Ascend Autism Group

What Ascend Autism Group does

Ascend Autism Group, LLC is a private, multi-site healthcare services provider that delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in White Plains, New York, the company operates six physical therapy centers across four states (New York, Connecticut, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania) with two additional centers scheduled to open in 2025. Its core clinical methodology is grounded in evidence-based ABA practices including Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Pivotal Response Therapy (PRT), Verbal Behavior (VB), and Early Start Denver Model techniques, delivered under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

The company sells primarily to families of children aged 18 months to 7 years (early intervention), with extensions into school-age children through after-school and social skills programs. Its product portfolio spans core center-based full-day and half-day ABA therapy programs, an early intervention program (20-40 hours/week), social skills groups, parent coaching, plus add-on service modules including Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, and in-house ASD diagnostic evaluations. In-home ABA therapy is also offered in Westchester County, NY and across Connecticut.

Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursement, with Ascend Autism contracted as an in-network provider with most major commercial payers (Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Empire, Oxford, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Magellan, Carelon) and multiple state Medicaid programs. The company also participates in the New York State Early Intervention Program. GTM is direct-to-consumer: families enroll via phone (877.323.8668), online enrollment forms, and insurance verification, supported by content marketing (blog, social media, parent testimonials) and pediatric referral channels. No external institutional investment, acquisitions, or funding rounds beyond a $1,035,000 raise in September 2022 are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Ascend Autism Group

Legal name

Ascend Autism Group, LLC

Website

https://ascendautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ascend Autism Group is a private, multi-site provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, operating six centers across New York, Connecticut, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (62411), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB), Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Spectrum (ASD) Academic & Social-Communication Support Tutoring (EDANAFAD), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism treatment programs
• Early intervention therapy
• Center-based behavioral therapy
• Speech and occupational therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services - Insurance Reimbursement: Center-based ABA therapy services billed to commercial insurance plans and state Medicaid plans. The majority of health insurance plans provide full or partial coverage for ABA therapy. Company is an in-network provider with most major insurance plans including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Empire, Oxford, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Magellan, Carelon, and various state Medicaid programs.
2. NY Early Intervention Program Services: State-funded early intervention (Birth to Three) program services provided at low or no cost to families, with health insurance potentially accessed for coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ascend Autism Group provides center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children aged 18 months to 7 years diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), delivered through physical therapy centers in New York, Connecticut, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. Its service portfolio includes full-day and half-day ABA programs, an early intervention program, social skills groups, parent/caregiver training, related speech-language and occupational therapy, and ASD diagnostic evaluations, all overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and reimbursed primarily through commercial insurance and state Medicaid plans.

Product overview

Ascend Autism Group is a healthcare service provider offering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The company's portfolio consists of a core set of center-based therapy programs including Center-Based ABA Therapy (full-day and half-day programs), an Early Intervention Program for children 18 months to seven years, Social Skills Groups, and Parental Support and Training services. Additional service modules include Speech Therapy (ST/SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), ASD Evaluations, an After-School Program, and Targeted Intervention. These services are delivered through physical therapy center locations across New York, Connecticut, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania, with all programs overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center-Based ABA Therapy
• Early Intervention Program
• Social Skills Groups
• Parental Support and Training
• Speech Therapy (ST/SLP)
• Occupational Therapy (OT)
• ASD Evaluations
• After-School Program
• Targeted Intervention
• In-Home ABA Therapy
• NY Early Intervention Program Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Children benefit from 20-40 hours per week of ABA therapy; research shows 20-40 hours per week of comprehensive ABA therapy is most effective for young children (ages 2-5) with ASD
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-state center-based ABA therapy provider serving children with ASD via full-day, half-day, and outpatient models. Highly comparable to Ascend in delivery model, payer mix, and pediatric ASD focus, but at significantly greater scale.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of center-based and home-based ABA therapy, ST, and OT for children with autism. Directly comparable to Ascend on service line, clinical model, and payor-driven revenue structure.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider operating autism centers and in-home programs, with a strong clinical BCBA leadership model. Closely mirrors Ascend's center-plus-home delivery approach and BCBA-supervised therapy design.
• Lighthouse Autism Center: Regional center-based ABA provider focused on early intervention for young children with ASD, with comparable full-day, half-day, and social-skills offerings. Direct competitor in the early-intervention niche Ascend targets.
• Action Behavior Centers: Center-based ABA therapy provider operating multiple full-day programs for children with autism, often in Texas and surrounding states. Highly comparable in operating model, intensity of service, and family-centric positioning.

Emerging players

• BlueSpring ABA: Smaller multi-state center-based ABA therapy operator with a similar early-intervention focus and BCBA-supervised delivery. Comparable to Ascend in age range and center model, though at a smaller geographic scale.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Learning Partners: Established, multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and home-based services with a broader geographic and operational footprint than Ascend. Comparable on therapy methodology and patient population, with greater scale and brand recognition.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Larger multi-state ABA and behavioral health services provider with established BCBA-supervised programs. Comparable to Ascend on clinical methodology and patient population, but at greater scale and with broader ancillary service lines.
• Cortica: Multi-state pediatric autism care provider combining ABA, ST, OT, and medical services. Comparable to Ascend's multidisciplinary model and pediatric ASD focus, with broader integrated-care capabilities and a larger footprint.

Regional players

• Proud Moments ABA: Northeast-focused ABA therapy provider with center-based and in-home services for children with ASD. Comparable to Ascend in geography (overlap in NY/CT/PA), service intensity, and payor mix, though not national in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ascendautism
• Facebookfacebook.com/ascendautism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ascend-autism-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/ascendautism

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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