Stride Autism Centers Opens New Location in Chicago
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CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Stride Autism Centers has expanded its reach into Chicago with the opening of a new center in the Avondale, Logan Square neighborhood. The facility, located at 3100 W. Belmont Avenue, now offers specialized early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to young children and families in the area.
The center is designed to serve children aged 2 to 6 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. It features an outdoor play space that encourages children to engage in fresh air, movement, and play. Stride’s program integrates one-on-one therapy with naturalistic play, focusing on essential skills such as communication, social interaction, self-care, and school readiness.
Brad Zelinger, founder and CEO of Stride Autism Centers, expressed the significance of the new location.
Stride’s Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) design individualized treatment plans tailored to each child’s unique strengths and family priorities. Using a naturalistic, play-based approach, clinicians incorporate therapy goals directly into engaging activities while offering dedicated parent training to support progress at home.
Emily Patrizi, President and COO of Stride Autism Centers, emphasized the importance of making early intervention fun and engaging.
The center accepts commercial insurance and assists families with navigating insurance and enrollment. Stride’s intake team is available to help with the enrollment process, which can be initiated by calling 312-554-5578 or visiting stridecenters.com.
Stride Autism Centers is a family-owned, clinically-led organization dedicated to providing evidence-based, center-based ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2 to 6. With locations across Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, the organization aims to integrate structured one-on-one therapy with naturalistic group activities to promote a range of skills, including communication, emotional regulation, school readiness, social interaction, self-care, and more.