Behavioral Health Business January 16, 2026
Chris Larson

National applied behavior analysis (ABA) platform company ACES announced Thursday that it acquired Phoenix multispecialty autism therapy provider Ally Pediatric Therapy.

Following the acquisition, ACES will end Ally Pediatric Therapy’s multidisciplinary health services, including its in-house speech, occupational therapy and feeding services, and replace them with external care coordination services.

“We are confident that ACES is the right partner for Ally given our shared purpose, aligned clinical model, and collaborative cultures,” Jamie Catlett, CEO of Ally Pediatric Therapy, said in a news release. “We look forward to staying true to our founding principles as we serve more people together with the additional resources, enhanced clinical tools and support for teams and families that this partnership represents.”

The move brings Ally...

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