Autistic & Loved

12/30/2025

Every month, our Autistic & Loved Girls Social Group comes together to have fun, build friendships, and practice social skills in a supportive environment. This month, the girls enjoyed decorating ornaments and visiting the hot cocoa bar, along with singing, playing tag, and building forts together. It was a joyful afternoon filled with connection, creativity, and laughter. 💕🛝🎄🧋

12/29/2025

We are thankful to the Sheila Murphy Foundation for awarding a grant to Autistic & Loved, supported through the Moline Regional Community Foundation

This partnership helps further our mission to empower autistic individuals and their loved ones through support, inclusion, and community connection. We are honored by this partnership and the impact it makes possible. 💙🧩

12/28/2025

We are ending the year with 5 days of gratitude! Today we honor the life and legacy of Brenda Ann McCormick! Brenda’s grandson, Jackson, comes to Autistic & Loved. She wanted to make sure kids with autism had resources, so she had everyone donate to the Autistic & Loved Foundation. So kind of her. Thank you to her sons: Jared, Jeremy, and Joshua. We send our condolences. Thank you Jared McCormick for always bringing Jackson to Autistic & Loved! Jackson is always welcome here! Brenda’s family donation secures numerous scholarships to provide free programming at Autistic & Loved and scholarships for kids who need one. Thank you Brenda! We thank God for your life and legacy. 💛🕊️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the lovely teachers of Northside Elementary Life Skills program! 🎄❤️🎁

12/25/2025

May your Christmas be filled with calm moments, happy hearts, and special memories with the ones you love.

Sending warm holiday wishes from our A & L family to yours. 🎄💛

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from the lovely teachers of Northside Elementary Life Skills program! 🎄❤️🎁

The teachers made their own Christmas sweaters and made sure it wear them at their Autistic & Loved Sensory Gym field trip party with their students! 🥳

12/24/2025

Families had an amazing time at Sensory Santa this year! Soft music, dimmed lights, friendly smiles, and unrushed time with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! Our kids were amazing and families shared so much joy! Thank you Wezz De La Rosa Photography for documenting such special family moments!🎅🧑‍🎄🎄🎁

12/24/2025

We’re taking a short holiday rest 💛
Our friends at A & L Sensory Gym will be closed Dec. 24 – Jan. 1 and reopen Friday, Jan. 2 at 9 AM

Wishing all our families a peaceful, cozy, and joyful holiday season. ❄🎄🎅

12/20/2025

The holiday season is sweeter when shared in a safe place filled with comfort, joy, and meaningful moments. 🤍🎁🎄🎅

Autistic & Loved Gift Card is a thoughtful way to give time for play, connection, and smiles.

Give a gift that truly matters this holiday season.
Get yours online at

Sensory Gym, Sensory Stations, Sensory Chill Spa, and Green House

12/18/2025

Join us for Autistic & Loved Family Funday this Saturday, December 20, from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM—a fun, inclusive event created for autistic individuals and their loved ones. 💙 🎟 Access per child is $10 only.

🎄Christmas Sensory Grab Bags will also be available that day for only $20 (a $45 value)!

Each Holiday Grab Bag includes:
✨ Weighted stuffed animal
✨ Pop-it fidget toy
✨ Chewable jewelry piece

These thoughtfully curated grab bags make meaningful Christmas gifts for kids and adults, offering sensory support, comfort, and joy this holiday season. 🎁💛

🛍 Available in-store during Family Funday or online:
👉 https://bit.ly/48IMPx2

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your family!

12/18/2025

If Santa were an SLP, his sleigh would be full of language-rich toys 🎅🧸

Blocks, bubbles, books, cars, animals, and dolls aren’t “just toys” - they’re powerful tools for building:
✨ first words
✨ play skills
✨ turn-taking
✨ sounds, gestures, and early literacy

The best gifts spark connection, communication, and play ❤️