Blue Sprig Pediatrics

What Blue Sprig Pediatrics does

Blue Sprig Pediatrics (BlueSprig Autism) is a private, KKR-backed provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida. The company delivers services through five distinct settings — center-based clinics, in-home, school-based, community-based, and virtual/telehealth — and structures its clinical offering around an age-tiered Growth Pathway: Sprouts (ages 0–4), Sprigs (4–6), Explorers (7–12), and Trailblazers (13–18), supplemented by specialty programs (The Behavior Center for severe behaviors; BlueSprig Adolescent Center for teens). Operationally, BlueSprig is a clinical-services platform led by a network of 400+ Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) across 37+ locations in 19 states, with a data-driven outcomes dashboard and a dedicated research team tracking standardized measures (Vineland-3, PSI-4).

The business model is insurance-reimbursement driven: BlueSprig bills major commercial payers (BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United Healthcare, TRICARE) for ABA therapy hours, with co-pays and co-insurance collected from families. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining physician/healthcare-provider referrals (including an embedded clinic at University of Florida Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment) with direct family intake and insurance verification support. Since founding, BlueSprig has executed at least eight acquisitions — most notably Trumpet Behavioral Health (including Therapeutic Pathways and The Behavior Center) from WindRose Health Investors in October 2023 — consolidating regional ABA providers under a multi-brand Family of Companies structure (BlueSprig Autism, Florida Autism Center, Trumpet Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Pathways, The Behavior Center). The company is led by CEO William Abbott (appointed March 2025), is privately held under KKR, and operates with 1,001–5,000 employees; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Blue Sprig Pediatrics

Legal name

BlueSprig Pediatrics

Website

https://bluesprigautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Blue Sprig Pediatrics (BlueSprig Autism) is a KKR-backed, multi-state provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, delivering center, home, school, community, and virtual services across 19 states with 400+ BCBAs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• ABA therapy services
• Autism treatment centers
• Pediatric behavioral therapy
• Behavioral health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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. Insurance-Reimbursed ABA Therapy Services: BlueSprig generates revenue primarily through insurance reimbursement for ABA therapy services. The company accepts most major commercial insurance plans including BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United Healthcare, and TRICARE. Services are billed through insurance with co-payments and co-insurance collected from families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BlueSprig provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorder across the United States, delivered through center-based, home-based, community-based, virtual, and school-based settings. Services are organized into age-appropriate programs including Sprouts (ages 0-4), Sprigs (ages 4-6), Explorers (ages 7-12), and Trailblazers (ages 13-18), plus specialty programs such as The Behavior Center for severe behavioral challenges and the BlueSprig Adolescent Center. Therapy is led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians, reimbursed primarily through commercial insurance plans.

Product overview

BlueSprig is a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism, founded in 2017. The company operates as a unified platform offering ABA therapy across multiple delivery settings (center-based, home-based, community-based, virtual, and school-based) and age-appropriate programs. The core portfolio includes Early Intervention programs (Sprouts ages 0-4, Sprigs ages 4-6), Adolescent programs (Explorers ages 7-12, Trailblazers ages 13-18), and Specialty Services (The Behavior Center for severe behaviors, BlueSprig Adolescent Center for teens). The BlueSprig Growth Pathway framework ties these programs together, providing a structured journey from ages 0-18. Following the October 2023 acquisition of Trumpet Behavioral Health (including Therapeutic Pathways and The Behavior Center brands), BlueSprig expanded to 15 states with 37+ locations. Florida Autism Center operates as a regional division. Services are led by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), with a focus on evidence-based, individualized care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Autism Center: Division providing ABA therapy services for children with autism in Florida
• Trumpet Behavioral Health
• Therapeutic Pathways
• The Behavior Center
• BlueSprig Adolescent Center

Products and services

• Early Intervention ABA Therapy (Sprouts) ABA therapy program for children ages 0-4, focusing on foundational skills in communication, play, safety, and social development through play-based therapy. Designed for families of young children recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
• Early Intervention ABA Therapy (Sprigs) ABA therapy program for children ages 4-6, preparing children for school readiness by strengthening independence, self-regulation, and early learning skills. Targeted at families seeking pre-school transition support for children with autism.
• Branching Out: Explorers After-school ABA therapy program for children ages 7-12 continuing from early intervention programs, focused on building friendships, social skills, personal hygiene, communication, and early executive functioning. Available to families already enrolled in BlueSprig services.
• Branching Out: Trailblazers ABA therapy program for teens ages 13-18, focused on life skills, advanced social abilities, independent living, and transition planning for adulthood. Available to families already enrolled in BlueSprig services.
• The Behavior Center (Severe Behavior Program) Intensive ABA therapy program for individuals with autism who exhibit severe behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, elopement, pica, and property destruction. Includes short-term intensive programs (typically 4-8 months) with increased staff-to-client ratios. Designed for families facing safety concerns and barriers to school, work, or therapy attendance.
• BlueSprig Adolescent Center Specialized ABA therapy services for adolescents starting at age 12, focusing on essential life skills, social competence, personal autonomy, and transition planning for young adulthood. Operates as a dedicated center distinct from general ABA therapy locations.
• Center-Based ABA Therapy ABA therapy delivered in structured clinical settings with dedicated therapy rooms, age-appropriate materials, and specialized areas for social interaction, communication, and independence building. Available across BlueSprig's network of centers in 19 states.
• Home-Based ABA Therapy ABA therapy delivered in the comfort of the child's home by Registered Behavior Technicians under BCBA supervision, focusing on skills practiced in natural environments such as daily routines, mealtimes, and family interactions.
• Community-Based ABA Therapy ABA therapy supporting children in everyday community environments such as parks, stores, schools, and restaurants to build and generalize skills in real-world settings outside clinical or home environments.
• Virtual ABA Therapy ABA therapy delivered through a secure telehealth platform, providing remote access to BlueSprig's clinical expertise for families who cannot access in-person services or prefer virtual care.
• School-Based ABA Therapy Evidence-based ABA therapy support integrated directly into classroom settings to help children build skills, stay engaged, and achieve behavioral and academic goals during the school day.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children demonstrate significant gains on Vineland-3 Growth Scale Values measuring independence in daily living skills
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 and core.

• Houston ZoominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2024Houston Zoo partnered with BlueSprig to enhance inclusivity for families with autism, demonstrating commitment to community engagement and accessibility.
• Trumpet Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2023Trumpet Behavioral Health, a provider of behavioral health services for individuals with developmental disabilities, was acquired and joined the BlueSprig Family of Companies. The deal included Trumpet's affiliates Therapeutic Pathways and The Behavior Center.
• University of Florida Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UFCAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlueSprig operates a specialty clinic in partnership with UFCAN at their Gainesville location, providing specialized ABA therapy services through this healthcare collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centria Healthcare: National ABA and autism services provider offering center-based and home-based ABA therapy to children with autism. Directly comparable to BlueSprig as a multi-state ABA platform serving similar families and payers with similar service lines.
• Autism Learning Partners: ABA therapy provider offering center-based, home-based, and school-based services to children with autism across multiple states. Directly comparable to BlueSprig in payer mix, service settings, and clinical model.
• CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disorders): One of the largest independent ABA therapy providers in the U.S., delivering center-based and home-based ABA to children with autism. Directly comparable as a multi-state ABA services platform competing for the same families, payers, and BCBA talent.
• Acorn Health: ABA therapy provider with multiple centers across several states, offering center-based and home-based ABA services to children with autism. Comparable to BlueSprig in clinical model, target demographic, and PE-backed growth strategy.
• Behavior Innovations: Multi-state ABA therapy provider with center-based services for children with autism. Directly comparable to BlueSprig in target population, treatment modality, and clinic-based growth strategy.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA provider operating across multiple states with center-based, home-based, and school-based services. Directly comparable in service offering, target population, and the school-based delivery setting that BlueSprig also emphasizes.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state ABA therapy and autism services provider operating center-based clinics across the Midwest and Southeast. Closely comparable to BlueSprig in target population (children with autism), clinical model (ABA-led), and clinic-based delivery model.
• Surpass Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider operating center-based clinics across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable to BlueSprig in clinical model, target demographic, and the multi-state clinic rollout playbook.

Broad incumbents

• Intermountain Health: Large regional health system that includes pediatric behavioral health and autism services as part of a much broader portfolio. Comparable only at the health-system/pediatric developmental services layer; not an ABA-specialist competitor.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit network providing a broad array of disability and behavioral health services — including autism services. Comparable as a service platform for children with autism, but broader and diversified across many disabilities and geographies rather than ABA-specialized.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt9mvIzYDHf4xa7KZrSIoyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlueSprigAutism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bluesprigautism
• Instagraminstagram.com/bluesprigautism
• TikToktiktok.com/@bluesprigautism?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A9 records

Investments

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