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BlueSprig - West Texas Autism Center

place Abilene, TX 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (KKR)

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPE-backed via parent BlueSprig (KKR, entered ABA market 2018; West Texas Autism Center acquired April 2019)
flagBrand no longer operates independently — original wtautism.com is defunct/parked, absorbed into BlueSprig corporate structure
flagNo fraud, lawsuits, or regulatory actions found specific to West Texas Autism Center itself
BBB RatingNot rated

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.0

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Parent-brand reviews cite supportive management and rewarding client work
  • add_circle Pay described as better than many competing clinics in some markets
  • add_circle Structured onboarding and clinical training programs
  • add_circle Long local operating history in the Abilene/San Angelo market prior to acquisition
  • add_circle Career pathway from RBT to BCBA under parent company

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle No standalone reviews exist under the West Texas Autism Center name — staff reviews are folded into BlueSprig's national Glassdoor/Indeed profiles
  • remove_circle Parent-brand (BlueSprig) reviews cite frequent/unorganized schedule changes
  • remove_circle Concerns about pay competitiveness compared to other local ABA clinics
  • remove_circle Unpaid admin time when clients cancel sessions
  • remove_circle Some reports of micromanagement/favoritism at the center level