M&A activity in the autism treatment industry appears to be picking up. On July 22, private equity-backed ABA Connect announced that it acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bumping its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. Then, on July 24, Behavioral Framework announced it acquired Behavior Consultation & Psychological Services (BCPS). Together, the transactions […]

Private equity-backed ABA Connect has acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bringing its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. The acquisition bolsters ABA Connect’s foothold in the greater Houston area, complementing its existing facility in nearby Katy, Texas. The company’s CEO, Jessie Smedley, called ABA Therapy of Houston a “natural addition.” “In our early […]

Early diagnosis of autism is crucial to improving outcomes and adaptive skills, but diagnosing autism is an intricate process that often relies on behavioral assessments.  Differences in the gut microbiomes of children with autism now show promise as a novel, non-invasive diagnostic tool for autism. Children with autism have significantly different microbiomes compared to those […]

It’s no secret that there is a steep supply-and-demand issue for applied behavior analysis (ABA) services nationwide. The industry is relatively new, which means the pool of qualified professionals is still small compared to the need. There are less than 70,000 board-certified behavior analysts in the U.S. Still, autism impacts 1 in 36 children, according […]

Rates of autism are higher among children with public insurance compared to those with private or no insurance coverage. That’s according to a new report produced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Approximately 5% of children between the ages of 3 and 17 with public insurance coverage have an autism diagnosis. Comparatively, 2% […]

It’s no secret the autism services space is in flux. Over the last few months a slew of autism CEOs have stepped down. This included some of the biggest names in the industry. For example, Rob Marsh, former CEO of 360 Behavioral Health, left the autism sector for addiction services and took the helm at […]

Quadrant Biosciences, a Syracuse, New York-based technology and life sciences company focused on intellectual/developmental disorders, has shuttered one of its four assets and closed another to new business. Quadrant Laboratories, which provides lab tests to aid in diagnosing IDDs, closed on July 1, according to a notice on the company’s website. As You Are, a […]

ABS Kids opens seventh clinic of 2024, announces new expansion state Salt Lake City, Utah-based ABS Kids opened a new clinic in Ogden, Utah. Their first in the city, ABS Kids now operates in 13 cities across Utah. The company marked the opening with a sensory-friendly summer festival  In total, the company’s footprint now totals […]

Fifteen years ago, Justin Funches left private equity firm Ironwood Capital to become president of LEARN Behavioral, a Baltimore-based business that treats people diagnosed with autism. In the ensuing decade, Learn Behavioral experienced three changes in ownership, each involving a different private equity company. Milestone Partners bought LEARN Behavioral in 2010, followed by LLR Partners […]

When the Austin Centers for Exceptional Students (ACES) acquired Thrive Autism Services about eight months ago, the organization had a big plan to help as many people on the spectrum as possible. Since Thrive Autism Services began in 2020, it has provided in-home applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for families and individuals in the East […]