The Northern Illinois center for Autism (NICA) is a 501c3 non profit organization that was developed by parents, guided by professionals and has grown over these past 5 years into an organization that has a networking membership of over 575 contacts.  Serving well over 1,250 people annually, NICA continues to grow and assist people with autism, their family members and those in the community who support them.  ______________________________________________

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                            Our Board of Directors           

    Annette Gallagher           Arnie Quast                   Gia Larsen

       President/CEO                 Treasurer                    Secretary

     Bruce Corsaro                        Amy Hebel              Patty Peco

  Registered Agent                    Family Svc.                   Director

                                                        Ami Gandhi                    

                                                           Director                  

Margaret Custic             Julie Ciero            Annette Atwater

     Director                           Director                    Director         

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Employment Opportunities

The Northern Illinois Center for Autism is run with 100% volunteer services and contracted service providers.

Employment opportunities may be available in the near future.

Our Mission:

...is to integrate community and loved ones through education, awareness and medical interventions.  NICA will do so by providing resources, services, support, recreational opportunities, knowledge, trainings and assistance to those touched by autism, in our community.

(847)658-5607, or send inquiries via email to

A.Gallagher@NICAutism.org