Center for Autism and Related Disorders

09/04/2026

🚀 GROW YOUR CAREER. MAKE AN IMPACT.

Looking for a career where your work can help make a meaningful difference? 💙 At CARD®, we’re building teams of passionate people who are ready to learn, grow, and support individuals with autism and related disorders.

We’re hiring for opportunities including:

✨ BCBAs & BCaBAs with in-center and remote opportunities nationwide

✨ Behavior Technicians at CARD centers across the country

✨ Fieldwork Fellowship opportunities for those working toward BCaBA or BCBA certification

Whether you’re taking your first step into the field or ready for your next big career move, there could be a place for you at CARD.

🔎 Explore current opportunities and apply today:

centerforautism.com/careers

📲 And don’t forget to follow CARD on social media for career opportunities, employee spotlights, center life, community events, and more! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

09/03/2026

Throwback Thursday!

😂💙 When you ask an RBT what their favorite thing to do during admin time is… and the visuals come OUT. 👀✨
Our CARD Boulder team knows there’s something oddly satisfying about creating the perfect visuals for our learners. Cutting, organizing, laminating… it’s practically an RBT love language. 😂
Because behind every great visual is an RBT who got way too excited to make it. 💗✂️

09/03/2026

🎤 **Wrong Answers Only: CARD Edition!** 😂

Why do Behavior Technicians carry so many toys? 🤔🧸🚗🎲

Because clearly they’re preparing for the world’s most competitive game of hide-and-seek. 😆

Now it’s your turn! Drop your best **WRONG answer** in the comments 👇 The more ridiculous, the better!

09/02/2026

Cheers for Peers: Kaylee!

This week, we’re celebrating Kaylee, a Certified Behavior Technician at CARD in Orange, California!

Kaylee is known for her thoughtfulness, dedication, and the care she brings to every therapy session. She gives her all, supports her teammates, and brings such a positive presence to the center.

We are so grateful for your hard work and commitment, Kaylee. Thank you for everything you do for your learners and the CARD Orange team! 👏

09/01/2026

Helping Autistic Teens Become Successful Adults

What does a successful future look like for your autistic teen?
From employment and college to relationships, independent living, executive functioning, and self-advocacy, Dr. Doreen will answer your questions about preparing teens for adulthood and helping them thrive.
Join us live and be part of the conversation!

09/01/2026

You Matter
September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind one another that support is available. Connection, compassion, and small acts of care can make a meaningful difference. You matter, and you are not alone. 💜💙

08/31/2026

🍂 A sensory-friendly fall evening is coming to Aurora! 🍎✨

CARD is excited to attend Fall Sensory Friendly Night at Blackberry Farm on September 10! This special evening is designed to offer individuals and families a more comfortable way to enjoy the sights, sounds, and fun of fall in a sensory-friendly setting.

Come enjoy the evening and be sure to stop by and say hello to the CARD team! 💙 We’d love to connect with families from across the Illinois community, answer questions, and share more about the support and services available through CARD.

📅 September 10
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Blackberry Farm
100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, IL 60506
🎟️ Admission: $7

Whether you’re already part of the CARD community or simply want to learn more about us, we hope to see you there! 🍁

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 • 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟭𝟬

Families with individuals who have special needs are invited to enjoy a quiet, relaxing fall evening after regular operating hours. Ride the train, carousel, wagon ride, play on the adventure playground and visit the museums!

Register: https://ow.ly/fkIf50ZEQg8

08/28/2026

Telehealth can be more than a temporary solution. It can be a flexible way to help increase access to ABA services when in-person care is not practical.
This month’s Autism Research Highlights explores telehealth direct therapy and what current research suggests about its role in skill acquisition, caregiver involvement, and individualized treatment planning.
Key takeaway: telehealth can be an effective and viable option for some patients, but it should be thoughtfully matched to each individual’s needs, goals, safety considerations, technology access, and family availability.
At CARD, we continue to follow research that supports flexible, individualized care for individuals with autism and related disorders.

08/27/2026

When you discover a brand-new button on your AAC device and suddenly it becomes your entire personality for the next 20 minutes 😂
Press it.
Look at staff.
Press it again.
Wait for the reaction.
Press it again because obviously the data set is not complete.
Meanwhile the BT is trying to stay clinically neutral while internally thinking, “Yep. We live here now.”
AAC exploration level: unlocked. 🔓📱

08/26/2026

**Happy 3rd Anniversary, CARD 2.0!**

Today we’re celebrating **three years of CARD 2.0** and all of the people, moments, growth, and connections that have made this chapter so meaningful.

From our incredible CARDians and the teams supporting one another every day, to the families and communities who allow us to be part of their journeys, there are so many memories worth celebrating. 💙🩵💗

Now we want to hear from **YOU!** 👇

**What is your favorite CARD story or memory?**
Maybe it was your first day as a CARDian, a teammate who made an impact, a special center celebration, a career milestone, a family moment, or simply a memory that still makes you smile.

Share your favorite CARD memory in the comments and help us celebrate **3 years of CARD 2.0!** 🥳

Here’s to the memories we’ve made and all that’s still ahead. 💙

🌐 **centerforautism.com**