Our Testimonials

At Blue Bird Day, families across Chicago and Wheaton share their experiences with our therapeutic preschool, therapeutic kindergarten, and intensive therapy programs designed for children with autism and developmental delays. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy, and optional ABA into a supportive, school-like setting where children thrive. Read real parent testimonials about our West Loop, Northcenter, and Wheaton locations to see how our individualized, insurance-covered programs help children build communication, independence, and confidence every day.

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Trusted by Chicagoland Families Since 2014.

Evidence-Based Therapeutic Preschool & Kindergarten Program

At Blue Bird Day, our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program is grounded in evidence-based practices that support meaningful growth for each child. This means every decision we make is guided by research-backed methods, professional clinical expertise, and most importantly — your child’s unique strengths, needs, and family values.

We continuously stay up to date on the latest research in early childhood development and therapy, thoughtfully integrating proven therapeutic approaches into each child’s individualized learning and therapy goals. Our evidence-based model allows children to build skills in a supportive school environment while making real, measurable progress.

Some of the evidence-based approaches we use include:

  • Sensory Integration
  • DIR/Floortime
  • Zoo-phonics
  • Handwriting without Tears
  • TEACCH
  • Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Therapeutic Support Integrated Into Every School Day

Blue Bird Day provides multidisciplinary therapy services delivered by highly trained therapists who collaborate throughout the school day. Our team partners closely with families to support children in building skills, confidence, and independence through individualized, evidence-based care.

Our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten services include:

  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Social Work/Counseling
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Feeding Therapy
  • Nutrition Services

Blue Bird Day Case Studies

Our case studies provide a detailed, real-world account of some of the children at Blue Bird Day. Each offers an informative perspective on a child’s initial challenges, treatment over the course of a year, and their individual achievements and successes.

*All client personal health identifying information has been changed to protect client privacy.

Learn more about Michael, a 5 year old with a diagnosis of Autism.

Learn more about David, a 4 year old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Learn more about Elijah, a 5 year old with a diagnosis of Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy.

Learn more about Kevin, a 5 year old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Expressive Language Disorder, and Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder.

Learn more about Mateo, a 6 year old with a diagnosis of Autism, Developmental Disorder of Speech and Language,
and an unspecified lack of normal physiological development in childhood.

Learn more about Eric, a 6 year old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and PICA.

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Three Birds. One Mission. 

Blue Bird Day is just one part of your child’s journey! Our sister companies, Eyas Landing and Merlin Day Academy, work together to support your child as they grow. Eyas Landing provides multi-disciplinary therapeutic services for children and adolescents ages 0-21 — all under one roof at our state-of-the-art clinic, virtually through telehealth, at school or daycare, and at home. Merlin Day Academy— accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education—provides special education and multi-disciplinary therapy for children ages 6-14 with neuro-diverse learning needs.

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