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Plymouth Solar Energy powers up new service. Batteries are here. You’ll never have a Power Outage again.

Homeowners now can install high-tech lithium storage batteries to power their home when the utility goes down.  Plymouth Solar Energy has expanded its resources and is now endorsed by the four leading battery manufacturers including Tesla, Briggs, and Stratton, Generac/PRW Cell and Sonnen.  The company has earned certificates for their most advanced systems.

Some battery owners report that they did not even know that the utility went down because the battery switched on seamlessly. In addition to the comfort and convenience, batteries are recognized for taxed credits.  Homeowners enjoy 30% tax credits for batteries and 30% tax credit for solar.

Owners may select time of day or periods of peak household usage and have storage contribute to the home at that time.  Those with solar can store energy during the day and power their home at night.  With or without solar, owners earn money if they allow the utility to tap their batteries when the grid is stressed.

Plymouth Solar Energy (PlymouthSolarEnergy.com ) is a regional leader in the installation and maintenance of commercial and residential solar and battery systems. The company boasts over 200 installed and on-line monitored solar systems within 50 miles of Plymouth.

Plymouth Solar Energy is located at 18 Main Street Extension, Plymouth, MA. There are now 10 full and part-time staffers at the growing entity.

For more info visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com . For a complimentary Solar Feasibility Study or questions, call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com.

“Gratitude and Grin” nominations sought.  Recognize a neighbor, friend or relative for the little things they do.

Reward a random act of kindness.  Recognize a selfless act. Appreciate the little things that a neighbor, friend or relative does for you or others. Nominate someone for “Gratitude and Grin” award.

The “Gratitude and Grin” award provides recognition for someone in the community who goes out of their way to help. The award, sponsored by Surf Side Dental Studio of Hingham, includes community recognition and dinner for two at a Hingham-area restaurant.

The public is encouraged to submit nominations to officestaff@surfsidedentalstudio.com.  Please include the name of the nominee, a brief description of the random act of kindness, contact information (telephone, email address) for the nominee.  Please also include contact information (telephone, email address) for the nominator. 

“Highlighting good deeds will help encourage more good deeds,” noted Dr. Robert Geary of Surf Side Dental Studio. 

Dr. Teresa Huynh added, “We believe in community involvement and being good neighbors, we look forward to hearing great examples of that.”

Surf Side Dental Studio is located at the intersection of Hingham, Hull, and Cohasset at 344 Rockland St, Hingham, Ma 02043.  The dental practice provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Husband and wife team Dr. Robert Geary, a native of Hull, and Dr. Teresa Huynh, also a native of a surfside town, Pompano Beach, Florida focus on complete dental care for the family.

For more information, call (781) 749-6750, or visit www.SurfSideDentalStudio.com.

Scituate resident and former Firefighter recognized for Random Act of Kindness and Sunny Disposition.

DATELINE: PLYMOUTH, MA…

Brian Poitras, a Scituate resident and a recent retiree of the Lowell Fire Department, once again did not hesitate when help was needed. 

While visiting the Scituate Senior Center, Brian was chatting with acquaintance Anne Tucker Roberts. 

Anne mentioned that she was concerned that during a hot and humid spell in July her air conditioner was not functioning.  Service companies were not responding to her telephone calls or were scheduling her out for several weeks. Anne and her 85-year-old husband, John, were not only uncomfortable, but at risk.

Out of the kindness of his heart, Brian ventured into his own basement, brought up a spare portable unit and installed it in the Roberts’ home.

“It is a story of what this country has lost. He has renewed my faith that people really DO care about others!” noted Anne.

Thus, Brian Poitras is the first to be recognized by the Sunny Disposition campaign sponsored by Plymouth Solar Energy.  In addition to recognition, Brian will receive a $50 gift certificate to Strega Café, one of Plymouth’s finer restaurants.

Know someone who has recently performed a random or intended act of kindness?

Could be something as simple as taking out the trash for an elderly neighbor.  Or helping with heavy lifting of a new couch.  Or sharing an extra plate of homemade brownies.

Plymouth Solar Energy is recognizing Sunny Disposition winners monthly.  The winner will receive dinner for two at one of Greater Plymouth’s leading restaurants and a spiffy pair of sunglasses.

Enter brief nomination at https://www.plymouthsolarenergy.com/sunny-disposition-plymouth

Plymouth Solar (PlymouthSolarEnergy.com ) is a regional leader in the installation and maintenance of commercial and residential solar and battery systems. The company boasts over 200 installed and on-line monitored solar systems within 50 miles of Plymouth.

Plymouth Solar Energy is located at 18 Main Street Extension, Plymouth, MA. There are now 10 full and part-time staffers at the growing entity.

For more info visit www.PlymouthSolarEnergy.com . For a complimentary Solar Feasibility Study or questions, call (508) 746-5430 or email info@plymouthsolarenergy.com.

Fudging great media coverage

PR Works recently secured broadcast coverage on WCVB for our client Murdick’s Fudge of Martha’s Vineyard. Doug Meehan visited Murdick’s Fudge at their Edgartown location. The piece ran on June 19 on WCVB’s Eye Opener broadcast and later in the day on their early news. Here’s the piece:

For more information on Murdick’s Fudge and their mouth-watering fudge, brittle and other goodies, check out their website.

Leverage Podcast Guest Appearances to Boost your Business

What does it take to claim the “expert” roll and boost your business?  “Leverage Podcast Guest Appearances to Boost your Business” takes the audience through the process step by step.

PR Works, a full service public relations and advertising firm based in America’s Hometown of Plymouth, MA, is leading the complimentary webinar that prepares you to be part of the boom as a podcast host. The free online event is set for Wednesday, August 19, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.  To RSVP, copy and paste https://conta.cc/39q78is into your browser to Internet browser.  

Sponsors of the webinar include My Pinnacle Network, South Shore Networking Professionals and Rockland Trust. The webinar will be led by experienced podcasters Steve Dubin and Joe D’Eramo of PR Works.

The webinar prepares you to determine how to tap into the more than 1-million podcast show opportunities that appear regularly on a wide range of channels including Podcast portals such as Itunes, IHeartRadio, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and more.

Podcast appearances establish credibility, create visibility, activate lead generation, create speaking opportunities, stimulate search engine optimization, expand cultural authority, and increase value proposition.

The webinar gets you into the game and on the air.

Learn how to –

  • Test the waters and determine your ability and aptitude
  • Define your topic niche.
  • Leverage the pre-existing audience of the podcast
  • Research podcast show options
  • Tell stories vs. selling
  • Draft standard questions.
  • Create 1-page pitch
  • Appeal to the host’s currency
  • Find portals listing podcast shows
  • Steps to booking a guest spot
  • Choose the right equipment at a reasonable pricing.
  • Lighting like a pro for less
  • Taping protocols worth knowing
  • Coming up with an Evergreen offer
  • Promote each episode via podcast portals, social media, e-newsletters, publicity and leveraging the marketing channels of each guest.
  • Following up and obtaining repeat guesting opportunities

Please RSVP for this complimentary webinar by pasting https://conta.cc/39q78is nto your browser.

For more information about the podcast event or podcasting services, contact PR Works at www.PRWorkZone.com, (781) 582-1061, 18 Main Street Extension, Suite 409, Plymouth, MA.

Mining the Golden Age of Podcasting. PR Works, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts announces podcasting services.

Experts and listeners agree, we are in the Golden Age of Podcasting. More than half of American homes tune into a podcast regularly. Why not YOURS?

Given this high audible trend, PR Works, based in America’s hometown of Plymouth, Massachusetts, has launched a podcast service. The service ranges from establishing a Podcast strategy to recording and editing the show to promoting it. 

“Podcasting allows you to control the message, control the medium and tap into new clients, strategic partners and referral sources,” notes PR Works Founder Steven V. Dubin, a Plymouth, Massachusetts resident.

He added, “Podcasting is another story-telling channel and the one-to-one audience it creates is powerful. Where most get stalled is in having a clear niche topic and managing all the details of technology, arranging guests, editing the raw footage, uploading each segment to YouTube and the many podcast portals and then promoting the podcast to expand the audience. We help boil that down and get it done.”

Here are some of the considerations to podcasting.

First, the “Why”? 

Are you doing this to position yourself as “the” expert? Book prospects as guests and build those relationships? Generate solid content for social media? Enhance SEO? Provide useful information to your core audience?

Your answer to ALL of the above should YES!

Second, the theme?

What is your unique programming theme? Do you expand upon family business, start-up business, mid-market business? Are you focusing on a niche? Young families? Senior living? Middle-age madness? Choose a theme and build upon it.

Third, the Title?

The title of your podcast should give a hint about the content and entice us in. No surprise about what “Planet Money” is about. “Football Weekly” tells it all. You could get clever, but you don’t want to be obscure and leave us guessing.

Fourth, Scheduling?

Most new podcasters can’t keep up a pace of more than once a month. That being said, it is worthwhile to record the first three segments all at once. In our binge watching/listening world, give your audience a good dose of what you do. 

It is best to develop a schedule and editorial outline of segments for each business quarter.

Fifth, Guests?

Let’s face it, unless you are stand-up comedian or experienced performer, you probably can enhance broadcasts with a guest or two. Guests add insight, variety and color. 

The challenge is to book them, prepare them, obtain background materials, etc. That is a critical part of the process.

Six, the Technology?

How will you record? How will you upload to key podcast portals (Spotify, Itunes, etc.).How will you promote each episode? PR Works has reviewed a wide range of platforms and came up with an inexpensive and thorough solution that includes developing a vlodcast (video of the podcast) and the audio podcast at the same time.  Thus, you are bolstering a YouTube channel and reaching out via key podcast portals.

Seventh, the Promotion?

Now you’ve gone to all the trouble of creating a podcast, how do you get it out there?

Social media posts, e-newsletter, news release and blog posts help move it along.  These messages should ALSO be prepared and customized for your guests to share with their audiences.

Ready to go “live”?  5-4-3-2-1.  For additional information about podcasting, contact PR Works at www.PRWorkZone.com, (781) 582-1061, 18 Main Street Extension, Suite 409, Plymouth, MA.

Don’t do Divorce alone. Divorce workshop offers support and practical direction.


It’s impossible to understand how painful divorce is, if you haven’t been through it.

The newly formed Divorce Support Group provides a safe, welcoming place to work through your feelings with other people facing similar challenges. Together, we explore denial, fear, loneliness, friendships, guilt/rejection, grief, anger, and whatever else arises. We will also discuss practical ways to take care of yourself. 

The workshop is scheduled for eight Thursdays,  6pm – 7:30 p.m. March 7 and includes March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 18, May 2 and May 9 at the Maverick Wellness, 67 Coddington Street, #209, Quincy MA 02169.  Cost is $240 for the 8-week session.  Group support works best when members can commit to attending all the sessions.  Participants are encouraged to sign up only if  they believe they will be able to attend all the sessions.

This small support group (limit is 6-8 members) will provide a safe, accepting space to discuss the emotional challenges of your divorce, talk with people who “get it,” and learn from each other.

Specifically, the workshop explores practical ways to take care of yourself, cope with stress, how to talk with your children, meeting with your lawyer, ways to co-parent with your ex, feelings around the family home, personal belongings and more.  

The workshop was developed and will be led by Frances T. Spillane, a divorced mother of two children and recently remarried.  She is an LMHC and Life Coach who supports clients in creating meaningful, fulfilling lives.

“When I look back at my divorce, I often wonder ‘What was wrong with me?’”  She added, “Why did I try to do it all alone?  Why didn’t I ask for more help? Why didn’t I do more to help myself?  Why didn’t I find more support?  What was I thinking? Having survived that gauntlet, I developed this workshop.”

Fran is on her third career.  Prior to becoming a therapist, she was a tax accountant, then a stay-at-home mom. Her own journeys through transition give her a deep sense of empathy and compassion, as well as the knowledge that change provides the opportunity to create a more joyful life. Her authentic and unconditional positive regard for clients supports their honest exploration of their most important issues.

Fran practices in Attleboro and Quincy, MA.  She earned her M.A. at Bridgewater State University, and her B.A. at University of Notre Dame.

To RSVP, please visit https://www.EmbraceYourFreedom.Net or email FTSpillane.obhi@Gmail.com.

OCES Employees Honored with Milestone Awards

OCES leadership team
OCES leadership team from left to right: Rob Buckel-Gillis, Alisa DeLage, Nicole Long, Yolanda America, and Anna Dee

BROCKTON AND PLYMOUTH, MA…Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) honored 24 staff members, including their Chief Executive Officer Nicole Long, with milestone awards during their annual staff meeting in January.

OCES is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts. With locations in Brockton and Plymouth, the organization employs 270 full- and part-time staff members. 

Awards for 20 years of service were presented to Nicole Long of Plymouth, Rochelle Sugarman of Canton, and Jean Sibley of Hanson.

Awards for 10 years of service went to Zonya Williams of Rhode Island; Ines Veira of Taunton; Kori Pickett of Plymouth; Ken Gomes of Fall River; Elga Miranda, Sosha Michel, Stacy Vaughn, Maryanne Whalen and Shirley Smith of Brockton; Carolyn Brown of Easton; Ariola Sina of Hanover; Christine Thompkins of Halifax; Colleen Joyce of Stoughton; and Carol Cedrone of Randolph.

Awards for 5 years of service were presented to Jessica Mahoney of Brant Rock; Rosemary Gordon and Christine Kent of Taunton; Ifeanyi Oli, Kamal Alleye, Lisa Lopes Patterson, and Theresa Martyr-Johnson of Brockton.

“It is a great pleasure to recognize employees for their dedication to our organization and the community. We appreciate the efforts of all our employees, their contributions and commitment to our mission,” said Rob Buckel-Gillis, Human Resources Director.

OCES aspires to be a culturally diverse and inclusive agency that removes barriers, creating equity for all by empowering individuals and communities to thrive, age in place, and reach their highest potential.

About OCES
OCES is recognized as one of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work by Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing. OCES has been certified as a woman non-profit organization (W/NPO) by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). For more than 51 years, OCES has been a private, nonprofit organization with locations in Brockton and Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 27 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and proudly serves Plymouth County and surrounding communities. 

Through the talent of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community. The agency offers several programs to serve older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit ocesma.org

Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt – Retirement Guru and Author Marcia Mantell Announces Fifth Book

PLYMOUTH, MA… Marcia Mantell, nationally-known speaker, author, and retirement planning guru has just released her fifth book entitled Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt which is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.  

“Social Security is not going bankrupt; it is not a scheme nor is it on the brink of collapse,” explained Mantell. “Sure, solutions are needed to guarantee that 100 percent of benefits are paid to eligible retirees. But only Congress can change the law to secure this vital 90-year-old program and as history has demonstrated, they will likely wait until the last moment to act.”

Yet, Funding for Social Security and Medicare over the next five years will shape the retirements of most Americans. And they are concerned about money running out. What they fail to understand is that the issue is with the reserve account – the savings account side of the Social Security Trust Fund. Since 2021, this “rainy day” account has been tapped to pay full benefits to retirees.

Marcia Mantell
Marcia Mantell

“Congress knew more than 20 years ago that this would be the situation,” Mantell noted. “It’s not new or particularly newsworthy, but it is making near-retirees extremely anxious. Too many of them are now claiming benefits early, locking in significantly reduced monthly income. That decision will come back to haunt them in their 80s and 90s.”

To help put hard-working Americans at ease, Mantell’s Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt covers in depth a number of critical elements in an easy-to-digest manner. Readers will be able to:

  • Learn how benefits are calculated.
  • Evaluate their options based on marital status.
  • See how their claiming decisions impact their financial picture.
  • Understand how taxes, work, and Medicare premiums lower their monthly payments.

According to Mantell, “Many are worried about Social Security and wondering what they should do today. Think of the program as lightly toasted, but not burnt to a crisp. For most, they only get one chance to claim their Social Security benefits. Then, they’re stuck living with that decision for the next few decades, well into their 80s and 90s. It is imperative that you learn as much as you can and take your time to figure out your best claiming strategy.”

In the past two decades, Mantell has brought an impressive amount of retirement, Social Security, and Medicare knowledge to the financial industry and directly to future retirees through their employers or in partnership with financial advisors. 

Mantell also reaches future retirees through her easy-to-follow “recipe-style” books, which offer up all the “ingredients” for a successful transition into retirement years.

Along with her latest book, Mantell authored other must-read books (available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble) written for everyone who wants to retire. Her lively how-to discussion guide and workbook, Cookin’ Up Your Retirement Plan, was featured in the Wall Street Journal article, “5 Books to Help You Build a Bigger Nest Egg” (July 2025). Her other titles include What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women and Creating Your Medicare Recipe. (What’s the Deal with Social Security for Women has been retired. It became outdated with recent changes to the Social Security law.) 

Social Security: Lightly Toasted, Not Burnt retails for $16.99 and is available for purchase in

Amazon.com books and Barnesandnoble.com. An eBook version is also available.

About Marcia Mantell

Marcia Mantell is a nationally-known keynote speaker, author, retirement planning guru and Baby Boomer. For over 30 years, Marcia Mantell has helped the country’s foremost financial services firms and advisors increase their knowledge of complex retirement concepts and regulations. She has a remarkable ability to translate those concepts into everyday language that educates and motivates real people to take the right steps to achieve the retirement they desire. Mantell has been named an IA25 Honoree by ThinkAdvisor—one of the “advisors, experts and leaders in financial services who are pushing the industry forward.” 

As the founder of Mantell Retirement Consulting, Mantell regularly partners with financial institutions in the U.S. and Canada to help support the customers they serve across the retirement spectrum—from a focus on saving, to the transition into retirement, and then, how to organize and manage income to last a lifetime. 

Mantell holds Retirement Management Advisor (RMA®) designation and National Social Security Advisor® (NSSA) certification. She serves as Chair of the RMA Commission and teaches Social Security and Medicare to financial advisors. She is renowned for “translating” Social Security and Medicare rules and complex retirement topics into language that consumers can understand. Over the years, Mantell has developed innovative retirement income planning workshops for advisors, and comprehensive retirement education programs for plan participants and consumers at all levels of wealth.

Those looking to learn more about Mantell Retirement Consulting may turn to ThinkAdvisor’s profile for the company’s 20th anniversary: https://thinkadvisor.com/2025/07/16/marcia-mantell-has-never-been-this-worried-about-social-security/

For additional background on Marcia Mantell and her work with Mantell Retirement Consulting, visit https://mantellretirementconsulting.com/.

Unwanted concrete and brick? TLC Supply of Braintree is a Certified Recycling Facility

BRAINTREE, MA… TLC Supply, Inc., a leading masonry and hardscape supplier serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire, is now a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Certified Recycling Facility.

Braintree-based TLC Supply, a “one-stop-shop” that is renowned for their comprehensive hardscape, concrete and concrete reinforcement building materials used in residential and commercial construction, now offers disposal for used brick, block, concrete, and gravel.

TLC Supply accepts the following materials for disposal: concrete, brick, mortar/cement, natural stone and slate. Materials will be crushed and recycled into usable gravel base material.

“We are dedicated to serving contractors, masons, municipalities, as well as homeowners, and we proudly serve as a one-stop-shop for hardscape and masonry materials,” said Rolanda Ross-Le, Vice President and General Manager of TLC Supply. “As a Certified Recycling Facility, we provide convenient disposal services for unwanted concrete and brick, responsibly processing them into useable base product.” 

Materials that are not accepted for disposal include painted block or brick, roofing slate, slabs larger than 24″ x 24″, exposed Rebar or wire in concrete, and construction trash. Hazardous or contaminated material is also prohibited.

Visit www.tlcsupply.com/disposal to learn more or contact TLC Supply at 617-773-0055  with questions or for current disposal fee.

TLC Supply offers a comprehensive range of industry-leading brands and products that include hardscaping such as pavers, retaining walls, granite, bluestone, limestone, porcelain, aggregates and sand, as well as masonry such as bricks, concrete blocks, natural stone veneer, bagged cements, repair mortars, chimney flues and caps, masonry cleaners, and sealers. The company has a full fleet of delivery trucks, and provides fast, reliable service across the region.

About TLC Supply, Inc.

TLC Supply, Inc. 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. For more information, visit www.tlcsupply.com.

Simplify Choosing the Correct Type of Bearing. Emerson Bearing announces How-to Guide

BOSTON, MA… Emerson Bearing, a Boston, MA-based bearing company catering to niche markets nationwide and the sister company of Action Bearing which serves the New England market, shares their expertise in their latest how-to guide for choosing the correct type of bearing.

Bearings have applications in all types of industries, though each individual bearing has its ideal uses. This can make choosing the best type of bearing for an application rather difficult. 

Emerson Bearing can help make that process easier for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MROs) with their new complimentary ebook, entitled “Choosing the Correct Type of Bearing for Your Application: A Selection Guide”.

The guide, which supports OEMs and MROs, is tailored to provide additional, new and need-to-know information including:

-Two major factors that should influence your decision

-Seven other critical factors that should influence the selection of your bearing

-Bearing types, styles, sizes, and applications

-Exclusive FAQs, expert answers and more

“We have many years in the bearing industry, so we know a thing or two about optimal bearing selection,” explained Steve Katz, president. “Choosing the right bearing for your application supports optimal equipment performance while reducing system downtime, maintenance needs, and costs.”

Download the complimentary guide by visiting Emerson Bearing’s website: https://info.emersonbearing.com/lp-choosing-correct-type-bearing-for-your-application-selection-guide

For questions, to request a quote or to learn more about Emerson Bearing’s high-quality solutions, contact 800-225-4587 or visit EmersonBearing.com.

As an industry-leading bearing supplier with over six decades of experience, Emerson Bearing has a reputation for distributing high-quality roller and ball bearings. Emerson is proud to carry leading brands such as BOWER, FAG, FERSA, IKO, INA, NACHI, NSK, NTN, RBC, TORRINGTON, URB, and ZNL. 

With over four million bearings in stock at multiple price points, Emerson Bearing has the largest inventory of bearings on the East Coast under one roof in their 30,000 square foot warehouse. The company serves 16 major markets and their team of experts can assist with bearings and related products for specific industrial and manufacturing applications. 

About Emerson Bearing 

For more than 60 years, Emerson Bearing offer customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; global sourcing network; 

a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping capabilities and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S., and its sister company Action Bearing, which serves the New England market, maintains headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit EmersonBearing.com and ActionBearing.com in the New England market or call 800-225-4587.

LEARN Behavioral Opens New Autism Learning Center in Sheboygan, WI.

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Area Families

SHEBOYGAN, WI… The Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, has opened the doors to its new Sheboygan Learning Center at 1338-A North Taylor Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081.

WEAP, celebrating its 30th year, has become a world-renowned leader in early diagnosis and treatment for children with autism. Their evidence-based approach to care has helped thousands of children with autism throughout Wisconsin. 

WEAP is Wisconsin’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children. The new Sheboygan Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, in-home ABA therapy, and Better Together Youth Club.

The new learning center is led by Kerry Hoops, MA, BCBA, Regional Clinical Director, and Jamie Schuh, BCBA, Center Director.

“We are excited about our expansion into the Greater Sheboygan area and the opportunity to partner with new families to help find success for every child in our care,” said Kerry Hoops.

Key Features of the Sheboygan Learning Center:

  • Experienced leadership brings resources and support to children and families with autism in the community.
  • ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
  • Center-based services in the city of Sheboygan 
  • SMART Board room, large indoor gym, sensory rooms, and group learning. Sleep specialist consultations available.
  • No waitlist and flexible treatment hours (including weekend and after-school hours) to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children ages 18 months to 6 years old with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located off Highway 43 and easily accessible for families in the region.

WEAP is now enrolling new clients in Sheboygan County and beyond. For more information or to enroll a child at the Sheboygan Learning Center, call (608) 662-9327 or visit https://wiautism.com/locations/sheboygan

In addition to Sheboygan, WEAP has center-based ABA therapy learning centers in Altoona, Brookfield, De Pere, Glendale, Green Bay, Janesville, Madison, Madison South, Menomonie, Milwaukee (Menomonee Falls), Mount Pleasant, Oak Creek, Oshkosh, Reedsburg, Stevens Point, Sun Prairie, and West Bend. WEAP continues to expand and will open the doors of additional Learning Centers in Beloit, Greenfield, and Kenosha in early 2026.

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.

LEARN Behavioral Opens New Autism Learning Center in Stevens Point, WI

No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Area Families

STEVENS POINT, WI… Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), provider of LEARN Behavioral, has opened the doors of its new Stevens Point Learning Center at 200 Division Street, Suite D, Stevens Point, WI 54481.

WEAP, celebrating its 30th year, has become a world-renowned leader in early diagnosis and treatment for children with autism. Their evidence-based approach to care has helped thousands of children with autism throughout Wisconsin. 

WEAP is Wisconsin’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children. The new Stevens Point Learning Center provides 

center-based ABA, parent education, Early Intervention, Social Skills Programs, and weekend hours (Saturday Squad). 

“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families throughout greater Stevens Point to help find success for every child in our care,” said Cassie Sedlacek, LCSW, Clinical Director. 

Key Features of the Stevens Point Learning Center:

  • Experienced leadership brings resources and support to children and families with autism in the community.
  • ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
  • Center-based services, including a school readiness program, in the city of Stevens Point.
  • SMART Board room, indoor gross motor space, and treatment rooms to support 1:1 treatment and peer interaction.
  • No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children ages 2 to 6 years old with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located within walking distance to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and easily accessible for families in the region.

WEAP is now enrolling new clients in Portage County and beyond. For more information or to enroll a child at the Stevens Point Learning Center, call (608) 662-9327 or visit https://wiautism.com/locations/stevens-point

In addition to Stevens Point, WEAP has center-based ABA therapy learning centers in Altoona, Brookfield, De Pere, Glendale, Green Bay, Janesville, Madison, Madison South, Menomonie, Milwaukee (Menomonee Falls), Mount Pleasant, Oak Creek, Oshkosh, Reedsburg, Sun Prairie, and West Bend. WEAP continues to expand and will open the doors of additional Learning Centers in Beloit, Greenfield, Kenosha, and Sheboygan in early 2026.

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.