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Holly Lechniak
Mental & Behavioral Health

Back to School for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

A conversation with Holly Lechniak, LCSW, outreach director for the AARTS Center at Rush

Herrendorf Foundation
Mental & Behavioral Health

Foundation Launches Scholarship to Promote Community-Based Mental Health Project at Rush

Mental & Behavioral Health

Practicing Mindfulness

Learn the basics from Rush mindfulness expert Rebecca Bunn

Mental & Behavioral Health

Advice for Parents With Children Who Have Autism

AARTS Center staff members offer recommendations for parents of kids with autism

Mental & Behavioral Health

What is Autism Awareness?

AARTS Center staff members advocate for increased awareness of autism

Mental & Behavioral Health

What a Community Can Do To Support People With Autism

Tips for building inclusive and supportive environments for the autism community

Mental & Behavioral Health

Why Autism Awareness Matters

'To promote inclusivity and acceptance, we have to start with understanding.'

Ray Prieto from Rush Road Home Program with wife, three kids and battalion behind him.
Mental & Behavioral Health

How Veterans Serve Communities Beyond Active Duty

Veteran Ray Prieto shares his story and explains the importance of supporting veterans and their families year-round

Black female care provider with hand on shoulder of female patient of color
Mental & Behavioral Health

Reflections on Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed care transforms patient care and the providers who deliver it.

Teenage research participant
Children’s Health

Research Sheds Light on Autism’s Genetic Links

Children and parents gain insight from Rush-SPARK research results