Aspire Child & Family Services

What Aspire Child & Family Services does

Aspire Child & Family Services is a Pennsylvania-based behavioral health provider founded in 2016 by Dr. Jaime Friedman to deliver an integrated model of autism and developmental care. The company combines three core service lines: ABA therapy delivered under Pennsylvania IBHS regulations (in-center, in-home, in-school, and in community settings), comprehensive diagnostic testing including gold-standard ADOS-2 autism assessments, ADHD evaluations, intelligence/IQ testing and learning disability assessments, and counseling/psychotherapy using modalities such as CBT, DBT, play therapy, and trauma-informed care.

Operationally, Aspire runs three locations, with corporate headquarters and an ABA center in Huntingdon Valley and an additional ABA center in Lansdale, complemented by telehealth for counseling across Pennsylvania. Senior clinical staff hold BCBA/LBS credentials and trained at premier ABA institutions including the May Institute and Kennedy Krieger Institute, with the leadership team claiming 50+ years of combined ABA experience and formal Organizational Behavior Management training.

Revenue comes from insurance-reimbursed ABA/IBHS services (including Pennsylvania Medical Assistance under Category PH95), private-pay counseling and psychotherapy (with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement), and private-pay diagnostic testing. Demand is driven by family self-referral plus inbound referrals from pediatricians, schools, healthcare providers, and insurance payors, with no disclosed external funding or institutional investor ownership identified.

Name

Aspire Child & Family Services

Legal name

Aspire Child & Family Services, Inc.

Website

https://aspirecfs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aspire Child & Family Services is a Pennsylvania-based behavioral health provider delivering integrated ABA therapy, diagnostic testing, and counseling services to children, adolescents, and families affected by autism and related developmental or behavioral health conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism diagnostic testing
• Intensive behavioral health
• Pediatric counseling services
• Developmental disability therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntingdon Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA/IBHS Services: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) delivered in home, school, community, and center-based settings. Accepts many major insurance plans including Medicaid for ABA therapy services. Services provided by Behavioral Health Technicians under BCBA supervision.
2. Counseling and Psychotherapy: Private-pay services not accepted by insurance. Clients pay directly and may submit superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Sessions are 45-50 minutes, typically weekly.
3. Diagnostic Testing Services: Comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and intelligence/IQ testing. Insurance not accepted; private-pay with superbill reimbursement option.
4. Medical Assistance (MA): Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covering ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum diagnosis under Category PH95. Not based on financial need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aspire Child & Family Services provides integrated behavioral health services for individuals with autism and related developmental or mental health needs. Its core offerings are Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy/Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), comprehensive Diagnostic Testing (autism, ADHD, IQ, learning disability), and Counseling/Psychotherapy, delivered in-center, in-home, in-school, in-community, and via telehealth across Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Aspire Child & Family Services is a comprehensive behavioral health organization offering an integrated model of care with three core service lines: ABA Therapy/IBHS, Diagnostic Testing, and Counseling & Psychotherapy. The company operates as a healthcare services provider rather than a software product company. ABA services include center-based, in-home, school-based, and community-based therapy using evidence-based approaches like Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Training (NET). Diagnostic Testing encompasses autism evaluations (ADOS-2), ADHD testing, intelligence/IQ testing (Wechsler Scales, Woodcock-Johnson), and learning disability assessments. Counseling services address mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges using CBT, DBT, play therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Additional offerings include Pediatric Referral Services for care coordination and an Autism Services Guide providing educational resources. Services are available at locations in Huntingdon Valley and Lansdale, PA, serving Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) Evidence-based behavioral therapy that helps children with autism build communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors, delivered in-center, at home, in school, and in community settings.
• Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) Individualized behavioral support for children up to age 21 with autism and related diagnoses, delivered in home, school, and community settings through a team-based approach.
• Center-Based ABA Therapy Structured in-center ABA therapy programs in Bucks and Montgomery Counties offering high-intensity services (30-40 hours weekly), peer social opportunities, and school readiness skills using Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Training methods.
• Diagnostic Testing Services Comprehensive psychological and developmental evaluations including autism diagnostic testing (ADOS-2), ADHD testing, intelligence/IQ testing, and learning disability assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Autism Diagnostic Testing (ADOS-2) Gold-standard autism assessment using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) along with cognitive assessments, rating scales, and clinical interviews to provide accurate autism spectrum disorder diagnoses.
• Intelligence and IQ Testing Cognitive assessments including Wechsler Scales (WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, WAIS-IV), Woodcock-Johnson Tests, and nonverbal intelligence tests to measure reasoning, learning potential, and cognitive strengths across the lifespan.
• Learning Disability Assessments Evaluations identifying dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning challenges through psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and diagnostic assessments to guide academic accommodations and interventions.
• ADHD Testing and Evaluation Comprehensive ADHD evaluations combining clinical interviews, behavioral assessments, rating scales, and continuous performance testing to identify attention, focus, and executive functioning patterns.
• Counseling and Psychotherapy Mental health services for children, teens, and young adults addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, play therapy, and trauma-informed care, offered in-person and via telehealth.
• Mental Health Counseling Services Psychotherapy addressing anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, and behavioral concerns for children, teens, and adults across Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties.
• Pediatric Referral Services Care coordination and referral services that connect families with diagnostic evaluations, ADOS testing, ABA therapy, counseling, and other pediatric healthcare services, simplifying the referral process with compassionate guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early intervention leads to improved communication, independence, and quality of life outcomes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CAS ProvidersminorOthersMembership in CAS Providers organization, a network of behavioral health providers in Pennsylvania. Listed in website footer as affiliated provider.
• PA ProvidersminorOthersMembership in Pennsylvania Providers organization. Listed in website footer as affiliated provider.
• Felician UniversityminorOthersEducation partnership offering employees a 10% tuition discount on approved ABA academic programs. Part of employee benefits package.
• Purdue GlobalminorOthersEducation partnership offering employees a 10% tuition discount on approved ABA academic programs. Part of employee benefits package.
• Purdue UniversityminorOthersEducation partnership offering employees a 10% tuition discount on approved ABA academic programs. Part of employee benefits package.
• Saint Joseph's UniversityminorOthersEducation partnership offering employees a 10% tuition discount on approved ABA academic programs. Part of employee benefits package.
• Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (MA)coreOthersState-funded insurance program covering ABA therapy services for children with autism spectrum diagnosis under Category PH95. Not income-based; eligibility based on disability status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Proud Moments ABA: ABA therapy provider operating in multiple states with center-based and home-based services for children on the autism spectrum. Similar in delivery model and clinical approach to Aspire's ABA programs.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and in-home ABA therapy, diagnostic services, and family support for children with autism. Overlaps directly with Aspire on diagnostic testing and center-based ABA delivery.
• Centria Autism: National provider of center-based and in-home ABA therapy for children with autism, serving families across multiple states. Directly competes with Aspire on home- and center-based ABA delivery and accepts major insurance including Medicaid.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric ABA and autism services provider operating center-based ABA therapy, diagnostic services, and occupational/speech therapy across the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Directly comparable to Aspire's center-based ABA, diagnostic testing, and integrated therapy model, though at significantly larger scale.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA therapy network providing center-based, in-home, and school-based services for children with autism and related diagnoses. Comparable service mix and multi-setting delivery model; significantly larger geographic footprint than Aspire.
• Firefly Autism: ABA therapy provider serving children and adults with autism across multiple states with center-based programs, home services, and diagnostic assessments. Comparable integrated diagnostic and ABA model.
• Cardinal ABA: Mid-Atlantic ABA therapy provider offering in-home, center-based, and school-based ABA services, with operations in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Most directly comparable on geography and service mix.
• Kyo Autism Therapy: ABA therapy provider delivering center-based, in-home, school, and community services for children with autism, with active operations in California, Washington, and the Eastern U.S. Comparable in service mix and family-focused delivery model.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US providers of ABA therapy for children with autism, operating centers across multiple states. Offers clinic-based, in-home, and school-based ABA paralleling Aspire's delivery model, with similar diagnostic and clinical assessment capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• May Institute: Large nonprofit organization providing ABA-based services, special education schools, and adult services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities across multiple states. Listed as a former employer of Aspire's COO, signaling shared clinical DNA; broader scope and geographic reach than Aspire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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