Glenwood Inc. Children's Center

Glenwood Inc.’s Mallie M. Ireland Children’s Center, located at 3721 6th Avenue South in Birmingham, Alabama, is a specialized treatment center offering full-time Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays. Situated on Glenwood’s Avondale Campus, the Children’s Center integrates ABA with speech and occupational therapy to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to behavioral and developmental challenges.

Treatment includes functional behavior assessments, verbal behavior therapy, social skills training, toilet training, and instruction in essential life skills such as dressing and hygiene. Glenwood’s expert team uses both Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and naturalistic teaching strategies to reinforce learning through play and routine. The center emphasizes caregiver training to ensure continuity of care across home and clinical settings. With a strong focus on individualized planning, early intervention, and family involvement, Glenwood’s Children’s Center empowers children and their caregivers with the skills and support needed for lifelong success and independence.