ABA Centers of America
ABA Centers of America is a United States–based healthcare company that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and autism diagnostic services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).[1] The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[2][3] ABA Centers of America operates treatment centers, diagnostics and offers in-home services in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
History
ABA Centers of America was founded in 2020 by Christopher Barnett, an entrepreneur with a background in healthcare and business development.[4] Barnett established the company after personal experiences seeking autism care for family members. The organization was created to address barriers such as long diagnostic wait times and limited availability of ABA therapy services.
The company opened its first autism care center in 2020. By mid-2023, it reported serving more than 700 children and maintaining steady monthly growth.[5]
The company maintains its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and operates regional offices in New England and other states. It provides services through physical centers and in-home programs in states including Massachusetts and New Hampshire.[6]
Services
ABA Centers of America provides autism-related care through multiple delivery models, including clinic-based, in-home, community, and school settings. Its primary service is applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based approach for teaching social and behavioral skills to individuals with autism.[7]
Services are overseen by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and implemented by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The organization also offers autism diagnostic evaluations and early intervention programs. According to company information, clients typically begin therapy within several weeks of initial contact, a shorter timeframe than national averages.[8]
Between 2020 and 2023, ABA Centers of America reported substantial revenue increases. It was recognized by the Financial Times and Inc. magazine for its growth metrics over this period.[9][10]
Recognition and awards
ABA Centers of America has been listed on several regional and national business rankings for growth and performance, including:
- Financial Times Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies 2025: Ranked No. 1 with a reported growth rate of 33,511.5 percent between 2020 and 2023.[9]
- Inc. 5000 (2025): Ranked No. 25 among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.[10]
- Inc. 5000 (2024): Ranked No. 5 nationwide.[11]
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Founder Christopher Barnett received the U.S. overall award from Ernst & Young.[12]
- South Florida Business Journal: Recognized as the fastest-growing company in South Florida in 2024.
Leadership
- Christopher Barnett – Founder and Chairman: Christopher Barnett has founded and led multiple healthcare and real estate ventures. He serves as Chairman and Founder of ABA Centers of America and CEO of ICBD. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Temple University as well as other relevant boards such as Eden II Programs.[13][14]
- Jason Barker – Chief Executive Officer: As CEO, Jason Barker oversees operations and strategic growth. He previously held leadership roles in healthcare management and finance.[15][16]
References
- ↑ "We Don't Know What Causes Autism, but This Company Knows How to Treat It—ABA Centers of America employs an innovative strategy to help children with autism". Inc. Magazine.
- ↑ "Why this behavioral provider is among America's fastest-growing companies".
- ↑ "ABA Centers Of America Inks Deal To Occupy 48,000 SF".
- ↑ "Christopher Barnett joins Temple's Board of Trustees". College of Public Health. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Larson, Chris (2023-08-02). "ABA Centers of America To Double Its Footprint Without PE Backing". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ "ABA Centers of America | Autism Alliance". autismalliance.org. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)". www.autismspeaks.org. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Perdomo, Pedro (2025-05-16). "Waitlist Management: 4 Challenges Facing ABA Organizations". CentralReach | Autism and IDD Care Software. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "FT ranking: The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies 2025". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "ABA Centers of America is a 2024 Inc. 5000 honoree". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2025-11-07. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Larson, Chris (2024-08-14). "The 40 Fastest-Growing Behavioral Health Companies in 2024". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "US Entrepreneur Of The Year". www.ey.com. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "Christopher Barnett joins Temple's Board of Trustees". College of Public Health. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Eden II Programs. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ Larson, Chris (2024-12-02). "Fast-Growing ABA Centers of America Names New CEO, Looking for Financial Partner". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ↑ "How ABA Centers Is Transforming Autism Care: A Conversation with Founder Christopher Barnett and CEO Jason Barker".
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