report
CHAT With Us
Annual Appeal
Corey's story.
Executive Functioning
Helps 10-18-year-olds with organization, time management, and attention
Meet Our Team
Testimonials
Amelia & Julie
Clients
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with organizations across Illinois to provide life changing speech services to children in need. Learn more about some of our partners:
