What Star Autism Support does

Star Autism Support is a Beaverton, Oregon-based private company that develops, publishes, and distributes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based curriculum materials and professional development workshops for educators serving students with autism. The company's core products are the STAR Program and the LINKS Curriculum, supplemented by the STAR Media Center digital subscription platform and two recently introduced digital products, SOLER and SOLS, launched in 2025. STAR also publishes the STAR Program Overview Video Series as an educator-facing training resource.

The company's business model combines one-time sales of physical curriculum kits with digital subscriptions accessed through the STAR Media Center and the newer SOLER/SOLS platforms, alongside paid professional development workshops delivered to school district staff. STAR markets to K-12 public school districts and autism programs across the United States, reporting an installed footprint covering thousands of districts and tens of thousands of educators. In 2024-2025, the company extended its distribution internationally through a partnership with OST to bring STAR curricula into China. The company is FERPA and COPPA compliant for handling student data.

The company operates as a small private LLC (11-50 employees) with no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or executive leadership changes in the input data. Its competitive position rests on established, clinically grounded ABA curricula and an entrenched district-level distribution footprint rather than on technology differentiation or AI-enabled functionality.

Name

Star Autism Support

Legal name

STAR Autism Support, LLC

Website

https://starautismsupport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Star Autism Support is a Beaverton, Oregon-based publisher of ABA-based autism curricula, digital learning platforms, and educator professional development workshops, serving thousands of US school districts and, via a China partnership, international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Curriculum and Professional Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Support Instructional Materials (Structured Teaching, Visual Supports) (EDAGAMAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Special education curriculum
• Autism support materials
• Professional development training
• Special education software
• Autism classroom resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Curriculum Materials Sales: Sale of physical and digital curriculum materials including STAR Program kits, LINKS Curriculum resources, and classroom solutions
2. Training and Professional Development: Workshops and training services provided to school and agency staff who work with students with autism; includes hosting training at customer sites and capacity building programs
3. Subscription Access: Ongoing subscription access to STAR Media Center streaming videos, LINKS online system, and other digital resources for schools and educators
4. Digital Resources and Training Videos: Purchase of digital resources, training videos, and professional development content through the company's e-commerce platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Star Autism Support provides evidence-based curriculum materials, digital learning platforms, and professional development training for educators working with students with autism. The company sells its proprietary curriculum (STAR Program and LINKS Curriculum), subscription-based digital tools, and consultant-led workshops primarily to school districts and special education programs.

Product overview

STAR Autism Support is an education technology company offering a multi-product platform for autism education. The portfolio centers on two core curricula: the STAR Program for early childhood through elementary students (using ABA instructional methods: discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and functional routines), and the LINKS Curriculum for secondary students focused on independence in natural environments. These are supported by digital platforms including the STAR Media Center (streaming video library), SOLER (social emotional learning), and SOLS (online learning system), plus professional development training services. Add-on resources include Classroom Solutions, Themes First thematic units, Routine Essentials visual supports, Token Reinforcements, and the Sunshine Literacy Program. The architecture is platform-plus-modules: curricula as core products, digital subscriptions for media/content delivery, and supplemental classroom materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STAR Program: Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research - comprehensive curriculum for children with autism using ABA instructional methods including discrete trial training, pivotal response training, and teaching functional routines.
• LINKS Curriculum
• SOLER
• STAR Media Center

Products and services

• STAR Program An evidence-based comprehensive autism curriculum designed for classroom use by special education teachers and support staff working with students on the autism spectrum.
• LINKS Curriculum

Quantifiable outcome

• Students meeting IEP goals or making adequate progress following STAR Program implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OST (Orient Speech Therapy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTAR Autism Support partners with OST (Orient Speech Therapy) in China for international distribution of autism curriculum programs. OST is a speech therapy provider that resells and distributes STAR's curriculum to schools and programs in China, expanding the company's geographic reach into the Asian market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AbleNet: Provider of assistive technology, communication aids, and classroom learning tools for special education and students with disabilities including autism. Comparable in classroom tools and behavior/reinforcement supports sold to special educators.
• n2y: Special education curriculum and assessment provider (Unique Learning System, News-2-You, SymbolStix) serving students with autism and developmental disabilities in K-12 settings. Direct competitor in special education curriculum, digital content, and IEP-aligned instruction.
• Pyramid Educational Consultants: Publisher of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), a widely adopted autism communication curriculum and training program sold to schools and special education programs. Direct competitor to STAR Autism Support in the autism instructional materials and professional development category.
• Attainment Company: Special education curriculum and instructional materials publisher serving schools and special educators with curricula, classroom tools, and IEP-aligned resources. Direct competitor to STAR's curriculum and classroom solutions product lines.

Emerging players

• PresenceLearning: Provider of online special education and related services including teletherapy and professional development for schools serving students with IEPs. Emerging player in remote-delivered special education services and training.
• RethinkEd: Special education platform providing online professional development, evidence-based curricula, and behavior intervention resources for schools serving students with autism and developmental disabilities. Emerging competitor in digital special ed professional development.

Broad incumbents

• Tobii Dynavox: Global provider of assistive communication (AAC) devices and special education software for individuals with autism and communication challenges. Broader portfolio player with overlap in AAC/communication support for autism classrooms.
• Imagine Learning: Large K-12 digital curriculum and intervention provider with special education and reading intervention offerings. Broader incumbent that competes for district curriculum and intervention budget allocations against specialized autism curriculum vendors like STAR.

Regional players

• National Center for Autism Resources and Education (NCARE): Regional autism education resource and training providers that compete for district professional development and curriculum dollars in specific US states. Comparable in autism-focused educator training and curriculum support.

Others

• Council for Exceptional Children: Professional association providing special education professional development, training resources, and instructional standards for educators of students with disabilities. Comparable in the autism educator professional development category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SAS_autism
• Facebookfacebook.com/STARAutismSupport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/star-autism-support

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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