Mission-Driven Organization Expands Rapidly to Serve More Families in the Midwest
DES MOINES โ April 30, 2021 โ Stride Autism Centers (โStrideโ), a mission-driven provider of evidence-based therapy for children with autism, today announced that it has expanded to serve families at four centers throughout Iowa. Stride is now actively enrolling clients at all four locations, including Clive and Johnston in the Des Moines metro area, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport in the Quad Cities.
Strideโs clinical team specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy โ the most rigorously studied โgold standardโ of treatment for individuals with autism. All of Strideโs centers exclusively serve preschool-age children (ages 2-6) and utilize 1:1 therapist-to-child ratios to provide individualized support during the most critical years of child development.
Every child at Stride has a highly customized treatment plan developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and overseen by a dually credentialed clinical psychologist/BCBA-D.
โStrideโs mission to provide the best possible support to children with autism and their families is deeply personal to me,โ said Brad Zelinger, Strideโs Founder and CEO. โMy sister has an autism-related disorder called Rett Syndrome. She is nonverbal, and requires substantial support in everyday activities. I founded Stride so individuals like her can get the effective therapy they need as early as possible to live more independent, joyous lives. As a Midwesterner myself, Iโm particularly motivated to bring Strideโs services to underserved communities throughout the Midwest.โ
โDecades of research demonstrating the effectiveness of early intervention for children with autism underlie our decision to specialize in the early treatment of young learners,โ said Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish, PhD, LCP, BCBA-D, NCSP, Strideโs Clinical Director and University Chair of ABA at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
โOur mission-driven team is incredibly motivated by Strideโs unwavering commitment to meaningful outcomes. Weโre grateful that our singular focus on the highest quality care has allowed us to attract outstanding clinical leaders and therapists alike,โ Dr. Whittington-Barnish added.
About Stride Autism Centers
With center-based programs throughout the Midwest, Stride Autism Centers is a mission-driven provider of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy, to preschool-age children with autism. Stride can help with communication, social skills, self-care, school readiness, play and leisure, transitioning and emotional regulation. Prospective families can call 515-207-5251 (Iowa) or 312-554-5578 (Chicagoland) or visit Strideโs website at www.stridecenters.com.
