Celebrating Our Amazing DSPs:

The Heart of Balance Autism

Earlier in September, we had the privilege of honoring the incredible individuals who are the heart and soul of Balance Autism—our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSP Week is a special time each year for us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our front-line team members who make a difference in the lives of those we support every single day.

From sunrise to sunset, DSPs bring their passion and energy to helping others thrive. They’re the smiling faces that offer encouragement, the steady hands that provide care, and the creative minds that spark joy in everyday moments. Their work is essential—not just to the individuals they serve but to our entire mission.

Where Leadership Meets Impact

At Balance Autism, we believe that the strength of our services starts with the strength of our leaders. That’s why being part of the Council for Autism Service Providers (CASP)is so meaningful to us.

CASP brings together autism service leaders from across the country, creating a collaborative community that is focused on advancing quality, ethics, and innovation in autism services. The CASP Leadership Summit landed in Des Moines, IA earlier this month and Balance Autism had the opportunity to send several of our leaders to attend, learn and network.

“Spent some time surrounded by some of the best leaders, and people! I highly recommend investing your time in continued learning and growth in your career AND to yourself…You won’t regret it. Bonus, I got to spend in-person time with some awesome co-workers, too!
So grateful for Balance Autism as they continue to invest in me, my team, and those with autism, and to CASP for hosting in Des Moines so we could connect right from home! We loved sharing about our state and services with you all!

Now, let’s go change the world.”

- Josie Hupp, Regional Assistant Clinic Director of Programming

 

Upcoming Community Events

We’re thrilled that Balance Autism has a busy season of exciting events ahead—ones we’re hosting, sponsoring, and attending in our community! These gatherings are wonderful opportunities to connect, celebrate, and support one another. We’d love for our friends and families to join us in making these moments even more special. Keep an eye out for more event details coming soon, and let’s make memories together!

 

Join Us at the ASI Annual Conference!

We’re excited to be a leading sponsor at this year’s ASI Annual Conference! Our team will be on site all day to answer your questions about our services, programs, and employment opportunities.

You’ll also see some of our outstanding leaders presenting throughout the day, sharing their expertise and insights that highlight the values and innovation we bring to the field.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with us—we look forward to seeing you there!

 

Conference Agenda