Council of Autism Service Providers

What Council of Autism Service Providers does

The Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina, representing more than 400 autism service provider organizations across all 50 U.S. states and multiple international jurisdictions. Its primary constituents are mid-market organizations delivering evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to autistic individuals; the organization also serves a secondary constituency of business affiliates (consulting, billing, legal, data) that sell services into the member base.

CASP's core products are (i) annual membership with uncapped employee access to resources, (ii) a BACB-Authorized Online CEU Center with more than 70 courses and over 100 CEUs hosted on the Thinkific learning platform, (iii) the CASP Organizational Guidelines — 23 chapters of clinical, business-operations, and risk-management best practices developed with 150+ subject-matter experts, (iv) accreditation through the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), which now incorporates the December 2025 BHCOE acquisition, and (v) supporting community assets including 50+ Special Interest Groups, the PodCASP podcast, the annual conference, and a State Advocacy Group network supported by federal lobbying. Underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: Thinkific for content delivery, Novi AMS for community/membership management, and no proprietary software platform.

The business model is a subscription-plus-content hybrid. Annual membership dues are tiered by member organization's gross annual revenue, ranging from $2,185 (under $5M) to $10,927 (over $30M), with international World Bank-classification discounts available. Secondary revenue comes from CEU courses and recorded webinars (free to member employees; $10–$20 per title for non-members), one-time Organizational Guidelines bundle sales, the new accreditation fees expanded through BHCOE, conference and event revenue, the 50-State Medicaid Comparison product, and the three-tier Business/Training/Allied Affiliate program. Go-to-market is direct sales-led with a 45-day application review and member referrals through the Envoy Program.

Name

Council of Autism Service Providers

Legal name

Council of Autism Service Providers

Website

https://casproviders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CASP is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 2016, serving 400+ autism service provider organizations across all 50 U.S. states with membership, BACB-accredited continuing education, clinical and operational guidelines, and accreditation through its Autism Commission on Quality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Accreditation Services (Autism/ABA Industry)

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

Keywords

• Autism services association
• ABA provider resources
• Continuing education CEUs
• Organizational accreditation services
• Healthcare advocacy membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CASP generates revenue through annual membership dues based on organization's gross annual revenue. Dues range from $2,185 for organizations under $5 million to $10,927 for organizations over $30 million. International applicants may qualify for discounted dues based on World Bank classification.
2. CEU Courses and Webinars: Free to employees of CASP Member Organizations; non-members pay for individual recorded webinars ($10-$20).
3. Organizational Guidelines Sales: CASP Organizational Guidelines available for purchase by non-members in various bundle options or individual chapters. Free to employees of CASP Member organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CASP is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association that provides autism service provider organizations with tiered membership, an online BACB-authorized Continuing Education (CEU) center, comprehensive Organizational Guidelines for ABA service delivery, and the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) accreditation program (now unified with the acquired BHCOE framework). Members also gain access to federal and state advocacy support, peer networking through 50+ Special Interest Groups, and benchmarking resources such as the 50-State ABA Medicaid Benefit Comparison.

Product overview

CASP is a non-profit trade association for autism service providers offering a comprehensive membership-based platform. The core offerings include membership with access to CEU courses through the Online CEU Center, accreditation through the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) which now incorporates the acquired Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), and the CASP Organizational Guidelines for best practices. Additional offerings include recorded webinars, annual conferences, the PodCASP podcast, a business affiliates program, and specialized resources like the 50-State ABA Medicaid Benefit Comparison and Settings & Funding Combinations guide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ): The accreditation body operated under CASP that provides accreditation to autism service provider organizations, now incorporating the former BHCOE accreditation framework.

Products and services

• CASP Membership Annual tiered trade association membership for autism service provider organizations, priced from $2,185 to $10,927 based on gross annual revenue, providing access to CEU courses, Organizational Guidelines, federal-state advocacy, 50+ Special Interest Groups, and member discounts on events and business affiliate services. Open to organizations committed to evidence-based autism services.
• CASP Online CEU Center Online learning platform hosted on Thinkific providing BACB-approved Continuing Education courses with over 70 courses offering more than 100 BACB CEUs, including an 8-hour supervision training, free to CASP member employees.
• CASP Organizational Guidelines Comprehensive best-practice guidelines covering 23 chapters across Business Operations, Clinical Operations, and Risk Management, available free to CASP member employees and for purchase by non-members in bundles or individual chapters.
• Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) Accreditation Accreditation program for autism service provider organizations, now incorporating the BHCOE accreditation framework under a unified single standard following the December 2025 acquisition of BHCOE Holdings from Jade Health.
• CASP Recorded Webinars On-demand recorded webinars covering advocacy, legal, clinical, operational, adult services, and other topics relevant to ABA providers, priced at $10-$20 per recording for non-members.
• CASP Annual Conference Annual in-person conference offering professional development, networking, and member discounts for CASP member organizations and their employees.
• CASP Business Affiliates Program Affiliate program providing CASP members with access to vetted business service providers (billing, consulting, HR, practice management software, legal, etc.) and providing affiliates visibility into the 400+ CASP member organizations.
• 50-State ABA Medicaid Benefit Comparison Purchasable data resource comparing Applied Behavior Analysis Medicaid benefits across all 50 U.S. states to support provider benchmarking and state-level advocacy.
• Settings and Funding Combinations Resource Comprehensive guide documenting service settings (home, clinic, school, residential) and funding sources (insurance, Medicaid, education, private pay) for ABA services, supporting provider operational decisions.
• Autism Assessment Guidelines (with APBA) Joint guidelines released with the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) in March 2026 to help behavior analysts ethically assess clients with autism, addressing a standardized assessment gap in ABA practice.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026CASP and APBA released joint guidelines for behavior analysts to ethically and effectively assess clients with autism, addressing a significant training gap in standardized assessments for ABA practitioners. The guidelines cover assessment selection, design, and administration with ethical obligations. Organizations announced plans to release an interactive online tool for practitioners.
• Jade Health (BHCOE Holdings)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025CASP acquired BHCOE Holdings including its Behavioral Health Center of Excellence from Jade Health in late December 2025. This acquisition unifies two major accreditation bodies serving autism service provider organizations under CASP's existing Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ) name and framework. The combined non-profit accreditation efforts aim to raise industry standards and provide comprehensive accreditation to autism service providers across the field.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationCASP utilizes Thinkific as its online learning platform to host the Online CEU Center and distribute Organizational Guidelines content. The same login credentials access both CEU offerings and CASP Organizational Guidelines.
• Fisher PhillipsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFisher Phillips is a CASP Business Affiliate providing legal services to autism service provider organizations. The firm has over 500 attorneys in 38 offices across the United States, specializing in labor and employment law. They have provided webinars on topics including antitrust compliance and non-compete agreements.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA): APBA is a professional membership association for behavior analysts — the same practitioner constituency that CASP's provider members employ. The two organizations jointly publish ABA practice guidelines, making APBA the closest functional peer in mission and member base.
• Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI): ABAI is the international scientific and professional association for behavior analysis. It serves a similar continuing-education, conference, and member-community role for behavior analysts that CASP serves for provider organizations.
• International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES): IBCCES is a credentialing body issuing autism-specific certifications (e.g., Autism Certified Specialist) to professionals and organizations. It competes with CASP's ACQ/BHCOE accreditation in the autism-services credentialing market.

Broad incumbents

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB): BACB is the national credentialing body that certifies BCBAs and RBTs. CASP is a BACB-Authorized Continuing Education Provider; BACB defines the credential standards that drive demand for CASP's CEU and supervision training products.
• Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is the largest autism-focused advocacy organization in the US and a member of the same ABA Coding Coalition as CASP. CASP's CEO previously led Autism Speaks' state government affairs; their advocacy missions overlap on insurance mandates and federal research funding.
• Autism Society of America: Autism Society of America is a national advocacy and member-services organization serving autistic individuals and families. It overlaps with CASP's mission on expanding access to evidence-based services and is a peer voice in federal/state autism policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CASProviders
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/council-of-autism-service-providers

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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M&A1 record

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