Summit Behavioral Services

What Summit Behavioral Services does

Summit Behavioral Services is a Kansas City, Missouri-based, founder-owned provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and behavioral support services, founded in 2010 by Dan Matthews, a BCBA with rural southwest Missouri roots. The company delivers a four-part service continuum: (1) Field Services providing in-home and community-based ABA therapy across the Kansas City metro and Wichita, KS, with school consultation; (2) Summit Center for Child Development (SCCD), a pre-K early intervention clinic opened in 2012 for children ages 2-6; (3) Summit Achievement Centers, three private day school campuses in North Kansas City (2015), Olathe KS (2017), and Blue Springs MO (2021) approved as placements by the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Education; and (4) Professional Development training for educators and school districts, including bootcamps, protocol training, and ongoing consultation led by Stacey Martin.

The core methodology is evidence-based ABA with proprietary elements including errorless teaching procedures and verbal behavior programming (including mand training). The technology stack is clinical and operational rather than software-centric, with Brightwheel used as a parent-communication app. The company employs 51-100 staff and is described as a leading employer of BCBAs, behavior technicians, and teachers, with many staff tenures of 5-10+ years.

Revenue is generated through four streams: insurance-reimbursed ABA therapy (subscription/recurring; Summit accepts nearly all major insurance plans), private-pay services (monthly subscription), school district contracts for student placements and in-district support, and professional development fees (multi-year contracts). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct family outreach and insurance verification for therapy services, IEP team referrals driving private school placements, and enterprise field sales to approximately 40 school districts across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and beyond. The company serves hundreds of families and partners with ~40 districts, with no disclosed external institutional or PE/VC funding.

Name

Summit Behavioral Services

Legal name

Summit Behavioral Services

Website

https://summitaba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Summit Behavioral Services is a Kansas City-based, founder-owned ABA therapy provider founded in 2010. It serves children with autism through in-home therapy, a pre-K clinic, three private day school campuses, and educator training, partnering with approximately 40 school districts across Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA), Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Early intervention autism
• Behavioral health services
• Special education support
• Autism educator training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance-Based ABA Therapy Services: Summit accepts most insurance plans for in-home ABA therapy, pre-K clinic services, and behavioral support. Insurance verification is conducted as part of the enrollment process.
2. Private Pay Services: Private payment options available for families without insurance coverage or those seeking services without diagnosis requirements (for private pay, medical necessity is established through initial assessment rather than diagnosis).
3. School District Contracts: Summit Achievement Centers are approved as placements by the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Education. They contract with area school districts for student placements and provide in-district training and support services.
4. Professional Development Services: Training programs and workshops sold to school districts and other organizations for educator professional development in ABA-based instruction and autism support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Summit Behavioral Services delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, early intervention for children ages 2-6, and specialized private school placements for students with autism, primarily in home, community, and clinical settings across the Kansas City metro and Wichita, KS. The company also offers educator training and professional development programs to school districts across Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Its continuum spans in-home field services, the Summit Center for Child Development (SCCD) pre-K clinic, three Summit Achievement Center campuses, and instructor-led ABA training courses.

Product overview

Summit Behavioral Services offers a multi-service ABA therapy and behavioral support platform with four distinct but interconnected offerings: In-Home ABA Therapy/Field Services as the core service delivering personalized therapy in home and community settings; Summit Center for Child Development (SCCD) as the early intervention sub-brand serving children ages 2-6 in a clinic setting; Summit Achievement Centers as the private school sub-brand with three campuses providing specialized educational placements; and Professional Development Services for training educators and staff. Services are designed to support learners across Kansas City and Wichita, KS, with a focus on early intervention, behavioral support, and transition back to less restrictive educational environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Home ABA Therapy / Field Services Personalized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy delivered in clients' homes and community settings across greater Kansas City and Wichita, KS, focusing on addressing challenging behaviors and teaching communication, social, and adaptive skills. Also includes school consultation services with one-on-one student support, classroom redesign, and school-wide system changes for partner districts.
• Summit Achievement Centers (Private Day Schools) Private day schools providing short-term specialized placement for students with unique learning needs who require more direct behavioral support, with the goal of transition back to home-district classrooms. Three campuses (North Kansas City, Blue Springs MO, and Olathe KS) are approved by the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Education.
• Summit Center for Child Development (SCCD) — Pre-K Early Intervention Clinic Preschool-like clinic offering one-on-one ABA therapy and early intervention for children ages 2-6 with autism, with peer models, group activities, and playground access. Children may attend up to 20 hours per week (morning or afternoon sessions). Accepts insurance and contracts with area school districts as an 'early childhood special education center.'
• Professional Development Services Training programs and workshops for school districts and other organizations, led by professional development expert Stacey Martin, covering behavior principles, verbal behavior programs, advanced protocols, and ongoing consultation for ABA-based programming. Includes multi-day bootcamps hosted with regional partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Many students successfully transitioned back to less restrictive educational settings in their home districts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• School Districts (Approximately 40)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummit partners with approximately 40 school districts across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and beyond. Partnerships involve student placements at Achievement Centers, in-district training and support, and professional development services. IEP teams coordinate student placements based on individual needs.
• The Aidan ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA local 501(c)(3) organization providing access to early intervention therapy services for children with developmental delays. Connects families not qualifying for state-funded early intervention with clinics like Summit's SCCD. Provides scholarships enabling children to access ABA therapy services.
• Summit Future FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) organization supporting teens and young adults with developmental disabilities through Community Engagement Services. Summit is proud to support this foundation that helps youth gain real-world experiences, build confidence, and find belonging in communities.
• Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC KC)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost partner for Summit's professional development bootcamp training programs. RPDC KC hosts the 3-day ABA Verbal Behavior Bootcamp at Union Station in Kansas City, providing venue and registration coordination for educator training.
• MO Project AccessmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMissouri-based partner hosting Summit professional development training courses including Verbal Behavior Bootcamp and Early Learner Training sessions in Columbia, MO.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Market position

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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