Autism Learning Partners

What Autism Learning Partners does

Autism Learning Partners (ALP) is a Glendale, California-based, privately held provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, founded in 1988 and operating across 15 U.S. states with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. The company delivers therapy through multiple modalities — center-based clinics, in-home services, telehealth, and school-based programs — with an emphasis on early intensive behavioral intervention for children from birth to age five, supplemented by diagnostic services, parent collaboration programs, and (at select California locations) speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

ALP's clinical model is built around BCBA-certified clinicians, a Clinical Advisory Board, and a blended delivery approach combining naturalistic teaching with structured center environments. The company operates the Central Reach platform (third-party) for session data collection, programming, scheduling, and parent reporting. It maintains wholly-owned subsidiary brands including Children's Learning Connection (interdisciplinary ABA in Orange County, CA), A is for Apple (Northern CA and multi-state footprint), Aspire Autism (Colorado), and Proof Positive ABA Therapies, reflecting a roll-up strategy executed since at least 2021.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance billing, with a significant share from state Medicaid programs and the balance from commercial plans (United Healthcare, Aetna, Anthem, Kaiser, BCBS, etc.). The company operates a sales-led model structured around insurance verification and physician referrals, layered with direct-to-consumer content marketing. ALP is currently undergoing geographic retrenchment — exiting Texas by March 2026 and closing New York Medicaid panels effective April 2026 due to two consecutive 12.5% Medicaid rate cuts — while expanding its California footprint with new centers in San Bernardino (opened September 2025), Compton, Torrance, and San Leandro (planned 2026).

Name

Autism Learning Partners

Legal name

Autism Learning Partners

Website

https://autismlearningpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Autism Learning Partners is a privately held ABA therapy provider founded in 1988 that delivers center-based, home-based, telehealth, and school-based autism services to children and families across 15 U.S. states, funded primarily through Medicaid and commercial insurance reimbursements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism treatment
• Behavioral health
• Early intervention
• Applied behavior analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Based ABA Therapy Services: ALP generates revenue primarily through billing insurance companies for ABA therapy services. They accept both Medicaid and commercial insurance plans. Services are authorized based on autism diagnosis, with most states requiring insurance coverage for ABA services for autism. The company bills for direct therapy hours, supervision hours, and parent education hours as part of clinical prescriptions.
2. Medicaid Reimbursement: Significant portion of revenue comes from Medicaid programs across multiple states. The company has faced challenges with low Medicaid reimbursement rates leading to market exits (Texas exit by March 2026, closure of New York Medicaid panels in April 2026).
3. Private Pay / Self-Pay: For families without insurance coverage or seeking services beyond insurance-eligible items, ALP offers private payment options. This includes early intervention services, classroom support, behavioral support, social skills, speech and language services, and occupational therapy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Autism Learning Partners provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and related clinical services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Services are delivered through center-based clinics, home-based programs, telehealth, and school settings across 15 U.S. states. Offerings include early intervention, diagnostic evaluations, speech/occupational/physical therapy, and parent collaboration programs, with revenue primarily derived from insurance reimbursement (Medicaid and commercial).

Product overview

Autism Learning Partners is a full-service autism treatment provider offering a platform of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services with multiple delivery modalities. The core offering consists of ABA-based interventions including Early Intervention, Center-Based ABA, and Home-Based ABA therapy, supplemented by diagnostic services and parent collaboration programs. At select California locations, additional therapeutic services including speech, occupational, and physical therapy are available as add-on modules. The company operates through its main brand and subsidiary Children's Learning Connection (CLC), serving families across multiple U.S. states with a blended model and naturalistic approach tailored to each child.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy ALP's primary service utilizing evidence-based ABA methodologies to help autistic children develop communication, social, and cognitive skills through customized treatment plans.
• Early Intervention Services Comprehensive early intervention ABA therapy programs for children from birth to five years old, focusing on social skills, communication, problem behavior management, and daily living skills with the goal of achieving best developmental outcomes.
• Center-Based ABA Therapy ABA services delivered in ALP's autism centers providing both comprehensive and focused ABA services in a structured environment, offering resources, school readiness skills, and generalization opportunities.
• Home-Based ABA Therapy ABA services delivered in the child's natural home environment, incorporating learning within the child's natural routines and enabling family involvement including siblings.
• Diagnostic Services Autism diagnostic evaluations conducted by licensed psychologists and diagnosticians using tools such as ADOS-2, including parent interview, assessment, and recommendation meetings with comprehensive reports.
• Parent Collaboration Family-oriented support service incorporating parent training, caregiver education, and involvement in the child's ABA program to improve treatment outcomes through active family participation.
• Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy Supplemental therapy services including speech therapy for articulation and language disorders, occupational therapy for daily activities, and physical therapy for physical functions and development, available at select California locations.
• Children's Learning Connection (CLC) ALP subsidiary offering interdisciplinary ABA programs in Orange County, California.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICHOM (International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALP partners with an international working group to further ICHOM's mission in evolving patient outcomes measurement in the field of behavioral health. This collaboration focuses on standardizing and improving how patient outcomes are measured in autism services.
• School Staff Members and Medical Service ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALP partners with school staff members and medical service providers to provide critical clinical support to students and patients. These valued partnerships help children get the care they need to live successful, balanced lives through collaborative care coordination.
• Children's Learning Connection (CLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Autism Learning Partners; one of the first interdisciplinary ABA programs in Orange County, California. Co-founded by Chief of Clinical Operations Melanie Foshee in 2000.
• A is for AppleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutism Learning Partners subsidiary serving families in Northern CA, Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island and Washington.
• BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)minorOthersBACB ACE (Approved Continuing Education) provider offering professional development and continuing education credits for behavior analysts.
• National Autism CoalitionminorOthersPartnership with National Autism Coalition for advocacy and resource coordination for autism services.
• CASP (California Association for Behavior Analysis)minorOthersProfessional membership and conference participation with CASP for professional development and industry leadership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Overlaps with ALP on clinical methodology and insurance-based revenue model.
• Kadiant: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Comparable on clinical delivery model, geographic expansion approach, and insurance billing reliance.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large multi-state ABA provider focused on early intervention for children with autism using center-based and home-based models. Closely comparable to ALP on clinical methodology, payer mix, and growth through acquisitions.
• LEARN Behavioral: National ABA provider operating centers and home-based programs across multiple states with a comparable clinician-led clinical model. Direct competitor for families, BCBA talent, and payer contracts.
• Cortica: Integrated pediatric neurology and ABA therapy provider combining diagnostic, behavioral, and developmental services. Comparable to ALP on the integrated diagnostic-plus-ABA approach and family-centered model.
• Behavioral Health Works: ABA provider delivering in-home and center-based autism services across multiple U.S. states. Comparable to ALP on payer-driven, multi-modality ABA delivery.
• Hopebridge: PE-backed multi-state ABA and pediatric therapy platform operating center-based clinics across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. Comparable to ALP on clinical model, scale ambitions, and intensive early-intervention focus.
• Centria Healthcare: One of the largest national ABA providers offering center-based and home-based autism therapy across multiple U.S. states. Direct overlap with ALP on ABA service delivery, payer mix, and multi-state scale.

Emerging players

• Ascend Behavior Partners: Regional ABA provider scaling through clinic openings and home-based services. Useful emerging-stage comparator for ALP's center expansion playbook and clinical quality positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Stepping Stones Group: Broader pediatric therapy and school-based services provider encompassing ABA, speech, and occupational therapy. Adjacent comparator for ALP's multi-disciplinary therapy offerings and school-based delivery channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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