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Johnson Brunetti named presenting sponsor of Camp Casco’s Campfires & Cocktails fundraiser

Johnson Brunetti, an independent retirement and investment specialty firm founded in 2003, will be the presenting sponsor of Camp Casco’s Campfires & Cocktails fundraiser. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the UMass Club on the 32nd floor of One Beacon Street in Boston. Proceeds will support Camp Casco’s work to provide free camp experiences for children affected by cancer and their siblings.

Camp Casco gives children facing cancer a chance to step away from hospitals and treatment and experience the friendships, confidence and joy of summer camp. Its medically supported programs are offered at no cost to families and also include opportunities for siblings, who are affected by a cancer diagnosis in their own way.

“Every child deserves the chance to feel like a kid, especially when cancer has disrupted so much of childhood,” said David Shapiro, regional director of wealth at Johnson Brunetti. “Camp Casco creates that opportunity through experiences filled with friendship, encouragement and fun. We are proud to support that work as the presenting sponsor of Campfires & Cocktails.”

KISS 108 DJ Mikey V will emcee the family-friendly evening, which will feature camp-inspired food and cocktails, activity stations, entertainment, a s’mores bar, and silent and live auctions. All funds raised at the event will help Camp Casco provide its 2027 summer camps free of charge.

“Camp gives children affected by cancer a place where they can be surrounded by people who understand what they are going through and simply enjoy being kids,” said Erin Stern, president/CEO and co-founder of Camp Casco. “Johnson Brunetti’s support will help us give more children and siblings a safe, joyful week of friendship and belonging at no cost to their families. We are grateful to welcome Johnson Brunetti as the presenting sponsor of Campfires & Cocktails.”

In addition to its support of Camp Casco, Johnson Brunetti sponsors and volunteers with nonprofits serving children and veterans. Each Johnson Brunetti employee completes four hours of community service per quarter with a nonprofit in one of the communities the company serves. Johnson Brunetti employees also volunteered with Camp Casco this past summer.

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and additional information about Campfires & Cocktails, visit www.campcasco.org/campfiresandcocktails.

About Johnson Brunetti

Johnson Brunetti is a local retirement planning firm with offices in Needham, Franklin, Norwell, Woburn and Danvers, MA. Johnson Brunetti provides the financial guidance and service that retirees and those planning for retirement need as they strive to achieve financial independence. To learn more about Johnson Brunetti and its services, call 800-208-7233 or visit www.JohnsonBrunetti.com.

About Camp Casco

Camp Casco is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free, joyful and inclusive camp experiences for children affected by childhood cancer and their siblings. Founded in 2014, Camp Casco’s programs are built on community and supported by 24/7 medical care. To learn more, visit www.campcasco.org.

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BCI Autism Learning Center Coming Soon to Manchester, NH.

Now Enrolling for November Opening – Immediate Openings and No Waitlist for Area Families 

MANCHESTER, NH… Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is expanding access to compassionate, evidence-based autism services in southern New Hampshire with the opening of its new Manchester Learning Center at 340 Granite Street, Suite 101, Manchester, NH 03102. 

Building on the success of its Nashua Learning Center, which opened in 2024, the new Manchester location is now accepting clients with immediate openings and no waitlist. The expansion reflects BCI’s ongoing commitment to helping more children with autism and their families access individualized, high-quality care close to home. 

The Manchester Learning Center provides center-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 2 to 6 with autism, along with ABA therapy in home and community settings. Serving families throughout the greater Manchester and Nashua areas, BCI accepts most major insurance plans, including Optum/UnitedHealthcare, as well as Medicaid, helping make essential services accessible to more families. 

For more than 20 years, BCI has supported children with autism and their families through contemporary, evidence-based ABA therapy personalized to each child’s unique needs, strengths, and interests. The new Manchester center builds on that experience while creating additional opportunities to collaborate with local healthcare professionals, educators, and referring providers to connect families with services. 

“We’re excited to welcome families to our new Manchester Learning Center and, importantly, to be able to offer immediate availability as we prepare to open our doors,” said Meghan Van Nostrand, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D, Senior Regional Clinical Director. “For families who are looking for ABA therapy for their child, this is an opportunity to get started without joining a waitlist. Our team is ready to help families navigate the enrollment process and prepare for their child’s start.” 

The Manchester Learning Center will offer families: 

  • Immediate openings and no waitlist for eligible children 
  • Enrollment now underway for the center’s November opening 
  • Acceptance of most major insurance plans, including Optum/UnitedHealthcare, as well as Medicaid 
  • Center-based ABA therapy for children ages 2-6 with autism 
  • Flexible treatment hours designed to accommodate family schedules 
  • Individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy with one-on-one support 
  • A learning-rich environment with play-based spaces and an indoor gross motor area supporting physical and social development 
  • Convenient access near I-293 for families throughout greater Manchester and surrounding communities 
  • An experienced clinical leadership team with a long history of supporting children and families with autism 

Manchester’s Center Director, Aimee Morrison, brings over 10 years of experience with BCI. The senior leadership team includes Dr. Van Nostrand; Senior Regional Directors Tiffany Zayas, MS, BCBA, LABA, and Katie Corey, MS, BCBA, LABA; and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Ashley Williams, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D. Each member of the senior leadership team brings at least 16 years of experience with BCI. 

“Starting ABA therapy is an important step for a family, and we want parents to know that they don’t have to wait to begin that conversation with us,” Dr. Van Nostrand said. “Our Manchester team is ready to meet families, learn about their child, and help determine how we can best support their goals. We look forward to becoming part of the Manchester community and helping every child in our care build skills for success in school and life.”  

For more information or to enroll a child at BCI in Manchester, call (603) 242-2335 or visit https://bciaba.com/locations/manchester  

About BCI 

Since 2002, Behavioral Concepts (BCI) has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality autism care to children and families throughout Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and southern and central Vermont. As part of the LEARN Behavioral network, BCI combines local clinical expertise with contemporary, evidence-based practices to deliver individualized care, support families throughout their journey, and collaborate closely with referring professionals. 

In addition to its new Manchester Learning Center and its Nashua, NH, location, BCI operates center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, New Bedford, Newton, Quincy, Roxbury, Springfield, Sturbridge, Taunton, Wilmington, and Worcester, Massachusetts. 

For more information, visit https://bciaba.com  

About LEARN Behavioral 

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism care, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 150 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com. 

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Chasing Sunshine, Leaving the Stress Behind: Mark’s Moving & Storage Brings Concierge Care to Florida Moves.

When New England’s chilly winds start whispering sweet nothings about palm trees, warm breezes and flip-flops, it’s no wonder so many residents begin dreaming of Florida. Whether you’re a snowbird escaping winter’s icy grip or a downsizer ready to embrace your next chapter in the Sunshine State, Mark’s Moving & Storage is making the journey south a little easier — and a whole lot more worry-free.

With its newly focused Florida moving service, the Westborough-based company is helping New Englanders trade snow shovels for sunshine without the usual moving-day headaches. And it’s not just about getting treasured belongings from Point A to Point B. Mark’s offers a personalized, concierge-style approach designed to make every step of the journey feel a little lighter.

Think of it as a helping hand with a healthy dose of peace of mind.

From carefully packing family heirlooms and everyday essentials to unpacking boxes and helping settle in at the other end, Mark’s professional crews take care of the details so customers can focus on the excitement of their new adventure. Need a place to keep belongings between homes or during seasonal stays? Flexible, temperature-controlled storage offers another convenient option.

“Relocating for a month or for your next chapter can create a lot of anxiety,” said Mark Silverman, founder of Mark’s Moving & Storage. “We want our customers to know they don’t have to manage every detail themselves. Each customer is assigned a dedicated project manager who heralds them through point to point. Our well-trained, professional crews take care of the packing, the heavy lifting and the setup, helping make the entire experience as smooth and comfortable as possible.”

For snowbirds heading south for the season, that means less time worrying about boxes and logistics — and more time looking forward to sunshine. For downsizers making a permanent move, it means having a trusted partner to help navigate the transition with care, attention and a little less stress.

Since 1979, Mark’s Moving & Storage has helped families and businesses move forward with confidence. Located at 111 Milk St. in Westborough, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including local and long-distance residential and corporate moving, commercial on-demand warehouse storage, air freight, container shipping, records storage management, disposal services, packing and unpacking, portable storage containers, warehousing, and fire and flood remediation.

The company’s commitment to service extends well beyond moving day. Mark’s has earned numerous industry and community awards and proudly serves as the official mover for several nonprofit organizations, including Welcome Home, Circle of Hope, Westborough Food Pantry and Household Goods, Inc.

So, whether Florida is your winter hideaway or the place you’re ready to call home, let Mark’s Moving & Storage handle the boxes, the logistics and the heavy lifting. You bring the dreams of palm trees and warmer days. They’ll help take care of the rest.

For more information, visit www.MarksMoving.com or call (508) 983-6000.

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Helping to End Clothing Insecurity – TLC Supply in Braintree to Hold Clothing Drive

One in three children in Massachusetts lack access to affordable, appropriate clothing. 

TLC Supply is joining Cradles to Crayons in their mission to end clothing insecurity. In an effort to ensure every child has the essentials they need to thrive, TLC Supply is holding a clothing drive, October 15-November 12, 2026, at their 48 Arnold Street, Braintree location.

Donations of new or gently used clothing items, including winter coats, hats, gloves and mittens, may be brought to the collection bin inside TLC Supply hardscape and masonry superstore. All sizes of clothing, including adult, are accepted.

Donations may be made at TLC Supply during regular business hours: Monday through Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm, and Saturday 7:00am – 11:00am. 

There is also an option to support the clothing drive online. Shop Cradles to Crayons’ Amazon Wish List at https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/

For more information about TLC Supply, visit https://www.tlcsupply.com

About Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons is a nonprofit organization based in Newton, MA that provides children, living in homeless and low-income situations, with the essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons mission to end clothing insecurity so one day all children will have the essentials they need for a safe and healthy childhood. Visit https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston

About TLC Supply, Inc.

TLC Supply, Inc. is a “one-stop-shop” renowned for their comprehensive hardscape and masonry building materials used in commercial and residential construction. TLC Supply is a family-owned hardscape and masonry supplier dedicated to providing top-quality materials and expert service to general contractors, masons, architects, towns, municipalities, and homeowners throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire. Operating from their expansive location in Braintree, MA, TLC Supply offers a complete range of hardscaping and masonry products, rebar and other concrete reinforcement, custom fabrication services, and efficient delivery to help customers get the job done right. Their commitment to quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction sets them apart in the industry. Visit TLC Supply’s showroom at 48 Arnold Street, Braintree, MA or online at https://www.tlcsupply.com

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Autism Learning Center Opens Doors in Norco, CA with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration.

At ribbon left to right: Grace Ann Zialcita; Cassie Milliken; Karleigh Gallow; Mia Berry; Zaylee Carrillo; Jamie Ball, president and CEO of Norco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center; Bri Waterbury, Regional Clinical Director; Hayley Peck, Senior Regional Director; Carlette Sheffield; Matthew Bencito; Joanie Gonzales; Desirae Garcia

AST welcomes families to their new location.

NORCO, CA… Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, officially opened the doors of its new Norco Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting celebration on October 6, 2026.

Hosted by the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Norco Learning Center at 1731 Third St, Norco, CA 92860.

During the ceremony, Jamie Ball, president and CEO of Norco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, and Sarah Azevedo, Representative for Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson, shared greetings and remarks. Members of the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce and other guests were in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet

Bri Waterbury, M.A., BCBA, Regional Clinical Director, Hayley Peck, M.A., BCBA, Senior Regional Director, and their team of board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and behavior technicians (BTs).

“AST is excited to bring compassionate, high-quality ABA therapy to families throughout the Inland Empire,” said Bri Waterbury, Regional Clinical Director. “We tailor our services to each child and family, providing engaging, evidence-based care in an environment designed to help children build skills, confidence, and independence.” 

AST provides contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) center-based autism services for children ages 1-12 years. The Norco Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, parent education, and Social Skills Programs. Outside the center, the Norco team provides ABA support in the home and community settings.

Flexible treatment hours, including after-school and weekend hours, are available to accommodate busy family schedules. There is no wait list. The Norco Learning Center is conveniently located adjacent to Riverside Community College and is easily accessible via I-15 for families in the region.

“We’re proud to be part of the Norco community—and deeply committed to helping families thrive,” said Hayley Peck, Senior Regional Director.

Open House in November

Families are invited to a sensory-friendly open house and fall carnival at the Norco Learning Center on November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will feature an opportunity to meet the team, along with sensory-friendly fall-themed activities for guests to enjoy in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Norco Learning Center, call (866) 727-8274 or visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/inland-empire

About AST

AST, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. In addition to the Norco Learning Center, AST has ABA therapy locations in Azusa, Chula Vista, Long Beach, Menifee, Ontario, Orange, Riverside, San Gabriel, San Marcos, Santa Ana, Temecula, and Victorville.

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism care, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 150 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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Burnout and Anxiety?  Corporate Detox Provides Energy Reset from Cubicle to Corner Office.

The day-to-day grind can take its toll.  Relationships suffer, health is spotty, sleep is interrupted. Something is off and has to change.

The new “Corporate Detox” program is a private mentorship for women who are ready to break up with the corporate conditioning that’s taught them to override themselves.

Kristy Cerullo, MBA, the founder of Dark Moon Energy Work, developed and leads the program. She helps give a voice to the energies that keep women stuck, cause physical pain, or prevent healthy relationships so that they can move past them and lead more fulfilled lives.

Corporate Detox helps untangle the complicated dynamic between women’s bodies and their work lives – which seem to often be at odds with each other.

Many women have been rewarded for rooting themselves in corporate patterns around productivity, but their body is telling them something has to change. Some have already left corporate, but realize they brought the same patterns with them. Or maybe they want something different but can’t yet imagine how to make it financially or practically possible.

“I help women understand how their energy is actually operating in their day-to-day life so they can work in the flow of it, instead of ‘pushing through,’” explained Cerullo. “Women find me when they’re really ready to understand and shift the energetic patterns behind burnout, anxiety, and over-giving so daily life feels sustainable again.”

Cerullo earned an MBA and rose to director-level positions in corporate marketing. While her career took off, her body was keeping score, and she suffered with chronic pain, TMJ, and reproductive health issues.

Cerullo refocused her energy on herself and found a better path through intuitive development and energy healing work, which she now shares with others. She completed her clairvoyant training through Energy Matters Academy as well as her Advanced Female Intuitive Training through Radiant Yin. She is also a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and co-founder of Psychic School, LLC.

Corporate Detox private mentorship includes a 75-minute 1-on-1 session every month designed to break up with the version of work that taught you to override yourself.  The program also include access to Dark Moon Energy Work’s resource library of curated meditations and energy healings to support the individual between sessions. Individuals are welcome to stay as long as they want the support. A 6-week Corporate Detox: Reset program is also available for those who want to explore this topic in a group setting.

Dark Moon Energy Works offers a range of energy healing resources to help people understand and connect with their personal energy field. Kristy Cerullo is a grounded, experienced teacher who uses a combination of meditation, visualization, movement, creative arts, and hands-on techniques to help her clients activate their own self-healing abilities. Cerullo centers ethics and healthy energetic boundaries in her practice, helping people develop a deeper trust in their own intuition rather than looking outside themselves for answers. 

Based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Dark Moon Energy Works helps women both locally and afar. For additional information, visit www.DarkMoonEnergyWork.com.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration Held at New Autism Learning Center in Lansing, MI.

Total Spectrum welcomes families to their new location.

Left to Right: Nicole Goodman; Susan Hengesbach; Chad Munce; Kim Harless; Hans Schmid; Massiel Gonzalez Rodriguez; Mayor Andy Schor; Mallory Haynie; Mykaila Morgan; Cheryl Geniesse, Regional Clinical Director; Molly Link; Alex Wassom; Erika Shuler; Mary Burzych; Chris Swope; Dr. Nike Shoyinka, Medical Health Officer, Ingham County Board of Commissioners; Trisha Johnson, Senior Regional Director.

LANSING, MI… Total Spectrum, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to open its doors with a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new Lansing Learning Center at 111 W. Edgewood Blvd., Suite 14 & 15, Lansing, MI 48911.

The ribbon-cutting celebration was hosted by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and held on September 23, 2026.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sara Lewis of the Lansing Regional Chamber shared greetings, and Dr. Nike Shoyinka, Medical Health Officer, Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and Mayor Andy Schor shared remarks.

Members of the Lansing Regional Chamber and other guests were in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet Total Spectrum’s leadership team, Cheryl Geniesse, M.A., BCBA, Regional Clinical Director, and Trisha Johnson, MA, BCBA, Senior Regional Director.

“Our work is about much more than providing therapy—it’s about building relationships, supporting families, and helping children discover what’s possible,” said Cheryl Geniesse, Regional Clinical Director. “We’re proud to be part of the Lansing community—and deeply committed to helping families thrive.”

Total Spectrum is Michigan’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children and young adults ages 2-22 years. The new Lansing Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy. Outside the center, the Lansing team provides ABA support in the home and community settings. The Lansing Learning Center is conveniently located within the Lansing School District and easily accessible via I-96, M-96, and public transportation for individuals and families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Lansing and beyond.

About Total Spectrum

Total Spectrum is part of the LEARN Behavioral network, one of the nation’s leading providers of contemporary ABA therapy. Total Spectrum has been delivering evidence-based services for more than 10 years, helping children and young adults with autism find success and reach their unique potential.

Total Spectrum has locations throughout Michigan. For more information or to enroll a child at the new Lansing Learning Center, call (844) 263-1613 or visit https://totalspectrumcare.com/locations/lansing

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration Held at New Autism & Down Syndrome Learning Center in Quincy, MA

BCI welcomes Norfolk County area families to their new location.

Left to Right: State Senator John F. Keenan; Dolly Di Pesa; Caryn Smith; Tamieca Muir; Mayor Thomas P. Koch; Emily Walden; Khrystyne Swain, Center Director; Emmabelle Colton; Katie Corey, Senior Regional Clinical Director; William McNab; Sharon Driscoll, Executive Director, Quincy Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Ashley Williams, Vice President, LEARN Behavioral; City Councilor Richard Ash.

QUINCY, MA… Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to open its doors with a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new Quincy Learning Center at 8 Hancock Court, Quincy, MA 02169.

The ribbon-cutting celebration was hosted by the Quincy Chamber of Commerce on September 22, 2026.

State Senator John F. Keenan, Mayor Thomas Koch, and City Councilor Richard Ash were in attendance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sharon Driscoll, Executive Director of Quincy Chamber of Commerce, along with other Chamber members and guests, were also in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet BCI’s leadership team, Khrystyne Swain, M.S. BCBA, LABA, Center Director, and Katie Corey, M.S., LABA, BCBA, Senior Regional Clinical Director. 

“The Quincy Learning Center was designed to support both individual growth and peer collaboration,” said Khrystyne Swain, Center Director. “It’s a place where children can gain essential skills—and where their journey toward success in school and life begins. We’re honored to be part of the Quincy community.”

BCI is a leading contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based services for children with autism and Down syndrome. The Quincy Learning Center provides Early Intervention, diagnostic evaluations for autism, center-based ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2-6, and after-school programming for older children. It also offers center-based ABA therapy for individuals with Down syndrome, up to age 21. Outside the center, the Quincy team offers in-home support.

The Quincy Learning Center features an indoor gross motor space for physical and social development, as well as an art room and a teaching kitchen for children. There is no waitlist, and flexible treatment hours are offered to accommodate busy family schedules. The Quincy Learning Center is conveniently located near I-93 and is easily accessible to public transportation.

The center is now enrolling new clients throughout the South Shore with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

About BCI

BCI, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, BCI has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children with autism and Down syndrome find success and reach their unique potential.

In addition to the Quincy Learning Center, BCI has existing center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, Newton, New Bedford, Springfield, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Quincy Learning Center, call (508) 363-0200 or visit https://bciaba.com/locations/quincy

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

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Dr. Rebecca Thompson of WEAP and LEARN Behavioral Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of ABA

Rebecca Thompson, PhD, BCBA-D

MADISON AND MILWAUKEE, WI, AND BALTIMORE, MD…

LEARN Behavioral, a national leader in autism treatment with a network of applied behavior analysis (ABA) providers across the country, congratulates Rebecca Thompson, PhD, BCBA-D, who has been awarded for her contributions to applied behavior analysis (ABA) in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis (WisABA) recognized Dr. Thompson with the prestigious award for “Outstanding Contributions to the Field of ABA in Wisconsin” at their conference held on October 2, 2026. WisABA serves as the state affiliate chapter of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA).

Dr. Thompson’s tenure with the renowned ABA provider Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) and LEARN Behavioral spans more than 25 years. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Thompson holds a board certified behavior analyst-doctoral (BCBA-D) credential.

Dr. Thompson began her career at WEAP in diagnostics and the delivery of ABA services and, over the years, advanced to Director of Clinical Services. In the past two and a half years, Dr. Thompson has led state and federal government affairs efforts as Vice President of Advocacy at LEARN Behavioral.

Along with her leadership roles at WEAP and LEARN Behavioral, Dr. Thompson holds numerous public policy roles, including President of the Wisconsin Autism Providers Association (WAPA) and as an appointed member of the Wisconsin Governor’s Autism Council. She is also President of Illinois Providers for ABA Access and Quality (IPAAQ) and Chair of Massachusetts Providers for ABA Access and Quality (MPAAQ).

“During her career at WEAP and LEARN Behavioral, Rebecca has made a tremendous impact, and we are delighted with the policies and precedent set for LEARN Behavioral and the ABA community,” said Justin Funches, President of LEARN Behavioral’s autism provider network. “Rebecca’s commitment to helping children with autism achieve their full potential, along with her state and federal advocacy, has made a real difference in the lives of countless children and families.” 

Dr. Thompson has recently accepted the position of Director of Government Affairs for the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP), a nonprofit trade association of more than 475 autism service provider organizations from all 50 states and multiple countries. LEARN Behavioral is a member and sponsor of CASP. 

“We congratulate Rebecca on her award, and wish her all the best as she steps into an expansive role at CASP supporting public policy across all 50 states. As LEARN Behavioral is a CASP member, we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Rebecca in support of children and families with autism across the U.S.”

Dr. Thompson is a native and resident of Milwaukee, WI.

For more information about WisABA, visit https://www.wisaba.org; for more information about CASP, visit casproviders.org.

About WEAP

Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), the first provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in Wisconsin, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025. WEAP has grown to become a world-renowned leader in early diagnosis and treatment for children with autism. WEAP’s evidence-based approach to care has helped thousands of children with autism throughout Wisconsin. WEAP is part of LEARN Behavioral and is dedicated to nurturing the potential of children with autism through contemporary ABA, which treats every child as unique and considers family and caregivers a core part of treatment. For more information about WEAP, visit https://wiautism.com

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism care, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 150 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit https://learnbehavioral.com

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