Certifynd ABA

Bierman Autism Centers

verified On CertifyndABA

place Boston, MA 500+ employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagReported to be exploring a sale to private equity (Axios, March 2026) — ownership change risk
flag2024 Rhode Island incident: allegations a nonverbal child was locked in a room; police investigation closed without charges; company denies wrongdoing
flagSector-wide regulatory pressure: Indiana Medicaid proposing 30-hour weekly cap and stricter ABA oversight (April 2026)
policySingle 2024 Warren, RI allegation involving a nonverbal child; investigation closed without charges
BBB RatingNot rated

psychology Employee Sentiment

4.4

out of 10

Management2.6
Culture2.5
Flexibility3.0
Compensation2.6
Career Development2.8
Work Environment3.0

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Children are treated as children, not just behavior projects
  • add_circle Strong initial training and onboarding for new RBTs
  • add_circle Mission-driven coworkers who genuinely care about kids
  • add_circle BCBA supervision available for those pursuing certification
  • add_circle Play-based clinical model is engaging for young learners

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle High turnover and understaffing — sessions canceled when staff are short
  • remove_circle RBT pay is low and raises are infrequent
  • remove_circle Staff frequently shuffled between clients with minimal guidance
  • remove_circle Limited career advancement opportunities for technicians
  • remove_circle Health insurance benefits are expensive (high deductibles, high premiums)