The ABA industry is at a turning point. Innovative and parent-oriented services are better provided in smaller practices, where providers can adapt to individual client needs and prioritize ethical, high-quality care. But if ABA is going to evolve and keep up with the changing landscape, small providers must have the tools to compete—especially as larger companies undercut them at every corner.
At ABA Business Leaders (ABL), we are building the technology small ABA providers need to stay competitive while staying true to their values. Our vision is simple: support ethical ABA businesses with cutting-edge technology so they can grow, scale, and compete—without sacrificing quality.
Small Practices Face Major Headwinds
Smaller ABA providers are facing increasing challenges:
- Lower reimbursement rates make it harder to stay financially stable.- Higher staff wages put pressure on already tight margins.
- Required accreditation seems to be coming in the near future, adding another layer of complexity to operations.
Now more than ever, we need to support each other, learn from the community, and use our combined resources to improve the environment we find ourselves in.
A Community-Built Solution
Right now, our ABA practice handbooks—used by over 1,200 practices—represent the largest ABA business collaboration project in ABA business history. Now, ABA Business Leaders will become the largest practice management system ever built by experts in this space who actually use it.
We are designing this system with your needs in mind, taking feedback from you every step of the way! But to make this vision a reality, we need your help.
What We’re Building for Small ABA Businesses
- Advanced Training & AI-Powered Learning – Ensuring that staff are highly trained while reducing time spent on manual training.- Streamlined Onboarding & Compliance – Automating processes to make hiring and compliance easier.
- Shoutouts & Recognition Systems – Helping ABA owners foster a strong company culture and retain staff.
- Billing & Revenue Cycle Management – Simplifying the complex billing process so small providers can maximize revenue without administrative headaches.
- Data Collection & Business Intelligence – Empowering ABA businesses with real-time insights and analytics to make data-driven decisions.
- Collaboration & Networking for Ethical ABA Businesses – Creating a community of providers who share knowledge and resources to stay competitive against corporate takeovers.
How You Can Be Part of This Movement
We are working on securing funding to expand these tools for small ABA providers. This is not just about building software—it’s about empowering independent ABA businesses to thrive despite growing corporate pressures.
Reach out to learn more about how you can be part of this movement. Let’s build the future of small ABA businesses together.
