Autism Spectrum Therapy

What Autism Spectrum Therapy does

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) is a private U.S. provider of contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy serving children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Burbank, California, the company delivers personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy through an omni-channel platform that includes state-of-the-art Learning Centers, in-home therapy, school-based services, community-based programs, and telehealth (TeleABA). Services are billed through private insurance and Medicaid, with insurance navigation support offered to families. AST operates across five states — California, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana — and is a subsidiary of LEARN Behavioral, a national network of autism providers whose combined workforce includes 30+ doctoral-level clinicians, 450 behavior analysts, and 3,700 behavior technicians.

AST's core product line is contemporary ABA therapy, differentiated from older, more rigidly systematic ABA approaches by tailoring treatment plans to each child's interests, personality, behavior, and values. The company supplements core 1:1 ABA with specialized programs including the Launchpad Learning Program (ages 2-6, transitioning to group settings), Social Skills Programs, and diagnostic services. Distribution is multi-modal by design: Learning Centers act as branded clinical hubs, while in-home, school-based, and community-based delivery extend the company's reach and adapt therapy to each child's natural environment. AST generates revenue through healthcare-services billing (insurance reimbursement and Medicaid), accepting most health insurance plans; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, with referrals generated through pediatricians, schools, diagnostic providers, and direct family inquiries, supported by a content-marketing engine (parent blog, monthly newsletter, All Autism Talk podcast, video library) and sensory-friendly community events.

The company's strategic posture is one of physical-footprint expansion and clinical-program diversification, with multiple Learning Center openings in 2023 (San Gabriel, Bakersfield, Chandler), 2024 (Long Beach), 2025 (Riverside, Chula Vista), and 2026 (Ontario, Norco). Recent product launches emphasize continuity of care (Launchpad) and channel breadth (telehealth). As a subsidiary of LEARN Behavioral, AST benefits from the parent network's scale, clinical leadership, and payer relationships, while operating with locally branded delivery to families.

Name

Autism Spectrum Therapy

Legal name

Autism Spectrum Therapies

Website

https://autismtherapies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Autism Spectrum Therapies is a private U.S. provider of contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, delivering personalized treatment across Learning Centers, in-home, school-based, and telehealth channels in five states as a subsidiary of LEARN Behavioral.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services - Autism Therapy

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Services (611), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Behavioral health services
• Center-based therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Healthcare services revenue generated through applied behavior analysis therapy delivered across multiple settings including Learning Centers, in-home, schools, and via telehealth. Billed through health insurance plans including private insurance and Medicaid.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) delivers contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorder, using a personalized, data-driven methodology tailored to each child's unique needs, behavior, and personality. Services are delivered through multiple settings including dedicated Autism Learning Centers, in-home environments, schools, community locations, and telehealth. The company also provides autism diagnostic services, Social Skills Programs, and the Launchpad Learning Program for children ages 2-6 transitioning to group settings.

Product overview

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) is a provider of contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children with autism. The company operates a multi-service platform offering center-based ABA therapy through Autism Learning Centers, in-home and community-based therapy, school-based services, and telehealth options. AST also provides specialized programs including the Launchpad Learning Program for young children transitioning to group settings, Social Skills Programs, and autism diagnostic services. Services are delivered across five states (California, Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Louisiana) through a network of Learning Centers and in-home settings. AST is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization with over 30 doctoral-level clinicians, 450 behavior analysts, and 3,700 behavior technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy Contemporary Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy tailored to each child's unique needs, behavior, and personality. Delivered through various modalities including in-home, center-based, school, and telehealth settings. For children with autism spectrum disorder.
• Autism Learning Centers Center-based ABA therapy facilities where children receive intensive one-on-one support in a learning-rich environment with opportunities to interact with peers. Features sensory gyms, group learning areas, and pretend-play spaces designed exclusively for contemporary ABA.
• In-Home ABA Therapy ABA therapy delivered in the child's natural environment (home and community) with a behavior technician working one-on-one with the child. Focuses on practical daily living skills, grooming, toilet training, and eating, as well as community outings to practice social skills.
• ABA Therapy in School School-based ABA therapy providing one-on-one support, functional behavior assessments (FBAs), IEP team support, and teacher/parent training to help children with autism succeed academically and behaviorally in educational settings.
• Social Skills Programs Evidence-based social skills training programs that teach children with autism how to communicate, interact, greet, cooperate, follow directions, use manners, share, listen, and respect personal space through games, role playing, and group activities.
• Telehealth / TeleABA Remote ABA therapy provided via computer, tablet, or smartphone, allowing families to access therapy services from home.
• Launchpad Learning Program A specialized program for children with autism ages 2-6 transitioning from one-on-one settings to group environments. Combines half-day group activities with 3:1 staffing ratio and half-day individual instruction to prepare children for kindergarten or first grade.
• Diagnosing Autism Diagnostic services using research-backed evaluation measures to identify autism spectrum disorder in children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of clients made meaningful progress in the last 30 days
• +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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LEARN BehavioralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAST is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization comprised of leading autism treatment providers specializing in personalized, evidence-based ABA therapy. This partnership provides access to a network of 30+ doctoral-level clinicians, 450 behavior analysts, and 3,700 behavior technicians, combining local treatment convenience with national organizational advantages.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LEARN Behavioral: National parent organization that operates the LEARN network of autism treatment providers including AST; offers the same ABA therapy and Learning Center model across multiple U.S. regions.
• Proud Moments ABA: ABA therapy provider delivering in-home, center-based, and school-based services to children with autism across numerous states; directly comparable in delivery channels and clinical model.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Multi-state ABA therapy provider serving children with autism through clinic-based, in-home, and telehealth services; directly competes with AST in California and other western states.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider with clinic-based and home-based services for children with autism; comparable operating model and insurance-driven payer mix to AST.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider offering clinic, home, and school-based services for individuals with autism; comparable service model and payer mix, operating across multiple U.S. states.
• Autism Learning Partners: National ABA therapy provider offering home, school, clinic and telehealth services for children with autism; directly comparable in service mix and clinical staffing model to AST.
• Behavioral Innovations: ABA therapy provider operating autism treatment centers across multiple states with a clinic-based, insurance-funded model highly comparable to AST's Learning Center approach.
• Hopebridge: Large ABA therapy provider operating pediatric centers focused on autism and developmental disabilities; offers center-based ABA, diagnostic, and complementary therapies with a comparable multi-state footprint.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA therapy services for children with autism, operating multiple treatment centers across many states with a similar multi-channel delivery model.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Multi-site provider delivering ABA therapy alongside medical, developmental, and therapeutic care for children with autism; overlapping clinic-based delivery and similar customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/autismtherapies
• Facebookfacebook.com/autismtherapies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autism-spectrum-therapies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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