Behavioral Health Business September 16, 2024
Molly Bookner

For Brad Zelinger, founder and CEO of Stride Autism Centers, the mission to provide the best possible support for children with autism and their families is deeply personal.

“Stride’s origin story really goes back to my childhood and my family’s struggles to best support my sister, who has a severe autism-related disorder called Rett syndrome,” Zelinger told Autism Business News. “That upbringing and the culture of philanthropy towards individuals with special needs was always a core part of my identity.”

Merging his business background with his passion for supporting individuals like his sister and their families, Zelinger launched Stride’s first location in October 2020 during “the depths of COVID,” he said.

Since then, the self-funded company has grown rapidly and...

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