Applied Behavioral Services

What Applied Behavioral Services does

Applied Behavioral Services (ABS) is a center-based education and behavioral intervention provider serving children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities across Ohio. Founded in 1999 and operating under Salisbury Management LLC (dba New Story Management), ABS runs four facilities in Cincinnati (Sharonville), Miamisburg, Centerville, and West Chester, serving roughly 250 children daily, 300 families, and contracting with 35 Ohio school districts. The organization employs a multidisciplinary clinical staff — Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), BCaBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Music Therapists, Art Therapists, Social Workers, and Intervention Specialists — operating under BCBA supervision.

The core clinical methodology is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), delivered through full-day and half-day small-group classroom placements, one-on-one ABA therapy (25-40 hours per week), and a suite of integrated therapeutic services (speech, occupational, music, art, behavioral counseling). Programs are individualized and span ages 2-22, including a Transitions Program for post-secondary preparation, vocational assessment and training at Cincinnati, intensive toilet/eating programs, summer programming, home-based services, and CPST (Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment) at the West Chester location. Technology usage is limited to third-party assistive tools (ProLoQuo ToGo AAC) and off-the-shelf digital curricula (IXL Math, Headsprout, Learning A-Z, Building Blocks); there is no proprietary AI or software platform.

Revenue is generated through a diversified payer mix: insurance reimbursement (most major plans), Medicaid (including CPST), Ohio Department of Education scholarships (Autism Scholarship Program and Jon Peterson Scholarship), contracted services with 35 Ohio school districts, private pay for non-covered services, and tuition for classroom placements. Go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, relying on parent word-of-mouth, school district partnerships, healthcare provider referrals, and PTO/community engagement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no public funding rounds disclosed and operates as part of the multi-state New Story Schools network managed by Salisbury Management.

Name

Applied Behavioral Services

Legal name

Applied Behavioral Services

Website

https://appliedbehavioralservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Applied Behavioral Services provides center-based education, intensive ABA therapy, and related therapeutic services for children with autism and developmental disabilities across four Ohio facilities. Founded in 1999, the organization serves roughly 250 children daily via insurance, Medicaid, state scholarships, and school district contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAHAB

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Behavioral Intervention & Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

SECONDARYEDACAFAE

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention & Developmental Services (0–5)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAI

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAFAA

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Occupational Therapy (OT) & Sensory Integration Services

SECONDARYEDAKAHAG

Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Behavioral Intervention & Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism education services
• Special education programs
• ABA therapy services
• Developmental disability support

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: ABS accepts most major insurance plans for speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis therapy when covered by insurance policies. Services are billed through standard therapy billing models.
2. Medicaid: ABS is a Medicaid provider offering CPST (Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment) services at the West Chester location for individuals with Medicaid benefits.
3. Ohio Department of Education Scholarships: Certified provider for Ohio Department of Education's Autism Scholarship Program and Jon Peterson Scholarship, providing education funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disability, and multi-handicapped conditions.
4. School District Contracts: Services paid through school contracts for educational placement and intervention services. ABS serves 35 school districts in Ohio.
5. Private Pay: Direct private pay options for families for various services not covered by insurance or scholarships, including intensive intervention sessions and specialized programs.
6. Parent/Guardian Fees: Tuition-based education programs for full-day and half-day classroom placements, with some services included with tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Applied Behavioral Services is a center-based education and behavioral intervention provider delivering year-round ABA therapy, special education, and multidisciplinary therapeutic services (speech, occupational, music, art, behavioral counseling) for children and young adults ages 2-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities. Services are delivered at four Ohio facilities and through home-based programs, funded via insurance, Medicaid, Ohio Department of Education scholarships, school district contracts, and private pay.

Product overview

Applied Behavioral Services (ABS) is a comprehensive education and treatment intervention center for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental disabilities. The organization operates as a single-location educational service provider offering multiple program modalities including center-based education programs (full-day and half-day classrooms) for ages 3-22, one-on-one ABA therapy services, and various therapeutic services (speech, occupational, music, and art therapy). The company provides specialized programs including behavioral counseling, social skills classes, the Transitions Program for post-high school preparation, vocational training, and home-based services. Additional offerings include intensive toilet training and eating programs, summer programming, and CPST services for Medicaid beneficiaries. ABS serves students across three Ohio locations (Cincinnati, Dayton, and West Chester) as a certified Ohio Department of Education Autism Scholarship Program provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Day Group Education Classroom Year-round, full-day special education classroom with small ratios and BCBA supervision, including individualized curriculum, teaching materials, monthly parent education reviews, and parent training sessions, for learners requiring individualized teaching methods.
• Half-Day Small Group Education Classroom Half-day small group education classroom (8:00am-11:00am or 12:00pm-3:00pm, Monday-Friday) with intensive communication training and integrated OT and Speech Therapy services, designed for newly diagnosed students and those needing intensive teaching with a 1:2 teacher-to-student ratio.
• One-on-One ABA Therapy Services Specialized one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy (25-40 hours per week) where trained behavior technicians apply ABA principles to teach new skills, change difficult behaviors, and increase areas of strength, funded by private insurance, TriCare, Medicaid, school contracts, or private pay.
• Speech Therapy Speech therapy services for all ages, provided in 1:1 or small group settings depending on placement and individual needs, with services often included with tuition.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services integrated with educational programs to support student development, sensory integration, and independence.
• Music Therapy Music therapy services delivered by board-certified music therapists to support children with autism spectrum disorder facing behavioral, communicative, social, and emotional challenges through tailored sessions.
• Art Therapy Art therapy services offered as part of the comprehensive program mix for children with autism and related disabilities.
• Behavioral Counseling Counseling services delivered by social workers and counselors to improve specific skills including social interactions, attending, relationship building, emotion management, and self-monitoring.
• Social Skills Classes Classes designed to help students develop interpersonal and communication abilities through structured group learning.
• CPST (Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment) Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment service available at the ABS West Chester location for individuals with Medicaid benefits, consisting of activities to increase independence in daily living, communication training, parent and caregiver training, and mental health treatments.
• Transitions Program Program preparing students for post-high school life, focusing on transition skills, employment readiness, independent living, and leisure skills, including assessment kits, internship opportunities with job coaching, virtual classes with state partners, and Community Living Centers with simulated apartment environments.
• Vocational Assessment and Training Vocational assessment and training program for teens and young adults with autism or related disabilities offered at the ABS Cincinnati location.
• Home Services Home-based services including teaching techniques, behavior management, parent trainings, potty training, functional living skills, and home-team trainings, developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
• Summer Program Year-round program with continued intensity and services during summer months, with enrollment open to the community for students needing extra support to prepare for the school year.
• Intensive Toilet Training Program Specialized intensive toilet training program offered as part of additional services to support daily living skills.
• Intensive Eating Program Specialized intensive eating program offered as part of additional services to address feeding challenges.
• After School 1:1 Focus Sessions After-school individual focus sessions providing additional 1:1 support beyond regular programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in aggression and property destruction within one quarter for a client receiving behavioral intervention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salisbury Management LLC DBA New Story ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS is operated by Salisbury Management LLC, doing business as New Story Management, which manages a network of special education schools and autism service providers across multiple states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Connecticut.
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS is a certified provider for the Ohio Department of Education's Autism Scholarship Program and Jon Peterson Scholarship, enabling parents to receive education with certified private providers for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disability, and multi-handicapped conditions.
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS collaborates with OOD for virtual classes and pre-employment transition services (PRE-ET) curriculum for students enrolled in the transition program, providing workplace readiness and career exploration.
• IKRON and Easter Seals (Community Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS partners with IKRON and Easter Seals for virtual sessions and additional support services for students in the Transition Program, providing workforce development and employment services.
• Badin High School Football ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS student MJ from West Chester's Step Up 2 classroom participates in volunteer activities with the Badin High School football team, providing work-based learning opportunities and social skills development in a community setting.
• Local Businesses (Partnership Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS has expanded its Partnership Program with local businesses, creating valuable work-based learning opportunities for students in a supportive environment to develop important skills for future employment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AppliedBehavioralServicesOhio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/applied-behavioral-services

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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