Vision For Hope
@advancinghope.bsky.social
For over 65 years, Hope has been the premier provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together, let's create an inclusive environment for all!
Meika Valerio started as an unpaid intern 12 years ago today.
Now she leads 12 Autism Clinics in 5 states—quietly guiding teams and families every day.
The journey speaks for itself.
#HopeTeam #ABAtherapy #AutismSupport #LeadershipMatters
Now she leads 12 Autism Clinics in 5 states—quietly guiding teams and families every day.
The journey speaks for itself.
#HopeTeam #ABAtherapy #AutismSupport #LeadershipMatters
June 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Meika Valerio started as an unpaid intern 12 years ago today.
Now she leads 12 Autism Clinics in 5 states—quietly guiding teams and families every day.
The journey speaks for itself.
#HopeTeam #ABAtherapy #AutismSupport #LeadershipMatters
Now she leads 12 Autism Clinics in 5 states—quietly guiding teams and families every day.
The journey speaks for itself.
#HopeTeam #ABAtherapy #AutismSupport #LeadershipMatters
ATTENTION ALL ILLINOIS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS! You still have time to sign up for our Promoting Independence Webinar this Wednesday evening at 7 pm.
This webinar is FREE for all IL residents due to fundign in part by TAP and the IDHS.
Register at this link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This webinar is FREE for all IL residents due to fundign in part by TAP and the IDHS.
Register at this link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ATTENTION ALL ILLINOIS PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS! You still have time to sign up for our Promoting Independence Webinar this Wednesday evening at 7 pm.
This webinar is FREE for all IL residents due to fundign in part by TAP and the IDHS.
Register at this link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This webinar is FREE for all IL residents due to fundign in part by TAP and the IDHS.
Register at this link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our latest educator newsletter is out! In keeping with #AutismInclusionMonth, we have an article on creating more inclusive classrooms at any level. Just some small and simple changes can open up learning for everyone.
www.theautismclinic.org/small-change...
www.theautismclinic.org/small-change...
April 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Our latest educator newsletter is out! In keeping with #AutismInclusionMonth, we have an article on creating more inclusive classrooms at any level. Just some small and simple changes can open up learning for everyone.
www.theautismclinic.org/small-change...
www.theautismclinic.org/small-change...
Hey IL Parents and Caregivers, join us for our next FREE webinar: Promoting Independence
📅 April 16, 2025
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Online - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn practical strategies like task analysis, visual supports, and choice-making to encourage independence at home and everywhere.
📅 April 16, 2025
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Online - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn practical strategies like task analysis, visual supports, and choice-making to encourage independence at home and everywhere.
March 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hey IL Parents and Caregivers, join us for our next FREE webinar: Promoting Independence
📅 April 16, 2025
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Online - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn practical strategies like task analysis, visual supports, and choice-making to encourage independence at home and everywhere.
📅 April 16, 2025
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Online - us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Learn practical strategies like task analysis, visual supports, and choice-making to encourage independence at home and everywhere.
📢 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
The journey toward inclusion and awareness has been shaped by key milestones in legislation, ensuring individuals with DD have access to services.
Let’s keep advocating for a more accessible and supportive world for all!
#DDawarenessMonth
The journey toward inclusion and awareness has been shaped by key milestones in legislation, ensuring individuals with DD have access to services.
Let’s keep advocating for a more accessible and supportive world for all!
#DDawarenessMonth
March 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
📢 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!
The journey toward inclusion and awareness has been shaped by key milestones in legislation, ensuring individuals with DD have access to services.
Let’s keep advocating for a more accessible and supportive world for all!
#DDawarenessMonth
The journey toward inclusion and awareness has been shaped by key milestones in legislation, ensuring individuals with DD have access to services.
Let’s keep advocating for a more accessible and supportive world for all!
#DDawarenessMonth
The TAP N2 Hope Conference is coming up! Attend your way—either in-person in Springfield, IL, or virtually from home! 💻🏨
📅 April 29-30, 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL or 💻 Online
🎓 CEUs available for professionals
👩👩👧👦 Special caregiver track for families
🎟️ Register now! ➡️ bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
📅 April 29-30, 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL or 💻 Online
🎓 CEUs available for professionals
👩👩👧👦 Special caregiver track for families
🎟️ Register now! ➡️ bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
February 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The TAP N2 Hope Conference is coming up! Attend your way—either in-person in Springfield, IL, or virtually from home! 💻🏨
📅 April 29-30, 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL or 💻 Online
🎓 CEUs available for professionals
👩👩👧👦 Special caregiver track for families
🎟️ Register now! ➡️ bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
📅 April 29-30, 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL or 💻 Online
🎓 CEUs available for professionals
👩👩👧👦 Special caregiver track for families
🎟️ Register now! ➡️ bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
The TAP N2 Hope is April 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, IL.
We are offering both a professional track and a caregiver track, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of topics pertinent to autism.
Here is a sneak peek at our Professional Track presentations.
Register at bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
We are offering both a professional track and a caregiver track, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of topics pertinent to autism.
Here is a sneak peek at our Professional Track presentations.
Register at bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
February 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The TAP N2 Hope is April 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, IL.
We are offering both a professional track and a caregiver track, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of topics pertinent to autism.
Here is a sneak peek at our Professional Track presentations.
Register at bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
We are offering both a professional track and a caregiver track, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of topics pertinent to autism.
Here is a sneak peek at our Professional Track presentations.
Register at bit.ly/TAPN2Hope
Big things are coming! A conference dedicated to professionals and caregivers in the autism and ID/DD community is launching Monday. Stay tuned! 💙 #TAPN2Hope #AutismSupport
January 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Big things are coming! A conference dedicated to professionals and caregivers in the autism and ID/DD community is launching Monday. Stay tuned! 💙 #TAPN2Hope #AutismSupport
Our St Louis Clinic has a NEW home. Our clinic, formerly located on Tesson Ferry Rd, has MOVED to 5425 Southfield Center. Today is our first day in the new location!
January 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our St Louis Clinic has a NEW home. Our clinic, formerly located on Tesson Ferry Rd, has MOVED to 5425 Southfield Center. Today is our first day in the new location!
The Hope Trivia Night, initially planned for Friday, January 24, 2025, will need to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
We’re working with Columbian Hall to finalize a new date and will keep you updated with all the details as soon as they’re confirmed.
We’re working with Columbian Hall to finalize a new date and will keep you updated with all the details as soon as they’re confirmed.
January 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Hope Trivia Night, initially planned for Friday, January 24, 2025, will need to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
We’re working with Columbian Hall to finalize a new date and will keep you updated with all the details as soon as they’re confirmed.
We’re working with Columbian Hall to finalize a new date and will keep you updated with all the details as soon as they’re confirmed.
🏆 CASH PRIZES for the top trivia teams! Gather your squad and aim for the top spot at Trivia Night!
📅 Jan 24, 2025
📍 Columbian Hall | Springfield, IL
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting the communities of Hope! Follow the link to get your tickets. https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
📅 Jan 24, 2025
📍 Columbian Hall | Springfield, IL
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting the communities of Hope! Follow the link to get your tickets. https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
January 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🏆 CASH PRIZES for the top trivia teams! Gather your squad and aim for the top spot at Trivia Night!
📅 Jan 24, 2025
📍 Columbian Hall | Springfield, IL
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting the communities of Hope! Follow the link to get your tickets. https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
📅 Jan 24, 2025
📍 Columbian Hall | Springfield, IL
🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting the communities of Hope! Follow the link to get your tickets. https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
🎉 Trivia Night is for EVERYONE! Bring your friends, your family, or your coworkers for a night of laughter and competition.
📅 When: January 24, 2025
📍 Where: Columbian Hall, Springfield
🎟️ Follow the link to grab yours and support the communities of Hope! https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
📅 When: January 24, 2025
📍 Where: Columbian Hall, Springfield
🎟️ Follow the link to grab yours and support the communities of Hope! https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
January 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🎉 Trivia Night is for EVERYONE! Bring your friends, your family, or your coworkers for a night of laughter and competition.
📅 When: January 24, 2025
📍 Where: Columbian Hall, Springfield
🎟️ Follow the link to grab yours and support the communities of Hope! https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
📅 When: January 24, 2025
📍 Where: Columbian Hall, Springfield
🎟️ Follow the link to grab yours and support the communities of Hope! https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
💛 Make an impact at Trivia Night!
✨ Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Whether you're an individual or a business, your sponsorship helps support the communities of Hope while gaining recognition at this highly anticipated event!
#TriviaNight
✨ Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Whether you're an individual or a business, your sponsorship helps support the communities of Hope while gaining recognition at this highly anticipated event!
#TriviaNight
January 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
💛 Make an impact at Trivia Night!
✨ Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Whether you're an individual or a business, your sponsorship helps support the communities of Hope while gaining recognition at this highly anticipated event!
#TriviaNight
✨ Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Whether you're an individual or a business, your sponsorship helps support the communities of Hope while gaining recognition at this highly anticipated event!
#TriviaNight
Registration is now OPEN for our next Autism Workshop: Building Rapport on February 11th at 7 PM
FREE AND OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF IL ONLY
Register here form.jotform.com/250124089504...
Join us in learning practical strategies for building rapport with individuals, particularly children with autism.
FREE AND OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF IL ONLY
Register here form.jotform.com/250124089504...
Join us in learning practical strategies for building rapport with individuals, particularly children with autism.
Building Rapport
Please click the link to complete this form.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Registration is now OPEN for our next Autism Workshop: Building Rapport on February 11th at 7 PM
FREE AND OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF IL ONLY
Register here form.jotform.com/250124089504...
Join us in learning practical strategies for building rapport with individuals, particularly children with autism.
FREE AND OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF IL ONLY
Register here form.jotform.com/250124089504...
Join us in learning practical strategies for building rapport with individuals, particularly children with autism.
🎉 Gather your friends and put your brains to the test! Trivia Night is coming to Columbian Hall on Jan 24, 2025!
📍 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield, IL
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM | Trivia starts at 7 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now and join us for a great cause!
bit.ly/HopeTrivia
#triva #springfieldtriva
📍 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield, IL
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM | Trivia starts at 7 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now and join us for a great cause!
bit.ly/HopeTrivia
#triva #springfieldtriva
January 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🎉 Gather your friends and put your brains to the test! Trivia Night is coming to Columbian Hall on Jan 24, 2025!
📍 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield, IL
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM | Trivia starts at 7 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now and join us for a great cause!
bit.ly/HopeTrivia
#triva #springfieldtriva
📍 2200 S. Meadowbrook Road, Springfield, IL
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM | Trivia starts at 7 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now and join us for a great cause!
bit.ly/HopeTrivia
#triva #springfieldtriva
Discover how an autism assessment can guide treatment decisions in our latest #blog.
#autismservices #autismsupport #autismassessment
#autismservices #autismsupport #autismassessment
How Does an Autism Assessment Help Guide Treatment?
Learn how autism assessments identify strengths and challenges, guiding tailored treatment plans that evolve with your child’s needs for optimal support.
www.theautismclinic.org
January 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Discover how an autism assessment can guide treatment decisions in our latest #blog.
#autismservices #autismsupport #autismassessment
#autismservices #autismsupport #autismassessment
Are you a people person? Do you love getting the right person for the right job? Then, come #GrowWithHope! We are looking for our next Recruitment Specialist superstar! Find out more and apply online at bit.ly/4a5eiIv
#nowhiring #jobalert
#nowhiring #jobalert
January 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Are you a people person? Do you love getting the right person for the right job? Then, come #GrowWithHope! We are looking for our next Recruitment Specialist superstar! Find out more and apply online at bit.ly/4a5eiIv
#nowhiring #jobalert
#nowhiring #jobalert
Behavior analysis offers a wide selection of tools to help parents understand and respond to their children’s actions effectively. By using these techniques, you can encourage positive behaviors and address any challenges with confidence.
bit.ly/11BA
#ABA #ParentInvolvement #AutismAwareness
bit.ly/11BA
#ABA #ParentInvolvement #AutismAwareness
11 Essential Behavior Analysis Techniques for Parents
Discover 11 behavior analysis techniques every parent should know. Learn strategies to encourage positive behaviors and address challenges with confidence
bit.ly
January 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Behavior analysis offers a wide selection of tools to help parents understand and respond to their children’s actions effectively. By using these techniques, you can encourage positive behaviors and address any challenges with confidence.
bit.ly/11BA
#ABA #ParentInvolvement #AutismAwareness
bit.ly/11BA
#ABA #ParentInvolvement #AutismAwareness
As the New Year dawns, we hope it is filled with the promises of a brighter tomorrow. Happy 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As the New Year dawns, we hope it is filled with the promises of a brighter tomorrow. Happy 2025!
Active parental involvement in ABA therapy can significantly enhance a child's progress. By collaborating closely with therapists, parents can reinforce learning & ensure consistency across environments. Learn more about the pivotal role you play in your child's development:
Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy | The Autism Clinic
While ABA therapists play an indispensable role in your child's ASD treatment, did you know your involvement is as critical as a parent?
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December 30, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Active parental involvement in ABA therapy can significantly enhance a child's progress. By collaborating closely with therapists, parents can reinforce learning & ensure consistency across environments. Learn more about the pivotal role you play in your child's development:
📅 Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Hope Trivia Night on January 24th at the Columbian Hall! Doors open at 6 PM, and the trivia fun starts at 7 PM.
Just a few days left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing for tickets. $20 ticket/$150 a table full details at https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
Mark your calendars for Hope Trivia Night on January 24th at the Columbian Hall! Doors open at 6 PM, and the trivia fun starts at 7 PM.
Just a few days left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing for tickets. $20 ticket/$150 a table full details at https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
December 27, 2024 at 2:07 PM
📅 Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for Hope Trivia Night on January 24th at the Columbian Hall! Doors open at 6 PM, and the trivia fun starts at 7 PM.
Just a few days left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing for tickets. $20 ticket/$150 a table full details at https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
Mark your calendars for Hope Trivia Night on January 24th at the Columbian Hall! Doors open at 6 PM, and the trivia fun starts at 7 PM.
Just a few days left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing for tickets. $20 ticket/$150 a table full details at https://buff.ly/4iMdJag
#HappyKwanzaa. Wishing you a season filled with joy and love.
December 26, 2024 at 2:07 PM
#HappyKwanzaa. Wishing you a season filled with joy and love.
#MerryChristmas to all! May your day be filled with the joy and magic of the day!
December 25, 2024 at 2:07 PM
#MerryChristmas to all! May your day be filled with the joy and magic of the day!
Your donation to HOPE provides essential programs and services for individuals with multiple disabilities, from tailored educational opportunities to therapies that foster independence.
📅 Give now to ensure we can continue our mission into 2025.
Donate at https://buff.ly/41JBWrC
📅 Give now to ensure we can continue our mission into 2025.
Donate at https://buff.ly/41JBWrC
December 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Your donation to HOPE provides essential programs and services for individuals with multiple disabilities, from tailored educational opportunities to therapies that foster independence.
📅 Give now to ensure we can continue our mission into 2025.
Donate at https://buff.ly/41JBWrC
📅 Give now to ensure we can continue our mission into 2025.
Donate at https://buff.ly/41JBWrC