Ripple Effects Autism Learning Center

11/22/2025

🎉 2025 Employer of the Year! 🎉

🎉 Congratulations to our 2025 Michigan Works! Southwest Annual Award Winners! 🎉

We are proud to recognize outstanding partners who go above and beyond in supporting our regional workforce and community:

🏆 Legislator of the Year: State Representative Julie Rogers
🏆 Employer of the Year: Ripple Effects Autism Learning Center
🏆 Community Partner of the Year: Kellogg Community College
🏆 Volunteer of the Year: Brian O'Donnell

Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment strengthen our region and expand opportunities for the people and businesses we serve. Thank you for all you contribute!

👉 Learn more about our partnerships and this year’s honorees:
https://www.michiganworkssouthwest.org/michigan-works-southwest-2025-annual-awards

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.

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