Autism Learning Center opens doors of second location in Chicago with ribbon-cutting celebration

Total Spectrum welcomes families to their new location.

Total Spectrum, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, opened the doors of its second Chicago location with a ribbon-cutting celebration at 4839 N Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60630.

The ribbon-cutting celebration, hosted by the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce, was held on April 23, 2026.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Samantha Brewer, representative for Alderman Samantha Nugent, and Karen Milroy, Economic Development Specialist and Albany Park Chamber of Commerce Lead, offered greetings and remarks. Albany Park Chamber of Commerce members 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, Megan Romero, MA, BCBA, LBA, Center Director, and Blair Monfre, MS, BCBA, LBA, Regional Clinical Director.

“We’re proud to expand our reach and bring compassionate, high-quality ABA therapy to even more families in the greater Chicago area,” said Megan Romero, Center Director. “This new space was designed to support both individual growth and peer collaboration. It’s a place where children can gain essential skills—and where their journey toward success in school and life begins.”

Total Spectrum is Illinois’ premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for daytime, after-school, and weekend hours for children and young adults ages 2-18 years. The new Chicago Learning Center also provides Social Skills Programs where kids learn, play, and build friendships.

Total Spectrum now has five Learning Centers in northern Illinois: Arlington Heights, Aurora, and Lombard, and two locations in Chicago – on Elston Ave. and South Wabash Ave.

Total Spectrum Chicago accepts most private insurance in addition to Medicaid. The center is now enrolling clients with no waitlist and scheduling based on each family’s unique needs. 

For more information or to enroll a child at the Chicago Learning Center, contact 844-263-1613 or visit https://totalspectrumcare.com/locations/chicago

Left to right: Jessica Schrader, Behavior Analyst; Samantha Brewer, representative for Alderman Samantha Nugent; Megan Romero, Center Director; Karen Milroy, Economic Development Specialist and Albany Park Chamber of Commerce Lead, North Riber Commission; Gabrielle Torralba, Behavior Analyst; Blair Monfre, Regional Clinical Director; guest; Rachel Miller, Behavior Analyst; guest; and Elizabeth Barajas, Behavior Analyst.

Access to Exceptional Care

Dedicated to providing access for all and delivering exceptional care, the Total Spectrum Learning Center 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.

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.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held at New Autism Learning Center in South Bend, IN

Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA), provider of LEARN Behavioral, has announced the grand opening of its new South Bend Learning Center at 515 North Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601. 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the South Bend Regional Chamber was held on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

During the ceremony, Jeff Rea, President and CEO of the South Bend Regional Chamber, shared greetings. At-large Councilwoman Rachel Tomas Morgan and Councilman Pastor Canneth Lee shared remarks.

Members of the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce and other guests were in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy breakfast foods, and meet BACA’s leadership team – Christina Wyse, MS, BCBA, Center Director, and Stacy Apraez, MA, BCBA, Senior Regional Clinical Director.

“We couldn’t be more excited to open our doors to the community to provide important services, including 1:1 therapy in a group setting where children can work on skills, such as communication, activities of daily living, and socialization, while forming friendships,” said Christina Wyse. “We value being a part of the South Bend community and look forward to collaborating with fellow organizations and professionals to help find success for every child in our care.”

BACA is South Bend’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services. Serving children ages 2-10 with personalized therapy plans and clinical support provided by Dr. Carl Sundberg, a nationally recognized expert in ABA. The South Bend Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, in-home ABA therapy, school-based ABA therapy, diagnostics, Early Intervention, Social Skills groups, and parent education. 

The center is now enrolling clients with no waitlist and full-time and part-time treatment hours.

Front Row: Angela Murray, Erin Finch-Smeltzer, Jeff Rae, Christina Wyse, Kristen Robson, Stacy Apraez, Rachel Thomas Morgan, Pastor Canneth Lee, Dale Cole.  Back row: Carrie Paradiso, Ashlee Eckerle, Lyndsey Finch-Smeltzer, Jonathan Carton. 

About BACA 

BACA is part of the LEARN Behavioral network, the nation’s leading provider of compassionate autism care. BACA provides evidence-based autism services and is dedicated to delivering personalized ABA therapy, helping children and families find success.

In addition to South Bend, BACA has a Learning Center in Elkhart, IN, serving children ages 2-16.

For more information or to enroll a child at the South Bend Learning Center, call (317) 288-5232 or visit https://thebaca.com/locations/south-bend/

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.