GBC

Name

GBC

Legal name

GBC Autism Services

Website

https://gbcautismservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Behavioral health services
• Special education consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolingbrook

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Revenue generated from providing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy services to children with autism. Services include in-home therapy, center-based therapy, social skills groups, school consultations, and early intervention services. Billing appears to be through insurance reimbursement with most major insurance policies accepted including Aetna, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Magellan, Beacon, HealthAlliance, Telligen, and UHS. The company also accepts self-pay and offers payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GBC Autism Services provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through in-home and center-based programs, an early childhood Caterpillar Autism Learning Center for ages 2-7, school consultation services, social skills groups, and integrated speech and occupational therapy at its Grosse Pointe, Michigan clinic. Services are individualized, delivered by BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians, and billed primarily through major insurance carriers with self-pay options.

Product overview

GBC Autism Services operates as a multi-service autism treatment center providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy through a portfolio of coordinated programs. The core offerings include In-Home and Center-Based ABA Therapy, the Caterpillar Autism Learning Center (an early childhood program for ages 2-7), School Consultation Services, and Social Skills Groups. The company also offers Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy as integrated services at its Grosse Pointe, Michigan location. Additional support services include Insurance Benefits Coordination. All programs are individualized based on each child and family's specific needs and strengths.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caterpillar Autism Learning Center: An early childhood autism program for preschool children aged 2-7 years, integrating social skills, cooperative play, and academic skills.

Products and services

• In-Home and Center-Based ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis therapy delivered in the child's home environment and at GBC's clinic facilities, focusing on skill acquisition, behavior management, natural environment teaching, and social skill development tailored to each child's needs. Targeted at families of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder across the Chicagoland, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, and Grosse Pointe service areas.
• Caterpillar Autism Learning Center Early childhood autism program for preschool children aged 2-7 years that integrates social skills, cooperative play, and academic skills in a safe and nurturing environment with whole group and individualized instruction. Operated at clinic locations in Peoria, IL and Bloomington/Normal, IL.
• School Consultation Services Autism educational services provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) for students pre-K through high school, including classroom management, staff training, and PBIS/MTSS consultations. Delivered directly to school districts, administrators, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Social Skills Groups Blended program combining BCBA-developed programming with peer buddies to help children with autism build social skills through structured group interactions. Available across GBC service areas with specific events priced at $20.00 per child.
• Speech Therapy Speech therapy services offered at the Grosse Pointe clinic location, integrated with ABA programs in a collaborative care model in which Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and BCBAs work together to support each child's communication goals.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy services offered at the Grosse Pointe clinic location, working collaboratively with Speech Therapists and BCBAs in the GBC collaborative care model to support each child's daily living and motor skills development.
• Insurance Benefits Coordination Insurance verification and benefits coordination service that helps families understand their coverage for ABA therapy, verifies insurance during intake, and assists with prior authorization processes. Accepts most major insurance policies including Aetna, Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Priority Health, Magellan, Beacon, HealthAlliance, Telligen, and UHS, with self-pay and payment plan options also available.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Little Art SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC has partnered with The Little Art School to offer weekly Sensory Art Events in Bloomington, IL. Professional art educator Daniella Ramos Barroqueiro teaches individuals new skills they can practice at home. Recommended for children with autism spectrum and/or sensory processing disorders ages 3 and up.
• BananasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC promotes Bananas Virtual Playgroups - free playgroups that teach children to laugh, explore, and create. Playgroups offer families a space to connect and build community while learning about child development.
• Cultivate Behavioral Health and EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC hosts a free virtual ASD Parent and Caregiver Support Group in partnership with Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education, held every Thursday from 6:30-7:30 pm. The support group provides resources and community for families caring for individuals with autism.
• FiliflavorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC promotes Special Art Sundays, a free and inclusive virtual art class for people with special needs hosted by Filiflavors. Classes are held on second Sundays of the month.
• Illinois Autism Insurance CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBC is a founding member of the Illinois Autism Insurance Coalition, an organization focused on advocacy for autism insurance coverage and helping families navigate insurance for ABA therapy services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hopebridge: Multi-state pediatric ABA therapy provider operating center-based and home-based programs with integrated speech and occupational therapy. Directly comparable to GBC in service model, payer mix, and target population, but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA, speech, and occupational therapy primarily for children with autism. Comparable to GBC in core ABA offering and multi-modality care model, with substantially broader geographic coverage.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: PE-backed ABA therapy provider operating across multiple U.S. states with center-based and home-based services for children with ASD. Closely aligned with GBC on target population and service delivery, with materially larger scale.
• Caravel Autism Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider focused on pediatric autism with center-based and in-home services, particularly active across the Midwest. Directly comparable to GBC on geography, modality, and clinical model.
• Lighthouse Autism Center: Midwest-based ABA therapy provider with multiple clinic locations across Indiana, Michigan, and surrounding states. Closely comparable to GBC as a regional ABA specialist with center-based programs.
• Proud Moments ABA: ABA therapy provider delivering in-home and center-based services for children with ASD across multiple states. Comparable to GBC on target population and service mix, with broader geographic reach.
• Cortica: Integrated pediatric autism care provider combining ABA with speech, occupational, and medical services. Comparable to GBC's collaborative care model in Grosse Pointe, but operating at much greater scale and breadth.

Others

• BHCOE (Behavioral Health Center of Excellence): Accrediting body for ABA providers. GBC is a top-decile credentialed provider under BHCOE, making BHCOE an ecosystem-level peer relevant to understanding quality benchmarking and credentialing.
• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP): Trade association of autism service providers of which GBC is a member. Comparable as an ecosystem institution shaping ABA practice standards, advocacy, and payer policy.
• Autism Speaks: National autism advocacy organization. Comparable as an ecosystem stakeholder influencing insurance mandates, public awareness, and referral pipelines that drive demand for GBC's services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gbcautism
• Facebookfacebook.com/GBCAutismServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gbcautismservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/gbcautismservices

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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