What Behavior Frontiers does

Behavior Frontiers, LLC is a U.S. provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, founded in 2004 by Helen Mader and Bryan Mader and headquartered in El Segundo, California. The company delivers individualized therapy through multiple modalities — center-based treatment, in-home services, school-based behavior intervention, community-based outings, and telehealth — with an emphasis on early intervention for children under age 6 and continuing programs through young adulthood (ages 8-25). Underpinning clinical delivery is PrioraCare, a proprietary electronic data collection and clinical outcomes platform developed in-house by founder Helen Mader and rolled out across the network starting in 2021, which captures and analyzes client progress data in real time to drive program adjustments.

The business operates on a recurring-revenue, insurance-billed model: Behavior Frontiers is in-network with major commercial carriers (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UBH) and accepts Medicaid managed care plans and California Regional Center contracts, while an internal intake team handles benefit verification and claims processing. Complementary revenue streams include an online ABA training program with a two-tier Certified Behavior Instructor for Autism (CBIA-1/CBIA-2) credential, with 1,039 certified professionals listed in the public registry. As of 2026 the company employs over 2,100 people, serves more than 2,600 clients, and operates 26 centers and over 65 regions across 12 states; in May 2025, growth-investment firm NexPhase Capital acquired the company, with Helen Mader remaining as Founder and CEO and operations continuing under existing management. Recent expansion has prioritized Texas, California, and the Mid-Atlantic, including new centers in San Antonio (May 2025) and San Diego County (March 2026).

Name

Behavior Frontiers

Legal name

Behavior Frontiers, LLC

Website

https://behaviorfrontiers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Behavior Frontiers is a U.S. provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, delivering center-based, in-home, school, community, and telehealth services across 12 states to over 2,600 clients using its proprietary PrioraCare data platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Intervention ABA (Birth–3) (EDAKAHAD), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), ABA Supervision, Clinical Oversight & BCBA Consulting (EDAKAHAH), ABA Program Management, Compliance & Outcomes Measurement (Documentation, Audits) (EDAKAHAM), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Early intervention ABA
• Behavioral health treatment
• BCBA therapy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Revenue generated from providing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy services to children with autism. Services delivered in center-based, in-home, school, community, and telehealth settings. Billable to insurance providers including major commercial insurers, Medicaid plans, and regional centers.
2. Online Training and Certification: Revenue from online ABA training programs including Family Online Package and Professional Online Package. Training participants can choose monthly, quarterly, or annual payment schedules. Certification exams lead to Certified Behavior Instructor for Autism (CBIA-1 and CBIA-2) credentials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Behavior Frontiers provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism and other special needs, delivered through center-based, in-home, school, community, and telehealth settings. Services are supported by PrioraCare, a proprietary electronic data collection and clinical outcomes software that enables real-time progress tracking. The company also offers online ABA training and certification programs for professionals and families.

Product overview

Behavior Frontiers is a provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for individuals with autism and other special needs, offering a comprehensive suite of service delivery products complemented by proprietary software and professional training programs. The core offering consists of center-based, in-home, and school/community-based ABA therapy programs across 26+ centers in 12 states. Supporting the clinical services are PrioraCare (proprietary data-collection and clinical outcomes software) and the ABA Online Training Program (professional training with CBIA certification). The portfolio is unified by a focus on early intervention for children under 6, with services available in multiple settings to meet families where they are.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrioraCare: Proprietary data-collection and clinical outcomes software used to track client progress in real time.

Products and services

• Center-Based ABA Therapy
• In-Home ABA Therapy
• School & Community-Based ABA
• Early Intervention Program
• Speech & Occupational Therapy
• Autism Diagnostic Services
• PrioraCare Software
• Behavior Frontiers ABA Online Training Program
• Certified Behavior Instructor for Autism (CBIA) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Children with autism who began intensive ABA treatment gained 16-31 IQ points on average according to landmark studies cited
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

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• YouthVilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDetroit center shares building with YouthVille, a community-based organization that connects at-risk children to people and partnerships who will help them be successful. The partnership provides access to outdoor playground, gymnasium, game room, and cafeteria for targeting additional treatment objectives.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA therapy for children with autism, operating a multi-state center-based platform with similar payer mix and clinical model to Behavior Frontiers.
• Centria Healthcare: National ABA and applied behavior analysis services provider serving children with autism across multiple states, directly comparable in service modality, target population, and payer relationships.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state operator of outpatient centers delivering ABA, occupational, and speech therapy for children with autism, with a similar center-based growth strategy and diagnostic-plus-treatment service mix.
• Autism Learning Partners: Provider of ABA therapy and related services for children and adults with autism, with comparable in-home, center-based, and school-based delivery channels.
• Bierman Autism Centers: Center-based ABA therapy provider focused on early intervention for children with autism, with comparable clinical curriculum, payer mix, and center-de-novo growth strategy.
• Caravel Autism Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider specializing in early intervention for children with autism, directly comparable in clinical approach, payer contracting, and center expansion model.
• ABA Centers of America: ABA therapy provider operating multiple centers across several U.S. states with a comparable full-day, center-based early intervention service model targeting children with autism.
• Lighthouse Autism Center: ABA therapy provider with a center-based early intervention focus serving children with autism across multiple Midwest and Southern states, comparable in clinical model and growth strategy.
• Ascend Behavior Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy operator delivering center-based, in-home, and school-based services to children with autism, with comparable payer mix and clinical supervision structure.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Integrated autism care provider combining ABA with neurology, developmental pediatrics, and other therapies under one roof; overlaps Behavior Frontiers' center-based model but with a broader multidisciplinary offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ABAFrontiers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/behaviorfrontiers
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/Behavior-Frontiers-ABA-Training-Treatment/110893438955867
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/behavior-frontiers

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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