01
Optum
FOUNDED 2011 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Eden Prairie, MN
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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Top ABA executive search providers in the United States.
Compare executive search companies that serve ABA, autism therapy, behavioral health, and clinic-growth teams.
283 ranked companies · How we rank
Market
the United States
Category
BCBA / RBT Staffing Agencies
Specialty
Executive Search
02
Maxim Healthcare Services
FOUNDED 1988 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Columbia, MD
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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03
Magellan Health
FOUNDED 1969 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Phoenix, AZ
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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04
Kennedy Krieger Institute
FOUNDED 1937 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Baltimore, MD
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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05
Midwestern University
FOUNDED 1900 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Downers Grove, IL
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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06
Perkins School for the Blind
FOUNDED 1829 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Watertown, MA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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07
New England Center for Children
FOUNDED 1975 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Southborough, MA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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08
BlueSprig Autism
FOUNDED 2017 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Houston, TX
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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09
Marcus Autism Center
FOUNDED 1991 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Atlanta, GA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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10
May Institute
FOUNDED 1955 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Randolph, MA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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11
DotCom Therapy
FOUNDED 2015 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Madison, WI
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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12
The Stepping Stones Group
FOUNDED 2012 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
New York, NY
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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13
Sheppard Pratt Health System
FOUNDED 1853 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Baltimore, MD
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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14
A Better Way ABA
FOUNDED 2015 · LISTED · 11-50 EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Riverhead, NY
TEAM
11-50 employees
RATING
No reviews
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15
The ARC of the United States
FOUNDED 1950 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Washington, DC
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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16
Casa Colina
FOUNDED 1936 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Pomona, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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17
Victory Autism Academy
FOUNDED 2014 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Phoenix, AZ
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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18
Whittier Street Health Center
FOUNDED 1907 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Boston, MA
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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19
Maryville Academy
FOUNDED 1883 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Des Plaines, IL
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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20
Alta California Regional Center
FOUNDED 1977 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Sacramento, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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21
The Place for Children with Autism
FOUNDED 2015 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Chicago, IL
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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22
Achieve Beyond
FOUNDED 1995 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Melville, NY
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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23
Arion Care Solutions
FOUNDED 2010 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Phoenix, AZ
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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24
Centria Autism
FOUNDED 2010 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Farmington Hills, MI
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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25
Open Sky Community Services
FOUNDED 2018 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Worcester, MA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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26
Easterseals Southern California
FOUNDED 1932 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Los Angeles, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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27
BALANCE Autism
FOUNDED 2006 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Cedar Rapids, IA
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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28
Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center
FOUNDED 1968 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Oconomowoc, WI
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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29
Stepping Stones
FOUNDED 1963 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Cincinnati, OH
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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30
Seneca Family of Agencies
FOUNDED 1985 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Oakland, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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31
Teri Inc
FOUNDED 1980 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
San Marcos, CA
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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32
United Ability
FOUNDED 1948 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Birmingham, AL
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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33
Infinity ABA
FOUNDED 2017 · LISTED · 11-50 EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Fairfax, VA
TEAM
11-50 employees
RATING
No reviews
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34
Heartspring
FOUNDED 1934 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Wichita, KS
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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35
Spectrum of Hope
FOUNDED 2012 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Houston, TX
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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36
Village Behavioral Health
FOUNDED 2004 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Loudon, TN
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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37
Providence Health and Services
FOUNDED 1856 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Renton, WA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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38
Kids Making It
FOUNDED 1994 · LISTED · 11-50 EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Wilmington, NC
TEAM
11-50 employees
RATING
No reviews
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39
Phoenix Children's Hospital
FOUNDED 1983 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Phoenix, AZ
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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40
Regional Center of Orange County
FOUNDED 1965 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Santa Ana, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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41
The Phoenix Center
FOUNDED 1991 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Nutley, NJ
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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42
Success on the Spectrum
FOUNDED 2015 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Houston, TX
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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43
Breakthrough Behavior
FOUNDED 2012 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Evidence-based autism services in your community
HEADQUARTERS
Orlando, FL
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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44
Autism Learning Partners
FOUNDED 1988 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Irvine, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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45
Autism Resource Foundation
FOUNDED 2005 · LISTED · 11-50 EMPLOYEES
Compassionate care from certified clinicians
HEADQUARTERS
Atlanta, GA
TEAM
11-50 employees
RATING
No reviews
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46
Firefly Autism
FOUNDED 2003 · LISTED · 51-200 EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Denver, CO
TEAM
51-200 employees
RATING
No reviews
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47
Kadiant
FOUNDED 2019 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Connecting BCBAs with families in need
HEADQUARTERS
Oakland, CA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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48
Caravel Autism Health
FOUNDED 2014 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Milwaukee, WI
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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49
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation
FOUNDED 1908 · LISTED · 500+ EMPLOYEES
Quality ABA therapy delivered at home
HEADQUARTERS
Allentown, PA
TEAM
500+ employees
RATING
No reviews
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50
SARRC
FOUNDED 1997 · LISTED · 201-500 EMPLOYEES
Helping children reach their full potential
HEADQUARTERS
Phoenix, AZ
TEAM
201-500 employees
RATING
No reviews
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§ Methodology
Five signals decide this order - all five are public.
Executive Search providers serving the United States are ordered by the same 100-point public Index used across ABA Rank - three disclosed signals, weighted so qualified reviews carry the most weight.
60pts
Reviews
Quality, volume, freshness and verified-interview presence of qualified public reviews.
35pts
Completeness
How much of the profile a provider actually publishes - the largest lever they control.
5pts
Category fit
Whether executive search is a primary line of business rather than a sideline.
Methodology v3.1All 100 points earned - none purchasableHow we rank
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- Indiana9 providers
- Maryland8 providers
- New Jersey8 providers
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Only states with at least three public providers are listed.
§ Executive Search in the United States
The questions buyers ask before shortlisting.
Answered against the same disclosed methodology that powers every ranking on this page.
§FAQ.01
Who are the top ABA executive search firms in the United States?
ABA Rank lists 283 ranked ABA executive search firms serving providers across the United States. The order on this page is the current public ranking - recomputed nightly from the same disclosed 100-point Index used across the rest of the directory (qualified public reviews, profile completeness, and primary-category fit), with no paid tier among the inputs. The leader at the top of the page is the current #1 in Executive Search for the United States as of the last refresh.
§FAQ.02
How does ABA Rank rank executive search firms in the United States?
Every firm on this page is scored on the same 100-point Index used across ABA Rank: 60 points from qualified public reviews, 35 points from profile completeness, and 5 points from primary-category fit. Location does not change the score - it only changes who appears in the slate. Methodology is fully disclosed at /how-we-rank; there is no sponsored placement and no paid ranking boost inside the ranked list.
§FAQ.03
How many ABA executive search firms serve the United States?
283 ABA executive search firms are currently ranked for the United States on ABA Rank. The count reflects vendors that operate nationally or accept clients across multiple states. New firms are added through editorial seed batches and the public submission flow at /suggest-vendor.
§FAQ.04
Are these ABA executive search firms in the United States verified?
Verified firms on ABA Rank have claimed their profile from a work email at the company domain and completed the credential or business-registration check disclosed in the methodology. Verified firms carry a seal; unverified firms remain ranked but are clearly marked. Verification is not a paid ranking boost. Verification status appears on every card on this page so a reader can shortlist by trust signal as well as by Index score.
§FAQ.05
Does ABA Rank charge executive search firms to be listed in the United States?
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§FAQ.06
How often is the Executive Search ranking for the United States updated?
Rankings recompute nightly. New disclosed inputs (profile edits, verifications, qualified review submissions) propagate into the next refresh, so a firm that improves its disclosed inputs can move up between visits. The page itself is server-rendered with a 6-hour ISR window, so AI crawlers and search engines see fresh ordering without re-querying on every request.