AUTISM

According to the CDC, the incidence of autism among American children 1 in 36 children and adults now live with autism. This means that 2.78% of the population has been diagnosed with Autism.

ABA THERAPY

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is considered the gold standard of treatment for autism. ABA is an applied science devoted to developing procedures which will produce observable changes in behavior. Using a system of rewards, ABA therapy can instill a desire to learn new skills. Our special way of teaching creates a fun and happy environment for a child that otherwise would be left behind. This non-verbal approach to errorless teaching encourages the child to step outside of their symptoms and helps them grow into a functional adult in mainstream society

While many service providers offer ABA-based programs, not all ABA is the same. It is critical to assess the quality of programming and service delivery when considering an autism company.

ABA INDUSTRY

The ABA market is growing at twice the rate of other multi-site healthcare businesses. With greater awareness, we are seeing the beginnings of a reduction in the social stigma of autism and a formal diagnosis of autism leading more families to seek intervention and support. As funding for autism services and awareness of autism is expanding, more and more families are seeking services nationwide. Most providers report waiting lists for assessment and diagnosis, as well as intervention, leading to rapid growth in this industry. In addition, there are many underserved communities where services are lacking bringing multiple organic growth opportunities to existing providers.

Even though the United States is the largest market for autism treatment programs, the demand for ABA is still outpacing the supply. 49 states report 6 month – 1 year waiting lists for ABA therapy.

The government recognizes this crisis, and changes to federal and state laws now compel health insurance companies to favorably reimburse autism treatment as an essential healthcare service.

OTHER ABA PROVIDERS

Up until 2018, the ABA therapy industry was dominated by private equity groups. In fact, Market research suggests that nine large multi-site ABA companies operate an estimated 296 brick & mortar centers — a 38% market share of all ABA programs. The financial investors’ fixation on profit has increased analyst caseloads, reduced parent involvement, and therefore reduced the quality of services kids receive. These cookie-cutter profit machines are turning most ABA clinics into the equivalent of fast food therapy.

ABOUT SOS

In 2018, Success On The Spectrum (SOS) emerged into the market. SOS provides a variety of therapy services to children with developmental delays, including ABA, Speech, and Occupational Therapy. The franchising company, SOS Franchising, provides each location’s owner with training and quality monitoring. Instead of private equity groups, Success On The Spectrum owners are mostly comprised of Autism parents.

The franchise model in the ABA industry has the advantage of large company resources, training, operations monitoring, purchasing power, and brand recognition… while still holding the “mom and pop” feel and attention from individual owners. The Success On The Spectrum franchise is now setting the standards for high-quality treatment and blazing a trail for excellence.

As the first franchise of its kind, the Success On The Spectrum model is transforming the industry by opening brick and mortar learning centers that are driven by quality instead of profit investment. The Franchise company enforces lower caseloads, monitors that client/staff ratios are actually one-to-one, and ensures ethical billing practices.

“SOS focuses on providing the highest of standards of treatment, rather than quantity. Our operational standards ensure that our behavior technicians receive quality training, our Behavior Analysts provide superior supervision and training, and that our ABA programs follow the latest scientifically-proven methods.” -Nichole Daher, CEO

SOS has been distinguished as a provider that cares about quality, parent satisfaction, and staff satisfaction. SOS continues to grow and new locations are providing access to care for children across the country.

SOS’s FOUNDER

As the mother of an autistic child, Nichole Daher became frustrated with the lack of Autism Treatment options available for her child. Her passion and determination to help autistic children fueled her mission to create more accessible care.

In 2015, Nichole opened up her first Success On The Spectrum location in Houston, which became full within 6 months. After expanding, they filled up again within 6 months. Even building a second location, twice the size of the first, didn’t slow down the number of new clients coming to Success On The Spectrum, as this center too was at capacity after 9 months.

Knowing that she could never meet the demand alone, Nichole founded SOS Franchising, the first comprehensive Autism Treatment franchise in the US. Her new mission is to train other business owners to open and operate high-quality Autism Treatment centers, as a way to make ABA care more available across the country.

The Success On The Spectrum franchise is now setting the standards for high-quality treatment and blazing a trail for excellence. As the first franchise of its kind, the Success On The Spectrum model is transforming the industry by creating healthcare centers that have a mom-and-pop feel but also the support and training one expects of a major medical facility.