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Autism Foundation of Tennessee

place Clarksville, TN 51-200 employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Renovus Capital Partners (via Behavioral Framework acquisition, January 2026))

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info About Autism Foundation of Tennessee

Autism Foundation of Tennessee, operating as Autism Education & Therapy Center (Autism ETC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ABA therapy provider founded in 2007 by Karen Blake and her husband Steve in Nashville, Tennessee. The organization grew from 7 employees to five clinics across Tennessee and Arizona before being acquired by Behavioral Framework (backed by Renovus Capital Partners) in January 2026. Autism ETC is known for center-based ABA therapy, autism diagnostic services, early intervention, and school-like day programs. Its first Clarksville location opened in 2009 to serve military families near Fort Campbell.

Founded

2007

Company Size

51-200 employees

Company Type

Non-profit

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Work Environments

ClinicHomeCommunity

Treatment Approaches

ABAParent TrainingEarly Intervention / EIBI

Client Populations

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Age Groups Served

0-2 years3-5 years6-12 years

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Clarksville, TN Headquarters

941 Professional Park Dr

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Clarksville, TN Primary

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Nashville, TN

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Glendale, AZ

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health-insurance

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professional-development

Overall Rating

4.0
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Based on 104 reviews

Transparency Score

8.0

out of 10

Above typical

Directory median 6.0Higher than 79% of ABA companies on CertifyndABA

  • Pay 3 of 3 points
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    • Found: Pay listed for more than one role
  • Leadership 2.5 of 2.5 points
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  • Services & work settings 2.5 of 2.5 points
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  • Accreditation 0 of 2 points
    • Not found: Recognized accreditation (BHCOE, Joint Commission, CARF)
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insights Quick Stats

Employee Sentiment7.4/10