{"id":90218,"date":"2023-04-26T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=90218"},"modified":"2023-04-26T12:20:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T16:20:09","slug":"who-13-news-spotlights-stride-autism-centers-aba-therapy-services-during-autism-acceptance-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/who-13-news-spotlights-stride-autism-centers-aba-therapy-services-during-autism-acceptance-month\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO 13 News Spotlights Stride Autism Centers’ ABA Therapy Services During Autism Acceptance Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As part of its Autism Acceptance Month efforts, WHO 13 News<\/a> \u2014 Des Moines\u2019s local NBC station \u2014 sat down with Brad Zelinger, Founder and CEO 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).<\/p>\n

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Image Caption: Stride Autism Centers.<\/em><\/p>\n

At the top of the interview, they discussed Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy, which Zelinger described as the \u201cGold Standard\u201d in treatment for individuals with autism. He explained that at Stride, they use ABA to customize a treatment plan<\/a> to help young children overcome their unique challenges.<\/p>\n

Kiernan shared that her own son attends an ABA program. Her primary takeaway, she said, was that she often observes her son and other children playing as part of the program.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most effective therapy is when it\u2019s fun,\u201d Zelinger explained. He said that Stride Autism Centers specializes in supporting children ages 2\u20136. \u201cThey\u2019re really young and they should be playing and having a good time, and there\u2019s a lot of research supporting that. The more fun kids are having, the more engaged they are in those skill-building exercises,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Zelinger also shared how the founding of Stride was born of his experiences with his older sister, Marissa, who has Rett syndrome, a severe autism-related disorder. \u201cKnowing that there was a type of therapy that could make a huge difference and change the arc of someone\u2019s life, and not only for them but for their whole family, I decided to leave my old career in the business world to build something that would make an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

The result is Stride Autism Centers, which currently operates sixteen centers throughout Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska, with new locations in the works. One of them, in particular, will be opening right in the heart of Des Moines. This will be the fourth Stride location in the greater Des Moines area.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m really motivated to bring this type of care to communities in need,\u201d Zelinger said as the interview wrapped up.<\/p>\n

To learn more about ABA therapy and Stride\u2019s various centers, visit https:\/\/stridecenters.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Stride Autism Centers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stride Autism Centers<\/a> is a mission-driven organization that provides evidence-based ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2 to 6. Stride has numerous locations throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. Stride\u2019s full-day program combines structured one-on-one therapy with naturalistic group activities. It is designed to assist with communication, emotional regulation, school readiness, social skills, self-care, play and leisure, and transitioning skills.<\/p>\n

Families interested in learning more can contact Stride Autism Centers<\/a> at 312-554-5578 (Illinois) or 515-207-5251 (Iowa and Nebraska), or visit the Stride website at https:\/\/stridecenters.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brad Zelinger<\/p>\n

Stride Autism Centers<\/p>\n

info@stridecenters.com<\/p>\n

(515) 207-5251<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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