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Daily Archives: October 20, 2025

My Sister, Marissa: The Inspiration Behind Stride

My Sister, Marissa: The Inspiration Behind Stride

Brad ZelingerBy WebFX SupportOctober 20, 2025

Author: Brad Zelinger – CEO and Founder of Stride Autism Centers My older sister, Marissa, is the reason behind Stride Autism Centers. Marissa has Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder on the autism spectrum. I have a vivid early childhood memory of calling out, “Hi, Marissa!” and hoping she would answer me. While I was…

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