How Group Activities Work in an Autism Therapy Setting As a parent of a child with autism, you might be skeptical about group sessions. You may have watched your child struggle on the playground or worried about them getting along with their peers. Within these tailored group sessions, we give kids the chance to explore…
In the United States, the average age of a child diagnosed with autism is over 4 years old. While that may seem young, that average is actually far older than experts say is ideal. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 18 months. Identifying this disorder early…
When you have a child with autism, finding the most effective treatment possible often becomes your highest priority. While many treatment approaches are available, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been extensively evaluated over decades of clinical research and is considered to be the gold standard. Endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and prominent American medical…
Receiving an autism diagnosis can be overwhelming for families, especially as they begin to explore the numerous considerations that come with getting their child the best care available. Fortunately, they can turn to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA therapy has been shown to help children with autism improve their communication and social skills and develop…
Stride Autism Centers Seeks to Help Nebraska Families with Its Center-Based ABA Therapy Program. As a provider of evidence-based therapy for preschool-age children with autism, Stride Autism Centers is thrilled to announce two new convenient locations in Nebraska. Enrollment for children ages 2-6 has begun for our Lincoln clinic, located at 4545 S 86th St,…
A recent piece written by Lauren Dietrich for the Lincoln Journal Star discusses the exciting launch of our Lincoln location. The article provides a wonderful overview of Stride’s evidence-based program, operating philosophy, and commitment to helping local families get the support they need. It also includes insight from Founder and CEO Brad Zelinger, as well…
Stride is pleased to announce that enrollment for children ages 2 to 6 is open at our new center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Conveniently located at 4545 S. 86th St. Suite 101, this clinic allows us to expand our reach and assist families across Southeastern Nebraska. We are also excited to be starting a center in…
The 17th Annual Goldstick Family Lecture in the Study of Communication Disorders took place on September 30, 2021. The lecture was hosted by the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and always draws upon leading scholars in the field of special education. This year’s lecture was held virtually, with more than 400…
Stride is excited to announce that clients can now enroll in our therapy program for preschool children with Autism at our new center conveniently located at 1327 Boyson Road in Hiawatha. Autism is a communication and social disorder, and Stride’s combination of one-on-one therapeutic interventions and structured group activities aims to rapidly enhance verbal &…
On June 17th, 2021, Stride Clinical Director, Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish, and Chicago (South Loop) Lead BCBA, Molly White, presented a Virtual Parent Workshop for Chicago Autism Network. In their presentation, Dr. Whittington-Barnish and Ms. White delved into ways to recognize challenging behaviors and discussed helpful strategies to address them. They also spoke about the important…
