Ripple Effects Autism Learning Center

04/11/2025

April is Autism Acceptance Month and we’re ready to CELEBRATE with ABA Pathways, LLC and Ripple Effects Autism Learning Center! 🎉

We invite the whole community to come out to play games, share a meal and make new friends in our safe, judgement-free and sensory-friendly environment.

Vendors: Send us a message to reserve your space. We welcome therapy providers of all kinds, ASD Classroom teachers/schools, organizations serving, employing or welcoming to autistics. Only 12 vendor spaces available. $25 to participate which goes directly toward food and expenses to ensure that this event is free to the community.

09/17/2024

🌟 Free Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Autistic Children 🌟

We are excited to offer a FREE support group starting October 1st, led by Jennifer Austin, LMSW, MDIV, a licensed therapist and fellow autism mama who truly “gets it.”

🗓️ When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center (2255 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI)

💡 What to Expect:
- Connect with other parents who understand your experience
- Learn stress management strategies and ways to improve self-care
- No registration required – just come as you are!
- Donations accepted to support the group

If you’re interested, Jennifer can also help you connect with individual therapists for additional support.

We hope to see you there! 💙

www.rippleeffectsinclusion.org/events

08/28/2024

Only room for one more friend under age 5! Call today for more information. 269-257-9060

08/27/2024

information about the Michigan State ASD Plan

04/02/2024

Happy World Autism Acceptance Day!

12/29/2023

No Waitlist! Most insurances accepted. Start the enrollment process online today!
www.rippleeffectsalc.com/form-therapeutics-contact

12/06/2023

Autism affects 1 in 36 children. You’re not alone.
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Ripple Effects specializes in early intervention and can help your child develop skills necessary for Kindergarten. Now enrolling children 1 - 5 years old at our new Portage location, inside Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center.

Therapist

12/05/2023

11/13/2023

Of all of the Autism Centers in Kalamazoo County, why choose Ripple Effects?

🌊Specialized Early Intervention: We prioritize personalized attention, serving only 5 children at a time. Your child gets the individualized, nurturing care and attention they deserve.

🌊Family-Centered Approach: We believe in collaboration. We listen to parents, work together to set goals, and create a supportive environment for both children and families.

🌊Play-Based Learning: Our days are filled with play, inside and outside. We take a child-led approach to teaching, embedding learning goals into the activities your child likes most.

🌊Preschool Inclusion: We participate in Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center's (soon to be licensed) Preschool Program where early childhood teachers and behavior analysts work together to fade out one-on-one instruction and gradually transition to group activities.

🌊Comprehensive Coordination of Care: We welcome opportunities to connect with your child's other therapeutic and educational providers.

🌊Partnerships for Transition: We build partnerships with public and private schools as well as home school co-ops. Smooth transitions are our priority when specialized services are no longer needed.

Want to experience the Ripple Effects Difference? Call us today at 269-241-2700.

11/06/2023

Does your child have challenging behaviors at school? Come learn about services provided through the IEP to teach and support positive behaviors at school.
Join us tonight, November 6 at 6:30pm for a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Overview webinar. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/5n855b8h

10/25/2023

🎉 Grand Opening Today! 🎉
2255 W Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49024
5-8PM

10/22/2023

Explore our newest Autism Learning Center inside Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center during our Grand Opening Celebration on Wednesday, October 25 from 5pm-8pm. Free face painting and refreshments, guided tours, activity demonstrations, and meet our team throughout the building!

Learn more about the event: https://fb.me/e/9Ng0qCKvK

Therapist

06/23/2023

Happy first Friday of summer, everyone! We are hiring at our South Haven location! We offer benefits, consistent scheduling and an extremely supportive work environment. If you love working with children and would love to know more, please send an email or resume to brett@rippleeffectsalc.com.

02/17/2023

We are operating on a delay today, February 17th. We will open at 10:30am. Stay safe out there!

01/27/2023

We are closed Friday, January 27th due to weather. Be safe out there!

12/22/2022

Ripple Effects-South Haven will be closed on 12/23 due to inclement weather. We will see you all next year! Have a wonderful holiday everyone!

06/27/2022

‼️Parents and caregivers‼️
Scholarships are available for this incredible conference in Kalamazoo coming up in October!

Are you a caregiver for an individual diagnosed with ASD or IDD? Do you want to learn more about behavior based approaches to supporting your loved one? If so, MAC is still accepting caregiver scholarship applications! Apply today at michiganautismconference.org/caregiver-scholarships

04/02/2022

Today is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day! 💙

02/21/2022

We are hiring! We have some amazing new benefits for 2022 and we would love to have you come be apart of our family! Please send your resume to Brett at brett@rippleeffectsalc.com

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