LEARN Behavioral

What LEARN Behavioral does

LEARN Behavioral (legal entity Learn-it Systems, LLC) is a collective network of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy providers serving children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental needs across 17-18 U.S. states, headquartered in Baltimore, MD. The company delivers "Contemporary ABA" — a proprietary, family-focused, individualized therapy methodology refined over 20+ years across its network of subsidiary providers, including Autism Spectrum Therapies, Wisconsin Early Autism Project, BACA, Behavioral Concepts, Total Spectrum, Trellis Services, SPARKS ABA, Priorities ABA, and Tandem Therapy Services. Services are delivered through multiple channels: dedicated Learning Centers, in-home and community settings, school-based programs via the LEARN Academy subsidiary, and teleABA (telehealth).

The company employs 5,000+ behavior analysts and technicians, including 20+ doctoral-level clinicians and 500+ BCBAs, and has delivered 16,200 hours of clinical training in the past year. It serves more than 5,000 children monthly and has treated more than 20,000 children across the lifespan and spectrum. LEARN's revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis billed to insurance payers and Medicaid across in-network and out-of-network arrangements, with pricing determined by treatment plan, setting, and payer contract rather than publicly disclosed rates. The company is privately held and backed by private equity firm Gryphon Investors, which made its initial investment in March 2019 and has supported a sustained acquisition program, most recently acquiring Little Leaves Behavioral Services in May 2026 to add Florida to its geographic footprint.

Name

LEARN Behavioral

Legal name

Learn-it Systems, LLC

Website

https://learnbehavioral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

LEARN Behavioral is a private equity-backed national network of ABA therapy providers serving children with autism across 17-18 U.S. states, operating through Learning Centers, in-home, school-based (LEARN Academy), and teleABA delivery channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Behavioral Support (School-Based ABA/PBIS) (EDAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE), Behavioral Support & Intervention Services (PBIS/Behavior Coaching) (EDAJALAH), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Social Skills, Play Skills & Group ABA Programs (EDAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• ABA therapy
• Behavioral health services
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services (Fee-for-Service): LEARN Behavioral generates revenue by providing ABA therapy and autism services billed to insurance payers (including Medicaid) on a fee-for-service basis. Services are delivered across multiple settings (home, center, school, community, telehealth) and billed according to treatment intensity, session type, and payer contract rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LEARN Behavioral is a national network of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy providers serving children with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs across 17+ U.S. states. Services are delivered through a multi-setting model — Learning Centers, in-home, community, schools (LEARN Academy), and telehealth (teleABA) — and encompass early intervention, diagnostics, speech and language therapy, counseling, social skills groups, and teen/adult services, all grounded in the company's proprietary "Contemporary ABA" clinical methodology.

Product overview

LEARN Behavioral is a collective group of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy providers serving children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across 17 states in the United States. The company operates as a network of subsidiary providers (including Autism Spectrum Therapies, Wisconsin Early Autism Project, BACA, Behavioral Concepts, Total Spectrum, Trellis Services, SPARKS ABA, Priorities ABA, Tandem Therapy Services, and others) under unified clinical standards. The core service is contemporary, family-focused ABA therapy delivered across multiple settings: in-home and community, center-based Learning Centers, and schools. Additional services include Early Intervention (EIBI), Diagnostics, Speech and Language Therapy, Counseling, Social Skills Groups, Teen and Adult Services, and teleABA (telehealth ABA). LEARN Academy provides custom educational solutions for schools and districts. The company has been serving the autism community for over 20 years, with over 5,000 behavior analysts and technicians treating more than 20,000 children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEARN Academy: Full range of customizable educational solutions for schools and school districts, including support services, special education programs, and intervention services.
• Launchpad Learning Program

Products and services

• Contemporary ABA Therapy
• Early Intervention (EIBI)
• Home & Community ABA Services
• Learning Center Services
• School-Based ABA Services
• Launchpad Learning Program
• teleABA Services
• Diagnostics
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Counseling Services
• Social Skills Groups
• Teen and Adult Services
• LEARN Academy — School & District Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of clients made meaningful progress in the last 90 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Research Consortium (Autism Intervention Grant)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2023LEARN Behavioral was part of a $4.7 million grant consortium studying autism intervention. This research partnership involves academic and clinical institutions collaborating on autism outcomes research, measurement standardization, and evidence-based practice development.
• Chrysalis Academy (Arizona)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2021LEARN Academy partnered with Arizona-based Chrysalis Academy to provide educational solutions. Chrysalis Academy is an Arizona-based educational institution that collaborates with LEARN Academy on custom educational programs for students with autism and developmental needs.
• Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2021LEARN Behavioral partners with Women in Behavior Analysis (WIBA), an organization focused on women's leadership, mentorship, and advancing the field of behavior analysis. LEARN participates in the WIBA ABA Conference and supports professional development opportunities for its female clinical staff. WIBA is featured in LEARN's resource library and blog content.
• Behavior Analysis Center for Autism (BACA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2021Carl Sundberg, founder of BACA, partnered with LEARN Behavioral as a provider. BACA operates Learning Centers in Indiana (including Cornerstone Autism Learning Center rebranded as BACA) and serves as part of LEARN's national provider network. BACA maintains its clinical identity while integrating into LEARN's collective group of ABA providers.
• All Autism TalkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLEARN Behavioral sponsors the All Autism Talk podcast platform, which produces episodes on autism parenting, neurodiversity, and practical guidance. LEARN uses this sponsorship to reach parent audiences and build brand awareness. The platform is co-produced with LEARN's clinical leadership contributing expert guests and topics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest US providers of ABA therapy for children with autism, operating across multiple states with center-based, home-based, and telehealth delivery — directly comparable to LEARN Behavioral in service model, payer mix, and target population.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): National ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism; competes head-to-head with LEARN in similar geographies and uses a comparable multi-state roll-up model.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state ABA and autism services provider operating Learning Centers and offering diagnostic, occupational, and speech therapy alongside ABA — closely comparable to LEARN's integrated service portfolio.
• Behavioral Innovations: PE-backed ABA provider operating across multiple US states with center-based services for children with autism; comparable scale, payer model, and acquisition-driven growth strategy.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA therapy provider delivering center-based, home-based, and school-based services for children with autism; directly comparable service mix and target customer base to LEARN Behavioral.
• Acorn Health: National ABA therapy provider operating across multiple states with center-based and home-based services for children with autism; comparable clinical model and PE-backed growth profile.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider serving children with autism in center, home, and school settings; comparable in delivery model and patient population, though smaller in scale.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA therapy and other in-home behavioral health services for children with autism; directly comparable in payer model and home/school-based delivery channels.

Broad incumbents

• May Institute: Established nonprofit provider of autism, behavioral health, and special education services across multiple states; overlaps with LEARN clinically but operates under a broader disabilities-services mission rather than ABA-only focus.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing autism services, ABA, early intervention, and special education across the US; competes with LEARN for some patients and school contracts but offers a much broader disabilities portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/learn-behavioral
• Xx.com/LearnItSystems

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A8 records

Investments

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