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Glen Ellyn, IL

Building integrated autism care clinics to improve access and outcomes.

• Integrated Care Model: Offers comprehensive therapy services including ABA, OT, PT, and Speech Therapy in one location.
• Clinician Empowerment: Provides equity participation and leadership roles to clinicians, enhancing job satisfaction.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Pledges 10% of net profits to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, supporting community engagement.
• Scalable Franchise Model: Designed for replication across locations with centralized protocols and support.
• Addressing Market Needs: Targets areas with high autism prevalence and demand for integrated services.

Autism Optimism Illinois is expanding its integrated autism care model in Illinois, focusing on providing comprehensive therapy services under one roof. The company aims to address the challenges of long wait times and fragmented services by offering a coordinated care approach that includes Applied Behavioral Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy. This model is designed to alleviate the administrative burden on clinicians, allowing them to focus on patient care and improve outcomes.

The company plans to use seed funding to finance the build-out of facilities, purchase equipment, and hire staff to support effective care delivery. Autism Optimism Illinois is committed to a mission-driven impact, pledging 10% of net profits to Misericordia Heart of Mercy. The company aims to create a sustainable and scalable franchise model that empowers clinicians through equity participation and leadership roles, enhancing job satisfaction and reducing turnover. The launch market is DuPage County, with plans for statewide expansion, supported by a strong demand for autism services and a favorable policy environment.

Company Info

Autism Optimism Illinois provides integrated autism therapy services through a scalable franchise model, focusing on clinician empowerment and community impact.

Autism Optimism Illinois focuses on providing integrated autism care through a franchise model that combines various therapies under one roof. The organization aims to address long wait times and fragmented services by offering comprehensive care plans that include Applied Behavioral Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy. By centralizing administrative tasks, the model alleviates clinician burnout and enhances patient-family engagement.

The business is designed to be scalable and sustainable, with a focus on clinician empowerment and community impact. Autism Optimism Illinois pledges 10% of net profits to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, reinforcing its commitment to social impact. The model is tailored for replication across Illinois, starting with a flagship clinic in DuPage County, and aims to improve access to autism care while supporting clinician well-being.