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A Place Where Your Kid Doesn't Have to Fit In to Belong

Welcoming, low-pressure community for neurodivergent children and their families in Elmhurst and the surrounding western suburbs.

Upcoming Event

The Includers Club at The Chicago Dogs

Sunday, August 16 · 3:00 PM

Impact Field in Rosemont

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Join us for a family baseball fundraiser supporting inclusive community for neurodivergent families.

 

Tickets start at $20 and must be purchased by July 20.

Playgroups

Every month, we gather at a local space designed with your child in mind — low stimulation, flexible structure, and room to move, explore, or simply watch.

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There's no schedule to follow and no performance expected. Kids engage at their own pace. Caregivers get to breathe.​

Kids Playing Together

Who We're Here For

We're here for families raising autistic and neurodivergent kids — especially those navigating new diagnoses, hard-to-find resources, or spaces that weren't built with their child in mind.

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At The Includers Club, your kid doesn't have to mask or earn their place. And you don't have to explain yourself to be understood.

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You belong here — exactly as you are.

Sensory-friendly playgroups, community gatherings, and inclusive programs — thoughtfully designed so every child can show up as themselves.

The Includers Club was started by a parent who felt the gap. We're building the community we all needed.​

Whether you volunteer, donate, or just show up — you help make this community possible.

— TIC family

"This is the first place where my child didn’t have to explain themselves — and neither did I."

What to Expect

A space designed with your child — and your whole family — in mind.

Come As You Are

Your child is never expected to mask, perform, or fit a mold.​​

 

No Explanations Needed

Connect with caregivers who get it — no backstory required. 

Engage on Your Own Terms

Move, explore, play, or just be. Every child's pace is welcome here.

Predictable, Not Rigid

Clear structure with built in flexibility—so you can feel prepared without being locked in. 

Join Our Community

Be the first to hear about upcoming playgroups, events, and new ways to connect.

Make It Possible

The Includers Club is made possible by families, volunteers, and local businesses who believe every child deserves a place to belong. If that's you, we'd love your support.

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