The startup provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children on the autism spectrum, focusing on enhancing adaptive living skills, receptive and expressive language, and social skills. By implementing evidence-based interventions, the company aims to improve the daily functioning and overall quality of life for autistic children.
Funding
$46.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Children on the autism spectrum often require specialized therapy to develop essential adaptive living skills, communication abilities, and social skills. Access to consistent, high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy can be limited due to factors such as long waitlists and a shortage of accessible treatment centers.
Solution
Action Behavior Centers (ABC) provides personalized ABA therapy programs for children on the autism spectrum, focusing on enhancing adaptive living skills, receptive and expressive language, and social interactions. ABC offers center-based, in-home, and academy-based programs tailored to individual needs, with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) developing customized treatment plans. The organization emphasizes early intervention, family involvement, and a low clinician-to-child ratio to ensure focused, compassionate care. ABC also offers diagnostic support services, including online screening tools and in-person assessments, to help families navigate the diagnostic process and access timely interventions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes parents and caregivers of children aged 18 months to 13 years on the autism spectrum, as well as physicians and specialists seeking ABA therapy and diagnostic services for their patients.
Features
- Individualized ABA therapy programs designed by BCBAs
- Center-based, in-home, and academy-based therapy options
- Early intervention services for children aged 18 months to 13 years
- Diagnostic support, including online screening tools (M-CHAT, CAST) and ADOS-2 assessments
- Low clinician-to-child ratio (1:8) for personalized attention
- Family Guidance sessions to involve parents in the therapy process
- Insurance verification and financial assistance support
- Focus on reducing maladaptive behaviors and building new skills through positive reinforcement
- Integration of Natural Environment Training (NET) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) methods