Behavioral Health Business March 7, 2025
Chris Larson

Boston-based The Stepping Stones Group has acquired Gallagher Pediatric Therapy for an undisclosed sum.

Gallagher Pediatric Therapy, based in Fullerton, California, offers occupational and physical therapy in school, home and community settings. The company was founded in 1988 by Mary Kay Gallagher and Gene Riddle and serves children in school districts in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

This acquisition is the first deal that The Stepping Stones Group has made in some time. But it aligns with the company’s diversified approach to school-based services. In 2023, The Stepping Stones Group acquired Los Angeles-based Catalyst Speech Language Pathology. The company is backed by the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.

The Stepping Stones Group offers autism therapy, behavioral health, special...

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