The federal government committed tens of millions of dollars to promote research and services for people with autism. The United States Senate Committee on Appropriations recently approved $84 million in total funding for programs dedicated to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodivergent conditions. “While significant progress has been made in the understanding of autism, […]
The autism therapy industry needs to continue its strategic and cultural evolution. That goes for all its constituents — providers, payers and investors alike. This evolution has been ongoing to varied degrees for years now. The expansion of the industry through private investment accelerated it. Today, the industry must take care to ensure an ethical […]
Legislators are advancing a landmark bill through the Senate, the sole federal legislation dedicated to autism research and services. The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions passed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024 in an overwhelming 20-1 vote. The bill would bookmark $2 billion in federal […]
In June, Endeavor Behavioral Institute, a comprehensive behavioral therapy center located in Houston, Texas, celebrated its 10th anniversary. But according to Operations Manager Amber Scheurich, with big transitions on the horizon, the best is yet to come for the institute. Founded in 2014 by Lynsey Jackson, Endeavor Behavioral serves the greater Houston area, providing applied […]
Hopebridge opens 22nd Indiana location Large autism provider Hopebridge is opening a new location in Munster, Indiana. Hopebridge will now have 22 locations in Indiana. The facility will offer diagnostic and applied behavior analysis evaluations, pediatric therapy, care navigation services, parent training and specialized therapies. Care teams will be made up of board-certified behavior analysts, […]
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 […]
Japan’s largest intellectual and developmental disability provider, LITALICO, is entering the U.S. market by acquiring Developmental Disability Centers of Nebraska (DDCN) for $50 million. LITALICO will pay $29.5 million upfront and $20.5 million in an earn-out over three years. Founded in 2005, LITALICO has 300 facilities across Japan. It offers educational services, vocational services, daily skills […]
Eating problems beyond picky eating are “exceedingly common” among children. Children with autism spectrum disorder are even more impacted, with around 70% of children with autism having some level of food selectivity. Yet many children with autism fail to receive timely care for feeding problems because of hurdles with health insurance or prohibitive distance from […]
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