Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 2, 2026) – ABA Centers has been named to the Financial Times’ “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” list, marking the company’s second consecutive year of recognition among the fastest-growing businesses in North and South America.
2026 Financial Times rankings for ABA Centers:
- No. 5 overall out of 300 companies
- No. 2 in Health Care & Life Sciences
- No. 1 in Florida
After ranking No. 1 overall on the Financial Times’ 2025 list, ABA Centers returned in 2026 with a No. 5 overall ranking for its compound annual growth rate of 328.3%. The continued recognition reflects the company’s evolution from rapid expansion to a more durable phase of growth focused on long-term sustainability, clinical excellence, and workforce strength.
ABA Centers was founded in 2020 by an autism father to address one of the biggest barriers facing families seeking autism services: long wait times for diagnosis and treatment.
Today, the organization serves more than 2,000 children with autism across 15 states/territories in 72 markets and 49 treatment centers, as well as in-home, in-school, and in-community services. This growth has been driven by continued investment in clinical talent, operational infrastructure, and timely access to care for families.
“This recognition reflects the dedication of our team to serve families with urgency and excellence,” said Jason Barker, CEO of ABA Centers. “Our focus has never been growth for growth’s sake. It has been about building the reach, infrastructure, and talent needed to help more families access high-quality autism care without long delays.”
The autism rate for children in the U.S. has risen to 1 in 31, more than double the 2012 numbers. As demand for autism services continues to increase, the company remains focused on expanding thoughtfully while investing in the systems, support, and clinical talent necessary to serve more families at scale.
More information about the Financial Times “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” list is available on the Financial Times website.
About ABA Centers
ABA Centers provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorder through a play-based approach rooted in positive reinforcement. The company was designed to disrupt the autism care industry by reducing wait times for families seeking autism diagnosis and treatment. For more information, visit www.abacenters.com/news.
