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Ribbon Cutting Celebration Held at New Autism Learning Center in Lansing, MI

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Total Spectrum welcomes families to their new location.

Total Spectrum, a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to open its doors with a ribbon-cutting celebration at its new Lansing Learning Center at 111 W. Edgewood Blvd., Suite 14 & 15, Lansing, MI 48911.

The ribbon-cutting celebration was hosted by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and held on September 23, 2026.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sara Lewis of the Lansing Regional Chamber shared greetings, and Dr. Nike Shoyinka, Medical Health Officer, Ingham County Board of Commissioners, and Mayor Andy Schor shared remarks.

Members of the Lansing Regional Chamber 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, Cheryl Geniesse, M.A., BCBA, Regional Clinical Director, and Trisha Johnson, MA, BCBA, Senior Regional Director.

“Our work is about much more than providing therapy—it’s about building relationships, supporting families, and helping children discover what’s possible,” said Cheryl Geniesse, Regional Clinical Director. “We’re proud to be part of the Lansing community—and deeply committed to helping families thrive.”

Total Spectrum is Michigan’s premiere contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based autism services for children and young adults ages 2-22 years. The new Lansing Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy. Outside the center, the Lansing team provides ABA support in the home and community settings. The Lansing Learning Center is conveniently located within the Lansing School District and easily accessible via I-96, M-96, and public transportation for individuals and families in the region.

The center is now enrolling new clients based in Lansing and beyond.

Left to Right: Nicole Goodman; Susan Hengesbach; Chad Munce; Kim Harless; Hans Schmid; Massiel Gonzalez Rodriguez; Mayor Andy Schor; Mallory Haynie; Mykaila Morgan; Cheryl Geniesse, Regional Clinical Director; Molly Link; Alex Wassom; Erika Shuler; Mary Burzych; Chris Swope; Dr. Nike Shoyinka, Medical Health Officer, Ingham County Board of Commissioners; Trisha Johnson, Senior Regional Director.

About Total Spectrum

Total Spectrum 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.

Total Spectrum has locations throughout Michigan. For more information or to enroll a child at the new Lansing Learning Center, call (844) 263-1613 or visit https://totalspectrumcare.com/locations/lansing

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.

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

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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.