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Turning Pointe CN Day School

Special-Needs Schools · Naperville, IL
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Focus
Day School Autism Developmental Delay Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Other Health Impairment S/L
Area
Naperville, IL
Description
ISBE-approved nonpublic special-education facility (day school), serving students with autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, other health impairment, s/l. Illinois districts can place and fund students here under Section 14-7.02.
Website
turningpointeautismfoundation.org

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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is a Naperville, Illinois-based nonprofit serving individuals with autism across the lifespan — from children and youth through adults — with best-practice programs, adult day services, community education, and first-responder training. Founded in 2007 by Kim and Randy Wolf, it is a Certified Autism Center committed to fostering independence and communication across the lifelong continuum of needs.

Leadership
Randy Wolf — Chairman & Cofounder
Kim Wolf — Cofounder
Howard Weiss — Board President
Jay Ferguson — Vice President
Carrie Provenzale — Executive Director
Bianca Frost — Associate Director
Barb Brauer — Advancement Director
Natalie R. Andzik, Ph.D. — Practice Advisory Board Member
Brandon C. Perez, Ph.D. — Practice Advisory Board Member
Maddy Nave Tortelli, OTD — Practice Advisory Board Member
Stephen Walker, Ph.D. — Practice Advisory Board Member
Timothy R. Vollmer, Ph.D. — Practice Advisory Board Member
Jonathan K. Fernand, Ph.D. — Practice Advisory Board Member
Steven Cataldo, MD — Practice Advisory Board Member
Staff
Russ Romanelli — Treasurer
Kim White — Secretary
Mary Butler — Family Specialist
Julie Schmidt — Development Officer
Populations served
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder Children and youth Adults Families
Setting
Day
On-site therapies
Occupational Therapy (OT)
Services
Autism screening Children and youth programs Adult day services (Foglia Family Adult Services) Training initiatives Research programs Community education First responder training Family support
Programs
Foglia Family Adult Services (Adult Day Pilot) Children and Youth Programs Training Initiatives Research Programs
Founded
2007
Accreditations & approvals
Certified Autism Center (IBCCES) CARF accreditation (Adult Day Pilot program) 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Phone
630.570.7948
Highlights
Serves 120+ individuals and 500+ families; trains thousands of first responders; founded in 2007 by Kim and Randy Wolf after developing a customized program for their son Jack.
Approach
Dedicated to creating best-practice learning environments that foster independence, improve communication, encourage socially appropriate behaviors, and address the lifelong continuum of needs for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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  • On-site therapies (OT/PT/speech/behavioral)
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