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Behavioral Concepts

ABA therapy provider for autistic children

Overview

Behavioral Concepts, Inc. delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism, offering center- and home-based services across Massachusetts. ABA uses data-driven teaching to teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviors through structured sessions in centers, at home, and in the community, focusing on daily living skills and social participation with progress tracking. It differentiates itself by pairing a preschool-style center program in Worcester and Fitchburg with in-home and after-school social skills services under an insurance-based model, backed by founder Dr. Jeffrey R. Robinson’s 25+ years of experience. Its goal is to help children with autism discover their world, learn essential skills, and become active, participating members of their communities.

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About Behavioral Concepts

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Why Behavioral Concepts is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

EducationHealthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Worcester, MA

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • BCI opened Sturbridge March 2026, Quincy March 2026, Littleton April 2026.
  • BCI opened Roxbury August 2026 and Fall River August 3, 2026.
  • No-waitlist, flexible-hours marketing and chamber ribbon cuttings signal strong family demand.

What critics are saying

  • Gryphon-backed LEARN bought Little Leaves on May 11, 2026, intensifying scale competition.
  • Massachusetts staffing shortages can choke 2026 center openings and hurt service quality.
  • ABA reimbursement scrutiny after 2026 Massachusetts and DOJ fraud actions threatens revenue integrity.

What makes Behavioral Concepts unique

  • Behavioral Concepts runs 16 Massachusetts centers plus Nashua, giving dense local coverage.
  • BCI combines center-based, in-home, school, and telehealth ABA with diagnostics.
  • BCI serves autism and Down syndrome children, extending care up to age 21.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave

Company News

PR Work Zone
Nov 5th, 2026
BCI autism Learning Center coming soon to Manchester, NH.

BCI autism Learning Center coming soon to Manchester, NH. November 5, 2026 // by admin Now Enrolling for November Opening - Immediate Openings and No Waitlist for Area Families MANCHESTER, NH... Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is expanding access to compassionate, evidence-based autism services in southern New Hampshire with the opening of its new Manchester Learning Center at 340 Granite Street, Suite 101, Manchester, NH 03102. Building on the success of its Nashua Learning Center, which opened in 2024, the new Manchester location is now accepting clients with immediate openings and no waitlist. The expansion reflects BCI's ongoing commitment to helping more children with autism and their families access individualized, high-quality care close to home. The Manchester Learning Center provides center-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 2 to 6 with autism, along with ABA therapy in home and community settings. Serving families throughout the greater Manchester and Nashua areas, BCI accepts most major insurance plans, including Optum/UnitedHealthcare, as well as Medicaid, helping make essential services accessible to more families. For more than 20 years, BCI has supported children with autism and their families through contemporary, evidence-based ABA therapy personalized to each child's unique needs, strengths, and interests. The new Manchester center builds on that experience while creating additional opportunities to collaborate with local healthcare professionals, educators, and referring providers to connect families with services. "We're excited to welcome families to our new Manchester Learning Center and, importantly, to be able to offer immediate availability as we prepare to open our doors," said Meghan Van Nostrand, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D, Senior Regional Clinical Director. "For families who are looking for ABA therapy for their child, this is an opportunity to get started without joining a waitlist. Our team is ready to help families navigate the enrollment process and prepare for their child's start." The Manchester Learning Center will offer families: * Immediate openings and no waitlist for eligible children * Enrollment now underway for the center's November opening * Acceptance of most major insurance plans, including Optum/UnitedHealthcare, as well as Medicaid * Center-based ABA therapy for children ages 2-6 with autism * Flexible treatment hours designed to accommodate family schedules * Individualized, evidence-based ABA therapy with one-on-one support * A learning-rich environment with play-based spaces and an indoor gross motor area supporting physical and social development * Convenient access near I-293 for families throughout greater Manchester and surrounding communities * An experienced clinical leadership team with a long history of supporting children and families with autism Manchester's Center Director, Aimee Morrison, brings over 10 years of experience with BCI. The senior leadership team includes Dr. Van Nostrand; Senior Regional Directors Tiffany Zayas, MS, BCBA, LABA, and Katie Corey, MS, BCBA, LABA; and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Ashley Williams, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D. Each member of the senior leadership team brings at least 16 years of experience with BCI. "Starting ABA therapy is an important step for a family, and we want parents to know that they don't have to wait to begin that conversation with us," Dr. Van Nostrand said. "Our Manchester team is ready to meet families, learn about their child, and help determine how we can best support their goals. We look forward to becoming part of the Manchester community and helping every child in our care build skills for success in school and life." Since 2002, Behavioral Concepts (BCI) has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality autism care to children and families throughout Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, and southern and central Vermont. As part of the LEARN Behavioral network, BCI combines local clinical expertise with contemporary, evidence-based practices to deliver individualized care, support families throughout their journey, and collaborate closely with referring professionals. In addition to its new Manchester Learning Center and its Nashua, NH, location, BCI operates center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, New Bedford, Newton, Quincy, Roxbury, Springfield, Sturbridge, Taunton, Wilmington, and Worcester, Massachusetts. About LEARN Behavioral LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism care, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 150 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care - customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

PR Work Zone
Apr 2nd, 2026
New autism Learning Center now open in Littleton, MA.

New autism Learning Center now open in Littleton, MA. April 2, 2026 // by admin No Waitlist and Flexible Hours for Middlesex County Area Families LITTLETON, MA... Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new Littleton Learning Center at 295 Foster Street, Suite 130, Littleton, MA 01460. BCI is a leading contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based and in-home autism services for children with autism and Down syndrome. The Littleton Learning Center provides Early Intervention, center-based and in-home ABA therapy, Social Skills Programs, and parent education to children ages 2-12 with autism. It also offers center-based and in-home ABA services for individuals with Down syndrome, up to age 21. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services to the Middlesex area," said Katherine Connolly, M.A., BCBA, LABA, Regional Clinical Director. "We value being a part of the Littleton community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care." Key Features of the Littleton Learning Center: * Large facility which includes an indoor gross motor space for physical and social development. * ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support. * No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules. * Serving children 2- 12 years old with autism with personalized therapy plans. * Conveniently located near I-495 and Route 2, and accessible by public transportation. The center is now enrolling new clients based in Littleton and surrounding towns, including Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Carlisle, Groton, and Harvard, with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house will be held in the spring. BCI, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation's leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, BCI has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children with autism and Down syndrome find success and reach their unique potential. In addition to the Littleton Learning Center, BCI has existing center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford, Newton, Quincy, Springfield, Sturbridge, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH. About LEARN Behavioral LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care - customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

Worcester Business Journal
Mar 24th, 2026
Worcester healthcare provider opens sixth Central mass. autism center in Sturbridge.

Worcester healthcare provider opens sixth Central mass. autism center in Sturbridge. March 24, 2026 Worcester-based autism services provider Behavioral Concepts has opened its sixth Central Massachusetts learning center in Sturbridge. The Sturbridge Learning Center at 179 Main St. offers applied behavior analysis therapy for children with autism ages 1-12, according to a March 16 press release. The center provides ABA therapy both on-site and in-home, in addition to parent education, diagnostics, and early intervention. "We value being a part of the Sturbridge community and look forward to collaborating with fellow organizations and professionals to help find success for every child in our care," Annaleisa Delgado, regional clinical director for the Sturbridge Learning Center, said in the release. The Sturbridge Learning Center offers a preschool-readiness option for children ages 3-5 called the Launchpad Learning Program. Launchpad supports children as they transition from one-on-one to group learning settings. With a 3-to-1 staff-to-child ratio, the program splits the day in two, offering a half day of group activities and a half day of individual instruction. The center offers after-school and weekend treatment hours and is enrolling clients from surrounding cities and towns, including Webster, Dudley, Southbridge, and Ware. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with new families by expanding our services in Worcester County," Delgado said. Behavioral Concepts is part of LEARN Behavioral, a Baltimore-based network of autism treatment providers with more than 100 learning centers nationwide. Behavioral Concepts operates 16 learning centers and two offices in Massachusetts, according to the organization's website. Its Central Massachusetts locations include Framingham, Littleton, Worcester, Fitchburg, and Sturbridge. Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education industries. - Digital Partners -

PR Work Zone
Mar 22nd, 2026
New autism Learning Center opens doors in Quincy, MA.

New autism Learning Center opens doors in Quincy, MA. March 22, 2026 // by admin No Waitlist for Families in Norfolk County Area QUINCY, MA... Behavioral Concepts (BCI), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, is proud to announce the opening of its new location at 8 Hancock Court, Quincy, MA 02169. BCI is a leading contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider of center-based services for children with autism and Down syndrome. The Quincy Learning Center provides Early Intervention, diagnostic evaluations for autism, center-based and in-home ABA therapy to children with autism ages 2-6, and after-school programming for older children. It also offers center-based and in-home ABA therapy for individuals with Down syndrome, up to age 21. "We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with South Shore families," said Katie Corey, M.S., LABA, BCBA, Senior Regional Clinical Director. "We value being a part of the Quincy community and look forward to helping find success for every child in our care." Key Features of the Quincy Learning Center: * Large facility that includes an indoor gross motor space for physical and social development, as well as an art room and a teaching kitchen for children. * ABA therapy, which includes a learning-rich environment, unique play-based learning spaces, and one-on-one support. * No waitlist and flexible treatment hours to accommodate busy family schedules. * Serving children 2-15 years old with personalized therapy plans. * Conveniently located near I-93 and easily accessible to public transportation. The center is now enrolling new clients throughout the South Shore with no waitlist and flexible treatment hours. BCI, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation's leading providers of compassionate autism care. For more than 20 years, BCI has been delivering evidence-based services, helping children with autism and Down syndrome find success and reach their unique potential. In addition to the Quincy Learning Center, BCI has existing center-based ABA therapy Learning Centers in Beverly, Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, Newton, New Bedford, Springfield, Taunton, Wilmington, two locations in Worcester, MA, and a location in Nashua, NH. About LEARN Behavioral LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism treatment, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 100 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care - customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.

Behavioral Concepts
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Autism Diagnosis Without Bias: Eye Gaze Technology and Equity in Action

Dr. Hanna Rue and Jonathan Lehmann join Behavioral Concepts, LLC to discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the potential of a new tool aimed at addressing health disparities, particularly for families from diverse backgrounds.

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