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Journey Center

Supporting families and children in their journey with Autism. Services Offered: ABA Treatment (2-18 years), Speech Therapy, Parent Training.
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Our center is a place where children will have fun, be valued, and treated with respect and dignity. We assess what children enjoy and use those items or activities to teach and motivate a child to work through a task that is difficult to learn. We focus on the prerequisites to education and the necessary skills children need to function as independently as possible in their natural environment with minimal to no lifetime supports. When assessment reveals that a child displays developmental delays we write an individualized treatment plan, teach them skills that they are lacking in a systematic way, monitor their progress through data collection, and provide multiple opportunities to practice those skills. Support is provided as the child generalizes skills into the natural environment and reaches independence. If a child displays behaviors that impede their learning or interfere with life within the family, we assess why they are engaging in those behaviors and teach replacement skills so that children can be successful in all environments. At the Journey Center, we first teach the learner a functional way to communicate. Communication is key to learning and is a primary focus so that a child can interact with family and friends in a meaningful way. Once this is established, we teach social skills, daily living skills, and academics.

02/14/2026

Big congratulations to Cora ✨

Cora started with Journey Center in 2021 as a BHT. From there, she earned her RBT and continued building her clinical skills. Now, after completing her Master’s program and earning her Behavior Specialist Licensure, she is stepping into her new role as a Behavior Consultant.📚🎓

Her journey truly reflects her dedication. Long days, late nights, continued learning, and a genuine heart for the clients and families we serve. Cora shows up every day with intention, compassion, and a drive to grow.

The best is still ahead, and we’re so lucky to be on this journey with you! Let’s congratulate Cora in the comments for these recent achievements!📊📉

02/10/2026

Brittany’s journey with Journey Center is one that truly deserves to be celebrated. She has been with us since 2018, and over the years, she has grown in ways that are nothing short of inspiring.

She started as a BHT, showing up every day with determination, compassion, and a deep commitment to her clients. From there, Brittany earned her RBT, and eventually stepped into the role of Lead RBT, where she became a mentor others naturally looked to for guidance and support.🫶🏻

Brittany is, quite literally, a force to be reckoned with. Her drive, resilience, and heart for this work have carried her through each role and every challenge along the way. Earning her Behavior Specialist Licensure is a huge milestone, but it’s also a reflection of the years of dedication, growth, and passion she has poured into this field.

Now, as Brittany steps into her new role as a Behavior Consultant, we couldn’t be more proud. Our clients, families, and staff are incredibly lucky to have someone with her experience, leadership, and genuine care continuing this work. Brittany, congratulations this achievement is so well-earned, and we’re so excited to see where this next chapter takes you.👏🏻📊📉

01/30/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Anna on earning her Behavior Specialist Licensure and completing her ABA Masters program!📚

Since joining Journey Center in 2023, Anna has consistently gone above and beyond for her clients, advocating with compassion, thoughtfulness, and care. She is a true team player, always willing to collaborate, support her colleagues, and step in wherever she’s needed. Her commitment to individualized treatment makes a meaningful impact on the individuals and families she serves. Congratulations, Anna! This achievement is so well deserved, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Journey Center team.💙

01/28/2026

A huge thank you to Brian Littlehale from Vitruvian Leadership for leading such an engaging and impactful workshop with our Journey Center corporate staff, BCBAs, and behavior consultants.

The conversations, collaboration, and team-building activities made it a truly valuable experience. We’re grateful for the insight and guidance shared, and for the meaningful impact it will have on our team!

01/17/2026

We are beyond proud to celebrate Teagan for officially earning her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)! This achievement reflects countless hours of hard work, supervision, and a true passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve!

When BCBA’s pass their exam, they are often asked what their “why” was to earn this achievement. Teagan was able to share her experience below:

“I knew early on in my previous jobs that I wanted a career where my work made a meaningful impact every single day. I didn’t want to feel disconnected from the purpose of what I was doing, I wanted to know that my effort truly mattered.

When I started at The Journey Center as a BHT, working directly with clients, everything changed. I was able to see firsthand how the treatment plans written by BCs and BCBAs were not just paperwork, but tools that genuinely changed children’s lives. I watched a non-verbal client begin to develop vocalizations and learn how to communicate. I saw challenging behaviors decrease as clients gained new skills and ways to express themselves.

Seeing that kind of progress made me want to be part of it in a deeper way. I decided to go back to school and learn as much as I could. For me, it was never about a title or climbing a ladder within a company. It was about growing my own skills so I could better support children as they learn, grow, and succeed in their own lives.

It was incredibly rewarding to see the hard work of the team result in such meaningful, positive change. Becoming a BCBA felt deeper than just earning a credential. It meant learning how to develop effective treatment, understanding behavior on a deeper level, and being able to share that knowledge with others. I wanted to support not only the children, but also the staff who work with them every day, those who care deeply about ABA and want to continue learning and growing.

At the heart of it, becoming a BCBA was about gaining knowledge so I could pour into the children, the staff, and the people around me. It was about doing the most I can to help the most, in the way I know how.”

01/13/2026

We are so excited to celebrate Hannah, one of our incredible Lead RBTs, for earning her Behavior Specialist Licensure (BSL) and completing her Master’s Program! 👏📚

Hannah’s dedication, clinical skill, and passion for high-quality, ethical ABA services have truly set her apart. Because of her hard work and commitment to professional growth, Hannah has been promoted to Behavior Consultant and will officially begin working with her own clients! 🌟

This is such a well-deserved milestone, and we are beyond proud to see her step into this next role where she will continue to make a meaningful impact on the clients and families we serve.

Please join us in congratulating Behavior Consultant Hannah on this amazing achievement, the future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! 💙👏

12/25/2025

Due to the pending ice storm December 26, 2025 all Journey Center services are cancelled. Stay safe and warm. Merry Christmas🎄❄️☃️

12/25/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from the Journey Center! 🎄

We would like to wish all of our clients, families, staff, and community a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Thank you for being part of our Journey Center family and for the trust, collaboration, and support you share with us throughout the year.

May your holidays be filled with warmth, happiness, and meaningful moments with those you love. We look forward to continuing our journey together in the new year! 🎁❄️

12/20/2025

We had so much fun celebrating Ugly Christmas Sweater Day at 2 of our centers! Staff showed up in their most festive, funny, and creative sweaters, filling the center with laughter and holiday cheer. 🎅✨

From bright colors to jingling accessories, everyone truly embraced the spirit of the season. It was a wonderful way to spread joy, build connection, and make lasting holiday memories together. ❄️🎁

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day extra special! We loved seeing all the holiday spirit on display!

12/10/2025

We are incredibly proud to announce that one of our Behavior Consultants, Maggi Secrest passed her BCBA exam today! This is an extraordinary achievement and a milestone that reflects years of hard work, dedication, and passion for the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Maggi has been part of the Journey Center family since 2020, and from day one she has been a steady source of compassion, patience, and unwavering commitment to the children and families she serves. Her growth from therapist to Board Certified Behavior Analyst has been nothing short of inspiring.

When preparing for the BCBA exam, therapists are often asked about their “why.”
Today, Maggi shared hers, and it reflects exactly who she is as a professional and a person:

“My ‘why’ is rooted in the belief that meaningful change is possible, and that I have the privilege to help make it happen. I entered the field of ABA because I wanted to do work that mattered, to wake up every day with a purpose, but becoming a BCBA has deepened that. Little did I know, I was only scratching the surface.

My ‘why’ is the clients whose small steps become big victories, the families who finally feel supported, and the staff who grow in confidence and skill with the right guidance.

I’m driven by continuous learning and by never settling for ‘good enough’ because the individuals I serve deserve the most compassionate and effective care I can give.

This has proven to myself, and hopefully to others, that it’s never too late to start again, and that you’re capable of much more than you could ever imagine. Every new skill acquired and every challenge you work through becomes another tool that can change someone’s day, or even the trajectory of their life.”

Maggi, your Journey Center family is so proud of you.
You earned this. You deserve this.
And we can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll continue to make as a BCBA

12/09/2025

Huge Congratulations to Amber Phillips!

Journey Center is proud to celebrate Amber for officially passing her RBT exam and becoming a Registered Behavior Technician! 🌟

Your dedication to our clients, your growth, and the values of Journey Center shines through in everything you do. We are so excited to see you continue to make an impact with your new credential.

👏 Way to go, Amber! The entire Journey Center team is celebrating you!

11/25/2025

📢 Journey Center Holiday Closure Notice

The Journey Center will be CLOSED on November 27th & 28th as we pause to celebrate Thanksgiving and enjoy time with loved ones. 🦃✨

We will also be CLOSED Monday, December 1st for a staff training day, allowing our team to return refreshed and recharged!

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled holiday weekend!

We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🍂🧡

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120 Byron Avenue
Altoona, PA
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Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

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http://thejourneycenter.net/

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