Above and Beyond Learning Group

What Above and Beyond Learning Group does

Above and Beyond Learning Group (ABLG) is a New Jersey-based provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, speech-language therapy, and related clinical services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Founded in 2002 by Michelle Schueller and Karen Bakker, the company delivers care across four channels: center-based programs at its Wyckoff, NJ facility for early learners (ages 1-4) and school-aged students (5+); home-based services across northern and central New Jersey; speech and language therapy at the center and in public schools; and district support services for public and private schools. Its clinical core is human-delivered modern ABA practice (naturalistic teaching, DTI, NET, play-based learning) supervised by BCBAs and delivered by RBTs, combined with licensed SLP services; it has recently added virtual reality-based neurodevelopmental assessments and social skills training.

The company monetizes through a multi-stream revenue model: insurance-funded ABA as an in-network provider under the NJ State Mandate, out-of-network reimbursement support, private pay, and contracts with NJ school districts. It holds a New Jersey state-approved clinic code (03 6003 320) and NJ DOE-approved agency status, which underpin both insurance billing and school district contracting. Go-to-market is predominantly referral-driven from schools, families, doctors, attorneys, speech and occupational therapists, and state agencies, supplemented by a professional website and a light social media presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The operating model is services-intensive, founder-led, and geographically concentrated in New Jersey.

At ~51-100 employees, ABLG is a mid-sized regional operator rather than a platform play; its strategic posture emphasizes clinical reputation, regulatory credentials, and talent retention (free BCBA supervision, BACB-approved CEU provider status) over technology leverage or geographic scaling. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or expansion beyond New Jersey are disclosed, and the company remains privately held by its co-founders.

Name

Above and Beyond Learning Group

Legal name

Above and Beyond Learning Group

Website

https://ablg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Above and Beyond Learning Group is a New Jersey-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) and speech-language therapy provider serving individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through center-based, home-based, school-based, and district support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis and Speech Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), SLP Consultation, Teacher/Parent Coaching & Home Program Support (EDAKAEAN)

Keywords

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Speech Language Therapy
• Autism Therapy Services
• Developmental Disability Support
• Early Intervention Programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wyckoff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Funded ABA Services: ABLG is in-network with multiple insurance providers for ABA services. Under the NJ State Mandate, ABLG works with insurance companies to provide home programming, parent training, social skills groups, and other ABA services. Insurance companies require a diagnosis of autism to qualify for insurance-funded ABA services.
2. Out-of-Network Insurance Reimbursement: Families pay for services upfront and seek reimbursement through their insurance company. ABLG provides necessary documentation to support this process, though reimbursement cannot be guaranteed.
3. Private Pay: Families pay for the cost of ABA or speech services directly without expectation of reimbursement from an insurance company.
4. School District Funding: ABLG is an NJ DOE-approved agency. School districts may fund either daytime or after-school ABA services or after-school speech services. ABLG is a New Jersey state-approved agency (clinic code 03 6003 320).
5. Speech Therapy Services: Speech therapy services are offered as out-of-network insurance services or private pay only. Families pay upfront and seek reimbursement through insurance, or pay privately without insurance expectation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Above and Beyond Learning Group delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech-language therapy services to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Services are delivered in center, home, school, and community settings by BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and support staff, with programs for early learners (1-4 years) and school-aged students (5+ years), plus school district support and innovative VR-based neurodevelopmental assessments and social skills training.

Product overview

Above and Beyond Learning Group (ABLG) provides a comprehensive suite of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and speech-language therapy services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in New Jersey. The service portfolio consists of center-based ABA programs for early learners (ages 1-4) and school-aged students (ages 5+), home-based ABA services with caregiver coaching, speech and language therapy, and district support services for schools. The company also offers innovative virtual reality-based neurodevelopmental assessments and social skills training. All services are delivered by BCBAs, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and support staff, with coverage across northern and central New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center-Based ABA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy delivered at ABLG's center in Wyckoff, NJ, for early learners (ages 1-4 years) and school-aged students (ages 5+). Programs run year-round with AM, PM, or full-day scheduling options combining discrete trial instruction, natural environment training, and play-based learning under BCBA oversight.
• Home-Based ABA ABA therapy delivered in the home and community setting for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities (including non-ASD diagnoses such as ADHD, where funded privately). Includes direct therapy from ABA Therapists/RBTs, BCBA program coordination, and caregiver coaching, typically scheduled after school hours with flexibility for alternative hours.
• Speech & Language Therapy Speech-language pathology services provided by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) at the Wyckoff center and in public schools. Addresses speech sound disorders, apraxia, receptive/expressive language, social communication, AAC, stuttering, voice, feeding/swallowing, and phonological awareness through individualized assessment, 1:1 therapy, small group therapy, and consultation.
• District Support Services Contracted ABA and speech therapy services for New Jersey public school districts and private schools. Includes Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), skill-based educational assessments (PEAK, VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R), ABA training, classroom consultation, 1:1 ABA classroom support/shadowing, supervision of home ABA programs and RBTs, and professional development workshops.
• Neurodevelopmental Assessments via Virtual Reality Innovative neurodevelopmental assessments for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, delivered using virtual reality technology as a modern evaluation approach.
• Social Skills Training via Virtual Reality Social skills training and development for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, delivered through virtual reality platforms that allow practice of social interactions in immersive virtual environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of individuals and school districts served over 20+ years in New Jersey
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hopebridge: Large multi-state ABA therapy center chain operating center-based and home-based ABA, speech, and diagnostic services. Closely comparable to ABLG's center + home + speech model, though at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA provider delivering center-based, home-based, and school-based ABA services to children with autism. Directly comparable service mix to ABLG including district support and parent training, at national scale.
• Proud Moments ABA: Multi-state ABA therapy provider delivering in-home and center-based ABA services to children with autism. Closely aligned service model to ABLG's home- and center-based offerings, with similar insurance-funded revenue approach.
• Kyo: ABA and speech therapy provider delivering center-based and home-based services to children with autism. Directly comparable on the integrated ABA + speech continuum and family-centered delivery model.
• 360 Behavioral Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider delivering center-based, home-based, and school-based services. Closely comparable service mix to ABLG including district and community-based delivery, with similar target population.
• Autism Learning Partners: ABA therapy provider offering in-home, center-based, and school-based services for individuals with autism across multiple states. Directly comparable clinical model, payer relationships, and family-centric delivery approach.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider delivering center-based, home-based, and school-based services for children with autism. Comparable service portfolio and clinical methodology to ABLG, with overlapping customer segments.
• Behavioral Health Works: ABA therapy provider offering in-home, center-based, and school consultation services for individuals with autism. Directly comparable on integrated home/center/school delivery and insurance-reimbursement model.

Broad incumbents

• BlueSprig Autism: One of the largest national ABA therapy operators with hundreds of centers across multiple states. Comparable clinical methodology and service delivery, but materially larger and more geographically diversified than ABLG.
• Centria Healthcare: Large national ABA and related therapy provider offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Same core ABA therapy product as ABLG but at substantially greater scale across many states.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ABLGABA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/above-and-beyond-learning-group-ablg-162730137
• Instagraminstagram.com/ablg_nj
• Xx.com/ABLGservices

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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