What InBloom Autism Services does

InBloom Autism Services is a US-based, center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider for children with autism spectrum disorder, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating as part of the Vocational Development Group network. The company delivers evidence-based ABA therapy (including Verbal Behavior, Discrete Trial Teaching, Natural Environment Teaching, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Incidental Teaching) through 27+ dedicated, sensory-friendly Learning Centers across Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, and Wisconsin, serving primarily children aged 18 months to 5 years with extensions up to age 12. Service lines include Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (20-40 hours per week), diagnostic evaluations, functional behavior assessments, and parent/caregiver coaching, all led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) trained through in-house pipeline programs.

The business model is reimbursed primarily through in-network contracts with major commercial carriers (Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare/UMR, Tricare) and state Medicaid variants, creating recurring per-child billing tied to weekly therapy hours. Go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer enrollment (Care Team phone and web intake, insurance authorization handling) with healthcare provider referral networks. The company has invested in operational infrastructure: TheraDriver scheduling platform drives 97% planned-to-billable conversion and 80%+ utilization company-wide, while Central Reach serves as the practice management and client portal. InBloom holds BHCOE accreditation (initial 2023, two-year reaccreditation 2025) and maintains HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance frameworks. Recent strategic emphasis is on geographic densification (three new Connecticut centers in January 2026) and a captive clinical talent pipeline via the RBT Training Program and Student Analyst Program.

Name

InBloom Autism Services

Legal name

InBloom Autism Services

Website

https://inbloomautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

InBloom Autism Services is a US provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, primarily aged 18 months to 5 years, operating 27+ Learning Centers across seven states under in-network insurance reimbursement with major commercial and Medicaid payers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis therapy
• Autism early intervention
• Center-based ABA services
• Diagnostic autism evaluations
• Pediatric behavioral therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Reimbursement: ABA therapy services for autism spectrum disorder are typically covered by health insurance plans with a diagnosis from an M.D. or Ph.D. InBloom operates as an in-network provider with major insurance carriers including Aetna, Amerigroup, AvMed, BCBS/Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare/UMR, Tricare, and Medicaid variants across multiple states.
2. Diagnostic Evaluation Services: Autism diagnostic evaluations conducted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jacqui Otto for children 18 months to 3 years, available in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

InBloom Autism Services delivers center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and diagnostic evaluations to children with autism spectrum disorder, primarily ages 18 months to 5 years. Services are provided across 27+ purpose-built learning centers in seven U.S. states, using evidence-based ABA techniques delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

Product overview

InBloom Autism Services operates as a provider of center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism. The company's primary offering is its core ABA therapy program, which combines evidence-based ABA techniques (including Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Verbal Behavior Therapy) delivered through a network of 27+ Learning Centers across seven U.S. states. Complementing the ABA therapy are diagnostic evaluations conducted by licensed clinical psychologists for children 18 months to 3 years old, and functional behavior assessments led by BCBAs. The company also offers parent/caregiver coaching, an RBT Training Program, and a Student Analyst Program to support clinical professional development. InBloom focuses exclusively on center-based therapy rather than in-home services, providing structured, consistent, and engaging environments for children aged 18 months to 5 years (with services available up to 12 years as skills develop).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Evidence-based ABA therapy delivered at InBloom Learning Centers using positive reinforcement, play-based activities, and structured routines to improve communication, social interaction, and adaptive behaviors; uses techniques such as Discrete Trial Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Verbal Behavior Therapy. Targeted to children with autism spectrum disorder.
• Diagnostic Evaluations Comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations conducted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jacqui Otto for children 18 months to 3 years old, available in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. Includes behavioral and developmental assessments.
• Center-Based ABA Therapy Center-based ABA therapy delivered exclusively in intentionally designed, sensory-friendly learning centers featuring bright, engaging, and secure environments equipped for individualized and group sessions.
• Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) Comprehensive ABA therapy program typically including 20+ hours per week of individualized sessions for young children with autism, focused on building communication, socialization, and adaptive behavior foundations during critical developmental years.
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) Structured assessments led by Board Certified Behavior Analysts to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors, uncover what purpose behaviors serve, and inform tailored Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Parent/Caregiver Coaching Caregiver training programs in which BCBAs coach parents on ABA strategies to encourage growth at home and ensure consistency across environments where learning happens.
• InBloom Learning Centers Network of 27+ center-based ABA therapy locations across seven U.S. states (Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Wisconsin), featuring bright, sensory-friendly, and professionally equipped environments for individualized and group therapy sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 in 31 children diagnosed with autism, driving increased demand for quality ABA therapy services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TheraDrivercoreTechnology or IntegrationTheraDriver is InBloom's scheduling platform partner, enabling operational optimization and efficiency improvements. The implementation cut scheduling time by 50% (from 30+ hours per week), improved planned-to-billable conversion to 97%, and achieved 80%+ utilization rates company-wide. The platform enabled InBloom to eliminate dedicated scheduling roles, distributing responsibilities across Center Directors, BCBAs, and Lead RBTs.
• Central ReachcoreTechnology or IntegrationCentral Reach is the client portal and practice management platform used by InBloom for treatment documents and client access. Families can access the client portal for viewing treatment documents and managing their child's care records.
• ABA Mission ViewpointminorOthersInBloom's Regional Vice President of Operations Jessica Berger was featured in The ABA Mission Viewpoint's Operator Spotlight to discuss operational innovations and TheraDriver implementation. The partnership showcases InBloom's approach to operational excellence in ABA therapy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest pure-play center-based ABA therapy providers in the U.S., operating hundreds of centers across 20+ states with similar in-network insurance model and focus on early intervention (18 mo-5 yrs).
• Hopebridge: Multi-state center-based ABA and diagnostic provider with comparable service stack (diagnostic evaluations, ABA therapy, parent coaching) and a similar footprint model targeting young children on the autism spectrum.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Long-established, large-scale ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based services nationwide; competes head-to-head with InBloom for in-network payer contracts and BCBA/RBT talent.
• Behavioral Innovations: Center-based ABA provider with presence in multiple states including Texas and the Midwest, offering diagnostic, ABA therapy, and parent training with a similar payer-mix and acuity profile.
• Learn Behavioral: Multi-state ABA and school-services provider operating center-based and in-home models; directly comparable service line (early intensive ABA, assessments, parent coaching) with similar in-network approach.
• Cortica: Center-based provider of integrated autism therapy (ABA, OT, speech, diagnostic) serving young children in multiple U.S. markets, overlapping with InBloom's early-intervention, diagnostic, and parent-coaching offerings.
• Autism Learning Partners: National ABA provider with both center-based and home-based services across numerous states; competing payer contracts and clinical talent in InBloom's geographic markets.
• Proud Moments ABA: Center-based ABA provider operating in multiple U.S. states with comparable service offerings (ABA therapy, assessments, parent training) and similar in-network commercial-payer positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large diversified behavioral-health and human-services platform that acquired CARD in 2022; competes with InBloom via national ABA offerings while operating a much broader portfolio of services.
• The Stepping Stones Group: Diversified therapy-services platform providing ABA, school, and allied health services across multiple states; overlapping ABA service line targets similar patients and payer contracts as InBloom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inbloomautism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/behaviordg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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