Prism Autism Center

What Prism Autism Center does

Prism Autism Center is a Connecticut-based, for-profit provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and special education services for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities, operating since 2014. The company runs three centers in the state: Farmington and Guilford deliver early intensive ABA therapy for children ages 0-6, while Berlin houses Prism Academy, an Approved Private Special Education Program certified by the Connecticut State Department of Education serving students ages 3-14 with a 10-month plus Extended School Year curriculum. Services are grounded in evidence-based ABA instructional practices, including direct instruction, shaping and chaining, naturalistic teaching, and fluency-based instruction, supported by an online data management system and standardized VB-MAPP and ESDM assessments administered at intake and every six months.

The core product suite comprises three lines: Early Intensive ABA Services (5-day-per-week center-based programs with half-day and full-day tiers, delivered with 1:1 adult support), Prism Academy Tuition (contracted directly with Local Education Agencies and school districts), and Diagnostic Services (launched in 2025 under Dr. Laura Turner, incorporating the FDA-authorized EarliPoint eye-tracking evaluation tool for children as young as 16 months). The company is in-network with six major payors — Cigna, Anthem, Connecticare, Optum, Aetna, and United Healthcare — which is the primary enabler of its recurring ABA revenue stream, while Academy tuition is contractually billed to school districts. The clinical team includes BCBAs, RBTs, Special Education Teachers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, and the organization holds ACQ Accreditation and CASP membership, signaling adherence to sector quality standards.

Prism's go-to-market is hybrid: a direct-to-consumer motion driven by parent inquiries, pediatrician referrals, and educational content on its website; and a sales-led motion anchored by in-network insurance status and LEA/school district contracting. All service delivery is center-based within Connecticut, with telehealth parent training offered where insurance allows. Headcount is reported in the 101-250 range. The company is privately held with no disclosed ownership, funding history, or parent organization identified in source materials, and no revenue figures are publicly available.

Name

Prism Autism Center

Legal name

Prism Autism Center

Website

https://prismautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Prism Autism Center is a Connecticut-based provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 0-6 and an Approved Private Special Education Program (Prism Academy) for students ages 3-14, supplemented by FDA-authorized diagnostic services using EarliPoint eye-tracking technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy and Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAKAB

Autism Early Intervention (Educational)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

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Autism-Specific Schools & Programs

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

SECONDARYEDAKAKAA

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAG

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Diagnostic testing
• Special education program
• Early intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention programs delivered 5 days per week. Individualized assessments determine half or full-day program placement. Services covered by insurance (in-network with major providers) and billed through standard medical insurance channels.
2. Prism Academy Tuition: Approved Private Special Education Program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities ages 3-14. 10-month program plus Extended School Year (ESY). Tuition billed to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) or responsible school districts through contractual agreements.
3. Diagnostic Services: Comprehensive diagnostic services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder led by Dr. Laura Turner. Includes evaluation, comprehensive report, and personalized recommendations for next steps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prism Autism Center provides early intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism ages 0-6 at center-based facilities in Connecticut, an Approved Private Special Education Program (Prism Academy) for students ages 3-14, and comprehensive diagnostic services using the FDA-authorized EarliPoint™ eye-tracking evaluation. Services are delivered in cheerful, child-friendly settings with small class sizes (4-6 students), 1:1 adult support, and individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practices.

Product overview

Prism Autism Center offers a comprehensive suite of autism-related services across two main programs: Early Intensive ABA Services for children ages 0-6 at center-based locations in Farmington and Guilford, CT; and Prism Academy, an Approved Private Special Education Program for students ages 3-14 in Berlin/Kensington, CT. The organization also provides Diagnostic Testing Services that incorporate EarliPoint™ Evaluation, an FDA-authorized eye-tracking diagnostic tool. All programs utilize evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles with individualized treatment approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prism Academy: Approved Private Special Education Program providing educational services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities ages 3-14 in Berlin, CT.

Products and services

• Prism Academy Prism Academy is an Approved Private Special Education Program providing the highest quality educational services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities ages 3-14. The program uses evidence-based instructional practices grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis, including direct and explicit instruction, shaping and chaining, naturalistic and incidental teaching, generative instruction, and fluency-based instruction, across domains such as Academics, Communication, Social and Emotional Development, Adaptive Living, Play and Leisure, Health and Safety, and Vocational Skills. Small class sizes (4-6 students) with 1:1 adult support throughout the day. Enrollment via Local Education Agency (LEA) referrals, Planning and Placement Team (PPT) processes, mediation agreements, or parent referrals. Tuition is billed contractually to the responsible LEA or school district prior to enrollment.
• Early Intensive ABA Services Early intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention for young children with autism and related disabilities ages 0-6. Individualized assessments (VB-MAPP, ESDM) determine whether a half-day or full-day program is appropriate. Services are delivered five days per week in cheerful, child-friendly center-based settings with 1:1 adult support, naturalistic teaching strategies, daily progress tracking via an online data management system, family support including insurance navigation and weekly parent coaching (in-person or telehealth), and coordination with speech, occupational therapy, and other providers. Billed through health insurance (in-network with Cigna, Anthem, Connecticare, Optum, Aetna, United Healthcare).
• Diagnostic Testing Services Comprehensive diagnostic services for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, led by Dr. Laura Turner. Includes utilization of the FDA-authorized EarliPoint™ Evaluation, an advanced eye-tracking technology that monitors children's visual engagement during short video scenes of social interactions at 120 times per second to support ASD diagnosis in children as young as 16 months. Delivered alongside comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, a full report, and personalized recommendations for next steps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early treatment leads to better educational outcomes and lower healthcare costs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• CignacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for ABA therapy services and diagnostic evaluations at Prism Autism Center locations.
• AnthemcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for ABA therapy services and diagnostic evaluations at Prism Autism Center locations.
• ConnecticarecoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for ABA therapy services and diagnostic evaluations at Prism Autism Center locations.
• OptumcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for ABA therapy services and diagnostic evaluations at Prism Autism Center locations.
• AetnacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for ABA therapy services and diagnostic evaluations at Prism Autism Center locations.
• United HealthcarecoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for ABA therapy services and diagnostic evaluations at Prism Autism Center locations.
• EarliTec DiagnosticsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationProvider of EarliPoint™ Evaluation, an FDA-authorized eye-tracking diagnostic tool used by Prism for ASD diagnosis in children as young as 16 months. Prism utilizes this technology as part of comprehensive diagnostic services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-state center-based ABA provider for children with autism with in-network insurance billing and diagnostic services — directly comparable operating model to Prism's clinics.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large ABA therapy center operator offering clinic-based early intensive behavioral intervention for children with ASD, similar payer mix and age range to Prism.
• Centria Healthcare: Autism services provider delivering center-based ABA therapy and diagnostics for pediatric populations — directly overlaps Prism's clinical model.
• May Institute: Northeast-based ABA provider offering center-based behavioral services, special education schools, and diagnostic clinics serving children with autism — highly comparable full-continuum model.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA provider offering in-home and center-based services for children with autism with in-network insurance billing — directly comparable clinic/center model.
• Cortica: Integrated autism care provider combining ABA therapy with medical, developmental, and diagnostic services — comparable multi-modality continuum to Prism.
• ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): ABA provider operating in multiple states with school-based and clinic-based programs for children with autism — comparable service mix and payer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large nonprofit behavioral health organization operating special education schools and ABA programs across multiple states — broader portfolio with overlapping autism services.
• Yale Child Study Center: Academic autism diagnostic and treatment center in Connecticut offering evaluations and clinical services — a regional incumbent in the diagnostic layer of Prism's market.

Emerging players

• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across multiple states — overlapping center-based service model at a smaller/more focused scale than the largest players.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prismautism

Compliance6 records

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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