ABA Centers of Florida

What ABA Centers of Florida does

ABA Centers of Florida is a privately held, family-founded healthcare services company that delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and autism diagnostic services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Founded in December 2020 by Christopher Barnett in Fort Pierce, Florida, the company has scaled to 1,500+ employees operating in 29 service markets across 10 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, with 12 physical centers across Florida and service-delivery capabilities spanning in-home, center-based, and in-school therapy settings.

The company's clinical model relies on Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) employing standardized diagnostic tools including the ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS-2, and RAADS-R assessments, paired with a four-step diagnostic process aimed at compressing typical autism assessment wait times. Service lines include autism diagnosis, child ABA therapy (ages 2-12), teen ABA therapy, early intervention for toddlers, in-home therapy, and in-school support. A complementary 7-question online Autism Assessment Quiz functions as a top-of-funnel screening tool.

Commercially, ABA Centers of Florida operates a direct-to-consumer model in which families contact the company directly via phone or web; the company then handles insurance verification and authorization for most major commercial insurance plans (Medicaid is not accepted). Revenue derives from insurance-reimbursed professional services rather than direct-pay or subscription pricing. Growth has been achieved purely through de novo clinic buildouts without private equity or significant debt financing, and the company has earned multiple industry recognitions including the No. 5 ranking on the 2024 Inc. 5000 (32,192% three-year revenue growth) and consecutive inclusions on the Financial Times Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies list.

Name

ABA Centers of Florida

Legal name

ABA Cares of Florida, LLC

Website

https://abacentersfl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABA Centers of Florida is a privately held, family-founded healthcare provider delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and autism diagnostic services to children with autism across 29 service markets in 10 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Care Services (ABA Therapy)

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

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), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism diagnosis
• Behavioral health services
• Early intervention therapy
• Autism care

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Pierce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services: Revenue generated from providing Applied Behavior Analysis therapy services to children with autism. Services delivered in multiple settings: in-home, center-based, and in-school. The company accepts most major insurance plans and handles insurance verification and authorization processes for families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ABA Centers of Florida provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and autism diagnostic evaluation services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services are delivered across multiple settings — in-home, center-based, and in-school — by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The company also handles insurance verification and authorization, accepting most major insurance plans.

Product overview

ABA Centers of Florida is a family-founded healthcare services company offering a unified suite of autism care services, not a software product. The core offering consists of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services delivered across multiple modalities: Autism Diagnosis/Testing (using ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS-2, RAADS-R tools), Child ABA Therapy (ages 2-12), Teen ABA Therapy, In-Home ABA Therapy, Early Intervention, and In-School ABA Therapy. Supporting resources include an Autism Assessment Quiz (7-question online screening tool) and an ABA Blog providing educational content for families. Services are delivered through state-of-the-art centers and in-home settings across multiple Florida locations, with therapists including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The company also provides insurance verification assistance and accepts most major insurance plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autism Diagnosis / Autism Testing Official autism diagnosis services for children using ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS-2, and RAADS-R assessments, providing developmental screening and comprehensive diagnostic reports for children showing autism signs. Designed for families seeking a formal diagnostic evaluation for their child.
• Child ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children ages 2-12 covering social play skills, visual/perception skills, coping skills, reading/writing, gross/fine motor skills, and daily living activities using positive reinforcement. Designed for families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Teen ABA Therapy Specialized ABA therapy for adolescents with autism, including those with late diagnoses or changing needs during adolescence. Focuses on attention, social/communication skills, finances, post-academic planning, reading, and self-care including puberty and emotional regulation.
• In-Home ABA Therapy Home-based ABA therapy services where therapists work with children in their natural environment to address daily routines, family interactions, toilet training, personal hygiene, and sibling bonding. Designed for families who prefer therapy in the home setting.
• Early Intervention ABA Therapy Early intervention ABA therapy for toddlers and young children (preferably before or during age two) while the brain is still forming, focusing on foundational communication, social interaction, and learning readiness skills. Designed for families with very young children who may benefit from early autism intervention.
• In-School ABA Therapy School-based ABA therapy services where Registered Behavior Technicians provide support in classroom settings to enhance social communication, behavioral skills, and academic performance under BCBA supervision. Designed to integrate therapy into the child's school environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,192% revenue growth over three-year period (2020-2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Florida PanthersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Official Autism Education Partner of the Florida Panthers for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons. The partnership includes autism acceptance nights at games, sensory-friendly events, and development of a sensory room at FLA Live Arena for children with autism.
• Miami MarlinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Autism Acceptance Day at loanDepot park. ABA Centers of Florida serves as partner for inclusive baseball events and autism acceptance initiatives.
• Amerant Bank ArenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship of Autism Acceptance Night at Amerant Bank Arena. Developed KultureCity sensory room at the arena for neurodivergent fans.
• KultureCitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop sensory rooms at sports venues for children with autism and sensory sensitivities. Created sensory room at Amerant Bank Arena.
• Friendship CircleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReceived Community Inclusion Partner Award from Friendship Circle for contributions to autism community inclusion.
• Step Up For StudentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral resource for families. The State of Florida offers Family Empowerment Scholarship for children with autism that can help pay for ABA therapy services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Proud Moments ABA: ABA therapy provider delivering center-based, in-home, and school-based services in multiple states. Comparable on service modalities, target population, and family-facing direct-to-consumer GTM.
• Behavioral Health Works: National ABA provider serving children with autism in home, school, and community settings. Directly comparable on multi-modal delivery model and pediatric autism focus, though smaller and less concentrated in the Southeast.
• ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based services in multiple U.S. states. Comparable in core service offering and target population, with a similar multi-modal delivery model.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider with center-based and home-based service delivery for children with autism. Comparable in core service offering, though with a different geographic mix.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state ABA and autism diagnostic provider with a comparable center-based plus in-home delivery model and strong focus on early intervention. Closest like-for-like competitor in scale, geographic ambition, and integrated diagnostic-to-therapy offering.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest U.S. ABA therapy platforms with multi-state center-based and home-based service delivery. Directly comparable to ABA Centers of Florida on service model, target population (children with autism), and commercial-insurance revenue mix, though BlueSprig is PE-backed and older.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA therapy, autism diagnostics, and related behavioral health services for children. Comparable in integrated diagnosis-plus-therapy offering and multi-state center-based delivery, with broader service breadth.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Long-established ABA therapy provider offering center-based, home-based, and school-based services nationally. Directly comparable service portfolio and target population, with longer operating history and broader geographic coverage.

Others

• Step Up For Students: Florida scholarship organization administering the Family Empowerment Scholarship for children with autism, which families use to pay for ABA therapy. Indirectly comparable as a key funding channel for ABA Centers of Florida's families rather than a service competitor.

Emerging players

• Kadiant: ABA therapy provider with center-based and home-based service delivery in select U.S. states. Comparable service model but smaller scale; relevant as an emerging competitor in markets where ABA Centers of Florida is expanding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@abacentersofflorida
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABACentersFlorida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aba-centers-of-florida
• Instagraminstagram.com/abacentersfl
• TikToktiktok.com/@abacentersofflorida
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ABACentersFL

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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