Instituto Universo ABA

What Instituto Universo ABA does

Instituto Universo ABA is a privately held clinical therapy center headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, legally constituted as Universo ABA Clínica Terapêutica LTDA (CNPJ 21.078.980/0001-15). The company delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy — Análise do Comportamento Aplicada — to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental conditions, claiming more than 12 years of clinical experience. Services are organized across four integrated care nuclei: Diagnostic, ABA Therapy, Therapeutic Specialties, and Development & Autonomy, and include BCBA-supervised ABA sessions, neuropsychological assessment, sensory integration, music therapy, art therapy, hippotherapy, and a therapeutic kitchen program, all coordinated through individualized education plans (PEI).

The core clinical product is evidence-based ABA intervention delivered in 20-40 weekly hours, supported by Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) supervision and structured progress monitoring. The company extends care beyond the clinic through Therapeutic and Educational Companions (AT/AE) who apply ABA strategies in home and school environments. The clinical team comprises 12 employees including a BCBA-certified supervisor, two coordinators (Pleno and Junior), and trained ABA applicators, with a stated minimum 40-hour training requirement for applicators.

The business operates three physical units in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro (Realengo at Rua General Sezefredo 420, Fazendinha at Rua General Sezefredo 570 FDS, and Padre Miguel at Rua Estância 25). Revenue is generated entirely through direct professional services billed to families, with no disclosed insurance contracts, school-district agreements, or third-party funding. Patient acquisition is WhatsApp-first, supported by a multi-channel digital presence (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok) and an SEO-oriented website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured on monthly billing tied to weekly intervention hours, with intensity adjustable based on clinical indication. The company is independently owned, has no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and does not publish revenue or financial statements.

Name

Instituto Universo ABA

Legal name

Universo ABA Clínica Terapêutica LTDA

Website

https://universoaba.com.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Instituto Universo ABA is a private ABA therapy clinic in Rio de Janeiro's West Zone providing evidence-based behavioral intervention, BCBA-supervised care, and complementary therapies to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Clinic-Based) (EDAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB), ABA Therapy Providers (School-Based) (EDAKAHAC), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), ABA Supervision, Clinical Oversight & BCBA Consulting (EDAKAHAH), Autism Behavioral Support (School-Based ABA/PBIS) (EDAKAKAE)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism intervention
• Behavioral therapy
• Neurodevelopmental care
• Applied behavior analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Therapeutic Services: Direct clinical intervention hours provided to patients at the clinic, involving ABA therapists and applicators delivering structured behavioral therapy sessions. Revenue based on weekly intervention hours ranging from 20-40 hours.
2. Indirect Supervision and Coordination: Supervision activities including case oversight, treatment plan development, clinical supervision of therapists, parent guidance, school visits, and unified report preparation for schools and physicians. Included as part of the total therapeutic program.
3. Specialized Therapeutic Services: Additional therapeutic modalities integrated with ABA including art therapy, hippotherapy, music therapy, sensory integration, therapeutic kitchen, and neuropsychological evaluation, provided as complementary services within the comprehensive care model.
4. Therapeutic and Educational Companion Services: AT (Acompanhante Terapêutico) and AE (Acompanhante Educacional) services providing in-home and in-school support, applying ABA strategies in natural environments under supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Instituto Universo ABA provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and complementary clinical interventions for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Services are organized across four integrated nuclei — Diagnostic, ABA Therapy, Therapeutic Specialties, and Development & Autonomy — and delivered in clinic, home, and school environments through individualized therapeutic plans (PEI) supervised by BCBA-certified professionals.

Product overview

Instituto Universo ABA is a clinical therapy center offering a comprehensive, integrated service portfolio organized across four main nuclei: Diagnostic Nucleus, ABA Therapy Nucleus, Therapeutic Specialties Nucleus, and Development and Autonomy Nucleus. The core product is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy supplemented by BCBA supervision, therapeutic/educational companions, and complementary therapies including sensory integration, music therapy, art therapy, hippotherapy, and therapeutic kitchen. Services are provided across three physical locations in Rio de Janeiro (Realengo, Fazendinha, and Padre Miguel) with intervention delivered in clinical settings, schools, and home environments. The center operates with a multidisciplinary team including BCBA-certified supervisors, coordinators, ABA applicators, and therapeutic companions, all working within an individualized treatment framework based on each child's assessment and PEI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy (Análise do Comportamento Aplicada) Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (TEA), focusing on improving social skills, communication, and autonomy through individualized behavioral interventions delivered in clinic, home, and school settings.
• BCBA Supervision Clinical supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) of all ABA interventions, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based methodology and clinical quality of therapeutic plans.
• Therapeutic Companion (Acompanhante Terapêutico) In-home accompaniment service providing continuity of ABA intervention in natural environments, applying ABA strategies under BCBA supervision to support the child outside the clinic.
• Educational Companion (Acompanhante Educacional) In-school support service providing accompaniment to help children with autism integrate into academic environments, applying ABA strategies in the school context.
• Early Intervention (Intervenção Precoce) Early behavioral intervention services for children with developmental delays and autism targeting critical developmental periods to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Therapeutic Kitchen (Cozinha Terapêutica) Food therapy sessions addressing selective eating behaviors common in children with autism through structured culinary activities.
• Sensory Integration (Integração Sensorial) Therapeutic technique helping children process and respond to sensory stimuli more effectively, addressing hypersensitivity and sensory-seeking behaviors.
• Music Therapy (Musicoterapia) Therapeutic music sessions using musical activities to support emotional regulation, communication development, and social interaction in children with autism.
• Art Therapy (Arteterapia) Creative therapy using artistic expression to support emotional development, communication, and behavioral skills in children with autism.
• Hippotherapy (Equoterapia) Therapeutic horseback riding used as part of the interdisciplinary approach to improve motor skills, balance, and emotional well-being in children with autism.
• Neuropsychological Assessment (Avaliação Neuropsicológica) Comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation for diagnostic assessment of autism spectrum disorder and related neurodevelopmental conditions, delivered through the Diagnostic Nucleus.
• Individualized Education Plan (Plano Educacional Individualizado — PEI) Customized therapeutic plan developed for each patient with measurable objectives tailored to the child's behavioral repertoire and developmental needs, with periodic progress monitoring via graph-based analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intervention intensity: 20-40 hours weekly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Acorn Health: US-based ABA therapy provider operating clinic, home, and school-based programs with BCBA supervision. Comparable in multi-environment delivery and individualized treatment planning.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Multi-state US operator of autism therapy centers delivering ABA alongside occupational, speech, and feeding therapies. Comparable in offering bundled therapeutic services within a clinic setting with multi-disciplinary coordination.
• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state US ABA therapy provider delivering clinic and home-based early intensive behavioral intervention. Comparable in applying high-hour ABA protocols (similar to the 20–40 hours/week model) for children with autism.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: Large US ABA therapy provider with clinic, home, and school-based services supervised by BCBAs. Closely comparable operating model — clinic-based ABA with companion-style in-home support.

Broad incumbents

• Cortica: US-based multi-disciplinary autism care provider offering ABA therapy integrated with medical, developmental, and therapeutic services. Comparable in its integrated, multi-modality clinical model and emphasis on individualized plans.
• Hospital Pequeno Príncipe: Major Brazilian pediatric hospital offering developmental and autism services including behavioral therapy. Comparable as a broader pediatric provider incorporating autism diagnostic and therapeutic services in Brazil.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Established US ABA provider operating clinic and home-based programs with BCBA oversight. Comparable for its structured, evidence-based ABA delivery and individualized treatment planning approach.

Regional players

• Clínica ABA São Paulo: Brazilian clinic providing ABA therapy for autism with individualized programming. Comparable as a regional Brazilian peer offering clinic-based ABA, though concentrated in a different geography than Instituto Universo ABA.
• Interação Análise do Comportamento: Brazilian ABA clinic offering applied behavior analysis services for children with autism. Comparable as a direct Brazilian peer operating a similar clinic-based ABA model.

Emerging players

• Aprender Brincar: Brazilian therapy provider offering ABA and complementary therapies for children with developmental conditions. Comparable as a smaller Brazilian peer blending ABA with multi-disciplinary therapeutic services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universoaba_
• Facebookfacebook.com/universoaba.terapias
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/instituto-universo-aba
• Instagraminstagram.com/universoaba
• TikToktiktok.com/@universoaba

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Investors

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M&A

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