ACES Acquires Ally Pediatric Therapy

SBJ Capital Invests in Ally Pediatric Therapy

January 25, 2022

Healthcare Services

SBJ Capital completed an investment in Ally Pediatric Therapy, a Chandler, Arizona-based pediatric therapy provider focused on autism (ABA) and speech-language services. Edgemont Partners served as Ally’s exclusive financial advisor; terms were not disclosed. SBJ intends to leverage its multi-site consumer and healthcare services experience to scale the platform and expand Ally’s regional footprint.

ACES Acquires Center for Language and Autism Support Services (CLASS)

February 2, 2021

Healthcare Services

ACES 2020, LLC (ACES), a provider of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services backed by growth equity firm General Atlantic, has acquired the Center for Language and Autism Support Services (CLASS), a Tulsa-based ABA provider. The acquisition will integrate CLASS's two clinics and in-home services into ACES's network to expand ABA access in Oklahoma and continue the platform's nationwide scale-up of evidence-based clinical care.

JoyBridge Kids Acquires Pediatric Advanced Therapy

November 6, 2025

Healthcare Services

JoyBridge Kids has acquired Pediatric Advanced Therapy, a North Carolina-based provider of pediatric speech, occupational, physical therapy and counseling, to expand multidisciplinary care across the Southeastern United States. The deal strengthens JoyBridge’s integrated ABA and supportive-therapy platform; Frontline Healthcare Partners, which holds an ownership stake in JoyBridge Kids, commented on the strategic fit.

Already Autism Health Acquires C.A.B.S Autism & Behaviour Specialists

January 29, 2025

Healthcare Services

Charlotte-based Already Autism Health acquired C.A.B.S Autism & Behaviour Specialists, a clinic operator headquartered in Itasca, Illinois that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) services in Illinois and Georgia. Terms were not disclosed; the deal is an add-on to Already’s recently PE-backed platform following a majority investment led by Triton Pacific Healthcare Partners.

ABA Connect Acquires ABA Therapy of Houston

July 22, 2024

Healthcare Services

ABA Connect, a PE-backed provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy based in Austin, Texas, has acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, expanding its clinic network and adding a second clinic location in Katy, Texas. The deal is supported by MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. and strengthens ABA Connect's presence across Texas while providing ATH staff access to broader back-office resources and payor contracting capabilities.

Alongside Acquires San Diego ABA

May 27, 2025

Healthcare Services

Alongside, a Southern California provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, has acquired San Diego ABA to expand its footprint across the region. The deal is an add-on to Alongside’s platform (which is PE-backed) and will keep San Diego ABA leadership — including co-owner Nicholas Ascolese — in place to support continued service delivery and growth.