Certifynd ABA

Autism Spectrum Therapies

place Burbank, CA 500+ employees

warning

This company is backed by private equity (Gryphon Investors (via LEARN Behavioral; secondary buyout from LLR Partners, 2019))

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

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPE-backed (Gryphon Investors via LEARN Behavioral — secondary buyout 2019)
flagPAGA wage-and-hour class action settled in 2024 ($325,000 for 2,457 employees)
flagBBB C+ rating with at least 1 unresolved complaint
flagBHCOE accreditation expired July 2025
flagEmployee reviews report benefit cuts post-PE acquisition
flagOnly 41% of Glassdoor reviewers would recommend to a friend

Legal Issues

gavelJasmin Gonzalez v. Autism Spectrum Therapies, LLC and Learn-It Systems, LLC — PAGA lawsuit, settled May 2024 for $325,000 (CIVSB2206648)

Ethical Concerns

policyReviews suggest inconsistent staffing and supervision quality across locations
policyWage-and-hour lawsuit (PAGA) settled 2024 indicates systemic pay/scheduling issues
BBB RatingC+

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.5

out of 10

Management5.8
Culture6.0
Flexibility6.4
Compensation4.5
Career Development5.5
Work Environment6.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Meaningful and rewarding work with children on the spectrum
  • add_circle Flexible scheduling options
  • add_circle Strong training programs and professional development
  • add_circle Supportive colleagues and team environment
  • add_circle Career advancement opportunities from BT to BCBA

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Benefits reduced post-LEARN/PE acquisition (401k matching, sick time)
  • remove_circle Inconsistent hours and scheduling instability
  • remove_circle Management quality highly variable by location and BCBA
  • remove_circle Compensation considered low relative to demands
  • remove_circle Favoritism and lack of communication at some sites