Last week's Garden Club focused on sensory exploration! Students visited five stations where they could see, touch, and smell different aspects of a garden. One station even featured live worms!
News and Events
We are excited to announce our new initiative, ALCA’s Project Playground. The goal of ALCA’s Project Playground is to raise $100,000 for a new playground for our students to enjoy. This playground will be sensory-friendly and help to promote gross motor skills and...
Gala Tickets On Sale Now
Join us for a Night of improvABILITY on April 30th, 2022 at the Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake.
Join Our Virtual Hiring Fair
Join us on Thursday, February 24th to learn about our school, mission, and open positions in a relaxed environment from some of our current employees.
ALCA’s Gala Takes Center Stage
We are excited to announce that we are back in person for our annual Gala! The event will take place on Saturday, April 30th, and will offer an in-person and virtual option. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!
Your Support Makes a Difference!
We Can Do So Much More Because of You!“ALCA has truly changed the lives of our son and the lives of others. The day our son started at ALCA we had no idea how it would impact him. He has progressed in all the areas that we as parents have hoped for. He wouldn't be...
Petting Zoo Comes to ALCA
ALCA had some special visitors yesterday thanks to Zoos Are Us, Inc dba A Zoo To You! Students had the chance to pet, feed, and interact with various farm animals.
COVID-19 Protocols
The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism adheres to all CDC guidelines in regards to COVID-19 protocols. Please see below for specific links to the CDC website where you can learn more about the protocols we follow. About COVID-19 FAQ Symptoms TestingCleaning &...
ALCAbility- Student Made Products
Our products are made with care by the students at Alexander Leigh Center for Autism. Students manage all aspects of the business from design creation, production, shipping, bookkeeping, and inventory. Students are able to try out a variety of tasks to see what part...








