Company Research Report: Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP)

Company Overview

• Name: Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP)

• Mission: To nurture the potential of children with autism through contemporary ABA therapy by providing personalized treatment that supports families and improves children's lives.

• Founded: Over 25 years ago (circa 1995).

• Founders: No information is available.

• Key People:

• Mary Smith, BCBA - Vice President, Clinical Services

• Rebecca Thompson, Ph.D., BCBA-D - Director of Clinical Services

• Heather Bania, BSc - Senior Clinical Director

• Linda Klotz, MA, BCBA, LBA - Clinical Director

• Kerry Hoops, MA, BCBA - Clinical Director

• Christine Laurent, BCBA, LBA - Clinical Director

• Cassie Sedlacek, LCSW - Clinical Director

• Headquarters: Wisconsin, USA

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Leading provider of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy, specializing in early diagnosis and treatment for children with autism. Part of LEARN Behavioral, a nationwide organization.

Products

• Products:

• ABA Therapy Services

• Youth Club Programs

• Autism Diagnosis Services

• Descriptions:

• ABA Therapy: Personalized, evidence-based therapy aimed at building language, communication, social, and self-help skills, and preparing children for success in school and community settings.

• Youth Club Programs: Designed to build social connections and self-confidence in children on the autism spectrum through interactive, play-based learning environments.

• Autism Diagnosis: Comprehensive autism evaluations using research-based diagnostic tools to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

• Key Features:

• Contemporary ABA which is playful, naturalistic, and individualized.

• Focus on incorporating family and caregivers as essential partners in the treatment process.

• Services offered in diverse settings including home, community, learning centers, and through telehealth.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments:

• WEAP has emphasized addressing mental health challenges in high-stress jobs and caregiver burnout with a range of supportive resources such as Employee Assistance Programs, therapy services via platforms like Talkspace, and a variety of wellness resources.

• Development of incentive plans to increase staff satisfaction and retention rates in response to high turnover in the field.

• New Products Launched: No specific new product launches identified.

• New Features Added: No specific new features to products identified.

• New Partnerships: No specific new partnerships identified.

Overall, the Wisconsin Early Autism Project is a leader in providing applied behavioral analysis therapy for children with autism, emphasizing contemporary, evidence-based approaches and the importance of early diagnosis and personalized intervention to enhance quality of life and learning outcomes.