Stride Autism Centers

11/26/2025

This holiday season, Stride Autism Centers in Hickory Hills partnered with the local food pantry to help bring joy to families in need across Chicagoland area.

Stride provides support for children ages 2–6 with exceptional ABA therapy and it’s our incredible staff, families and community members who make the magic happen.

You’re the heart of Stride 🩵

11/04/2025

We had such a great time at the University of Nebraska Health and Wellness Fall Festival today! 💙

It’s always inspiring to connect with students and families who care about supporting autism and mental health in our community. 🌻

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, your energy made our day! ✨

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Stride got spooky this season!

Our clinics across the Midwest hosted open houses and trunk-or-treats, and it was an absolute blast. From creative costumes to festive decorations, we loved seeing how fun and spirited our Stride families and team members got!

It was so special connecting with our surrounding communities, meeting new families, and celebrating alongside our current and alumni families who continue to make Stride such a welcoming and joyful place.

A huge thank-you to everyone who stopped by, volunteered, or helped make these events so memorable, we can’t wait to do it again next year!

10/24/2025

💙 At Stride Autism Centers, we’re all about making a difference. 💙

Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, center-based care for autistic children, and we’re always looking for caring, driven people to join us!

Whether you’re beginning your career as an RBT or growing as a BCBA, Stride offers support, training, and a community that truly cares.

✨ Come meet us at the Autism Society of Iowa event today to learn more about how you can grow your career and help local families thrive! ✨

10/20/2025

A recent article in The Times of Northwest Indiana explores why autism is being diagnosed more often, and what that really means for families.

Experts explain that autism isn’t necessarily becoming more common, but that awareness and screening have improved, helping kids get identified earlier.

Our CEO, Brad Zelinger, emphasizes that early diagnosis and access to quality therapy can make a big difference in a child’s progress.

If you are needing ABA services for your child between 2-6 years of age, please reach out. We’re actively enrolling in clinics across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Chicagoland.

Just before her son’s second birthday, Abigail Warneke grew concerned that he still wasn’t speaking many words.

10/09/2025

Friendship is the heart of childhood. 💙

At the recent Goldstick Family Lecture, Dr. Zach Rossetti reminded us:

“Friendship can be the bridge between isolation and belonging, between silence and laughter, between being seen and being celebrated.”

At Stride Autism Centers, our center-based model combines personalized 1:1 therapy with natural group activities helping children ages 2–6 not only build important skills, but also make real connections with friends.

Friendship can be the bridge between isolation and belonging, between silence and laughter, between being seen and being celebrated. Watch here!

10/03/2025

✨ New Clinic Alert: Stride is now in Bellevue, NE! ✨

We’re proud to open our sixth Nebraska clinic, expanding access to center-based ABA therapy for children ages 2–6. Stride is the only center-based ABA program in Nebraska fully accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ).

Despite recent cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates, we’re committed to serving Medicaid families because every child deserves the chance to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. We are here for you!

10/02/2025

We’re growing in Nebraska!
Stride Autism Centers is proud to announce the opening of our new Bellevue clinic, our sixth in Nebraska.

Stride is the only center-based ABA program in the state fully accredited by the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ). Our mission is simple: to ensure children ages 2–6 with autism receive high-quality, evidence-based early intervention at the time it matters most.

Even as Medicaid reimbursement rates have been reduced across Nebraska, Stride remains steadfast in our commitment to serve Medicaid families. Every child deserves consistency, compassion, and the chance to thrive. We’re here for you.

Despite Medicaid cuts, Stride expands to Bellevue, reinforcing its commitment to families needing autism early intervention care....

10/01/2025

BIG NEWS! Stride Autism Centers has officially been recognized as a 2025 Iowa Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register!

This honor comes as we open our newest center in Des Moines’ Highland Park community, our 11th in Iowa! We’re proud to serve more families with high-quality, accredited ABA therapy and grateful to our incredible team whose dedication makes this possible.

We're excited to share that Stride Autism Centers has been named a 2025 Iowa Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. Read more here!

09/17/2025

🎉 Big thanks to WGN for featuring Stride on their morning news! We’re celebrating the 1-year anniversary of our Oak Park clinic and are proud to serve families across Chicagoland and the throughout the Midwest💙
👉 Learn more at stridecenters.com

Stride Autism Centers believe every child with autism deserves an independent and joyous future. Their clinical team uses evidence based therapy to empower p...

09/11/2025

🎉 Big things are happening! Stride Autism Centers is coming to Nebraska! Our new location at 2206 Longo Drive, Suite 207, Bellevue, NE 68005 is opening soon and we can’t wait to serve even more families in the area with expert ABA therapy for children ages 2–6. 💙

📣 Heading to the Bellevue East vs. Bellevue West game tonight? So are we! Stop by the Stride Autism Centers table and say hi, we’d love to meet you! 🏈