Best Special Needs Schools in Buffalo Grove, Illinois (2026)

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Roots Autism Solutions and Therapeutic Academy

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Buffalo Grove, ILGrades PreK-5

Our Buffalo Grove academy at 160 Lexington Dr, Suite B, provides center-based ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social-emotional support for children 18 months to 12 years old. Our BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists teach the foundational skills children need to move into Illinois public schools. We also offer community-based ABA when appropriate, parent coaching and support groups, IEP and school advocacy, and evaluations through our partnership with the Dirksen Center. Translation services are available.

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Comparing school options in Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove addresses can fall under different elementary school districts, so the village name alone does not identify the right preschool referral office. Kildeer Countryside District 96 requires an appointment for its early-childhood screening; District 21 runs a separate Preschool for All program at Hawthorne and selected elementary schools.

District 96’s screening checks vision and hearing, fine and gross motor skills, speech and language, and cognitive activities. It is intended both to identify preschoolers who may need special-education support and to screen typically developing children whose families want consideration for the district’s Blended Early Childhood Program. District 21’s preschool serves ages three to five in half-day, five-day sessions, with screening used to determine program eligibility. Check attendance boundaries by street address before applying.

Local resources checked October 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Buffalo Grove

Which school district should a Buffalo Grove family contact?

The answer depends on the home address. District 96 and Community Consolidated School District 21 run different early-childhood pathways in the Buffalo Grove area. Use the district boundary lookup or call the district serving your address before sending records; a Buffalo Grove mailing address is not enough to identify the responsible school system.

What does District 96’s preschool screening cover?

District 96’s screening covers vision and hearing, fine and gross motor skills, speech and language, and cognitive activities. Screenings are by appointment through Willow Grove Early Learning Center at 847-541-3660. The screening identifies children who may need special-education services.

Is District 96 screening required for its blended preschool?

Yes. Parents or guardians who want their child considered for District 96’s Blended Early Childhood Program must attend a screening before enrollment. The screening also serves typically developing children who will enter kindergarten the following school year and whose families want them considered for the program.

What does District 21’s preschool schedule look like?

District 21’s Preschool for All program for children ages three to five is a half-day program, five days a week. Sites are Hawthorne Early Childhood School and classrooms at Tarkington and Whitman elementary schools. Children are screened, and eligibility considers developmental levels and environmental factors.

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