Current Services
Our Services
Comprehensive Developmental Support for Children & Families
At Mindfulness Space, we provide individualized, evidence-based developmental therapy designed to support growth across cognitive, emotional, social, and physical domains. Each service is tailored to your child’s unique needs and goals, with a compassionate, collaborative approach for families.
Developmental Therapy
Supporting Growth Through Play-Based, Child-Led Intervention
Developmental therapy focuses on helping children build foundational skills that support lifelong learning and independence. Sessions are play-based, relational, and structured to encourage progress in communication, social interaction, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.
Early Intervention (Birth-Three Years)
Helping Infants & Toddlers Build Strong Developmental Foundations
Early Intervention is a state-supported program for children from birth to age three who have developmental delays, disabilities, or risk factors affecting growth. Mindfulness Space proudly supports families throughout this process, offering developmental evaluations and therapy aligned with your child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
What Is Early Intervention?
Early Intervention provides developmental services as early as possible to help children learn essential skills during their most critical years. Research shows that early support can reduce the need for intensive services later in life and improve long-term outcomes.
The program is partially funded by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C, along with state and local funding.
Who Is Eligible?
A child may qualify if they:
- Are under 36 months old
- Have a diagnosed physical or mental condition linked to developmental delay
- Have an identifiable developmental delay of 30% or more
- Are at risk of significant developmental delays due to certain factors
Delays may appear in:
- Movement
- Learning
- Social interactions
- Behavior
- Self-help skills
- Communication
Eligibility varies by state guidelines.
Services Available Through Early Intervention
All services are designed to support developmental growth across natural environments. Depending on your child’s needs, services may include:
Where Services Take Place
Early Intervention services are provided in natural learning environments, such as:
- Your home
- Your child’s daycare
- Community settings
- Virtual sessions if you choose
Timelines & Availability
By law:
- First contact occurs within 2 business days
- Evaluation and IFSP must be completed within 45 days
- Services begin within 30 days
While Illinois currently experiences provider shortages, these timelines remain a legal right for families.
Cost & Insurance
- Evaluations are free
- Some families may pay a small monthly fee depending on income
- Insurance may reduce or cover costs
More details are available on the state’s Early Intervention website.
Transition at Age Three
If your child still requires support at age three, the Early Intervention team assists with transitioning to Special Education services in your local school district. Children who turn three during summer months may continue EI services until the new school year.
Disagreeing With Decisions
If concerns arise regarding eligibility, services, or delays, parents may:
- Request a team meeting
- File a complaint
- Request mediation
- Request a hearing
Support is available through Equip for Equality (312-895-7355).
Helpful Resources
Early Intervention Clearinghouse – https://eiclearinghouse.org/
Start Early – https://www.startearly.org/
Raising Illinois – https://www.raisingillinois.org/
Multi-language fact sheets (English, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, Urdu)
Parent Coaching
Empowering Families With At-Home Tools & Strategies
Parent coaching provides families with practical guidance to support developmental goals outside of therapy sessions. Coaching may include behavior strategies, communication approaches, routine-building, sensory support, and hands-on modeling.
Topics May Include:
- Managing big emotions
- Building communication skills
- Encouraging play and social skills
- Creating development-friendly routines
- Strategies for daily living and independence
Assessments & Evaluations
Understanding Your Child’s Developmental Needs
We provide comprehensive developmental evaluations to help identify strengths, challenges, and appropriate next steps for therapy or Early Intervention services.
Assessments support decision-making for:
- Developmental delays
- Social-emotional concerns
- Sensory processing challenges
- School readiness
- Play skills and learning foundations
