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TLC at the O-School
Click here to learn more about the TLC, transition program for students aged 17-21 who have, or have nearly, satisfied their high school graduation requirements and who could benefit from an extra year of skill development to achieve their post-high school goals while continuing to work on social/emotional IEP goals.
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Located just minutes from Downtown Chicago
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Welcome to the O-School
Welcome to the O-School, where bright, creative young people and their families find help and hope when facing social-emotional challenges and/or autism. Providing a safe haven and a path to hope.
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Latest News
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The 2023 O-School Annual Report shares growth and opportunity news and updates.
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See the latest O-School blog!
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Have a listen to O-School student music!
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Camp O wraps up another good year.
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O-School Chicago
Expertly balancing complex clinical care with an ambitious curriculum, including fine arts, foreign languages, and a rich array of student leadership and co-curricular opportunities.
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Step through the Yellow Door and experience immersive, whole-person care provided by the O-School’s highly trained therapeutic and education team.
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The Therapeutic Day Program for elementary, junior high and high school-aged students prepare them to return to their home schools or to post-secondary education after graduating from high school.
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With more than 75 years of experience using milieu therapy, the O-School is recognized for providing individualized and clinically sensitive care that addresses the emotional and learning needs of students and their families.
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For most students, the O-School puts an end to the cycle of repeated, short-term and often unsuccessful mental health treatments and interventions. Students from all over Chicago attend, with awe-inspiring results.
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The official blog of the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.
Making a Difference
When I walked through that door, something magical happened. I became loved in a way everyone deserves.