by jogilvy | May 16, 2025 | Press Releases
Springfield, IL — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated data revealing that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States—an increase from the previous estimate of 1 in 36. Experts... 
by jogilvy | Apr 27, 2021 | Press Releases
SPRINGFIELD – The Autism Program of Illinois, a collaborative effort of 4 universities and 11 organizations that provide autism services to the State of Illinois, has launched a new online referral portal, which is the first of its kind in Illinois. This brand-new... 
by jogilvy | Apr 20, 2021 | Stories of Hope
As a young boy, Luke pulled his mother’s rotator cuff. He didn’t mean to, of course, but Luke has a nonverbal form of autism and bipolar disorder. When he could not communicate, he would lash out. “Without proper treatment, he could be... 
by jogilvy | Apr 13, 2021 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jodi Ogilvy Director of Communications – Hope P – 217.953.0894 ext. 30407 M – 217.553.2099 F – 217.786.3356 jogilvy@hope.us www.hope.us The Autism Clinic at Hope Receives $20,000 COVID-19 Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois... 
by jogilvy | Apr 9, 2021 | Stories of Hope
Beginning in early 2019, Austin Williams was a student at Hope Vocational Academy. After learning many skills that have prepared him for his current career, Austin is now working as a Clerk in Hope’s Training Department. We asked him a few questions about what...