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APARA Autism Centers

place Sugar Land, TX 201-500 employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Havencrest Capital Management)

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

info About APARA Autism Centers

APARA Autism Centers is a Texas-headquartered ABA therapy provider operating 15+ clinics across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and surrounding TX metros, with additional operations in Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Missouri following acquisitions of Behavior Pioneers (2021), Autism Learning Collaborative (2023), and the Missouri operations of Early Autism Services (2023). Backed by Dallas-based PE firm Havencrest Capital Management since 2021. In June 2026 Business of Behavioral Health reported that the company has been put up for sale (auction led by Piper Sandler); no buyer or closed deal was found as of this refresh.

Founded

2019

Company Size

201-500 employees

Company Type

Private

medical_services Services & Specializations

Work Environments

ClinicHomeTelehealthCommunity

Treatment Approaches

ABANaturalistic Teaching (NET)Parent TrainingSocial Skills TrainingFeeding Therapy

Client Populations

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Age Groups Served

0-2 years3-5 years6-12 years13-18 years

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Sugar Land, TX Headquarters

6914 Brisbane Ct, Ste 201

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Sugar Land, TX Primary

77479

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Houston, TX

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The Woodlands, TX

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Cypress, TX

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Kingwood, TX

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Katy, TX

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McKinney, TX

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Richardson, TX

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Lewisville, TX

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Plano, TX

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Carrollton, TX

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San Antonio, TX

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Pearland, TX

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Omaha, NE

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St. Louis, MO

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Albuquerque, NM

card_giftcard Benefits & Perks

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Health Insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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Dental & Vision

Dental and vision included in benefits package

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Paid Time Off

Up to 4 weeks PTO plus 9 paid holidays

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Retirement Plan

401(k) with company match

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CEU Reimbursement

$1,500 annual CEU allowance plus CR Institute access

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Supervision Hours

Supervision hours for BCBA intern candidates; weekly 1:1 coaching

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Sign-On Bonus

$5,000 sign-on bonus for BCBAs

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Professional Development

Clear career progression path from RBT to Senior BCBA

Overall Rating

3.0
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Based on 170 reviews

Transparency Score

9.0

out of 10

Above typical

Directory median 6.0Higher than 91% of ABA companies on CertifyndABA

  • Pay 3 of 3 points
    • Found: Pay ranges published
    • Found: Pay listed for more than one role
  • Leadership 2.5 of 2.5 points
    • Found: Leadership named
    • Found: Leadership bios
  • Services & work settings 2.5 of 2.5 points
    • Found: Treatment approaches
    • Found: Work settings
    • Found: Client populations
    • Found: Age groups
  • Accreditation 1 of 2 points
    • Not found: Recognized accreditation (BHCOE, Joint Commission, CARF)
    • Found: Other certifications listed

insights Quick Stats

Work-Life Balance5.0/10
Clinical Support6.0/10
Career Growth4.0/10
Management5.0/10
Employee Sentiment5.6/10