Tony’s Story
We hear it all the time from parents that CHAT is different, that CHAT SLPs really take the time to get to know their clients and tailor therapy to each […]
Jax’s Story
Jax was 17 months old when he started reading. He quickly became infatuated with the alphabet but wasn’t interacting with his parents or exploring new things and couldn’t answer yes
Give the gift of communication
All I want for Christmas… Such a well-known phrase. But such a hurdle for a child with limited vocabulary. One year ago, four-year-old Maya was not able to complete this
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Jordyn’s Story
‘Tis the season… for college applications and questions of “what’s next?” For high school juniors and seniors, this is a time of many possibilities. But what happens when a student
Give to CHAT this holiday season!
Over the last few months, we have shared with you some of the impact that CHAT has on the children we serve: children with few – if any – other
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Annual Appeal – Corey’s Story
Every day, CHAT works to serve children with few – if any – other options for speech and language therapy. One such child is Corey, a 16-year-old from the west
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Devon’s Story
Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) help students develop their communication skills. But often, and core to our mission, CHAT SLPs serve another person a student’s life – to advocate for their
Kayla’s Story
We’ve all just lived through the annual ritual of back to school. While many students were busy picking out their first-day outfits and comparing schedules with friends, others faced the
CHAT Joins Salaam Community Wellness Center’s Inaugural Integrative Health and Wellness Expo
On August 27th, members of the CHAT team (including CEO Karine Fiore, SLP Shanah Slade, SLPA Nadia Ibrahim, and Associate Board member Myles Francis) took part in Salaam Community Wellness
CHAT – Life Changing Speech Therapy Chosen as Comcast/NBC5 Projection Innovation Grantee
LOMBARD – July 13, 2022 – CHAT – Life Changing Speech Therapy (CHAT) has been chosen as one of eight Chicago region non-profits to receive “Project Innovation” grants from the Comcast
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CHAT Raises Money Through Giving DuPage Days 2022
For the first time ever, CHAT participated in Giving DuPage Days. This was a five-day virtual fundraiser (May 2nd to May 6th) to spur giving to over 95 local non-profits.
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CHAT SLP Team Gathers for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
We closed our clinic on Monday, October 11, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and gathered our staff for team-building. This day is particularly relevant to our mission as a nonprofit dedicated
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Chat’s Speech-Language Therapy Builds Confidence for Local Boy as He Serves as Honorary Guest for Clinic’s Grand Reopening
LOMBARD, ILLINOIS, MAY 28, 2021—There’s no doubt that outgoing Franco Bibbiano is a confident 14-year-old. But that was not always true for this boy with Down syndrome who struggled to
If friendship is the heart of love, then this therapy story may melt your heart.
Best friends in so many ways, two of CHAT’s high school students came to speech together every week and worked on social and pragmatic language skills. Then one day, they
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Choose CHAT on Giving Tuesday
What’s the saying? “Out of the mouth of babes?” Seven-year-old Jimmy took it to a whole new level with the help of a little technology. Please don’t try this at
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CHAT Collaborates with Enlace to Provide Literacy Programs to Little Village Families
Enlace colabora con CHAT para proveer programas de lectura a las familias de La Villita
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Testimonial from Jackson Charter School
At first I was skeptical and didn’t know what to think about transitioning our building to teletherapy for speech services, but I was pretty reluctant about it. Up until that
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Summer Programs
If you’re interested in learning more about our summer programs, be sure to check out our recent summer programs webinar. This informational video will fill you in on everything you
Hyperlexia Webinar on Social Skills
On May 26th, 2020 we hosted a webinar on social skills and strategies for hyperlexic children. Our Founder, Phyllis Kupperman, and Assistant Director, Ciara Nally, shared so many helpful tips
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Reading Comprehension Strategies for Hyperlexic Children
On May 12th, 2020 we hosted a webinar on reading comprehension strategies for hyperlexic children. Our Founder, Phyllis Kupperman, and Assistant Director, Ciara Nally, shared so many helpful tips for
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Wordless Picture Books and Videos
Wordless picture books, or wordless videos (we see you, Pixar), can be GREAT ways to work on language and literacy! Your child can expand their imagination and create their own
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Hyperlexia Webinar Video and Resources
On April 21, 2019, CHAT hosted a webinar, Supporting Hyperlexic Children under COVID-19: Tips from the Experts. Our Founder, Phyllis Kupperman, and Assistant Director, Ciara Nally, shared so many helpful tips for
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CHAT Uses Teletherapy Services to Continue Providing Therapy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the limitations of social distancing, at CHAT we’re happy to continue providing speech-language therapy services through the use of teletherapy! In fact, with all of this newfound time at
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CHAT recognizes three SLPs for their embodiment of core CHAT values in 2019
This week, CHAT recognized three SLPs for their embodiment of core CHAT values in 2019: Celia Kaufer, for positivity; Hannah Koronkiewicz, for passion; and Courtney Ramczyk, for flexibility. Congratulations to
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