JoyBridge Kids, a provider of multidisciplinary care for children with autism and their families, has announced its acquisition of Pediatric Advanced Therapy, a North Carolina-based organization specializing in pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy as well as counseling services.
The acquisition strengthens JoyBridge Kids’ mission to offer coordinated, integrated care by bringing together two organizations focused on child-centered therapeutic support.
The combination brings Pediatric Advanced Therapy’s broad clinical expertise into JoyBridge Kids’ established framework for Applied Behavior Analysis and supportive therapies. Together, the organizations will provide families with a more expansive platform of services, offering a single, collaborative care environment that addresses diverse developmental needs. The move is aimed at improving continuity of care and access to clinical resources across a larger geographic footprint in the Southeast.
Leadership from both organizations noted the alignment of values and the shared commitment to clinical excellence and family support. Pediatric Advanced Therapy’s business owner and CEO will remain with the combined organization to support the transition and ongoing operational integration.
The combined team plans to create new opportunities for clinical collaboration and professional growth across therapy disciplines, emphasizing a unified approach to working with each child and family. Both organizations have begun the integration process and indicated that care will continue uninterrupted during the transition.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Pediatric Advanced Therapy’s talented team and their fabulous families into the JoyBridge Kids community. PAT’s reputation for clinical excellence and their focus on speech, occupational, physical therapy plus counseling perfectly complements our model of joyful, progressive ABA therapy. Together, we will create an unparalleled continuum of care, delivering truly life-transforming experiences to even more children in the Southeast. As a father of a child with autism, I could not be more excited about helping these families.”
Mike Cairnes, CEO, JoyBridge Kids
“Joining forces with JoyBridge Kids is a fantastic step for our team and the children we serve. JoyBridge Kids shares our core values and our commitment to the highest clinical quality care. Our therapists will now be able to serve more children and families with even greater resources and support, all while collaborating with a best-in-class team.”
Lonny Bernath, Business Owner and CEO, Pediatric Advanced Therapy
“This is a classic case where 1 + 1 = 3. We’re excited about the future with the combined leadership teams.”
Charley French, Partner, Frontline Healthcare Partners
