Choosing an ABA provider is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child. ESBAP gives you the information to make that choice with confidence — not just hope.
Real information about ABA providers — not just what's on their website.
Is it owned by a BCBA who understands the work? A private equity firm focused on growth? A nonprofit? You have the right to know who's making decisions about your child's care.
Read reviews from the BCBAs and RBTs who actually work there. High staff satisfaction usually means better care for your child. High turnover means your child's therapist might change frequently.
Organizations with a gold "Verified" badge have been independently verified by ESBAP. It means they're willing to be transparent — and that's a good sign.
A simple guide to reading ESBAP profiles as a parent.
This organization has paid for and passed independent verification. They've submitted ownership documents, verified their credentials, and agreed to be transparent. This is the strongest signal of an organization that takes ethics seriously.
The owner of this organization is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst — someone who has taken the same ethics oath as the practitioners who will work with your child. Research suggests BCBA-owned agencies tend to prioritize clinical outcomes.
Someone at this organization has claimed their profile and confirmed the data is accurate. They're aware of ESBAP and willing to be listed. A good start, but not as strong as Verified.
This organization is in our database but hasn't claimed their profile. The information may be less current. It doesn't mean they're bad — but they haven't engaged with the transparency process.
A composite score based on reviews from employees and families across 7 ethics dimensions. 85+ is "Ethics Leader" (green). 70-84 is "Ethics Committed" (blue). Scores require at least 3 reviews to display. Higher is better — but any displayed score means the organization has enough reviews to be meaningful.
Our daughter was diagnosed at age 3. We spent weeks researching ABA providers — but every website looked the same. 'Compassionate care.' 'Evidence-based.' 'Family-focused.' How were we supposed to know who was actually good? When we found ESBAP, we could finally see real data: who owned the organization, what employees said about working there, and whether they were verified. We chose a BCBA-owned agency with a 91 ethics score. Our daughter has had the same therapist for 14 months now. That consistency has changed everything.Parent of a 5-year-old
Use these alongside ESBAP data when evaluating providers.
If your child's therapist changes frequently, progress is disrupted. Ask directly. Ethical organizations know this number and share it.
Ask how many clients each supervisor oversees. Lower ratios (10:1 or less) mean more attention to your child's treatment plan.
Good organizations have transition plans. Ask about overlap periods, documentation handoffs, and how they minimize disruption.
You have every right to ask. Check ESBAP to see if the answer matches what they tell you. Transparency starts with a simple question.
Look for data-driven answers. Regular assessments, parent-visible progress reports, and willingness to adjust treatment based on outcomes.
Organizations confident in their services will connect you with current families. If they hesitate, ask why.
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