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New Autism Learning Center Opens Doors in Woodbridge, VA with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

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SPARKS ABA welcomes Prince William County area families to their new location.

SPARKS ABA, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, recently opened the doors of its new Woodbridge Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 11, 2026.

Hosted by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at SPARKS ABA’s new location at 14059 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193. 

During the ceremony, Paul Gravely, CEO of Didlake and Chairman of the Prince William Chamber Foundation, shared greetings and remarks. Temujin Choijilsuren, Chief of Staff for Delegate Rozia Henson, Jr., and Delegate Briana Sewell also shared remarks. Members of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce and other guests were in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet SPARKS ABA’s leadership team: Merlyn Nair, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Center Director, and Kayla Bagnato, MEd, BCBA, LBA, Regional Clinical Director.

“SPARKS is excited to bring compassionate, high-quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to families in the greater Woodbridge area,” said Merlyn Nair, Center 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. Every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and we’re honored to partner with families on that journey.”

SPARKS ABA is Virginia’s premiere contemporary ABA provider of center-based autism services for children and adolescents ages 2-15 years. The Woodbridge Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, diagnostic services, speech, and occupational therapy. Saturday Social Skills groups are also offered. Outside of the Learning Center, the Woodbridge team offers in-home and community-based ABA therapy.

With no waitlist and flexible treatment hours, including part-day schedules and evening hours to accommodate busy family schedules, SPARKS ABA is now enrolling new clients in the Prince William County area and beyond. The center is conveniently located near I-95, just 35 minutes from Washington, D.C., and is easily accessible via public transportation for families in the region.

Front Row, Left to Right: Shannon Garrity with Sen. McPike’s office; Ambassador Victoria Armold; Dayan Toyos; Ana Hernandez; Merlyn Nair; Kayla Bagnato; Elizabeth Haugh; Michelle Manella Ambassador Ariel Goldchain. Second Row, Left to Right: Paul Gravley, CEO Didlake & Chairmain of the Prince William County Chamber Foundation; Chamber CEO Kristi Black; Akash Pahal; Fatima Cruces; Delegate Margaret Franklin; Ambassador CJ Epperson; Ambassador Yungmi Organ; Olivia Caro; Lauren Donahue; Megan Moore. Back row, Left to Right: Ambassador Tom Sullivan; Ambassador George Webb.

Open House in October

Families are invited to a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat/open house at the Woodbridge Learning Center on October 24, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. This event will feature a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat and Halloween-themed activities for guests to enjoy in a welcoming, inclusive environment. 

For more information or to enroll a child at the Woodbridge Learning Center, call (703) 349-0323 or visit https://sparksaba.com/locations/woodbridge

About SPARKS ABA

SPARKS ABA, part of LEARN Behavioral, a national leader in compassionate autism treatment, has been a leading provider of evidence-based autism services for over 15 years. SPARKS ABA is dedicated to personalized, high-quality ABA therapy. In addition to the Woodbridge location, SPARKS ABA has Learning Centers in Fairfax, Manassas, and Springfield, VA, and Landover and Waldorf, MD.

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.

SPARKS ABA Learning Center Now Open in Woodbridge, VA

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SPARKS ABA, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, has recently opened the doors of its new Learning Center at 14059 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193. 

SPARKS ABA is Virginia’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children and adolescents ages 2-15 years. The Woodbridge Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, diagnostic services, speech, and occupational therapy. Saturday Social Skills groups are also offered. Outside of the Learning Center, the Woodbridge team offers in-home and community-based ABA therapy.

“We are thrilled to open our doors and bring compassionate, contemporary ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to families in Woodbridge and the surrounding areas,” said Merlyn Nair, Center Director. “Through highly personalized support, we aim to empower each child and adolescent to gain independence to succeed in school and life and reach their highest potential.” 

Key Features of the Woodbridge Learning Center:

  • ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support.
  • Experienced clinical team and a family partnership approach.
  • Diagnostic services and speech and occupational therapy provided on-site.
  • No waitlist and flexible treatment hours – including part-day schedules and evening hours – to accommodate busy family schedules.
  • Serving children 2-15 years old with personalized therapy plans.
  • Conveniently located near I-95. Just 35 minutes away from Washington D.C. and easily accessible via public transportation for families in the region.

About SPARKS ABA

SPARKS ABA, part of LEARN Behavioral, a national leader in compassionate autism treatment, has been a leading provider of evidence-based autism services for 15 years. SPARKS ABA is dedicated to personalized, high-quality ABA therapy. In addition to the Woodbridge location, SPARKS ABA has Learning Centers in Fairfax, Manassas, and Springfield, VA, and Landover and Waldorf, MD.

The Woodbridge Learning Center is now enrolling new clients in Dale City, Dumfries, Fredericksburg, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and surrounding areas with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours.

For more information or to enroll a child, call (571) 229-5300 or visit https://www.sparksaba.com

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

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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.