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Illinois Center For Autism
The Illinois Center for Autism (ICA) is a not-for-profit, community-based, mental health treatment, and educational agency dedicated to serving people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Referrals are made through local school districts, hospitals, doctors, and the Department of Human Services. Our goal is to educate and serve children and adults with autism to help them achieve their highest level of independence in their home, school, and community. We offer a variety of programs designed to help individuals from 3 years old to adulthood. If you have questions or are in need of resources, we would love to speak with you.
Purpose
Since 1977 we have been providing vital programming services for Southern Illinois (12 counties) and are the only agency of its kind in the region. Since our inception, we have aimed to help those with ASD and the families who live with the challenges that ASD brings.
Vision
To help one student, one client, one family at a time and continue to believe in all our possibilities.
Mission
Educating and serving children and adults with autism to help them achieve their highest level of independence in their home, school, and community
Additional Culture Details
Accept. Understand. Love.
Values
- No need to go it alone
- Together we make all the difference.