JoyBridge Kids Acquires Pediatric Advanced Therapy

JoyBridge Kids Acquires Two North Carolina Clinics to Launch Adult Autism Services

May 11, 2026

Healthcare Services

JoyBridge Kids acquired two large autism clinics formerly operated by A Bridge to Achievement in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The acquisitions support JoyBridge’s first adult service line, launching an Adult Daily Living (ADL) program within the acquired clinic sites. Deal terms were not disclosed, and the companies have not issued a joint press release as of publication.

ACES Acquires Ally Pediatric Therapy

January 15, 2026

Healthcare Services

ACES, a clinically driven autism therapy provider, announced it has acquired Ally Pediatric Therapy, a Phoenix-based ABA, speech-language, and occupational therapy provider, from SBJ Capital. ACES intends to fully integrate Ally into its center network under the ACES brand, expanding its services in the Greater Phoenix area while transitioning Ally’s in-house physical health services to external care coordination.

JoyBridge Kids Acquires Independence Behavior Solutions

December 15, 2022

Healthcare Services

JoyBridge Kids, a portfolio company of Frontline Healthcare Partners, has acquired Independence Behavior Solutions, an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy provider based in Savannah, Georgia with two locations. The deal expands JoyBridge's clinical footprint into Georgia — bringing the platform to five clinics across Tennessee and Georgia — and supports the company's regional growth strategy to increase access to ABA therapy in the Southeast.

Frontline Healthcare Partners Recapitalizes JoyBridge Kids

May 9, 2022

Healthcare Services

Frontline Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused on distributed healthcare businesses, completed a recapitalization and growth investment in JoyBridge Kids to support expansion of ABA, speech and occupational therapy services. The investment, made in partnership with founder Rogers Clayton, will fund new clinic openings across multiple states and strengthen JoyBridge's clinical operations and culture.

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.

Proud Moments ABA Acquires Bridges: Educational Services for Children with Autism

February 5, 2021

Healthcare Services

Proud Moments ABA has acquired Bridges: Educational Services for Children with Autism, a leading Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acquisition, which closed Feb. 5, 2021, expands Proud Moments' footprint in the Southwest and aims to increase access to autism services in central New Mexico; terms were not disclosed.