aba therapist

board certified behavior analyst

registered behavior technician

paraprofessional

operations manager

Ascend Autism Group

After working for this company for over 1 1/2 years as an RBT, I can say first-hand that this company invests in not only the clients they are providing services to, but the employees that are part of their team as well! The Nashville location has gone through a huge turnover due to expectations being raised and unfortunately some of the people that decided it wasn't for them gave minimal notice which was very hard for the kiddos, families, and staff that remained. HR and management have been so reassuring in supporting the people that are still at the center and have been so dedicated in providing extra staffing support where it's needed while finding the best match ups when it comes to pairing up clients to techs. I've never seen or worked for a company with so much heart, even when faced with such a challenging situation. So excited to see this location grow even stronger as we have some amazing people that have become part of the company now! The clients are amazing too of course! Is it possible that you may be faced with some scratching, hair pulling, etc.? Yes. This is part of why these amazing kiddos are here though and it should never be taken personally. Life is what you make it, and Ascend makes the life of working in ABA creative, fun, and inspiring. If you are able to respond well to and apply constructive feedback, have a positive, patient , and playful heart, a growth mindset and enjoy working with kids...then this is the place for you!

What is the best part of working at the company?
I appreciate how intentional everything is, both for the kids and the staff. You can tell there’s real thought put into how people are supported and set up for success. What stands out to me the most is how welcoming and helpful the environment is for newcomers. Since I was new to ABA, that support made a huge difference for me. I never felt thrown in or alone—there was always guidance, patience, and people willing to help me learn and grow. It made starting something new feel a lot less overwhelming, and that’s something I really value.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
One stressful thing could be that there are times when children or staff are out sick, which can make schedules feel a little unpredictable. That’s pretty common when you’re working with kids, so it kind of comes with the job. But I will say the clinic does a good job of trying to make up for that by finding ways they’ll staff in  getting their hours, which I really appreciate.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is fast pace yet slow at the same time depending on your client. You have set clients usually and I love the consistency of that. Everyone laughs and has a great day together!

Ascend Autism helps me and encourages me to succeed, I always feel appreciate, respected, supported, understood and I feel a total sense of belonging. 
I cannot recommend Ascend enough!! Compared to pervious jobs I believe that this company is the most organized and compassionate in the ABA field. Both the employees and families are regularly commuted with, there are monthly call ins to ensure the family and employees are happy, great pay and just overall a great company I am proud to be a part of. The training was through, easy and also offered an opportunity to become a RBT (registered behavior tech) which I have never experience with any other company.  
HR is wonderful they get back to you within 24 hours but most of the times it’s within the hour, I never feel unheard of left in the dark. They have answered any question I have had and they are all so very nice and an absolute pleasure. 
Overall I could go on and on why ascend is just a great place to work and the endless reasons why I highly recommend working along with this wonderful team of people making an amazing difference in this field. I can see myself have a long and fulfilling career with Ascend

I’ve been with Ascend Autism for a year now. I’ve had the honor of seeing firsthand the incredible impact the team has on the children and families we serve. Each member of the team applies their all in making sure these kiddos receive the best, most compassionate care available, whether that's during the hiring process, fighting with insurances to approve care, or providing direct therapy.

The work culture at Ascend Autism is supportive, collaborative, and family-oriented. The leadership team is passionate about not only the families we serve but also about supporting their employees. I continually receive feedback and guidance to grow in my role, and I see myself building a long-term career here. I am eager to help contribute to our continued growth as a company!

Overall, Ascend Autism has been an amazing place to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that makes a real difference. The supportive environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues make it an ideal workplace. I’m proud to be part of a team that is making such a positive impact in the lives of children with autism.

I had a very disappointing experience at this company due to false advertisement and misleading information. When I was hired, I was led to believe that I would be receiving a full-time position. However, once I started, I found out that it was actually a part-time role. HR kept assuring me that I would transition to full-time soon, but this never happened despite my continuous inquiries.

The lack of communication was also very poor. Many important updates and changes were communicated to me at the last minute, leaving me feeling unprepared and undervalued. To make matters worse, other employees who were hired after me were able to secure full-time positions, while I was still stuck in a part-time role.

Overall, the misleading job advertisement, poor communication, and unfair treatment made my time there very frustrating. I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for stable, full-time employment.

I have been with Ascend Autism for a few months now and my experience has been fantastic. I have worked professionally for the last 8 years and could confidently say that the support and knowledge provided to me has been essential to helping me succeed. 

I was able to learn from not only leadership, but the supportive staff as well. Ascend has been around a few years now and operates with professionalism. 

I would recommend Ascend to any and all that are willing to take the next step in their career and truly work for an organization that helps a great cause. 

The hardest part of my job has been adjusting to a different vertical as this is the first time I am working within the Health Care industry, but the tools and keys for success are easy to obtain within the leadership core.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working here was that the company genuinely cares about both the RBTs and the kiddos. The support from leadership, focus on quality care, and positive team environment made Ascend a great place to work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Behaviors aren’t always easily managed, and every day can look different. However, Ascend offered continued support so even on challenging days I never felt like I didn’t have a team behind me. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The culture was really supportive and welcoming. Everyone cared about the kids and about each other which made it a great environment to work in. Management was approachable and there were always opportunities to learn and grow. You could tell people genuinely enjoyed what they did here.

As a BCBA, I have never felt more supported. The office/support staff are readily available to address any questions or concerns that I may have. I’ve worked at several companies where I felt decisions were made more bc of a financial need vs a clinical need but I have never felt that way here. My clinical opinion actually matters and the needs of the child/family actually matters as well. They provide consistent check-ins with families and their staff which is unheard of.  I have honestly worked with some of the best BTs here as well bc they are provided with training and support. BTs have a pathway to further their careers with access to RBT trainings and supervision to become BCBAs. The BTs that I’ve work with tend to feel like the right fit instead of just a placeholder. I have spent some time trying to find the right company for me and I can finally say that I have truly found a home here at Ascend.

I used to brag about working for this company in the beginning, but as they started to expand that changed my entire view. They do not give RBTs any PTO, the benefits aren’t that great, the management is very condescending and act like they care but they don’t, they play the favoritism card a lot especially between certain centers. The amount of turnovers of BCBAs and RBTs is very high. I know it usually is in this field but they went through 6 BCBAs within a year. That isn’t good for the RBTs and especially not for the children. They will try their best to find coverages which is one thing I can say is good but I don’t have many other good things to say. The pay does not compensate for the amount of work you do. They cap you at 27 and if you move up in the company they will not offer more money. My advice is to find somewhere else. 

Over the past month, almost every single RBT has quit. Upper management and leadership is very toxic. I quit as well but everyone was overworked, under-appreciated, and over stressed. If you brought up any concerns to HR about management you would get bullied out. Instead of fixing the issues, they will continue to lose good people. The environment was so toxic and exhausting. All of the RBTs were wonderful, but every single one of them is gone now due to management and a poorly run clinic. They are having to fly in staff from clinics in other states to do coverage, and are in process of hiring a whole new staff. Be careful when interviewing and make sure to ask plenty of questions. It is an absolute mess.

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