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ABA Centers of America

ABA Centers of America is a United States–based healthcare company that provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) and diagnostic services to autistic children and adolescents.[1] The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[2][3]

Named for the company, the ABA Centers headquarters building sits at 110 E. Broward Blvd in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

History

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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 issues including long diagnostic wait times and limited availability of services.

ABA Centers of America opened its first autism care center in 2020. Between 2020 and 2023, it reported substantial revenue increases, and was cited by the Financial Times and Inc. magazine for its growth over this period.[5][6] By mid-2023, the company reported serving more than 700 children.[7]

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.[8]

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In August 2025, ABA Centers of America sued the supermarket chain Publix in Florida state court, demanding compensation for partially paid and unpaid claims it submitted to Publix's employee health insurance plans. Publix countersued ABA Centers of America in federal court the same month, alleging the company submitted over $7 million in fraudulent out-of-network health insurance claims.[9] Publix filed an amended complaint in September 2025, alleging fraud totaling $15 million.[10] The lawsuit also alleged ABA Centers of America engaged in organized crime as defined by the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.[11][12]

Management

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  • Christopher Barnett – Founder and Chairman[13][14]
  • Jason Barker – Chief Executive Officer[15][16]

Recognition and awards

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ABA Centers of America has been recognized by regional and national business media for its growth:

  • Financial Times Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies 2025: Ranked No. 1 with a reported growth rate of 33,511.5 percent between 2020 and 2023.[5]
  • Inc. 5000 (2025): Ranked No. 25 among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.[6]
  • Inc. 5000 (2024): Ranked No. 5 nationwide.[17]
  • EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Founder Christopher Barnett received the U.S. overall award from Ernst & Young.[18]
  • South Florida Business Journal: Recognized as the fastest-growing company in South Florida in 2024.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ "Why this behavioral provider is among America's fastest-growing companies". 26 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "ABA Centers Of America Inks Deal To Occupy 48,000 SF". 2 December 2024.
  4. ↑ "Christopher Barnett joins Temple's Board of Trustees". College of Public Health. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  5. 1 2 "FT ranking: The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies 2025". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  6. 1 2 "ABA Centers of America is a 2024 Inc. 5000 honoree". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  7. ↑ Larson, Chris (2023-08-02). "ABA Centers of America To Double Its Footprint Without PE Backing". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  8. ↑ "ABA Centers of America | Autism Alliance". autismalliance.org. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  9. ↑ Larson, Chris (2025-08-29). "Updated: ABA Centers of America, Publix Sue Each Other". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  10. ↑ O'Donnell, Christopher (2025-09-15). "Publix and autism therapy firm at war over $15 million in medical bills". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  11. ↑ YourABAHelp (2025-10-01). ABA Therapy Giant Hit with RICO Fraud Lawsuit by Publix. Retrieved 2026-03-04 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ "Publix Super Markets, Inc., et al v. ABA Centers of America, LLC et al". Justia Dockets & Filings. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  13. ↑ "Christopher Barnett joins Temple's Board of Trustees". College of Public Health. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  14. ↑ "Board of Directors". Eden II Programs. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  15. ↑ 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.
  16. ↑ Sammut, Dylan (16 December 2024). "How ABA Centers Is Transforming Autism Care: A Conversation with Founder Christopher Barnett and CEO Jason Barker". Levin Associates.
  17. ↑ Larson, Chris (2024-08-14). "The 40 Fastest-Growing Behavioral Health Companies in 2024". Behavioral Health Business. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  18. ↑ "US Entrepreneur Of The Year". www.ey.com. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
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