RESOURCE LIBRARY
A carefully curated collection of professionals, organizations, and services dedicated to supporting families raising children with disabilities. Each resource has been vetted by got4titude to ensure quality, expertise, and reliability.
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Navigating Early Intervention can feel overwhelming, but this guide is here to simplify the process. Designed for parents—especially fathers—who want to take action, this resource breaks down everything you need to know about accessing support, advocating for your child, and understanding the services available.
Inside, you'll find:
✅ A clear roadmap to Early Intervention services
✅ How to qualify and request evaluations
✅ Key therapies and support options explained
✅ Tips for advocating for your child
with confidence.
Whether you're just starting this journey or need a better understanding of the system, this guide empowers you to take the next step with clarity and confidence.
Download now and start building the best possible foundation for your child’s future.
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Navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. This guide is designed to equip parents—especially fathers—with the tools and knowledge to confidently advocate for their child’s education.
Inside, you’ll find:
✅ A clear breakdown of the IEP process—what it is, how it works, and why it matters
✅ Step-by-step preparation tips to ensure your child’s needs are met
✅ How to communicate effectively with educators & therapists
✅ Your rights as a parent and how to advocate for the best possible supportWhether you’re preparing for your first IEP meeting or looking for ways to improve your child’s current plan, this guide empowers you to take action with clarity and confidence.
Download now and start creating an education plan that sets your child up for success!
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Financial & Legal Experts
▶ John Gottwald
Role: Special Needs Financial Analyst
Affiliation: Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Description: The ultimate connector and a great guy.
Contact Information:
Address: 780 N. Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847.582.7816
Email: John.gottwald@ml.com▶ Jayme Lynn Levin-Muriel
Role: Estate Planning Attorney
Contact Information:
Address: 200 West Madison Street, Suite 2700 Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312.637.3002
Email: jlevin-muriel@hahnlaw.com
Website:Jayme Levin-Muriel Profile▶ Jennifer Ancel Reiter
Role: Special Education Legal Representation & Advocacy Services
Description: Empowering parents and their children to find success at school, at home, and in the community.
Contact Information:
Phone: 847.707.3460
Email: jennifer@ReiterSpecEdLaw.com
Website:Special Education Law & AdvocacyTherapy & Education
▶ NAPA Center (Chicago and Global)
Offers pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy with customized intensive programs specific to each child’s needs.
Website: NAPA Center Chicago, NAPA Center Global▶ TrueNorth
A comprehensive support network for families.
Website: TrueNorth
Bonus Resource: TrueNorth Professional Catalog Guidebook 2024-25▶ Redwood Schools
Serves K-8 students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Website: Redwood Schools
▶ Karen Hitzeman
Glenview District 34 Parent & Community Facilitator
Email: khitzeman@glenview34.org
Phone: (847)404-5767
WebsiteSpecialized Support & Services
▶ Aspiritech
Creates meaningful employment and social opportunities for autistic adults.
Website: Aspiritech▶ City of Support
A nonprofit working to create a community of support for children in therapy and their families.
Website: City of Support▶ TotalLink2 Community
Provides person-centered services to people with disabilities, promoting employment, independence, and social connections.
Website:TotalLink2 CommunityReal Estate & Relocation
▶ Scott Ottenheimer
Role: Real Estate Specialist, Baird and Warner
Description: Helps families with special needs children relocate to northern Chicago suburbs where there are better resources.
WebsiteCoaching & Counseling
▶ Bruce Graham
Role: Couples Counselor
LinkedIn Profile▶ Cheryl Susman
Description: ADHD and Autism Coach
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Iowa Infinity Center (Des Moines, Iowa)
Description: An innovative practice offering unique therapies. Harley visited in July/August 2024.
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▶ Genevieve Cornish
Role: Financial Advisor, Northwestern Financial
Description: Disability advocate and recently appointed to the Family Achievement Foundation.
Website▶ Tony Farah
Role: Real Estate Representative
Description: Works to build customized communities for families with special needs.
Website: Tony Farah Real Estate▶ Hearts 4 Henry
Raising awareness & money for CHD (congenital heart disease)
Website▶ HeartWorks
We build, test, and deliver new therapies to cure congenital heart defects, allowing families to live full, enriching lives
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Family & Lifestyle Support
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▶ Karen Hitzeman
Role: Glenview District 34 Parent & Community Facilitator
Website: Glenview District 34
Phone: (847) 404-5767
Email: khitzeman@glenview34.org▶ City of Support
Description: A nonprofit community providing resources and connections for families navigating therapy services.
Website: City of Support▶ Heart 2 Heart
Description: Parent-led support network offering guidance and encouragement for families raising children with disabilities.
Website: Heart 2 Heart
▶ Variety
Children’s Charity delivers equity, independence, social inclusion, mobility, and self esteem to children by funding and delivering equipment and services.
Website▶ Lighthouse Autism Center
supporting families and children with autism in the Midwest.
Website▶ Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation
Support research dedicated to finding a treatment, and an eventual cure for Pitt Hopkins Syndrome and other similar disorders. The PHRF is also dedicated to supporting the Pitt Hopkins community with resource recommendations, parental support and the latest medical information.
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▶ Scott Ottenheimer
Role: Real Estate Specialist, Baird & Warner
Description: Helps families with special needs children relocate to northern Chicago suburbs with strong disability resources.
Website: Scott Ottenheimer Baird & Warner▶ Tony Farah
Role: Real Estate Representative, Minneapolis
Description: Works to build customized communities for families with special needs.
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▶ Bruce Graham
Role: Couples & Family Counselor
Contact: LinkedIn Profile
Financial, Legal & Advocacy Services
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▶ John Gottwald
Role: Special Needs Financial Analyst, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Address: 780 N. Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045Phone: (847) 582-7816
Contact: Email▶ Genevieve Cornish
Role: Financial Advisor, Northwestern Financial
Description: Disability advocate & Family Achievement Foundation board member.
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▶ Jayme Lynn Levin-Muriel
Role: Estate Planning Attorney
📍 Address: 200 West Madison Street, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60606
📞 Phone: (312) 637-3002
📍 Contact: Website▶ Rubin Law
Description: Special needs estate planning firm led by a family deeply connected to the disability community.
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Therapy & Medical Support
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▶ NAPA Center (Chicago & Global)
Pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy specializing in intensive programs.
Website: NAPA Center Chicago | NAPA Global▶ Iowa Infinity Center
An innovative therapy practice offering unique treatments tailored for children with disabilities.
Website: Iowa Infinity Center▶ Variety
Children’s Charity delivers equity, independence, social inclusion, mobility, and self esteem to children by funding and delivering equipment and services.
Website▶ Gigi’s Playhouse
Providing programming & support for people with Down syndrome & their families
Website
▶ Lighthouse Autism Center
supporting families and children with autism in the Midwest.
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▶ Erin Ross
Role: AT Tutor
Contact:LinkedIn Profile | Website▶ Variety
Children’s Charity delivers equity, independence, social inclusion, mobility, and self esteem to children by funding and delivering equipment and services.
Website
▶ Gigi’s Playhouse
Providing programming & support for people with Down syndrome & their families
Website
▶ Lighthouse Autism Center
supporting families and children with autism in the Midwest.
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▶ Bruce Graham
Role: Couples & Family Counseling
Contact:LinkedIn Profile▶ Cheryl Susman
Role: ADHD & Autism Coach
Website: Cheryl Susman ADHD Coaching
▶ Gigi’s Playhouse
Providing programming & support for people with Down syndrome & their families
Website
▶ Lighthouse Autism Center
supporting families and children with autism in the Midwest.
Website▶ Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association
Our mission is to empower and support youth, adults and injured military who have a physical or visual disability through inclusive adaptive sports programs.
Website▶ Dr Joe Dispenza
Uses neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore the power of the mind in healing and transformation. He teaches how changing thoughts, emotions, and beliefs can rewire the brain, recondition the body, and create profound personal change.
https://drjoedispenza.com/
Podcasts + Reading
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▶ Kirby Rabalais- SFN Dad to Dad Podcast
Listen to our Interview
Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.▶ The Ed Mylett Podcast
https://www.edmylett.com/podcast
Showcases the greatest peak-performers across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and thought leadership.
▶ The School of Greatness Podcast
https://schoolofgreatness.com/
The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.
▶Brendon Burchard
The world's #1 high performance coach.
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