A National & State-By-State Analysis Of The ABA Workforce: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report

Autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disability related to differences in the brain, is often diagnosed in early childhood. People with autism may have trouble with social communication and interactions, and may have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention, according to the CDC. A 2023 Autism Speaks report shows the rate of autism diagnosis in the U.S. is about 1 in 35 children – approximately 2.78% of children.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the current treatments for autism. ABA aims to boost skills in language and communication, as well as increase attention, focus . . .