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The Superhero Center for Autism is a nonprofit providing free support and resources for individuals with special needs.

The volunteer-run organization is a finalist for the 2025 Excelsior Award for community service.

It offers open gyms, family events, and support groups to over 600 registered members from Illinois and Wisconsin.

LOVES PARK, IL — Stefanie Taylor will never forget the first time she brought her son, Hudson, to The Superhero Center for Autism.

“He loved all the sensory toys and experiences,” said Taylor of Hudson, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder shortly before he turned 3. “He could run around, and I didn’t have to worry if he was going to hurt himself or break something. It was a space where he could be himself.”

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