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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alongside Expands Southern California Footprint with Acquisition of San Diego ABA
FULLERTON, Calif., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alongside, a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism across Southern California, is proud to announce the acquisition of San Diego ABA, a respected provider of autism services in the San Diego region. This strategic acquisition strengthens Alongside's ability to serve families throughout Southern California by expanding access to high-quality, personalized ABA services in homes, schools, and clinics. It represents a continued commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and building inclusive communities where children with autism can thrive. "We are excited to welcome San Diego ABA into the Alongside family," said Dr. Ronit Molko, CEO of Alongside. "They bring a strong clinical team, deep ties to the local community, and a shared dedication to helping children with autism reach their fullest potential. Together, we are even better positioned to support families with the services they need, when and where they need them." Nicholas Ascolese, co-owner of San Diego ABA, will remain on board to help lead the San Diego region through its next phase of growth. "Selling San Diego ABA was a big decision, and I'm thrilled to be joining forces with Alongside," said Ascolese. "We share a vision for delivering exceptional care and expanding access to services for families across the region. This partnership not only allows us to reach more children who need support but also creates new opportunities for our dedicated staff to grow, develop, and thrive within a values-aligned organization." The integration of San Diego ABA into Alongside will maintain continuity of care for current clients and ensure a smooth transition for staff and families. Leadership from both organizations will collaborate to align best practices and elevate service delivery across regions. With this acquisition, Alongside continues its mission of delivering evidence-based, individualized care that empowers children and families, while building sustainable systems to support long-term growth and clinical impact. Agenda Health served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to San Diego ABA in this transaction. About AlongsideAlongside offers contemporary and person-centered ABA services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism in homes, schools, and centers throughout Southern California. Our philosophy is deeply rooted in compassionate care, ensuring that every client receives personalized support in environments where they feel safe and understood. By embracing a contemporary and person-centered approach to ABA services with a focus on evidence-based practices, our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to empower individuals, fostering growth, independence, and overall well-being. At Alongside, we are committed to creating nurturing learning environments that not only address challenges but also celebrate every step toward progress and meaningful outcomes. Alongside is headquartered in Fullerton, CA. Visit About Fletch Fletch Equity is a private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California that specializes in scaling and professionalizing entrepreneurial businesses. As a team, the principals of Fletch have a strong track record of partnering with management teams to build leading organizations in their sectors by investing in people, systems, and sustainable growth About NewSpring NewSpring partners with the innovators, makers, and operators of high-performing companies in dynamic industries to inspire new growth and expand access to essential services. NewSpring brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources to take growing companies to the next level and beyond. Partnering with management teams and founders to help develop their businesses into market leaders, NewSpring identifies opportunities and builds relationships using its network of industry leaders and influencers across a wide array of operational areas and industries. To learn more, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alongside Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
U.S. Autism Treatment Centers Market Report 2025, with Competitor Profiles for Autism Speaks, Centria Autism Services, Butterfly Effects, Hopebridge, LEARN Behavioral, BlueSprig, Kadiant & more
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) remains the primary therapy, with treatment centers expanding virtual offerings and improving outcome documentation. Private equity investments are fueling growth, though challenges like therapist shortages and policy uncertainties persist. The report provides comprehensive insights into market dynamics, including forecasts, treatment modalities, and profiles of major providers. Dublin, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "U.S. Autism Treatment Centers Market 2025" report from Marketdata LLC has been added to offering. This study examines the fragmented $4.4 billion U.S. growth market comprised of for-profit and non-profit providers that serve autistic patients via brick & mortar centers and in-home therapy provided by therapists. There are waiting lists, significant untapped demand, and private equity investors are backing new ventures. Treatment centers have introduced virtual services and are now better at documenting outcomes for payors, but several headwinds do exist, namely uncertainty caused by the current administration, and a therapist shortage. The incidence of autism among American children has soared from 1 in 150 in 2000 to 1 in 31 today, and 6.8 million children and adults now live with autism. Yet, few therapies exist to treat this disease - just a few medications and ABA (applied behavioral analysis) programs. This groundbreaking report includes: dollar value & growth of the market from 2009 to 2024, with 2025 & 2028 forecasts, market structure, key metrics of treatment centers, definition of and the types of autism, typical therapies used, how ABA programs work and key operating metrics, insurance coverage, patient demographics, analysis of the market for drugs to treat autism, the latest CDC research and demographics on autism, market growth drivers, economic costs, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations and recovery since then, analysis of for-profit vs. non-profit treatment centers, discussion of the role of private equity, plus a ranking of the top for-profit treatment center chains and their revenues. The report includes a comprehensive analysis of the revenues of non-profit treatment centers/schools, based on IRS data in the non-profit database. The report contains in-depth competitor profiles and revenues of the following largest players in the field: Autism Speaks Centria Autism Services The Center for Autism & Related Disorders The May Institute Butterfly Effects Autism Learning Partners Autism Spectrum Therapies Chance Light Behavioral Health Hopebridge Trumpet Behavioral Health LEARN Behavioral BlueSprig Kadiant Success on the Spectrum Hi-5 ABA Key Topics Covered: Executive Overview of Major Findings Highlights of all report chapters: Nature of the market and its characteristics, key market metrics, market trends and issues, patient demographics and demand, market structure and competition, growth drivers, description of ABA programs, market size and growth (2009-2024, 2025 & 2028 outlook & forecasts). Nature of The Market & Patient Demographics Summary: Market definition, definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder, typical symptoms, incidence in the population Types of treatments used Non-profit vs. for-profit treatment centers Patient demographics: Latest CDC data on the increased incidence of autism Market Status: Interview findings (Autism Speaks Council of Autism Service Providers) Major Market Trends (value-based care, consolidation, worker shortage, role of private equity, AI), Findings of JADE Health Report: The Autism Services Industry in 2025: Market Trends. Market Size, growth, forecasts Extensive list of facts about autism and the scope of the disorder, by the Autism Society, CDC, NIH, Autism Speaks (economic costs, risk factors and characteristics ABA Treatment Centers & Programs (Applied Behavior Analysis) Summary: Discussion of types of programs: center-based, community, in-home therapy Key metrics (no. of adults and children with autism, avg. revenues per treatment center, avg. per therapist, percent of patients using medications, percent with access to insurance coverage, estimated market value) In-depth description of how ABA programs work, types of therapy, controversies Description of other therapies used (TEAACH, speech therapy, occupational therapy) Discussion of obstacles with insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, other major market issues, insurance coverage is getting better, states without essential health benefit, share of children covered by insurance BLS job outlook for Applied Behavior Analysts to 2029, average salaries, shortage Demand for license behavior analysts - annual number of job postings nationwide over the past 12 years (2010-2023) Average salaries for Applied Behavior Analysts: top paying states, hourly/yearly wages Insurance coverage Is improving: discussion The Cost of Care/ABA programs - Varies by need and type, typical no. of hrs. and cost per year Market Size & Growth, Market Segments Summary: Discussion of market size estimation methods, known facts about the autism treatment market, major industry metrics Discussion of major drivers of the market Analysis of Non-profit and For-profit Autism Treatment Centers & Schools: 2020 Market Performance: Effects of the 2020 pandemic, Marketdata estimates of industry $ size and growth, revenue performance of 137 non-profit treatment centers in the Guidestar database (New analysis by Marketdata). 2022-2024 Market Performance: Addition of new centers, acquisitions by major for-profit players, growth of for-profit chains vs. non-profits 2025 & 2028 Forecasts: key factors affecting demand, Marketdata estimates of industry $ size and growth Rationale for estimating market size: by no. of patients in treatment programs by revenues of for-profit and non-profit treatment programs/centers, avg. revenues per center Discussion of available information & proxy indicators Discussion of insurance coverage Analysis of the Autism Medications Market Discussion of reasons for shrinking sales, $ size of the market The Market For Autism Medications Summary & Discussion of the drugs currently used to treat behavioral and emotional problems of autistic children, including mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, stimulants List of drug companies doing research and clinical trials Risperdal: description and uses, side effects and problems Abilify: description and uses, side effects and problems Ritalin: description and uses, side effects and problems Market Size: estimates by Marketdata, actual sales by drug companies, emergence of less costly generics as patents expire New Drugs Under Development (Bumetanide, Balovaptan, Suramin, Lithobid) List of Key Players in the autism drugs market 2025 Forecast: Marketdata estimate of $ market size Competitor Profiles (Descriptions of program, number of sites/centers and therapists, specialties, headquarters address, estimated/actual revenues, acquisitions) Autism Treatment Network (Autism Speaks) Autism Learning Partners Autism Spectrum Therapies Butterfly Effects BlueSprig Centria Autism Services The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) ChanceLightT Behavioral Health and Education Hi-5 ABA Inc. (franchise) Hopebridge Kadiant LEARN Behavioral The May Institute - (incl. 2018-2021 financial profile/income statement) Success on the Spectrum (franchise) Trumpet Behavioral Health Reference Directory Directory of autism research, treatment and education organizations, societies, institutes, magazines, reports, special surveys, experts, other information sources For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Durham named principal of Southern Oaks
Clay Durham was announced as the next principal of Southern Oaks Elementary School on Thursday afternoon, prior to a reception at the school. Durham, who has held multiple positions at the school, will begin his new role July 1. He will replace Jennifer Humphrey, who is retiring at the end of the current school year. 'Being chosen to lead Southern Oaks Elementary School is truly a dream come true,' Durham said. 'I am honored and beyond excited to lead this incredible community. I look forward to working alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families and inspiring students as we continue the tradition of academic excellence and create new opportunities for growth and success.' Durham said becoming an administrator wasn't always his goal. 'I think it's interesting that if you had asked me eight years ago, I would not have said I would be the principal at Southern Oaks,' he said. 'But I think God had a different plan for me.' Durham began his educational career in 2009 in Ohio County Schools as a physical education teacher. Three years later, he became a physical education teacher at Southern Oaks Elementary, a role he held for 11 years. While in the classroom, he was responsible for his students' academic and social-emotional well-being and focusing on the foundations of movement, exercise and health and wellness. In 2018 Durham was named the behavior interventionist, a role he held for five years. This role consisted of structuring and implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Systems school-wide to meet the social, emotional and behavioral needs of all students at Southern Oaks. Durham has worked collaboratively with his staff to build behavior management systems and supports to make Southern Oaks Elementary an environment where all students feel safe, valued and loved. He said the move to being a behavior interventionist was a career changer. 'We had a behavior interventionist position posted and I couldn't stop thinking about it, and I applied for it; and Ms. Humphreys saw some leadership qualities in me, and I have slowly climbed that ladder,' said Durham, who said he wouldn't be where he is without the tutelage of Humphrey. 'She's incredible. I told her this when she told me she was going to retire, that outside of my family, there's not many more people that have had a greater influence on my life, especially professionally. 'She has helped prepare me for this position and has taught me so many invaluable leadership skills. I can't say enough about her, and if I can do anything close to what she has done around here, I would consider it a great success.' Durham is currently serving as the assistant principal at Southern Oaks, a position he has held for the last three years. In this role, he has supervised the school's teaching and learning. He has worked to maintain an effective learning climate in the school, including evaluating and supervising the instructional processes, as well as overseeing the implementation of school-wide curriculums. Other responsibilities have included establishing guidelines for proper student conduct through the PBIS; planning, organizing, and implementing school activities; and implementing and supervising special education programs. Durham holds two master's degrees from the University of the Cumberlands. He graduated in 2013 with his Master's in Educational Administration with his principal certification, and again in 2014 with his Master's in Health Education. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 2009. Daviess County Public Schools Superintendent Charles Broughton said Durham is a perfect fit for the school. 'It starts with being a good person; you would find that with anyone that you ask about Clay Durham, he's a good person, and his love for this school,' Broughton said. 'He's been here for the last 14 years, assistant principal role for three, and so just the connections, what he's established as a professional here, certainly went a long way with the committee and went a long way with the stakeholders, based on the feedback. 'I won't say it was an easy easy decision, because we had some really good applicants, but in the end he emerged, and I think he is the best hire for this school.' Broughton said maintaining the school's strong culture was also a consideration, and in that regard, Durham is well positioned to build on it. 'That came through a lot in the surveys and in the meetings with staff and with the council; there's no one that said anything to me, that said, 'I don't like how this is going,' ' Broughton said. 'Sometimes you want to go outside of whatever, a school or a district, if things aren't going so well. But in this circumstance, everybody is very pleased with what Southern Oaks is all about and they want to continue that and hopefully strengthen that. 'I hope and believe that Clay can take it to another level, if that's even possible.' Durham said his goals are to foster a learning environment that emphasizes engaging and rigorous instruction to meet the needs of every student. 'I plan to work collaboratively with the staff at Southern Oaks,' Durham said. 'We will create a learning environment that helps every student reach their potential and meet their needs academically, socially and emotionally.'
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Transformative Applications Of AI In Cybersecurity
Aparna Achanta is a Principal Security Architect at IBM with over a decade of experience leading secure application development projects. getty In this article, I discuss the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, its core applications and the common challenges it poses so organizations can make the most of AI tools to defend themselves. AI can bolster the security posture of an organization by helping businesses find, stop and fix cyberattacks faster and more accurately. • Threat Detection And Prevention: Traditional systems have a predefined set of rules and can only protect enterprises from threats they can identify. AI-powered cybersecurity tools can detect anomalies in almost anything. From network traffic to login attempts and even file activity. Machine learning (ML) models in AI analyze millions of data points in seconds, identifying anomalies that may help detect threats faster. It will keep enterprises safe by forecasting potential threats using AI-driven predictive analytics. AI is exceptionally great at detecting malware in encrypted files and phishing emails as it focuses on language patterns and analyzes everything. Furthermore, it can learn from the latest threat intelligence and adapt to threat actors' TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) as they change. • Incident Response And Mitigation: Quick response is needed when a cyberattack happens to limit damage and access to information. AI can seamlessly detect entry points, isolate the affected systems, block harmful IPs and restore backup files so that the network is protected and there is no downtime. AI can look at past attacks and use the knowledge to predict and prevent future ones. AI systems can also simulate attacks and can help train the workforce to handle real threats. • Predictive Analysis And Risk Assessment: AI can look at historical data to predict future risks. This predictive analysis and risk assessment can forecast vulnerabilities in organizational networks and create proactive measures. For example, if an organization is using software that has not been updated with recent software updates, AI will flag outdated software as a potential entry point for attackers, prompting updates or additional security measures. AI evolves to counter new attack methods like a dynamic shield; AI algorithms can monitor network traffic, identify suspicious patterns and proactively block potential attacks. • User Behavior Analytics (UBA): AI's UBA technology keeps an eye on user activity and identifies unusual patterns. It establishes a baseline of normal user behavior and then uses AI to identify deviations from this norm. For example, if an employee's account is accessed from an unusual place or is used to download critical data, AI can send a warning to prevent cyberattacks and safeguard valuable information. • AI-Powered Deception Technology: Deception technology tricks attackers by giving them fake valuable assets to gather information about their methods. AI magnifies the effect of these systems by identifying patterns in attacker behavior, improving deception techniques and automating their deployment and management. • Identity And Access Management (IAM): IAM systems are essential to control who can access what within an organization. It can be quite a job for a security professional or even a team to keep up, but AI can monitor logins, typing styles and mouse movements and detect any misuse of credentials. If anything throws a flag, AI can lock accounts that show suspicious activity, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. AI can bolster the security posture of an organization by helping businesses find, stop and fix cyberattacks faster and more accurately. • Automating Security Processes: AI takes over tasks like automating incident responses, applying security patches or isolating compromised systems via automation, which means there's little to no need for human intervention. AI can help organizations allocate resources better, so the focus is on strategic initiatives while AI handles repetitive tasks. Rolling out AI in an organization without careful planning and execution can be disastrous. Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure a successful implementation. • Assess Needs And Goals: The goals and needs of every organization are different because they face specific cybersecurity challenges but identifying areas where AI can have the most impact will help reduce false positives in threat detection. Security teams need to tailor their AI cybersecurity strategy to align with the organization's business goals. Security teams need to select AI tools that suit their specific requirements, such as compatibility with existing security infrastructure, scalability and vendor reliability. Security teams should plan to minimize integration costs, avoid system disruptions and ensure long-term ROI. • Continuous Monitoring And Adaptation: AI tools need to be monitored and updated regularly. Training security personnel in AI tools is critical. Security teams need to regularly review system performance, identify areas for improvement and update models with new threat intelligence. This will minimize the risk of breaches and increase business efficiency as the downtime will also be reduced. • Help Establish Metrics For Success: Use KPIs to create a sharp vision of AI investments. These KPIs can be tracking metrics like Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and reduced security incidents to help get valuable insights into ROI and areas for improvement. There are plenty of challenges when adopting AI to strengthen cybersecurity. Data Quality: AI depends on machine learning models that work with a huge amount of data. The data is often fragmented, inconsistent and isn't labeled properly. It can also exhibit societal bias, which will then be reinforced in the AI algorithm. Ensure data goes through data cleaning, preprocessing and bias assessment before it is used to train the model. Governance: AI raises questions about potential misuse, leakage of sensitive data and liability. It's best to establish ethical frameworks, centralized governance bodies and guidelines for AI development, deployment and use within each organization. Integrating AI in cybersecurity is revolutionizing the way businesses protect their digital assets. AI can empower organizations to stay ahead of the latest threats and cybercriminals, but successful implementation requires careful planning, skilled professionals, and a commitment to continuous monitoring and compliance. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
