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Platform SCUBA

A periodic scan of ABA software vendors—tracking product updates, market traction, leadership changes, and strategic positioning. These briefings help investors and operators stay ahead of the evolving technology landscape in autism care.

December 2025 Platform SCUBA Update

December 2025 Platform SCUBA Update

From divergence to intent If October felt like a systems check, and November marked a divergence point, December shows intent. Platforms are no longer just accelerating — they’re becoming clearer about what kind of complexity they are preparing for as ABA providers brace for tighter margins, higher payor friction, and

November 2025 SCUBA Platform Update

November 2025 SCUBA Platform Update

If October felt like a systems check, November felt like a divergence point. 📉 Market Signals & Hiring Trends Platform vendors are growing headcount while ABA providers are slowing or contracting. Hiring gains were modest, but the direction was consistent: platforms are investing into 2026 even as Medicaid pressure, payor friction,

October 2025 SCUBA Platform Update

October 2025 SCUBA Platform Update

If September felt like a sprint, October felt more like a systems check. Most platforms kept hiring in check, a few launched new automation tools or partnerships, and the rest focused on tightening what’s already in place. ✅ Platform Milestones & Product Enhancements * Passage Health introduced an AI-powered session-note feature,

🔎 September 2025 SCUBA Platform Update

🔎 September 2025 SCUBA Platform Update

This month’s SCUBA shows measured movement across the ABA tech ecosystem, with several vendors expanding horizontally or deepening feature sets, while others signal continued consolidation and product maturity. 👉 Subscribe to the ABA Mission Newsletter for regular insights into ABA strategy, tech platforms, and investment activity: 🔗Subscribe here ✅ Platform Milestones

August 2025 SCUBA Platform Update: Selective Signals in a Measured Market

August 2025 SCUBA Platform Update: Selective Signals in a Measured Market

This month’s SCUBA shows a steady platform landscape, with no new Top 35 ABA provider wins and limited hiring shifts. The dataset has been refreshed, and I’ve updated coverage to reflect market changes: newer clinician-first entrants are included (Finni Health, Tilly Therapy, 3Y Health, Alpaca), while SpectrumAi has

July 2025 SCUBA Platform Update: A Few Platforms Hit the Gas

July 2025 SCUBA Platform Update: A Few Platforms Hit the Gas

This month’s SCUBA update comes with a refreshed roster. I’ve added several newer clinician-first platforms (Finni Health, Tilly Therapy, 3Y Health & Alpaca) now striving to reinvent practice management — and retired a few whose footprint no longer warrants ongoing tracking. While many platforms held steady in hiring and

June 2025 SCUBA Platform Update: Strategic Quiet, Tactical Movement

June 2025 SCUBA Platform Update: Strategic Quiet, Tactical Movement

While June brought no new platform investments — a contrast to the funding flurry earlier this year — it wasn’t quiet behind the scenes. That said, I expect at least one or two additional funding rounds to be announced soon. I speak regularly with leaders at most of the teams featured