All April long, people across the country have been celebrating Autism Acceptance Month (formerly called Autism Awareness Month). As the month comes to a close, we thought it would be an ideal time to remind ourselves why this commemoration is important — and how we can improve it for the Autistic people in our lives.…
As part of its Autism Acceptance Month efforts, WHO 13 News — Des Moines’s local NBC station — sat down with Brad Zelinger, our Founder and CEO here at Stride Autism Centers. Not only did they discuss the new Stride location opening up in Des Moines, but Zelinger and Anchor, Erin Kiernan, also explored effective…
Stride Autism Centers is thrilled to announce our Presenting Sponsorship of the upcoming Omaha Funfest on April 30th! Taking place in Werner Park from 1PM-3:30PM, this is going to be an incredibly fun and inclusive event. Whether you or someone you know is impacted by autism, or if you’re just looking for something new and…
Did you miss the recent “Orientation to Autism Diagnosis and Treatment” webinar by Stride Autism Centers and Blank Children’s Developmental Center? Don’t worry, you can still catch up on the valuable information shared during the session. As a caregiver for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be overwhelming to navigate the steps…
When you’re dealing with a new autism diagnosis or starting to suspect your child might have autism, you want information — and fast. As a caregiver for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you might be feeling like you need to learn a whole new language. Figuring out how to navigate the steps ahead…
Our Stride Autism Centers team recently opened a new location in Orland Park, Illinois. We’re elated to be part of the community and we can’t wait to help local preschoolers with autism thrive. As we get settled and established in our new home, we wanted to invite you to check us out. With that in…
Stride Autism Centers invites you to a free virtual event tomorrow evening specifically tailored to parents of children with autism. Join Ashley Whittington-Barnish, PhD, LCP, BCBA-D, NCSP, our Clinical Director, as she explores “Journey To Services: From Early Questions to Diagnosis to Intervention.” The no-cost online event runs from 7–8 pm CST. Sign up here to…
Sleep matters for everyone, but it can become especially important in households with children with autism. When kids aren’t getting the rest they need, they have a more difficult time reguating their emotions and reactions. At the same time, when children aren’t sleeping, it’s harder for parents to get the time they need for themselves.…
The holidays can be overwhelming for any of us. When a child lives with autism, though, many things can be especially challenging. Sources of comfort — like their normal routine — get stripped away and replaced with things that can be overstimulating, like new people and environments. The sights, sounds, and smells of the season can…
Behavior therapy is therapy with the goal of helping the individual modify their behaviors. That could mean adopting healthier behaviors or working toward eliminating problematic ones. When it’s tailored to kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavior therapy can be a powerful tool both for the kids and their families. By enforcing positive and healthy…
