Certifynd ABA

Linden Oaks (formerly Speech & Language Development Center)

place Buena Park, CA 201-500 employees

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk
flagActive NLRB unfair labor practice case (21-CA-354256)
flagReported labor/union tension with raises on hold
flagFY2024 expenses ($15.0M) slightly exceeded revenue ($14.3M) — operational deficit
flagRecent CEO transition (Dr. Adrienne Kessler per FY2024 990 → Alisa Dean per current website)
gavelNLRB charge filed against Linden Oaks
BBB RatingNot listed

psychology Employee Sentiment

4.5

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Meaningful mission-driven work supporting neurodiverse children and adults
  • add_circle Long-standing community presence (founded 1964)
  • add_circle Lifespan model — services span early intervention through adult day programs
  • add_circle Interdisciplinary collaboration across education, clinical, and ABA teams

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Highly unorganized and inefficient operations (Indeed)
  • remove_circle Lack of sufficient working capital cited as stressor
  • remove_circle Wage increases reportedly on hold due to ongoing union negotiations
  • remove_circle NLRB unfair labor practice charge (Case 21-CA-354256) signals labor relations friction