Overall Risk Level
warning Medium Risk
Risk Flags
flagOctober 2025 incident: former staff member charged with assault and battery on a 14-year-old resident with autism during restraint at Franklin location (individual indicted, no longer employed)
flagHigh liabilities-to-assets ratio of 69.87% noted by Charity Navigator, indicating potential long-term financial sustainability concerns
flagFY2024 net income was negative (-$922,554), though this may reflect investment in growth
flagCompensation for ABA therapists and BCBAs reported below state averages
flagManagement favoritism and nepotism allegations in employee reviews
flagDiagnostic evaluation wait time of 52 weeks at Norton location
Legal Issues
gavelFormer staff member Saturs Allison indicted for assault and battery on a disabled person (October 2025, Franklin location)
Ethical Concerns
policyStaff assault incident in October 2025 raises questions about staff training and oversight, though Amego responded promptly by reviewing footage, reporting to DCF and police, and terminating the employee
Employee Sentiment
6.6
out of 10
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Amazing and fulfilling work with clients/individuals with disabilities
- add_circle Flexible scheduling options (especially for home-based ABA)
- add_circle Good benefits package (retirement, health, dental, FSA)
- add_circle Great coworkers and sense of community at the school
- add_circle Reasonable BCBA caseloads with helpful clinical team
- add_circle Paid time off when requested
- add_circle Company culture at the school level is positive and motivating
- add_circle Organization has a positive business outlook (73% on Glassdoor)
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Low pay relative to workload and cost of living; raises are extremely rare
- remove_circle Upper management described as playing favoritism and surrounding themselves with friends/relatives
- remove_circle Workplace can become toxic with gossip and cliquish behaviors
- remove_circle Fast growth makes it hard to hire and retain staff, leading to instability
- remove_circle Hours can be inconsistent; some report working over 40 hours plus Saturdays
- remove_circle Low staff-to-student ratios and lack of support staff in school settings
- remove_circle Limited support from supervisors at times