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Autism Care Partners Acquires Autism Bridges

July 13, 2021

Healthcare Services

Autism Care Partners (ACP) has acquired Autism Bridges, a founder-led, New Hampshire–based multi-state provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, expanding ACP's footprint and clinical capabilities across the Northeast. Thea Davis, founder of Autism Bridges, will join ACP as Chief Clinical Officer, and Coppermine Capital (ACP's investor) is referenced as ACP's equity partner supporting the combined platform.

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.

Apara Autism Center (Havencrest-backed) Acquires Autism Learning Collaborative and Missouri Operations of Early Autism Services

January 25, 2023

Healthcare Services

Havencrest-backed Apara Autism Center completed the acquisitions of Autism Learning Collaborative (ALC) and the Missouri operations of Early Autism Services (EAS). The add-on deals expand Apara's clinic- and home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy footprint across Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, increasing scale and access to services.

Tenex Capital Management Acquires Behavioral Innovations from Shore Capital Partners

June 6, 2024

Healthcare Services

Tenex Capital Management has acquired Behavioral Innovations, a Dallas–area provider of center‑based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy with 77 centers across Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado. The transaction, which closed on June 6, 2024, is intended to support continued center expansion and increase access to autism therapy services; the seller was Shore Capital Partners.

ACES Acquires Ally Pediatric Therapy

January 15, 2026

Healthcare Services

ACES, a San Diego-based provider of autism therapy services, has acquired Ally Pediatric Therapy, a Phoenix-based provider of ABA, speech-language, and occupational therapy, from SBJ Capital. The acquisition expands ACES's presence in the Greater Phoenix area and aims to increase access to evidence-based autism services while integrating Ally into ACES's center network.

Ontario Teachers' Acquires Majority Interest in Acorn Health

August 27, 2021

Healthcare Services

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board has acquired a majority stake in Acorn Health, a national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. fully exited the business; Acorn Health founder Vicki Kroviak and senior management retain a meaningful ownership stake. Terms were not disclosed.