SPRINGFIELD, IL — Hope, a leading provider of autism and developmental disability services, today announced that TherapyWorks Autism Services will officially transition their autism services to The Autism Clinic at Hope, expanding Hope’s growing network of autism diagnostic and therapy services throughout Illinois.
The transition brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to providing exceptional, family-centered care for children with autism and other developmental needs. Families can expect the same trusted clinical team, the same commitment to quality care, and an expanded network of services and resources through Hope.
“Hope and TherapyWorks share a common belief that every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality care close to home,” said Clint Paul, President and CEO of Hope. “By bringing our organizations together, we’re strengthening our ability to serve families, support clinicians, and expand access to specialized autism services throughout the Chicago region. We are honored to welcome the TherapyWorks Autism Services team to Hope and look forward to building on the incredible foundation they have created.”
Founded by Erin Vollmer and Michelle Worth, TherapyWorks has earned a strong reputation for delivering collaborative, evidence-based therapy services while building lasting relationships with children, families, schools, physicians, and community partners.
“Our goal has always been to help children thrive by providing compassionate, collaborative care that puts families first,” said Erin Vollmer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TherapyWorks. “From the very beginning, TherapyWorks was built on the belief that every child deserves access to exceptional therapy delivered by clinicians who truly care. Joining Hope allows us to continue that mission while providing our team and the families we serve with access to even greater resources and opportunities.”
“One of the things that has always mattered most to us is creating an organization where families feel supported and therapists are empowered to do their best work,” said Michelle Worth, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TherapyWorks. “Hope shares those same values. We are excited about what this transition means for our employees, our referral partners, and, most importantly, the children and families who place their trust in us every day.”
As The Autism Clinic at Hope, the clinic will continue providing comprehensive autism and pediatric therapy services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) and family support services. Existing appointments, care plans, and clinical teams will remain in place throughout the transition to ensure continuity of care for every family.
The transition also expands opportunities for collaboration across Hope’s growing network of autism services, giving families greater access to specialized expertise, additional clinical resources, and a broader continuum of care.
Hope is also working closely with physicians, schools, healthcare providers, and referral partners to ensure a seamless transition and continued access to timely autism evaluations and therapy services.
For additional information about the transition, including frequently asked questions, visit www.hope.us.
About TherapyWorks
Founded by Erin Vollmer and Michelle Worth, TherapyWorks has provided high-quality pediatric therapy services to children and families throughout the Chicago region since 2017. Known for its collaborative, family-centered approach, TherapyWorks has built a trusted reputation for helping children reach their fullest potential through individualized, evidence-based care. As The Autism Clinic at Hope, the organization will continue that legacy while expanding access to comprehensive autism services and clinical resources.
About Hope
Hope is a leading nonprofit provider of educational, residential, clinical, and community-based services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Since 1957, Hope has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fullest potential through innovative, person-centered care and support. Today, Hope serves thousands of children, adults, and families across seven states through a comprehensive network of programs that promote learning, independence, health, and opportunity. Annually, Hope impacts thousands of individuals through its broad continuum of services.