Child Provider Specialists

What Child Provider Specialists does

Child Provider Specialists (CPS) is a privately-held clinical psychology and educational therapy practice headquartered in Weston, Florida, founded by Dr. Michael Rizzo (also known as Coach Mike) and operating since 1998. The firm delivers comprehensive school neuropsychological evaluations and prescriptive interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties, including dyslexia, ADHD, executive function deficits, autism spectrum disorder, and related neurodiverse profiles. The team comprises clinical psychologists, school psychologists, and board-certified school neuropsychologists (ABSNP), and has conducted more than 25,000 evaluations since 1988.

CPS's service architecture spans three layers: diagnostics (multi-hour neuropsychological assessments with results-sharing and school partnership meetings); interventions (Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, UFLI, IMSE Morphology Plus, Cogmed, Fast ForWord, Pearson SuccessMaker, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, executive function training, and multisensory math); and prescriptive programs (The Bridges Academy K-12 day program, The Dyslexia Center, Brainforest Adventure Summer Programs, and a Speakers Bureau). Technology is delivered through integrations with established third-party platforms rather than proprietary AI systems, with a recent NERVANIX EEG attention monitoring pilot representing the firm's first move into neurofeedback-assisted tooling.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service, with pricing tiered by clinician experience from intern to senior licensed psychologist, supplemented by free dyslexia screening as a top-of-funnel conversion tool. Go-to-market is sales-led through an intake coordinator, augmented by event-driven demand generation via Dr. Rizzo's speaking engagements, content marketing, social media, and school partnerships. Distribution is regional, anchored by 9 physical offices across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Collier counties plus a satellite clinic at Island Montessori Academy on Marco Island, with telehealth available for speech-language therapy. The firm operates with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

Child Provider Specialists

Legal name

Child Provider Specialists

Website

https://childproviderspecialists.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Child Provider Specialists is a private South Florida neuropsychology and educational therapy practice delivering diagnostic evaluations, structured literacy and cognitive interventions, and prescriptive day programs for children with learning and behavioral challenges across 9 office locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Neuropsychology and Educational Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Physical Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAD), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Parent & Caregiver Training for IEP Navigation (EDAKACAJ)

Keywords

• School neuropsychological evaluations
• Dyslexia intervention services
• Pediatric cognitive remediation
• Speech-language therapy
• Executive function training

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic and Evaluation Services: Comprehensive school neuropsychological evaluations and assessments. Fees structured based on psychologist experience level ranging from intern to senior licensed psychologist.
2. Therapeutic Intervention Services: One-on-one and small group interventions including dyslexia intervention, speech-language therapy, executive function training, social skills groups, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapy.
3. Summer Learning Programs: Brainforest Adventure Summer Camp with academic enrichment, therapeutic services (speech, OT available at additional fee), and tutoring services.
4. The Bridges Academy: Full-time or part-time prescriptive academic program with concierge services. Fees vary based on specific services selected for each child.
5. Technology-based Remediation Programs: Technology-based cognitive remediation paired with live sessions, with online demos and consultations available at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Child Provider Specialists is a clinical psychology and educational therapy practice that delivers school neuropsychological evaluations and prescriptive intervention programs for children, adolescents, and young adults with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic difficulties. Services include diagnostic assessments, technology-based cognitive remediation, structured-literacy dyslexia intervention, speech-language therapy, executive function training, multisensory math, behavioral therapy, the Bridges Academy K-12 prescriptive day program, and seasonal Brainforest Adventure summer programs across nine Southern Florida office locations.

Product overview

Child Provider Specialists operates as a multi-service clinical and educational practice offering a coordinated portfolio of diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and prescriptive programs for children with learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges. The core offering includes school neuropsychological evaluations and developmental assessments (Diagnostic Services), followed by structured intervention programs such as technology-based cognitive remediation (Cogmed, Fast ForWord, Success Maker), dyslexia intervention (Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, IMSE Morphology Plus), speech-language therapy, executive function training, and multisensory math instruction. These services are available through standalone appointments or integrated into prescriptive day programs like The Bridges Academy (K-12), seasonal offerings (Brainforest Adventure Summer Program in Weston, Brain Forest Bridge Camp in Naples), and specialized centers including The Dyslexia Center and Speech-Language Services. The company also provides community education through its Speakers Bureau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bridges Academy: A concierge prescriptive program supporting families with children from kindergarten through 12th grade who face social, emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges, specializing in cognitive and academic remediation and enrichment, psychotherapy, and social skills development.
• The Dyslexia Center
• Brainforest Adventure

Products and services

• School Neuropsychological Evaluation Comprehensive evaluation service that assesses cognitive processes underlying learning, attention, emotional regulation, and social functioning in children, adolescents, and young adults, leading to prescriptive intervention plans and optional school partnership meetings. The process includes consultation, background gathering, 4-6 hours of assessments, results sharing, and school collaboration.
• Diagnostic Services Comprehensive developmental and school neuropsychological evaluations for children ages 0 through adulthood to identify learning challenges, cognitive weaknesses, and diagnostic needs.
• The Dyslexia Center Specialized center offering dyslexia assessments using Tests of Dyslexia (TODM) from Western Psychological Services across three levels: Screener (TOD-S, free), Early (TOD-E for K-Grade 2), and Comprehensive (TOD-C for Grade 1 through adulthood), plus structured literacy intervention services.
• Dyslexia Intervention Explicit, systematic, and intensive language-based reading intervention using research-based programs including Orton-Gillingham methodology, Lindamood-Bell, and University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) approaches for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities.
• Lindamood-Bell Programs Research-validated, multisensory, and explicit instruction programs for reading, comprehension, and math development, used as part of the dyslexia intervention curriculum.
• Orton-Gillingham (O-G) Approach Multisensory, structured literacy approach tailored diagnostically and prescriptively for dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities.
• IMSE Morphology Plus Curriculum teaching word parts (morphemes) to improve reading and spelling skills in children.
• Multisensory Math Math instruction adapting structured literacy principles (Orton-Gillingham approach) for multisensory math teaching.
• Technology-based Cognitive & Academic Remediation Programs Computerized cognitive remediation training using programs such as Cogmed, Fast ForWord, SuccessMaker, Activate C8 Sciences, Prodigy, IXL, and Imagine Math Facts to strengthen working memory, focus, executive functions, and foundational reading skills.
• Executive Function (EF) Skills Training Training program enhancing higher-level cognitive processes controlling behavior for goal-directed action, problem-solving, and adaptation.
• Subject Specific Tutoring One-on-one or small group tutoring services for specific academic subjects based on individual student needs.
• Speech-Language Services Speech therapy addressing articulation, fluency, receptive/expressive language, social communication, cognitive communication, voice disorders, and literacy-based learning disorders for children and adolescents, available in-person and via telehealth.
• The Bridges Academy Concierge prescriptive day program supporting students K-12 with social, emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges through cognitive/academic remediation, psychotherapy, and social skills development, with integration of speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapies. Includes twice-weekly improv and communication training with The Naples Players Theatre.
• Brainforest Adventure Summer Program Enriching summer camp in Weston offering reading, math, writing enrichment, executive functioning training, social-emotional skills development, sensorimotor enhancement, and cognitive remediation for children.
• Brain Forest Bridge Camp Full-day academic bridge program in Naples designed to help students transition confidently into the next grade, featuring STEAM projects, outdoor activities, Neuronet training, and improv communication through partnership with The Naples Players Theatre.
• Speakers Bureau Motivational speaking service led by Dr. Michael Rizzo offering presentations on neurodiversity, learning differences, ADHD, dyslexia, and personalized educational planning for schools and organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 25,000 School Neuropsychological Evaluations conducted since 1988

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Naples PlayerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with The Naples Players Theatre for dramatic production programming at The Bridges Academy. Through this partnership, twice-weekly improv and communication training is provided to students using a healing-centered theatrical approach.
• Scientific LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Fast ForWord technology-based cognitive remediation programs. Dr. Rizzo presented at Scientific Learning's 2016 Visionary Conference on Technology-Based Remediation for Learning Disorders.
• Pearson (SuccessMaker)coreTechnology or IntegrationSuccessMaker is an adaptive math and reading program integrated into CPS's remediation offerings. SuccessMaker continuously adapts to each student's performance level, providing personalized curriculum delivery.
• Island Montessori AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCPS, in conjunction with other pediatric specialists in Naples, launched a satellite clinic at Island Montessori Academy in Marco Island, FL to expand access to services in the area.
• University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI)coreTechnology or IntegrationCPS utilizes UFLI methodology in dyslexia intervention, along with ISME's Orton-Gillingham methodology and Lindamood-Bell programs, as part of their structured literacy approach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: PE-backed multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, OT, SLP, and diagnostic services across 10+ states. Directly comparable service portfolio and target population (children with autism, learning differences).
• Cortica: Multi-disciplinary pediatric practice offering ABA, OT, SLP, developmental assessments, and medical services for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions. Closest scaled analog to CPS's integrated diagnostic-plus-therapy model, though Cortica is PE-backed and operates across multiple states.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of autism and behavioral health services for children, including ABA, speech, and behavioral therapy. Comparable therapy service portfolio serving a similar neurodiverse pediatric population.
• Behavioral Innovations: Pediatric ABA and behavior therapy provider across multiple U.S. states. Similar therapy-led, multi-site service model targeting children with developmental differences.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state pediatric ABA and therapy provider for children with autism. Comparable therapy service lines and target population; PE-backed and considerably larger than CPS.
• Sylvan Learning: National franchise-based supplemental education provider offering tutoring, reading intervention, and academic support. Comparable on the academic-remediation and tutoring service lines that CPS offers alongside its clinical work.
• Kyo: Pediatric ABA and behavioral health provider serving children with autism and developmental disabilities. Comparable multi-disciplinary therapy model and child-focused customer base.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large PE-backed pediatric ABA and therapy provider serving children with autism and developmental differences. Comparable target population and therapy services, with substantially more scale and capital.
• Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers: National provider of research-validated literacy and comprehension intervention (Lindamood-Bell programs) that CPS offers as a core service. Direct comparable in structured literacy intervention, though Lindamood-Bell focuses narrowly on reading/comprehension rather than full neuropsychology.

Broad incumbents

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta: Major pediatric hospital system offering neuropsychology, developmental medicine, and rehabilitation services. Operates in the same pediatric neurodevelopmental space as CPS but as part of a much broader hospital portfolio; serves as a large-scale incumbent comparison.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC59B1ndYDDGEazi3cv4GNGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildProviderSpecialists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/child-provider-specialists
• Instagraminstagram.com/childproviderspecialists

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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