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Stride Autism Centers | Urbandale

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  • 3001 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
  • ABA Therapy
  • Child Care
  • Diagnostic Evaluations
  • Early Intervention
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About Stride Autism Centers | Urbandale

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About Stride Autism Centers | Urbandale

Stride Autism Centers in Urbandale, IA is an exceptional provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism ages 2 to 6. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts develop individualized autism treatment programs tailored to each child’s unique needs and overseen by our PhD in Clinical Psychology. In addition to ABA, we offer naturalistic group activities, play therapy and music therapy to help improve communication, social development, language, cognitive, and motor skills.

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Services

Working hours

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Closed all day

  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Saturday

    Closed all day

  • Sunday

    Closed all day

  • Local time

    02/14/2026 9:21 am

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Company Management

Brad Zelinger, CEO

Have questions?

At Stride Autism Centers in Urbandale, we believe ABA therapy can be an effective way to help children reach their potential. It has been developed to improve communication skills, introduce productive habits, and reduce harmful behaviors. It is important to find an ABA provider that does not look to “cure” autism, but rather seeks to help children learn so they can live to their potential while embracing their unique, individual personality traits. If you are considering ABA therapy for your child, our team at Stride Autism Centers in Urbandale is here to help. We have a comprehensive guide to get you started and provide you the best resources to make sure that ABA is right for your child. Contact us to get started today!
Contact Phone number is (515) 446-3420.

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