Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center

What Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center does

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center (Hopebridge, LLC) operates a center-based, multidisciplinary pediatric autism care platform founded in 2005 in Kokomo, Indiana by occupational therapist Kim Strunk. The company delivers integrated Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and feeding and swallowing therapy under its proprietary 360 Care model, supplemented by family guidance and diagnostic assessments beginning at 15 months of age. As of 2025, Hopebridge operates 100+ centers across roughly 10 U.S. states and serves more than 11,700 children annually, with Arkansas operations closed in late 2025 due to a state regulatory reclassification.

The core technical stack centers on three registered proprietary frameworks: 360 Care (integrated service delivery), HRE (Happy, Relaxed, Engaged clinical philosophy), and the Hopebridge Assessment Platform (HAP), a data system that consolidates patient- and clinician-reported outcome measures for value-based care. The platform underpins top-quartile clinical metrics including an ASD Quality Index Score of 151 (top 1% of National Autism Data Registry contributors), 85% skill retention post-treatment, 88% caregiver satisfaction, and an 18–22 month average treatment tenure that is significantly shorter than the 36-month industry norm.

Hopebridge generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service billing to commercial payers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare) and Medicaid across its operating states. Sales-led GTM combines physician/pediatrician referrals (with a dedicated physician hotline, fax referral pathway, and outcomes feedback loop), direct-to-consumer outreach via website and community events, and insurance navigation support through an internal Care and Benefits team. The 2023 merger with AIM Clinics (Autism in Motion) extended the platform's reach, and recent activity has focused on North Carolina greenfield expansion in October 2025 and a planned CEO succession in March 2026.

Name

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center

Legal name

Hopebridge, LLC

Website

https://hopebridge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center operates a center-based, multidisciplinary autism care platform for children ages 15 months to 10 years, delivering integrated ABA, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy under its 360 Care model across 10+ U.S. states, billing commercial insurance and Medicaid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric autism therapy
• Applied behavior analysis
• Speech language pathology
• Occupational therapy services
• Autism diagnostic assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services (ABA, OT, Speech, Feeding): Fee-for-service model where Hopebridge bills insurance (commercial and Medicaid) for autism therapy services rendered. Services include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding and swallowing therapy, and diagnostic assessments. The company employs a full-service Care and Benefits team to assist families with insurance authorization, verification, and billing navigation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center delivers center-based outpatient pediatric autism therapy services for children ages 15 months to 10 years diagnosed with or suspected of having autism spectrum disorder. Its core offering is integrated multidisciplinary care under the proprietary Hopebridge 360 Care model, comprising Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Feeding & Swallowing Therapy, autism diagnostic testing, and family guidance—delivered across more than 100 centers with supporting Care and Benefits insurance navigation.

Product overview

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers operates a unified, center-based service model offering integrated pediatric autism therapy through its proprietary Hopebridge 360 Care framework. The core portfolio consists of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as the primary evidence-based intervention, supplemented by Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Feeding & Swallowing Therapy. The company also provides Autism Testing & Diagnosis services (starting at 15 months) and Family Guidance (parent training) as essential components of the care continuum. All services are coordinated through a single integrated model, with comprehensive Insurance Support to facilitate access across commercial and Medicaid payers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 360 Care: Hopebridge's integrated therapy model combining ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and feeding therapy under one roof.

Products and services

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Evidence-based behavior therapy using principles of learning and positive reinforcement to improve attention, focus, social skills, memory, and communication while reducing challenging behaviors such as aggression and self-injury for children with ASD, delivered under the Hopebridge 360 Care model with the proprietary Happy, Relaxed, Engaged (HRE) clinical approach.
• Speech & Language Therapy Pediatric speech-language pathology services helping children with ASD communicate through development of oral motor control, language processing, articulation, and use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Occupational Therapy Pediatric occupational therapy addressing sensory processing, fine motor coordination, self-care skills, visual motor skills, and school readiness through play-based functional activities for children with ASD.
• Feeding & Swallowing Therapy Therapy addressing feeding difficulties arising from mechanical issues or sensory aversions in children with autism, delivered via coordinated behavioral, occupational, and speech therapy approaches.
• Autism Testing & Diagnosis Diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder starting at 15 months of age, using standardized measures including ADOS-2, CARS, and other validated tools to provide insurance-recognized evaluations with appointments scheduled up to 6x faster than other providers.
• Family Guidance Parent and caregiver training program integrated into ABA therapy, providing education, goal-setting, practice sessions, and progress updates to extend therapy gains into home environments, with caregiver involvement as an essential component of every ABA program.
• Hopebridge 360 Care Proprietary integrated service model bundling ABA therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Autism Testing & Diagnosis and Family Guidance under one roof with all services coordinated by a dedicated clinical team for each child.
• Insurance Support Services Full-service Care and Benefits department assisting with insurance verification, prior authorization, and coverage troubleshooting across commercial insurance plans (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare) and Medicaid programs in every operating state.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of children maintain or expand skills after therapy at Hopebridge
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIM Clinics (Autism in Motion)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Merger with AIM Clinics (Autism in Motion) forming combined entity operating as Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers. Partnership aimed to expand autism care services across the United States, increasing access, enhancing clinical quality, and offering integrated services like ABA therapy, speech-language, occupational therapy, and autism testing across more than 100 locations in 12 states.
• National Autism Data Registry (NADR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopebridge joined other organizations to support launch of NADR, which tracks and reports longitudinal benchmarks on quality of ABA treatment measures across providers. Hopebridge achieves ASD Quality Index Score of 151, placing in top 1% of contributing providers.
• University PartnershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopebridge maintains university partnerships to support workforce development and clinical training. Programs include Fellowship Program, Bridge Program for BCBA mentorship, and university collaborations for clinician development.
• Insurance Payers (Multiple)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating provider network with commercial insurance (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare) and Medicaid programs across all 11 operating states. Care and Benefits Team navigates families through insurance processes.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LEARN Behavioral: National provider of ABA and related autism services with a center-based footprint and value-based care orientation, directly comparable to Hopebridge in clinical model, payer mix, and outcomes measurement.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US autism therapy providers, operating multi-state center-based ABA, speech, and occupational therapy programs directly competitive with Hopebridge's 360 Care model and geographic rollout strategy.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state center-based ABA and behavior analysis provider with comparable clinical quality programs and pediatric autism therapy focus.
• Cortica: Integrated pediatric neurology and autism therapy provider combining ABA, OT, speech, and medical services under one roof; comparable to Hopebridge's 360 Care model but extending care across a broader age range.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest US autism service networks operating center-based ABA programs comparable to Hopebridge in scale, integrated therapy delivery, and payer-mix strategy.
• Caravel Autism Health: Center-based autism evaluation and ABA therapy provider operating across multiple US states with a similar integrated pediatric autism therapy focus and family-centered care model.
• Positive Behavior Supports Corporation (PBS): National ABA and behavior support provider with comparable center-based and in-home services targeting children and adults with autism across multiple US states.
• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state center-based ABA and autism services provider with a clinically integrated model comparable to Hopebridge's 360 Care interdisciplinary approach.

Emerging players

• Elemy: Tech-enabled autism therapy provider focused on in-home and center-based ABA services with a strong consumer brand and outcomes-driven model; overlaps with Hopebridge's pediatric ASD segment but with a leaner geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Centria Healthcare: Larger diversified provider of behavioral health, autism, and home health services across multiple states, offering overlapping ABA and therapy capabilities as part of a broader healthcare portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hopebridge360
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEX02VGdqKr0zw3roeBWNBg
• Facebookfacebook.com/hopebridge360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopebridge
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopebridge360

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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