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Glenwood Autism

Nonprofit agency dedicated to serving children and adults with autism & other behavioral health needs.

Glenwood leads the state of Alabama in providing autism and behavioral health care services. Glenwood is a non-profit agency dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other behavioral health needs since 1974. We provide an array of over 30 comprehensive services for children as young as 18 months old up to adults in their senior years, along with their families and caregivers. Glenwood’s treatments and services are creatively tailored to enhance each person’s opportunities for success.

02/11/2026

🎪 Step right up for a night that truly makes a difference.

Buy tickets to Big Top and support Glenwood’s mission of helping children and families impacted by autism and behavioral health needs live life to their fullest potential.

Join us for an unforgettable night of fun at the Fennec with the Silent Disco with DJ Mark AD courtesy of Jack Daniel's and Wheatley Vodka, live music with Fly By Radio, a silent auction, circus performers, and more!

👉 Get your tickets at glenwood.org/bigtop

02/10/2026

📢 Calling All Educators! 📢

Join us for Glenwood’s Summer Teacher Training Workshop, a dynamic 3-day experience designed to equip teachers with practical, effective strategies for supporting students with autism and behavioral health needs. 🌟

📍 Location: 150 Glenwood Lane, Bham, AL 35242
📅 Session Options:
✅ June 22–24, 2026
✅ July 27–29, 2026

Gain valuable insights through interactive discussions and hands-on learning, including:
📌 Student Motivation
📌 Behavior Management
📌 Assent-Based Learning
📌 Increasing Communication
… and more!

Tag a fellow educator and sign up today at glenwood.org/teachertraining26 ✏️🍎

02/09/2026

🎪✨ A HUGE thank you to all the amazing sponsors of Big Top, hosted by Glenwood's Junior Board! Your partnership not only creates unforgettable experiences and joy for our community, but most importantly, provides essential services to the children and families who trust Glenwood in their care.

We are so grateful for your generosity and commitment to our mission. 🙌❤️

02/08/2026

Today is autism Sunday, also known as the International Day of Prayer for individuals with autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission, and to the many autism advocates, for your compassion, commitment, and prayers as we work together to create a more inclusive community.

02/05/2026

Today, some Glenwood friends took a field trip to Gauntlet Fitness. 💪

They had the opportunity to get active and try new things through exercises, kickboxing, and movement sessions with .

Experiences like this help promote wellness and self-confidence. We are so grateful for community partners who create inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive!

01/27/2026

Allan Cott student, Skylinn, is learning to use an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device to ask for hugs, and her message was heard loud and clear.

We’re so proud of her and the ways our students express themselves!

01/26/2026

Opening Delayed: Due to the forecasted winter weather conditions, Glenwood locations and services will delay openings until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26.

Stay warm. Stay safe.

01/24/2026

We’re grateful to receive a grant to support multi-site art, dance, and music programming for children with autism at Glenwood.

Made possible in part by a grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Thank you for the support!

01/23/2026

Big thanks to our incredible Intake Coordinator, Lisa Braxton, for showing up and serving our community so well. From her daily work with families to attending events like the Children’s of Alabama Disability Resources Fair earlier this week, Lisa’s dedication makes a real difference.

01/20/2026

Today we proudly opened the doors to our new kindergarten building at Glenwood's Sicard Hollow location.

The Kindergarten Program provides a specialized, individualized learning environment for children with autism, focused on building essential behavioral, communication, and academic skills that support successful transitions into home school systems.

What began as a pilot program with Hoover City Schools quickly doubled in size, leading to this newly renovated space!

01/15/2026

🎪✨ Step right up. Big Top is back for its 22nd year.

Join us Friday, February 20, 2026, at The Fennec for an unforgettable evening benefiting Glenwood’s programs for children with autism and behavioral health needs.

🎶 Live music and dancing with Fly By Radio
🎰 Casino games
🕺 Silent Disco with DJ Mark AD
🍴 Delicious bites
🤹 Circus entertainment
🛍️ A can’t-miss silent auction
📸 Photo ops and more

🎟 Tickets are $100, with VIP perks available. Get yours at glenwood.org/bigtop

🖤 Black tie optional.

Special thanks to our Ringmaster Sponsor, The Mallie and Glenn Ireland Foundation.

Address

150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL
35242

Website

http://www.Glenwood.org/donate

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