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Stride Autism Centers Named a 2024 Top Workplace

We are excited to share that Stride Autism Centers has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, with special recognition for Employee Wellbeing and Professional Development! This honor is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on the feedback of our team members, who expressed that “joyful” is one of the words that best describes our…

Early ABA Therapy Importance

Why Starting ABA Therapy Early is Important for Your Child

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States. As research continues into this neurodivergent condition, ABA therapy remains the frontline course of intervention for securing successful outcomes for children with autism. Early intervention with ABA therapy leads to positive outcomes for these children that are visible into adulthood.  ASD…

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How Early Can Autism Be Diagnosed?

Obtaining an autism diagnosis can be difficult. You may suspect your child has autism before their pediatrician expresses concern. Being your young child’s advocate can be a challenge, especially if you are repeatedly told by experts to ignore your concerns.  Although it can be difficult to diagnose some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at…

Stride team at Sioux Falls, SD - Grand Opening Announcement. Now open for ABA Therapy for preschool children with autism.

Sioux Falls Grand Opening

Stride Autism Centers is thrilled to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The center is state-of-the-art, with naturalistic activity areas, group instruction classrooms, reading nook, individual therapy rooms, extensive play and sensory equipment, and more. This opening marks an important milestone for Stride, as it scales access to high-quality…

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5 Signs Your Child Might Benefit from ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a form of behavioral therapy that focuses on positive reinforcement to encourage certain helpful behaviors while diminishing negative behaviors. It also uses other methods, like discrete trial training and natural environment teaching, to help children with autism understand social cues, learn new methods of communication, and develop more independence. …

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month: Empowering Lives at Stride Autism Centers

https://blog.stridecenters.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Autism-Acceptance-Month-Breaking-the-stigma-01.mp4 April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to foster understanding and celebrate the diverse experiences of those on the autism spectrum. This year, Stride Autism Centers is proud to have been featured in a recent news segment by KCAU-TV in Sioux City, which emphasizes the critical shift from mere awareness to acceptance and understanding.…