Latest Press Releases
Stride Autism Centers Appoints Emily Patrizi as Chief Operating Officer
Stride Autism Centers has welcomed Emily Patrizi as their new Chief Operating Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in autism services, Emily joins Stride to help expand its mission of supporting families and communities in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. She previously served as COO at Trumpet Behavioral Health, where she led efforts to improve care and increase access....
Stride Autism Centers Honored with 2024 Top Workplaces Awards for Employee Well Being and Professional Development
We are excited to share that Stride Autism Centers has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, with special recognition for Employee Wellbeing and Professional Development! This honor is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on the feedback of our team members, who expressed that “joyful” is one of the words that best describes our culture....
Sioux Falls Grand Opening
Stride Autism Centers is thrilled to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The center is state-of-the-art, with naturalistic activity areas, group instruction classrooms, reading nook, individual therapy rooms, extensive play and sensory equipment, and more....
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month With Our Team at Stride
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....
Stride Autism Centers Announces Expansion to Broaden Access to Premier Autism Therapy in Nebraska
Stride Autism Centers (“Stride”), renowned for their evidence-based therapy for children with autism, is proud to announce its expansion across Nebraska. With three successful centers in Omaha and Lincoln, Stride is set to elevate its mission further with two new centers slated to open by March 2024....
Stride Partners with Blank Children’s Hospital to Offer Free Workshop Series
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 may feel daunting....
Sioux City Clinic Open House – Thursday, November 16 @ 4:30PM
Stride Autism Centers is excited to announce that we have opened our newest clinic in Sioux City, IA and we are celebrating with an open house for the Sioux City community!...
Join Us at 2023 Omaha Funfest
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 exciting to do, you won’t want to miss out on this event....
Join Our Open House in Orland Park
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....
Stride is Proud to Sponsor Upcoming Fundraisers in Communities it Serves
At Stride, we firmly believe that every child deserves a rewarding future full of happiness and independence. That is why, in addition to offering full-day ABA programs for children ages 2 to 6 across Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois, we support autism-related organizations that are aligned with our mission....
Stride Autism Centers Expands Its Presence in Illinois with New Orland Park Location
Committed to assisting preschool aged children with autism and their families, Stride Autism Centers (“Stride”) is proud to announce the opening of our brand new location in Orland Park, Illinois. Enrollment is now open for children ages 2 to 6 at this new center, which is conveniently located at 18080 Wolf Rd. ...
New Centers for Children with Autism Open in Omaha and Lincoln, with Additional Centers Planned for 2022.
As a provider of evidence-based therapy for preschool-age children with autism, Stride Autism Centers is thrilled to announce two new convenient locations in Nebraska. Enrollment for children ages 2-6 has begun for our Lincoln clinic, located at 4545 S 86th St, Suite 101, and for our Omaha clinic, located at 310 Regency Pkwy #115. We are planning more center openings in Omaha and throughout Nebraska to serve more families in need....
Stride Featured in the Lincoln Journal Star
A recent piece written by Lauren Dietrich for the Lincoln Journal Star discusses the exciting launch of our Lincoln location. The article provides a wonderful overview of Stride’s evidence-based program, operating philosophy, and commitment to helping local families get the support they need. It also includes insight from Founder and CEO Brad Zelinger, as well as Ryhanna Singleton, our lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the Des Moines Metro area....
Stride Autism Centers Opens Location in Lincoln, Nebraska
Stride is pleased to announce that enrollment for children ages 2 to 6 is open at our new center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Conveniently located at 4545 S. 86th St. Suite 101, this clinic allows us to expand our reach and assist families across Southeastern Nebraska....
Enrollment is Open for Stride Autism Centers in Hiawatha
Stride is excited to announce that clients can now enroll in our therapy program for preschool children with Autism at our new center conveniently located at 1327 Boyson Road in Hiawatha....
Stride’s Founder Helps Raise Over $2,000,000 Towards Autism-Related Disorder
Stride is proud to announce that it’s Founder & CEO, Brad Zelinger, has helped raise over $2,000,000 towards Rett Syndrome research. Brad’s sister, Marissa, and the challenges she’s faced due to her autism-related disorder, is the inspiration behind Stride Autism Centers. This year’s Reverse Rett Chicago event was held virtually and raised nearly $250,000. Since inception, Reverse Rett Chicago has raised over $2,000,000....
Stride’s Evidence-Based Autism Therapy Now Available at Four Iowa Locations
DES MOINES – April 30, 2021 – Stride Autism Centers (“Stride”), 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....
Media Coverage
WHO 13 News Spotlights Stride Autism Centers’ ABA Therapy Services During Autism Acceptance Month
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 treatment for kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read More
Opening and Operating Autism Centers during a Pandemic – Stride Founder Brad Zelinger
Stride Autism Centers Founder & CEO Brad (pictured left) and his sister Marissa (pictured right). Marissa’s struggles with her autism spectrum disorder inspired Brad to launch Stride. Read More
Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month: Empowering Lives at Stride Autism Centers
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to foster understanding and celebrate the diverse experiences of those on the autism spectrum. This year, Stride Autism Centers is proud to have been featured in a recent news segment by KCAU-TV in Sioux City, which emphasizes the critical shift from mere awareness to acceptance and understanding. Read More
Catch Up on Our Free Webinar: A Guide to Autism Diagnosis and Treatment for Caregivers
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. Read More
Webinar: Journey to Services: From Early Questions to Diagnosis to Intervention
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 join us. Read More
Brad Zelinger, Stride’s Founder and CEO Featured on “Building Better Businesses in ABA” Podcast
Brad Zelinger, Founder & CEO of Stride Autism Centers, was recently a featured guest on the “Building Better Businesses in ABA” podcast, hosted by Jonathan Mueller. He talked about how his sister’s autism-related disorder drew him into working with people with developmental disabilities. He also provided some insight into what distinguishes Stride from other applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy organizations. Check it out! Read More
Stride’s Founder and CEO Gives Opening Remarks At 17th Annual Goldstick Family Lecture
The 17th Annual Goldstick Family Lecture in the Study of Communication Disorders took place on September 30, 2021. The lecture was hosted by the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and always draws upon leading scholars in the field of special education. Read More
Webinar: Defining & Addressing Challenging Behavior, While Celebrating What Makes Your Child Unique
On June 17th, 2021, Stride Clinical Director, Dr. Ashley Whittington-Barnish, and Chicago (South Loop) Lead BCBA, Molly White, presented a Virtual Parent Workshop for Chicago Autism Network. Read More
Stride’s Clinical Advisor Hosts University of Illinois 16th Annual Goldstick Lecture
The 16th Goldstick Lecture presented by the College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This symposium featured a presentation by Dr. Sandy Magaña, professor in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities at the University of Texas at Austin. Read More
Defining and Addressing Challenging Behavior, While Celebrating What Makes Your Child Unique
Presenters will review ways to identify challenging behaviors and discuss the important yet nuanced distinction between behaviors that may limit long-term independence and those that are simply “different” or unique to your child. Strategies for teaching potential replacement behaviors will also be covered. Read More
Webinar: Making the Most of Winter at Home
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens both our physical health and social and emotional health. In the following webinar, we will address ways to incorporate and practice social and emotional skills in day-to-day life at home for a preschool age child. Read More
Webinar: Kids and COVID-19
This webinar from Stride Autism Centers provides very useful tips to help kids with mask-wearing, hand-washing and more. Read More
