About

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

History

ABA Centers was founded in 2020 by Christopher Barnett, an entrepreneur with a background in healthcare and business development. 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 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. By mid-2023, the company reported serving more than 700 children.

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.

Management

Christopher Barnett – Founder and Chairman
Jason Barker – Chief Executive Officer

Recognition and awards

ABA Centers 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.

Inc. 5000 (2025): Ranked No. 25 among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Inc. 5000 (2024): Ranked No. 5 nationwide.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024: Founder Christopher Barnett received the U.S. overall award from Ernst & Young.

South Florida Business Journal: Recognized as the fastest-growing company in South Florida in 2024.