Working With Autism

What Working With Autism does

Working With Autism (WWA) is a private, clinically-operated behavioral health provider founded in December 1997 by Jennifer Sabin, M.A., BCBA, and headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. The organization delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based intervention services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other pervasive developmental disorders, serving families primarily across the greater Los Angeles / Southern California region. Its service portfolio spans in-home behavioral programs, school-based services, early intervention (ages 0–3), adolescent programming, functional behavior assessments, autism diagnostic testing, adaptive skills/community integration training, parent education, professional consultation, sibling support groups, specialized respite services, and the PEERS social skills group, plus an internal BCBA supervision and certification program.

The underlying methodology is a developmentally-based, client-centered ABA approach incorporating play-based teaching, reinforcement procedures, and positive behavioral supports, replacing older discrete-trial training models. WWA employs licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and multiple board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs), and runs a staff BCBA supervision program that has reported a 75% board exam pass rate. Revenue mechanics are professional-services-based and funded through three channel-partner categories: California regional centers, school districts, and multiple insurance carriers including Medi-Cal. Go-to-market is sales-led direct provision, supplemented by community-based awareness marketing (blog, social, annual Go Blue or Go Home picnic, Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising). The company has no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, acquisitions, or external funding rounds, and operates as an independent founder-led entity with 51–100 employees.

Name

Working With Autism

Legal name

Working With Autism, Inc.

Website

https://workingwithautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Working With Autism is a Sherman Oaks, California-based behavioral health provider founded in 1997 that delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and related intervention services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders in Southern California, funded via regional centers, school districts, and insurance carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Treatment Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Behavioral intervention services
• Developmental disorder treatment
• Early childhood intervention

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Therapeutic Services: Direct provision of autism therapy services including ABA therapy, behavioral interventions, assessments, and family support services. Funded through regional centers, school districts, and multiple insurance carriers including Medi-Cal

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Working With Autism provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and related behavioral intervention services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and pervasive developmental disorders. The company delivers individualized in-home programs, school-based services, functional behavior assessments, autism testing, early intervention for children 0-3 years, adolescent services, community integration/adaptive skills training, parent education, professional consultation, sibling support groups, specialized respite, and the PEERS social skills group. Services are funded through regional centers, school districts, and insurance carriers including Medi-Cal, and are delivered primarily in Southern California.

Product overview

Working With Autism is a healthcare service provider offering a comprehensive suite of autism treatment and intervention services rather than a software product platform. Their offerings include individualized in-home behavioral programs, school-based services, and clinic-based services. The core services include Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), autism testing, behavioral intervention, early intervention for children 0-3 years, adolescent programs, and community integration training. Additional services encompass parent education, professional consultation, sibling support groups, specialized respite services, and the PEERS social skills group. The organization also provides BCBA supervision and staff training programs. They utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as their primary evidence-based treatment methodology and provide services to families through funding sources including regional centers, school districts, and insurance carriers including Medi-Cal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home Behavioral Programs Individualized in-home programs designed to address the cognitive, emotional, social, and academic challenges of children with autism and pervasive developmental disorders. Delivered to families in their homes across Southern California.
• School-Based Services Behavioral services delivered in school settings to accommodate the needs of each child, including IEP services, behavior intervention, shadowing, and supervision within educational environments.
• Adolescent Unit Specialized service dedicated to adolescents ages 12 to 17, focused on the unique behavioral, social, and developmental challenges faced by individuals in this age range.
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) Comprehensive assessments that identify the function of behaviors before implementing behavior intervention services, used to address maladaptive behaviors in clients with autism.
• Autism Testing Evaluation services for toddlers or preschoolers whose development appears to be progressing in uneven or unexpected ways, identifying underlying reasons for observed differences and providing autism diagnosis.
• Behavioral Services WWA Behavior Intervention, shadowing, supervision, IEP services, and professional consultation for addressing behavioral challenges in individuals with autism.
• Early Intervention (Children 0-3 Years) Interventions for children ages zero to three years old that promote loving parent-child relationships and enable families to optimize their child's development and participate in community activities.
• Community Integration / Adaptive Skills Training Training to enhance, teach, or remedy a child's global adaptive functioning across domains of socialization, communication, personal hygiene, self-help, and community participation.
• Parent Services Parent education program offered in two settings: group parent education classes and in-home 1:1 training, with parental involvement considered essential for overall success of intervention.
• Professional Consultation Short-term training for professionals working for schools or community centers seeking additional training in autism or ABA practices.
• Sibling Support Groups Support groups that address the unique needs of siblings of children with special needs, providing information necessary to educate and empower siblings.
• Specialized Respite Services Respite services providing temporary relief for caregivers of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
• PEERS Social Skills Group Social skills group program teaching adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders appropriate social behaviors and relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% passing rate for BCBA exam among staff (May 2012)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regional CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFunding partners providing coverage for autism services to families in California. WWA is contracted with multiple regional centers to provide services.
• School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partners contracting WWA services for students requiring autism-specific behavioral support in school settings
• Insurance Carriers (Including Medi-Cal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple insurance companies providing coverage for ABA therapy services. WWA has worked to contract with numerous insurance companies including Medi-Cal to ensure services are available to all families regardless of financial means
• The Yogurt ShoppecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of annual Go Blue or Go Home picnic fundraiser for autism awareness. Created by local residents and founders Kevin and Jennifer Sabin
• Department of Developmental Services CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia state agency providing services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. WWA is aligned with DDS standards and requirements
• We Rock The Spectrum Santa ClaritaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibling support groups run in collaboration with We Rock The Spectrum, Santa Clarita, starting summer 2014

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA therapy for autism, offering in-home, clinic-based, and school-based services. CARD is a direct competitor with overlapping delivery model (ABA-based, multi-setting) and overlapping payor mix (insurance, regional centers, school districts).
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Multi-state ABA therapy provider serving children with autism across clinic, home, and school settings. Directly comparable in core methodology (ABA), age range served, and payor relationships (commercial insurance + Medicaid).
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-site ABA and autism services provider offering diagnostic, behavioral, and school-based programs for pediatric ASD populations. Closely comparable in evidence-based ABA methodology, comprehensive service suite, and insurance-funded revenue model.
• Cortica: Integrated autism care provider combining ABA therapy with medical, developmental, and counseling services. Comparable in offering a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive autism care continuum under one provider, with similar age range and insurance-funded model.
• Autism Learning Partners: Regional and multi-state ABA provider offering center-based, in-home, and school-based services to children with ASD. Directly comparable in ABA methodology, delivery modalities, and reliance on insurance / regional-center funding.
• Behavioral Health Works: ABA therapy provider delivering in-home, school-based, and clinic-based services for individuals with autism, with strong California presence. Directly comparable to WWA in delivery settings and California regional-center payor mix.
• Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST): ABA therapy provider serving children and adolescents with autism across home, school, and clinic settings, primarily on the West Coast. Comparable in service mix (early intervention through adolescent), payor relationships, and ABA-only treatment model.
• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state ABA provider offering center-based and home-based services for children with autism. Comparable in evidence-based ABA methodology, pediatric focus, and insurance/Medicaid-funded reimbursement model.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Large diversified home and community-based health services platform whose portfolio includes ABA therapy providers serving autistic children. Overlaps with WWA on ABA service delivery and payor relationships, but operates at much greater scale across many adjacent services.
• Maxim Healthcare Services: National healthcare staffing and home-health services provider whose behavioral health line includes ABA therapy for autism. Comparable on in-home ABA delivery and insurance-funded reimbursement, but operates as a broad healthcare services incumbent rather than an autism-specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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