Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (The O-School) Employee Directory

Mental Health CareIllinois, United States51-200 Employees

The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, known as The O-School, operates a therapeutic residential and day program in Chicago for children and adolescents with profound emotional needs or on the autism spectrum. It emphasizes individualized care delivered by a multidisciplinary team, using an environment-centered therapeutic approach where daily activities are designed as therapeutic opportunities. Central to its model are ongoing therapeutic relationships between students and their treatment teams, with staff engaging with students throughout the day to provide emotional support and skill development.

The school also maintains a strong academic program aligned with state and local standards, complemented by extracurricular activities to support a traditional school experience and transitions back to home schools or college. Based in Chicago, Illinois, The O-School is accredited by multiple organizations, including the Council on Accreditation, AdvancEd, and state agencies such as the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. In 2021, the school expanded its offerings with the Transition Learning Center program, reflecting its ongoing development of services for students and families.

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