Ronit Molko at Forbes:
The autism services market is estimated to be worth around $5 billion to $7 billion annually and it’s growing, with a total addressable market estimated between $50 billion and $90 billion. The majority of the services provided to individuals with autism are behavioral services and are provided at home, in school, or in a clinic setting. Most of these services are based on the science of applied behavior analysis, or ABA, which is a scientific method that employs specific techniques and principles to impart skills and bring about meaningful changes in behavior. ABA is the most widely funded treatment option that private insurance companies, or state or federal programs, will cover.
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While the current national players are acquiring smaller providers to grow their platforms, there are still many underserved communities and many opportunities for organic growth. As of 2016, it was reported that the top nine multi-site providers accounted for nearly $400 million in revenues – almost 40 percent of the market share, but the market, and these companies, have grown considerably in the past two years. Despite the efforts by investors to consolidate the market, there is still space for more providers on the national level.
