What Stepping Stones Center does

Stepping Stones Center, operated under the legal entity Samavesh Educational Institutions Private Limited, is a Bangalore-based therapy and inclusive education organization founded in 2013 by Amritha Krishnamoorthy (K Amritha). It delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, early intervention (ages 1.5-5), NIOS training, early preschool screening, and an ABA-based school program for children aged roughly 1.5 to 14 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Its clinical methodology is built on established ABA frameworks — Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Positive Behavior Support (PBS), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) — delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes BCBA-D consultants, BCBAs, BCaBAs, ABAT-certified program supervisors, a speech-language pathologist with USC Sensory Integration certification, and a 21-year pediatric OT specialist. The center also runs school inclusion support services (SEN room setup, trained shadow educators, curriculum alignment) across CBSE, ICSE, and IB curricula.

Revenue is generated through four professional-services streams: direct therapy sessions, school inclusion partnerships, professional training (ABAT certification via QABA Board, 10-day ABA training, shadow teacher training, internships), and workshops for school/preschool teachers. Distribution runs through two owned centers in Marathahalli and Whitefield, Bangalore, supplemented by school-site inclusion deployments, monthly online Parent Support Group meetings (Zoom and YouTube Live), and an Instagram/content-marketing presence. The company is privately held, founder-led, and operates only in Karnataka with no disclosed external funding or revenue figures; pricing is quote-based with free initial consultations.

The competitive position rests on credentialed clinical talent, the QABA-accredited ABAT program (one of the first in India), and a portfolio of seven named school inclusion partnerships. Distribution is concentrated in Bangalore and dependent on referral-driven community channels rather than paid acquisition. Notable recognition includes the Bangalore Women Branding Award (2024) for the founder and the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement National Award for the Head of Inclusive Education.

Name

Stepping Stones Center

Legal name

Samavesh Educational Institutions Private Limited

Website

https://steppingstonescenter.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bangalore-based therapy and inclusive education organization founded in 2013, delivering ABA therapy, speech and occupational therapy, early intervention, and school inclusion services for children aged 1.5-14 with autism and developmental disabilities across two centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy and Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (61171), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Staff Training & RBT/Paraprofessional Support Services (EDAKAHAI), Autism Behavioral Support (School-Based ABA/PBIS) (EDAKAKAE), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism early intervention
• Inclusive education programs
• Speech and occupational therapy
• Special education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: Fee-for-service therapy programs including ABA therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and early intervention services for children with autism and developmental disabilities
2. Professional Training Programs: ABAT (Applied Behavior Analysis Technician) certification courses, ABA training programs, shadow teacher training, and internship programs for professionals and students
3. School Inclusion Services: Partnership with mainstream schools to provide inclusion facilitators, SEN room setup, and inclusive education support
4. Workshop Programs: Workshops on early identification of children with special needs for school/preschool teachers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stepping Stones Center provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based therapy and inclusive education services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, operating two therapy centers in Bangalore. Its core offerings combine clinical therapy (ABA, speech-language, occupational, early intervention) with schooling (NIOS and an ABA-based school) and professional training (QABA-aligned ABA certification, shadow teacher training, internships, and workshops) delivered through direct center visits, school partnerships, and structured training cohorts.

Product overview

Stepping Stones Center is an organization dedicated to promoting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through various therapeutic and educational services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The company operates as a unified center offering a comprehensive portfolio of services including Early Intervention, ABA Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Inclusive Education, NIOS Training, Early Screening at Preschools, and ABA-Based School programs. The center also provides professional training programs including ABA Technician Certification (ABAT), Shadow Teacher Training, ABA Training, Internship, and workshops on early identification of special needs. Founded in 2013, the organization serves children aged 1.5 to 14 years across centers in Marathahalli and Whitefield, Bangalore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention Program Structured early-intervention therapy for young children with developmental delays, delivered at the Marathahalli and Whitefield centers for families seeking timely support.
• ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities, delivered by certified behavior analysts and ABA therapists.
• Speech and Language Therapy Speech and language therapy addressing communication delays and disorders in children with developmental disabilities, supervised by the speech therapy department.
• Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy supporting sensory integration, fine motor, and daily-living skill development for children with developmental disabilities.
• Inclusive Education Program Inclusive-education support for children with developmental disabilities integrated into mainstream classroom settings, coordinated by the Head of Inclusive Education.
• NIOS Accredited Schooling NIOS-affiliated academic and vocational schooling for children with developmental disabilities, delivered under the supervision of the NIOS Consultant and Vocational Trainer.
• ABA-Based School Program School program that uses ABA methodology to deliver academics and behavior support for children with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Early Screening at Preschools Early-identification screening delivered at partner preschools to flag developmental concerns and refer children into early-intervention therapy.
• ABAT Certification Program Certification program preparing candidates for the ABAT credential through structured coursework and clinical practice.
• Shadow Teacher Training Training program that equips shadow teachers to support children with developmental disabilities in mainstream schools.
• ABA Training Program Structured training in Applied Behavior Analysis methodology for aspiring and practicing therapists, aligned with QABA standards.
• Internship Program Supervised internship placements for students and aspiring therapists seeking hands-on clinical experience in ABA, speech, and occupational therapy.
• Workshop on Early Identification Workshop sessions on early identification of autism and developmental delays, targeted at parents, teachers, and partner-school staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children achieving developmental milestones and transitioning to mainstream schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saandeepani Academy for ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for inclusion program at Saandeepani Academy. Deploys program supervisors and inclusion facilitators at this school location.
• Sri Ram Public SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool inclusion partnership for providing support to neurodiverse learners in mainstream classroom settings
• QABA BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partner for ABAT certification program. One of the first in India to receive QABA Board approval for Applied Behavior Analysis Technician certification.
• The Green School Bangalore (TGSB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusion support partnership with The Green School Bangalore for neurodiverse learner support
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (AIV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for inclusive education initiatives
• ACTS Group of InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop and training partnership for teacher development in special education
• Glentree AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusion partner for supporting neurodiverse students in mainstream education

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large US-based autism services platform operating hundreds of ABA centers. Comparable core offering (center-based ABA) at vastly greater scale; serves as a reference point for where a scaled Indian ABA chain could evolve.
• ABA Centers of America: US-based autism services operator running multiple ABA centers with a focus on diagnostic and therapy services. Comparable center-based delivery model for ABA therapy.
• Cortica: US-based developmental disability provider integrating ABA, OT, SLP, and medical services. Comparable full-stack autism care model with broader geographic and capital reach.
• Hopebridge: US-based multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy provider combining ABA, OT, and SLP under one roof. Closely mirrors Stepping Stones' multidisciplinary service bundle and integrated-care model.

Emerging players

• Fountainhead School: India-based inclusive K-12 school with dedicated special education needs infrastructure. Comparable in the school inclusion and SEN room deployment niche, though operating as a school rather than a therapy provider.

Direct peers

• Behavior Momentum India: India-focused ABA therapy provider delivering center-based and home-based ABA services. Closely comparable on core ABA delivery model and target customers (children with autism), though with a more ABA-pure service mix.
• Jewel Autism Centre: India-based multi-center autism therapy provider offering ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and inclusive education. Direct competitor to Stepping Stones in the Indian ABA center market with a similar multidisciplinary model.
• Cadabam's Group: Bangalore-headquartered mental health and developmental disability services provider running ABA, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and rehabilitation centers. Overlapping service lines and target customers in the same Bangalore market.

Regional players

• Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust: Delhi-based institution offering integrated therapy, special education, and inclusive schooling for children with disabilities. Comparable multidisciplinary service bundle but primarily serves the Delhi/NCR market.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based non-profit offering ABA, OT, SLP and inclusion support for children with developmental disabilities. Comparable service stack and target population, but operates primarily in Western India rather than competing directly in Bangalore.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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