The Johnson Center For Child Health and Development

What The Johnson Center For Child Health and Development does

The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development is a private, non-profit, multidisciplinary clinical center based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2004 (originally as Thoughtful House) and renamed in 2011 in honor of benefactor Betty Wold Johnson. It serves children and young adults with autism spectrum and developmental disorders, along with their families and caregivers, across the Central Texas region. The organization operates five interconnected service lines: Healthcare Services (specialized medical care integrating traditional medicine, science, nutrition, and behavioral interventions), Diagnostics and Assessments (comprehensive psychological evaluations by licensed psychologists using ADOS, ADI-R, and standardized cognitive/learning/developmental batteries), Education and Behavioral Intervention (Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, consultations, social skills programs such as PEERS and Friendship Camp), Community Outreach (food recovery via the Food for Thought program, webinars, family events, sibling camps), and a Research Program conducting multidisciplinary studies on autism etiology and therapeutic interventions under a dedicated Research Director.

Underlying technology is clinical and behavioral rather than software-based, anchored in domain-specialized protocols (ABA, ADOS/ADI-R, clinical nutrition), integrated multi-disciplinary workflows, and an in-house research data asset generated through no-cost participant evaluations. Revenue is generated primarily through direct clinical appointments accessed via phone intake, with no publicly disclosed pricing; the non-profit model likely blends fee-for-service clinical revenue with donations and grants, including a named relationship with Whole Foods Market via the 'Nourishing our Neighborhood' grant. Go-to-market is regional and relationship-driven: an organic mix of webinars, archived YouTube content, social media (Twitter/Facebook), email newsletters, and community events drives awareness and intake, with no evidence of paid acquisition, franchise, or telehealth distribution.

Name

The Johnson Center For Child Health and Development

Legal name

The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development

Website

https://johnson-center.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development is an Austin, Texas-based non-profit multidisciplinary clinical center serving children with autism spectrum and developmental disorders in Central Texas through integrated healthcare, diagnostics, ABA behavioral therapy, community outreach, and in-house research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Specialty Healthcare

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Specialty Care Centers (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology) (HLAFAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Transition & School-Readiness Support for Special Needs Children (HSAAAIAO)

Keywords

• Pediatric healthcare services
• Autism diagnostics
• Applied behavior analysis
• Developmental disorder treatment
• Therapeutic nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Johnson Center For Child Health and Development is a multidisciplinary clinical center providing integrated healthcare, diagnostic, behavioral, and educational services for children with autism spectrum and developmental disorders. The center combines traditional medicine, behavioral therapy (ABA), therapeutic nutrition, and research-based interventions, supplemented by community outreach programs that support families and caregivers across Central Texas.

Product overview

The Johnson Center for Child Health and Development is a multidisciplinary clinical center offering integrated services for children with developmental disorders, particularly autism. The organization operates five interconnected service areas: Healthcare Services providing specialized medical care; Diagnostics and Assessments for comprehensive psychological evaluation; Education and Behavioral Intervention featuring ABA therapy and social skills training; Community Outreach including food programs and family support; and a Research Program advancing understanding of childhood developmental disorders. These services work together to provide comprehensive, whole-child care from diagnosis through treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Healthcare Services Specialized clinical care for children with autism and developmental disorders, integrating traditional medicine, science, nutrition, and behavioral interventions. Designed for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental disabilities.
• Diagnostics and Assessments Comprehensive developmental and skill assessment services performed by licensed psychologists, evaluating cognitive, learning, developmental, language, social, and behavioral areas using tools such as ADOS and ADI-R. Designed for children with suspected or diagnosed developmental disorders and their families.
• Education and Behavioral Intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, consultations, supervision, training, and social skills programs including PEERS and Friendship Camp. Designed for children with autism spectrum and developmental disorders.
• Community Outreach and Support Community initiatives including the Food for Thought Program, webinars, family events, drum circles, and sibling camps supporting families affected by developmental disorders. Designed for families and caregivers of children with developmental disorders in Central Texas.
• Research Program Multidisciplinary autism research program conducting studies on etiology and therapeutic interventions, with participants receiving comprehensive diagnostic testing, nutritional assessment, and metabolic testing. Designed for children with autism, parents, unaffected siblings, and typically developing children participating in research.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Johnson-Center-for-Child-Health-and-Development/205876522777125
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-johnson-center-for-child-health-and-development

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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