Blue Sprig Pediatrics Announces Acquisition Of The Shape Of Behavior

Acquisition of The Shape of Behavior makes Blue Sprig Pediatrics the largest provider of ABA therapy services in Texas

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Oct 01, 2018, 10:22 ET

HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Sprig Pediatrics, Inc. ("BlueSprig") announces the acquisition of The Shape of Behavior ("The Shape"), a Houston based autism therapy provider with 22 clinics in four states, including 19 in Texas. The Shape is a clinic-based provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"The acquisition of The Shape of Behavior allows BlueSprig to strengthen our already rapidly growing footprint and positions us as the premier provider of ABA therapy across our home state of Texas and beyond," said Keith Jones, President and CEO of BlueSprig. "We are excited about this important partnership and together, remain committed to our quest to change the world for all children with autism. We will not stop investing, will not stop researching, and will not stop advocating until all children have the access to quality services that they so desperately need and deserve. BlueSprig is 100 percent committed to providing the very best in ABA."

BlueSprig's mission is to change the world for children with autism by providing the very best ABA services, investing in research to improve those services, and advocating for the resources and vital funding for children on the spectrum.

"We are excited to join BlueSprig on its mission to change the world for all children with autism and are thrilled to be able to help the team serve more families," said Dr. Domonique Randall, CEO and Founder of The Shape. "We all look forward to working together to shape the future of ABA and autism treatment for the better."

Jones added, "As the need for ABA therapy services remains on the rise, BlueSprig will continue to invest in both de novo and acquisition growth in underserved regions to meet these growing needs."

About BlueSprig Pediatrics, Inc.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BlueSprig is a rapidly growing provider of high-quality ABA services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). BlueSprig is committed to providing compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based behavior analysis services. For additional information about BlueSprig or to receive updates, please visit www.bluesprigautism.com

About The Shape of Behavior, Inc.
Founded in 2000 by Dr. Domonique Randall, The Shape of Behavior's mission is to provide individualized evidence-based treatment by shaping small successes to improve the quality of life for all individuals as well as to conduct research that will help support and advance the field of behavior analysis. Headquartered in Texas with 19 locations, the Shape of Behavior has a total of 22 locations in the states of Texas, South Carolina, Oregon, and Washington.

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SOURCE Blue Sprig Pediatrics, Inc.