Alexander Leigh Center for Autism

Alexander Leigh Center for Autism Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA) is a year-round therapeutic day school serving individuals with autism ages 3-22.

05/30/2026

Yesterday we had the honor of celebrating three of our long-time students at their graduation celebration! 🎓🎉

Watching them reach this milestone was incredibly special. We’ve seen their growth, hard work, and determination over the years, and we couldn’t be more proud of all they’ve accomplished.

We’re thrilled to share that, because of your incredible generosity, our 20th Annual Gala raised over $168,000! 🎉Thank y...
05/28/2026

We’re thrilled to share that, because of your incredible generosity, our 20th Annual Gala raised over $168,000! 🎉

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, attendees, volunteers, and supporters for making this milestone celebration truly unforgettable. Your support helps us continue our mission and creates meaningful opportunities for the students and families we serve.

Here’s to 20 years of impact and a lifetime of possibilities!

A huge thank you to Monica and everyone at Nick's Pizza & Pub for supporting Alexander Leigh Center for Autism during Au...
05/27/2026

A huge thank you to Monica and everyone at Nick's Pizza & Pub for supporting Alexander Leigh Center for Autism during Autism Awareness Month.

Throughout April, Nick’s Nick's Pizza & Pub featured a special Pizza of the Month and sold ALCAbility bracelets at their locations to help raise awareness and support for our students and programs. Thanks to their incredible generosity and the support of their customers, they raised over $2,500 for ALCA.

We are so grateful for their partnership, kindness, and commitment to making a difference in our community.

Happy 2nd Birthday to our beloved therapy dog, Oliver!Oliver’s presence brings so much joy, comfort, and love to our stu...
05/26/2026

Happy 2nd Birthday to our beloved therapy dog, Oliver!
Oliver’s presence brings so much joy, comfort, and love to our students, staff, and families. Whether he’s offering a calming presence, sharing cuddles, or simply making everyone smile, Oliver has become such an important part of our Alexander Leigh Center family.

Join us in wishing Oliver the happiest birthday and thanking him for all the tail wags, companionship, and unconditional love he gives every day.

Adventures in Ollieland

Remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom 🇺🇸.
05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom 🇺🇸.

Today our Training Center is blooming with excitement for Spring Fling!The space is filled with energy, laughter, and ce...
05/20/2026

Today our Training Center is blooming with excitement for Spring Fling!

The space is filled with energy, laughter, and celebration as students enjoy all the special activities planned.

Thank you to our amazing staff for the time, creativity, and care they put into making this event.. Your efforts helped create a warm, welcoming, and festive environment where our students can dance, have fun, and make lasting memories.

05/18/2026

Due to an outage in the area, our phone system is temporarily down. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while the issue is being resolved. Please leave a message if possible, and we will return all messages as soon as our phone system is back up and running.

Thank you for your understanding!

We’re hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at Alexander Leigh Center for Autism!If you are passionate a...
05/14/2026

We’re hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team at Alexander Leigh Center for Autism!

If you are passionate about helping students build communication skills, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Join a supportive team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact every single day.

Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply!

Learn more and apply here:
https://www.indeed.com/job/speech-language-pathologist-eb16aeb6c7aadb33?from=iaBackPress

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05/10/2026
**** Update: Congratulations to HJ on creating the winning design.Students were invited to design the ESY 2026 t-shirt, ...
05/08/2026

**** Update: Congratulations to HJ on creating the winning design.

Students were invited to design the ESY 2026 t-shirt, and their creativity truly shines in each submission! Now it’s your turn to help us choose the winning design. Browse the entries and cast your vote by giving your favorite a “LIKE.” The design with the most likes by Monday, May 11 at 12:00 PM will be selected as our official ESY 2026 t-shirt.

Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating their creativity and hard work.

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4100 Veterans Parkway
McHenry, IL
60050

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