Baltimore, MD – Aug. 16, 2024 – LEARN Behavioral announced today the acquisition of Behavioral Development & Educational Services (BDES), a prominent provider of school-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy in southeastern Massachusetts. This strategic acquisition integrating BDES into the LEARN family, allows the company to expand its reach to an underserved population of Massachusetts.

For more than 25 years, BDES has been a cornerstone in the South Coast region’s education system, providing critical ABA services to more than 500 elementary and middle school students with autism and developmental delays. Founded by Sheldon Wagner, a pioneer in special education, BDES has crafted a multi-tiered clinical model to meet the diverse needs of schools, classrooms, and individual students.

“Joining forces with LEARN Behavioral will allow us to leverage their vast network and resources,” Dr. Wagner said, reflecting on the acquisition. “This will amplify our impact and reach more students who can benefit from our tailored ABA services. We are excited about the shared vision and collaborative opportunities this partnership brings.”

The acquisition promises numerous benefits for students, parents, and schools in the region, including improved access to specialized autism therapy services and enhanced educational resources.

“With similar values and philosophy as LEARN, the addition of BDES will allow all of us to learn from their service delivery model and expand our school-based ABA therapy services throughout Massachusetts and beyond,” said Michael Maloney, founder and CEO of LEARN Behavioral.

Through the addition of BDES, LEARN hopes to expand its Early Intervention (EI) services and learning centers across the South Coast region of Massachusetts.

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a leader in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, offering a range of services for children with autism. It has locations nationwide, providing both in-home and center-based services, and is committed to delivering personalized care and support.

About BDES

For more than 25 years, Behavioral Development and Education Services (BDES) has provided applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavioral services to more than 500 students in 20+ elementary and middle schools across the South Coast region of Massachusetts.

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) is proud to announce the opening of the Long Beach Learning Center, where kids with autism can receive comprehensive and specialized ABA therapy services.

The Long Beach Learning Center aims to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes learning, socialization, and independence. Located at 999 E. Willow St., the Long Beach Learning Center officially opened on July 25 with a ribbon cutting and open house attended by staff, families, and city and community leaders.

“I’ve been working with AST since May 5 of 2009, so it’s been a little bit of time,” said Brandon Whitfield, senior clinical director for the Beach Cities region of AST. “I’ve spent a lot of time here at Long Beach, and for as long as I can remember, everybody always asks, ‘When are you guys going to actually open up a Learning Center or a clinic so we can actually have some services inside?’ Well, today is that day.”

AST — part of the LEARN Behavioral company that serves families with autism nationwide — has more than 20 years of experience providing families across eight states with compassionate, contemporary, applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy.

“We’re all about contemporary ABA,” Whitfield added. “We do a lovely job of it. We’ve been doing it for years in the schools. And now it’s time to do it in the Center.”

An Autism Learning Center That Contributes to a Successful Community

The grand opening event featured an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, tours of the facility, opportunities to speak with the Long Beach leadership team, and sensory-friendly, carnival-themed activities for families.

“We’re so excited to be here celebrating this momentous occasion,” said Natalie Leighton, vice president of membership for the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Officials delivered praise and certificates of appreciation.

“We want to say thank you so much for opening up the space for the next generation of leaders,” said Sovanna Pouv, field representative for Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-District 33). “These are the young people that we all should put all of our resources into because they will be one of us one day in the future.”

Click here to find out more about the Long Beach Learning Center.

Behavioral Concepts (BCI) is proud to announce the opening of the Nashua Learning Center, where kids with autism can receive comprehensive and specialized therapy services.

The Nashua Learning Center aims to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes learning, socialization, and independence. Located at 387 East Dunstable Road, it officially opened on June 6 with a ribbon cutting and open house.

The center serves Nashua and the surrounding areas of southern New Hampshire. It provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to help children with autism and other developmental concerns.  

“We are so excited,” BCI Clinical Director Meghan Van Nostrand said at the event. “After 20 years of delivering quality ABA services in homes, centers, as well as early intervention services in Massachusetts, to bring our very first Learning Center here to the Granite State, right here in Nashua. We’re very excited to be delivering compassionate, contemporary ABA services to children with autism in this community.”

BCI works with families in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, but also is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization made up of providers in autism treatment who specialize in delivering the highest form of personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy.

“By focusing on individualized goals that will address all aspects of life, we’re hoping to make meaningful change through these life-changing services,” Van Nostrand added.

An Autism Learning Center That Contributes to a Successful Community

Community leaders, including Nashua Chamber of Commerce President and CEP Wendy Hunt, were on hand to help celebrate the opening, tour the center, and meet the staff.

“I know that everybody has a personal story,” Hunt said. “One out of 35, I believe is the statistic of families in this country impacted directly by children or relatives with autism. And I know from my personal perspective, I have a nephew with autism, and so these services are invaluable to the quality of life not only for children but the families. And we are so thrilled to have you and respect so much what you do for our community.”

Click here to find out more about the Nashua Learning Center.

Total Spectrum is proud to announce the opening of the Northville Learning Center, where kids with autism can receive comprehensive and specialized therapy services.

The Northville Learning Center aims to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes learning, socialization, and independence. The center, located at 43334 West Seven Mile Road, Suite 200, officially opened on May 14 with a ribbon cutting and open house.

The center serves Northville and the surrounding areas in the southeastern part of Michigan, about 30 miles northwest of Detroit. It provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to help children with autism and other developmental concerns.

“We are one of four sister sites in the metro Detroit area of Michigan East,” said Erica Boreczky, the center’s assistant clinical director. “We have one in Northville, one in Livonia, one in Sterling Heights, and one in Ann Arbor. We’re really excited to be part of so many different communities supporting all of our families and those that need us the most — our kids that we serve.”

An Autism Learning Center That Contributes to a Successful Community

City leaders, including Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull and Northville Public Schools Superintendent RJ Webber, were on hand to help celebrate the opening, tour the center, and meet the staff.

“This center doing ABA in the way it is for families — for students who are incredibly talented and gifted in so many ways and just need some additional help in navigating this world and how important that is — is really near and dear to my heart,” said Webber, a lifelong educator.

“An arbiter of a successful community is how we take care of those who need help. And I’m very grateful that you’re here,” he said.

“We serve 7,000 kids in our district. And with the rise that we’ve seen in autism spectrum, we can argue about why,” Webber added. “To me, ‘Why?’ is a decent question to answer for prevention. But what I’m most concerned about today is: What do we do today to help people today? When people talk about ‘Why do you think kids are doing this?’ or ‘Why do you think kids are doing that?’ or ‘Why is mental health an issue now?’ Sure, I’ll have that conversation with you. But I get more excited about people like you all who come in here and want to do something today.”

Northville’s mayor echoed Webber’s sentiments.

“We’re here getting the community ready for the future,” Turnbull said. “And we’re so fortunate that you’ve decided to be here in Northville.”

Click here to find out more about the Northville Learning Center.

Priorities ABA is proud to announce the opening of the Jacksonville Learning Center, where kids with autism can receive comprehensive and specialized ABA therapy services.

The Jacksonville Learning Center aims to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes learning, socialization, and independence. The center officially opened Nov. 30 with a ribbon cutting and open house.

“Here at our new location, our goal is to bring families here in the Onslow County area compassionate and contemporary ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),” Amber Adams, managing behavior analyst at the Jacksonville Learning Center, said at the grand opening. “This new facility allows us to provide one-on-one therapy in a group setting, where kids can work on skills such as communications, activities of daily living, and socialization while forming friendships.”

Experienced ABA Provider for NC Families

Priorities ABA has more than 20 years of experience providing compassionate, contemporary ABA therapy for families in North Carolina.

Priorities ABA has home and community-based services Jacksonville, Fayetteville, New Bern, and Charlotte. It also works with military families stationed at Cherry Point, Camp Lejeune, New River Air Station, Fort Bragg, and other areas. It plans to open a center in Raleigh in 2024.

The opening of the Jacksonville Learning Center featured an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce, tours of the facility, opportunities to speak with the Jacksonville leadership team, and festive winter-themed family activities. It even included an option to get pictures taken with Santa in a sensory-friendly and supportive environment.

“As a chamber of commerce, we are always thankful when a business opens and expands because of the jobs it creates,” Laurette Leagon, president of the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce, said at the opening. She commended the center as a much-needed resource for the community.

Helping Kids With Autism Reach Their Full Potential

At Priorities ABA, applied behavior analysis is at the core of everything we do. Our services include ABA therapy based in our Learning Centers, the client’s home, or in the community.

The Jacksonville Learning Center is located at 806 Bell Fork Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. We provide services to children and families who reside in Onslow, Jones, and Carteret Counties, Camp Lejeune, and New River Air Station.

Priorities ABA is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization dedicated to nurturing potential in children and young adults with autism — and supporting families from day one. 

We’re both focused on the same mission: to help kids with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their unique potential. Together, we’re committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their families by delivering personalized services that address their individual needs and goals.

The Jacksonville Learning Center’s opening is a milestone that reaffirms LEARN’s mission. It’s making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism and their families. It’s making a difference in the lives of families in the Jacksonville community and beyond.

To find out more about the Jacksonville Learning Center, visit https://prioritiesaba.com/locations/jacksonville/

At LEARN Behavioral, we are proud to celebrate our provider, Behavioral Concepts Innovation (BCI), and their recent milestone event in Taunton, Massachusetts.

On Sept. 28, 2023, BCI hosted an open house and ribbon cutting — showcasing their dedication to providing high-quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for families with autism.

BCI’s History of Excellence

BCI has been providing ABA therapy to kids with autism throughout Massachusetts for more than 20 years. The company began by helping schools. Later, it became a Specialty Service Provider for the Department of Public Health, focusing on Early Intervention for children under the age of three. Today, BCI has grown to include 10 Learning Centers across the state of Massachusetts as well as home and community-based services in New Hampshire and Vermont.

In addition to ABA therapy, BCI also offers diagnostic services for children with developmental delays or suspected autism. Our mission is simple. We use contemporary ABA to help children diagnosed with autism discover the world around them. We teach them daily living skills so they can take part in their communities and reach their fullest potential.

The BCI Taunton Autism Learning Center

BCI’s newest location — Taunton Learning Center — will bring compassionate care close to home to families in the greater Taunton area.

The ribbon-cutting event included remarks from Kris Silva, president and CEO of the Taunton Chamber of Commerce, as well as Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell. State representatives Carol Doherty and Norman Orrall also attended.

The event provided an opportunity for families, local leaders, and healthcare professionals to learn more about the support and resources that BCI can offer.

Continuing the BCI Mission

BCI’s Taunton Learning Center opening event was not only a celebration of BCI’s history and growth but also a reaffirmation of its mission. BCI is committed to offering quality ABA therapy and helping people with autism reach their full potential.

LEARN Behavioral is proud to partner with BCI and celebrate this important milestone. As they continue to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism and their families, we look forward to the great work they will do in the Taunton community and beyond.

To find out more about the Taunton Learning Center, visit https://bciaba.com/locations/taunton