Aspire Autism Center

09/08/2025

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08/26/2025

08/24/2025

Swim Safety for Children with Special Needs is critical and can be hard to find. Safe Swim in Athens, Ohio will be hosting swim lessons this Fall. The registration deadline is August 28. 2025 and can be done here https://forms.gle/TJU4b6pEh7WNrJG69.

08/18/2025

We are BEYOND excited to be a Pink Period Pantry Location!! Please spread the word that there are free period products available for anyone here!!

08/17/2025

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Don’t forget the kids who are doing the extra work.

The kids whose days don’t end with the final bell, the kids whose breaks don’t follow a school calendar.

The kids who spend their afternoons being shuttled to sp*ech, or PT, or OT.

The kids whose schedules include services and therapies, on top of everything else.

The kids who need extra help and support.

The kids who are struggling to overcome barriers—whether physical, mental, or emotional.

The kids who don’t follow the typical schedules, hit the expected milestones, take the traditional path.

The kids who might need different strategies and tools to help them learn.

These kids are working so hard, too.

They’re tired, too, even if their successes seem smaller or maybe even completely unnoticeable to most.

There likely aren’t any awards for them at the end of the year, or special recognition for how far they’ve come.

But take it from me—they are working SO dang hard.

Don’t forget to acknowledge their efforts.

Because what might be a small hurdle on the track for most kids, could be a Herculean task for a kid who has to try 10 times harder just to make it to the starting line.

These kids might not excel in traditional ways, but there’s nothing unexceptional about them.

Because they work harder for every win, and they don’t take a single one for granted.

08/14/2025

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08/04/2025

With school starting back and everyone posting photos of your adorable children, please be mindful of revealing personal information about your child. Their full name, name of their school, grade, age and other identifying tidbits can be used by predators and scammers. The safest practice is to keep personal information to a minimum, no matter your privacy settings or friends. Have a great school year!

07/30/2025

07/11/2025

I am out of the office until July 28th. If you need to contact Aspire please call the front office. Thank you!!!

07/03/2025

Time for some clean fun at the Beverly Library as we have a bubble party! While supplies last.
Please bring a towel, you will be wet.

07/01/2025

“Leave him with me for a week, and I’ll fix his autism.”

Oh wow, amazing! Do you also fix broken bones with essential oils? Cure nearsightedness with positive vibes? You really should open a clinic.

Here’s the thing: my son is severely autistic. He needs constant supervision… not because he’s “bad,” but because he doesn’t understand danger. He’ll swallow a screw if I blink too long. He once ran into traffic to chase a leaf. You can’t discipline that with a stern voice and a sticker chart.

He doesn’t process consequences like a neurotypical child. Taking away screen time doesn’t make him rethink his life choices. No, he just thinks the iPad disappeared into the void...

So unless your week includes 24/7 supervision, a crash course in nonverbal communication, and the ability to predict behaviors before they happen, I’m gonna guess your miracle fix is more of a vacation fantasy.

But hey…if you’re still feeling confident, I’ll leave you with him for five minutes while I try to p*e alone for once. Let’s start there. ☺️

06/30/2025

Notice Regarding New Patients:

At this time, I am not accepting new patients due to current patient capacity. This decision ensures that I can provide the highest quality of care to my existing patients.

We cannot give any estimates for those on waitlist. We are not adding any more patients to the waitlist at this time.

Thank you for your understanding!

Amanda