Applied Behavioral Analysis Services

What Applied Behavioral Analysis Services does

Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABAS) is a privately held, for-profit healthcare services provider headquartered in Belchertown, Massachusetts, with a second office in Amherst, that delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and related clinical services to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across Western Massachusetts. Founded in 2017, the company operates with 11-50 employees under the leadership of Executive Director Jessica A. Chmyzinski, BCBA, LABA. Core services include in-home ABA therapy (1:1 technician sessions, community outings, family training), school-based consultations (Functional Behavior Assessments, IEP participation, teacher training), an ABA Student Supervision program for BCBA candidates, and Social Skills Groups. The portfolio also includes supplementary allied therapies — Speech/Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Music Therapy — enabling a multi-disciplinary wrap-around model.

The underlying clinical methodology is Applied Behavior Analysis, an evidence-based framework that targets skill acquisition and behavior reduction through structured assessment tools (VB-Mapp, ABLLS, Functional Behavior Assessment, Functional Analysis) and intervention techniques such as PECS and video modeling. All clinical services are supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts operating under BACB supervision requirements, with the student supervision program also creating a credentialing pipeline for future BCBAs in a supply-constrained labor market.

ABAS generates revenue by billing third-party insurance payers for clinical services, with in-network status across ten major payers including MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid), Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Beacon Health Options, BCBSMA, Tufts, UBH, and HNE. Massachusetts' ARICA statute mandates insurer coverage of ASD diagnosis and treatment, which structurally supports demand. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the organization also assists families with out-of-network and private-pay situations. Customer acquisition is primarily referral-driven from healthcare providers, school districts, community organizations (Autism Speaks, Autism Consortium, AFAM), and parent word-of-mouth, with an online intake form as the bottom-of-funnel conversion mechanism. The company has no external funding, no M&A activity, no AI/ML capabilities, and operates within a deliberately bounded regional footprint.

Name

Applied Behavioral Analysis Services

Legal name

Applied Behavioral Analysis Services

Website

https://abaswma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABAS) is a private Western Massachusetts healthcare provider delivering in-home and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, allied clinical services, and BCBA supervision to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based) (EDAKAHAC), ABA Supervision, Clinical Oversight & BCBA Consulting (EDAKAHAH), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG)

Keywords

• Applied behavior analysis
• Autism therapy services
• Behavioral health services
• Developmental therapy
• Special needs therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Amherst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Billing Services: ABAS provides ABA therapy services billed through health insurance. The organization accepts multiple major insurance providers including MassHealth (a Massachusetts Medicaid program), Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Beacon Health Options, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Tufts, UBH, and HNE. Services are provided in-home and in schools with reimbursement through insurance claims. ARICA (Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism) requires health insurers in Massachusetts to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of ASD.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABAS) provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and allied therapeutic services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across Western Massachusetts. Core delivery occurs in homes, schools, and community settings under BCBA supervision, supplemented by Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Music Therapy. Services are billed through health insurance (including MassHealth, Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, BCBSMA, Tufts, UBH, HNE, and Beacon Health Options) with out-of-network and private pay support.

Product overview

Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABAS) is a healthcare services organization providing behavioral therapy and related therapeutic services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The company offers a multi-service portfolio centered on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, with core services including In-Home ABA Therapy, School Consultations, ABA Student Supervision, and Social Skills Groups. Supplementary therapeutic offerings include Speech and Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Music Therapy, allowing for a comprehensive wrap-around approach to autism treatment. The organization operates primarily in Western Massachusetts with a data-driven, individualized treatment methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home ABA Therapy One-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy delivered in the client's home and community settings, including home visits, community outings, and coordination with schools and daycare providers. Targeted at families of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Western Massachusetts.
• School Consultations On-site behavioral support delivered in educational settings, including Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analysis, skills assessments (VB-Mapp, ABLLS), 1:1 behavior technician support, teacher consultation, and IEP meeting participation. Targeted at schools serving students with ASD.
• ABA Student Supervision Supervision and mentorship for students pursuing BCBA certification, providing practicum experience in accordance with BACB requirements. Delivered by ABAS's BCBA-supervisors.
• Social Skills Groups Group-based social skills development sessions facilitated through community-based activities for individuals with ASD. Designed to build peer interaction and social communication skills.
• Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)

Named customers10 records

Segments3 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AFAM (American Family Association of Massachusetts)minorOthersAFAM is listed as a community resource on the ABAS website, providing families with additional support and information related to autism services in Massachusetts.
• The Autism ConsortiumminorOthersThe Autism Consortium is listed as a community resource providing families with access to research, resources, and support related to autism spectrum disorders.
• Autism SpeaksminorOthersAutism Speaks is referenced as an authoritative resource for ABA information and autism-related resources for families served by ABAS.
• Community Autism Resources, Inc.minorOthersCommunity Autism Resources is listed as a local community resource providing information and support services for families affected by autism in the Western Massachusetts region.
• Camp HoweminorOthersTherapeutic camp listed as a parent resource for families of individuals with autism seeking summer programs and recreational activities.
• Camp StarfishminorOthersTherapeutic camp specifically designed for children with special needs, listed as a parent resource for ABA families.
• Crimson AcresminorOthersTherapeutic program providing nature-based experiences for children with special needs, listed as a parent resource.
• Family EmpowermentminorOthersFamily support organization providing resources and advocacy for families of individuals with disabilities, listed as a parent resource.
• The United ArcminorOthersAdvocacy and support organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, listed as a parent resource.
• Whole ChildrenminorOthersOrganization providing programming and support for children with special needs and their families, listed as a parent resource.
• BACB (Behavior Analysis Certification Board)coreOthersThe Behavior Analysis Certification Board is the governing body that certifies Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). ABAS adheres to BACB requirements for supervision, continuing education, and ethical standards in behavior analysis practice.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LEARN Behavioral: Network of ABA providers serving children with autism across multiple states via home, school, and clinic delivery. Comparable clinical model, BCBA staffing approach, and payor relationships.
• Invo Healthcare / Invo-Behavior Associates: National provider of ABA and related school- and home-based therapeutic services for children with autism. Comparable on multi-setting ABA delivery, BCBA staffing, and insurance billing model.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state ABA and behavioral health provider with both clinic- and home-based services for ASD. Comparable in therapy modality, BCBA-led supervision, and family-centered approach.
• Autism Learning Partners: National ABA provider delivering in-home, school, and clinic services for individuals with ASD. Closely comparable to ABAS on settings of care (home + school), BCBA supervision, and insurance-driven revenue model.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: National ABA therapy provider operating clinic- and home-based services with BCBA-supervised care for children with ASD. Comparable in core ABA offering and insurance billing model; larger and multi-state.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state provider of ABA, occupational, speech, and feeding therapy for children with autism. Direct overlap on wraparound therapeutic services and ASD target population; clinic-based scale versus ABAS's home/school model.
• Centria Healthcare: One of the largest U.S. providers of ABA therapy for children with autism, offering home- and center-based services across multiple states. Highly comparable to ABAS on clinical model (ABA) and payor mix; differs in scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Lighthouse Autism Center: ABA therapy provider offering center-based early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism. Direct peer on ABA methodology and ASD population; differs on center-based delivery model.
• Behavior Frontiers: ABA provider delivering in-home, school, and community-based services for individuals with autism using BCBA-supervised teams. Highly comparable delivery model and payer-driven revenue to ABAS.
• Proud Moments ABA: ABA therapy provider focused on home- and community-based services for children with ASD using BCBA-supervised technicians. Closely comparable to ABAS on in-home delivery, evidence-based assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS), and insurance billing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/applied-behavioral-analysis-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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