Clarity
Outcomes
Create Your Village
LONELINESS
Services and supports provided by Aplus Autism Solutions
Clarity
Outcomes
Create Your Village
LONELINESS
Services and supports provided by Aplus Autism Solutions
How We Can Help
We are a team of experienced and empathetic support providers building an inclusive and compassionate community on the Near West Side of Chicago.
As a neurodivergent, differently-abled or unique individual, we understand some of the things you may be struggling with around executive function like time management, social communication, starting and finishing tasks, being flexible and self-monitoring. Our collaborative approach offers experienced clinicians and life-skills instructors who will help you identify your priorities and create evidence-based programs so that you can live the life you want.
Life Skills & Independence
- Home management
- Cooking, meal planning, shopping, errands
- Finding and furnishing an apartment
- Personal hygiene
- Financial literacy, budgeting
- Public transportation and community safety
Planning and scheduling your day
- Planning your day
- Creating goals and timelines
- Learn how your executive function abilities influence outcomes
Health & Wellness
- Fitness, biking, running, walking, strength training
- Managing emotions and anxiety
- Help with medication management and provider appointments
- Good eats (nutrition)
- Psychotherapy, behavioral therapy and communication therapy
Education and Employment
- Post-secondary educational support through degree completion
- Adult education
- Career exploration and employment
- Volunteer opportunities
Social engagement and Relationship Support
- Social Communication
- Friendship
- Dating support
Social Communication
Post-Secondary education
Public transportation
Budgeting
High School
Employment
Cooking
Meal planning
Fitness
Who we are
For over ten years, APlus Autism Solutions has delivered exceptional care to adults seeking both long- and short-term residential options for community life. We're growing and we can offer more program opportunities, including residential and daytime support to all different types of folks. We're calling this heyChicago!
LET’S BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED.
Testimonials
What Our Community Says
Genuine words from the residents we've had the pleasure to care for.
"I feel accepted and supported in the community I have been a part of creating. Things are not always easy and I know I experience the world differently than most other people but there are programs, options and people at heyChicago! who can help. It takes a lot of work, a lot of patience and a lot of trial and error but don’t give up. My family never did and neither did I and because of this I feel encouraged and able to contribute to my family, friends and community."
- John T.
"Thanks to the patient guidance with time management, program development and daily routines, I finally feel there is order, wellness, connection, meaning and peace in my son’s life every single day."
- A Grateful Mom
"The team at heyChicago! helped me break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, and now I'm successfully living on my own for the first time."
- A Grateful Community Member
"I’ve worked with the APlus team for over ten years. It’s a nice place to be and I am well cared for. I get time to myself which I like. I like the Saturday outings, road trips and working out and running with Martha and John. I’ve learned to take care of my home by doing chores and taking care of myself. I’ve learned to rely on other people helping me rather than one person only. I’ve strengthened important family relationships like with my dad."
- Dan C.
"The APlus team has provided my adult son with a vital structure for his daily activities, both residentially, and when he is out in the community. The staff are very professional and caring to ensure he has a safe and relatively happy environment. This organization provides one of the few and effective residential and community programs in Illinois for Neurodiverse adults who still need important daily structure to their lives."
- A Grateful Dad
"My son joined the community and has been employed at Mariano's in the West Loop since 2014. This is now his home and the team are his friends and in many ways part of his family. I can attest to the strength and growth my son has attained by being part of this fine organization. Neither my family nor I can think of what his life would be like without APlus."
- Bill C.
