ABA Therapy Centers AI Receptionist | 24/7 Scheduling & Patient Support | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
THERAPY SCHEDULE
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty slot costs money. Every missed call is a lost client. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books assessments, handles insurance questions, and schedules sessions—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For ABA Therapy Centers

Incoming Call...

Parent Inquiry

"Hi, my son needs ABA therapy. Do you have openings for new clients?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have openings with BCBA Sarah available—weekday afternoons. Would you like to schedule an initial assessment?"

✓ Assessment Booked • Tomorrow 10 AM

The Problem

ABA THERAPY CENTERS
LOSE FAMILIES DAILY

Desperate families call after hours searching for help, no-shows waste your therapists' time, and your front desk can't handle the volume. Your waitlist grows while families slip away.

You Miss Families When They Need You Most

A parent gets their child's diagnosis at 8 PM, frantically researches ABA therapy, and calls your center. They get voicemail. By morning, they've already scheduled an intake with another center that answered immediately.

The Cost
$75,000/year
Lost per unfilled client slot

Your Front Desk Is Drowning in Calls

While you're conducting an intake assessment, five more calls come in. Insurance verifications, session rescheduling, parent questions—your receptionist can't keep up. Families get frustrated waiting on hold, and you lose them to centers with better availability.

The Cost
80+ calls/day
Per ABA therapy center

Intakes No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You block out your BCBA's calendar, prepare assessment materials, and wait. The family doesn't show. You send one follow-up email that goes unanswered. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just billable hours wasted and another slot unfilled.

The Cost
35% no-show
Rate for initial intakes
$450K
Lost annually with 6 unfilled slots
55%
Of inquiries happen after business hours
14 days
Average time to onboard new client

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to successful enrollment

24/7 Family Support Chat

Parents visit your center's website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies families, explains available programs, and schedules evaluations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically gathers child's age, diagnosis, and insurance information
  • Checks real-time availability for therapy sessions
  • Books initial evaluations directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, my son was just diagnosed with autism. Do you have openings for therapy?"
AI
"I'm so glad you reached out. We have openings for in-home and center-based ABA therapy. How old is your son, and what's your availability?"
"He's 4. Can we do Saturday morning?"
Evaluation Scheduled ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 10:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk at Bright Steps ABA. How can I help?"
Caller: "Hi, I need to reschedule Alex's session tomorrow..."
AI: "Of course! I see Alex has a 3 PM session. What day works better for you?"
✓ Session Rescheduled for Friday 3 PM

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—session reschedules, insurance questions, intake inquiries. The AI understands context, manages appointments, schedules evaluations, and escalates to clinical staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Handles session reschedules and cancellations automatically
  • Recognizes families from CRM and references treatment history

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When families miss evaluations or don't complete intake paperwork, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, understands their child's needs, and books a new appointment—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects missed appointments and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules evaluations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk from Bright Steps ABA. I noticed we missed you for Alex's evaluation on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday instead?"
✓ Evaluation Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 AM
Frontdesk CRM
Parent Name
Sarah Chen
Child & Age
Alex, 4 years old
Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Evaluation Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, evaluation, session update—automatically creates and updates family profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every family and client.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to active treatment
  • Syncs with calendar, insurance verification, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire family journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, session reminders, and nurturing sequences based on enrollment stage and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-evaluation email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-evaluation follow-up ready
Intake paperwork queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Evaluation Email
"Hi Sarah! Your evaluation for Alex is confirmed. Here's what to expect and how to prepare..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about Alex's evaluation tomorrow at 10 AM..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-evaluation confirmations, session reminders, progress updates, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on family engagement
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide families through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for insurance verification and enrollment workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (parent name, child info, insurance)
  • AI-guided completion for medical history and behavioral assessment
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Client Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Parent Name, Child Info, Insurance (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Medical History
→ Behavioral Assessment
What Happens Next
Clinical team is notified and insurance verification begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR ABA THERAPY CENTERS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your ABA therapy center. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, scheduling assessments, managing intake requests. They work together 24/7 to fill your therapy slots faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed families. Handles intake inquiries, schedules initial assessments, and creates parent support requests automatically.

Phone Calls Assessment Booking Parent Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies therapy leads, shows available therapy times and services, answers questions about insurance coverage and program options instantly. Books initial assessments and captures family contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Family Qualifying Schedule Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized assessment confirmations, session reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep families engaged.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Intake Teammate

Intake Assistant
Client Intake Forms

Pre-fills client intake forms from CRM data. Guides families through child history, diagnosis information, and insurance verification. Triggers automation workflows when submitted.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outreach Coordinator Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to families at the right time. Makes outbound calls to missed assessments, sends personalized SMS follow-ups, and emails nurturing sequences. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost families and keep inquiries engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with families and current clients. Sends assessment confirmations, session reminders, and answers questions about therapy programs via text—98% open rate.

Assessment Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about therapy programs. Click, talk, get answers about services, availability, and insurance acceptance—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users researching ABA therapy.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed family and client data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by client, program, and intake status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Families don't submit tasks—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes support needs (insurance questions, schedule changes, billing concerns, etc.), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff member automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a family was frustrated, if an urgent concern was reported, if an assessment was scheduled—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one parent from phone call to first session—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. She just got her son's autism diagnosis and is desperate to find help. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! Thank you for calling our ABA therapy center. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, my son just got diagnosed with autism. He's 4 years old. Do you have any availability for ABA therapy?"
AI: "I'm so glad you called. Yes, we have availability for in-home and center-based ABA therapy. Would you like to schedule an initial assessment?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Martinez
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Client Name
Ethan (Age 4)
Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum
Service Need
In-Home ABA
Preferred Start
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
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2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, child's name and age, diagnosis, in-home preference, March 15th start date. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your BCBA's calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Initial Assessment
Ethan Martinez • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Assessment Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Assessment confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-assessment email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the assessment is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and intake forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Assessment Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your initial assessment for Ethan is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM..."
Assessment Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about Ethan's assessment tomorrow! We're excited to meet your family..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

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Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store with Ethan. She completely forgot about the assessment. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AM
Alex Martinez
Ethan's Assessment
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
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Context Loaded
Original conversation + family profile ready
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Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, Ethan's age and diagnosis, her in-home preference. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just put Ethan down for his nap. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule Ethan's assessment?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for Ethan's assessment on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Assessment Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
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Saturday, 2:15 PM

THE BCBA
LOVES ETHAN

Alex shows up for the rescheduled assessment. The BCBA completes the evaluation and recommends 20 hours per week of ABA therapy. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-assessment follow-up emails get queued, the service agreement form is ready to send, and insurance verification workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just conducting the assessment.

ASSESSMENT COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Client: Ethan Martinez (Age 4)
Recommendation: 20 hrs/week ABA
Post-assessment sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Service Agreement • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the assessment. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a service agreement from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and Ethan's information. The AI guides her through insurance details and emergency contacts right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The insurance verification process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Assessment completed • Service agreement submitted
AI
"I remember Ethan's assessment! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about when we can start sessions..."
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Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about when Ethan can start therapy. She has a question about the timeline. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers the assessment and service agreement, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 15, 2024

ETHAN STARTS
THERAPY

With insurance verified, Alex confirms Ethan's therapy schedule. The system automatically sends welcome emails, session schedules, and therapist introduction materials. Ethan's officially starting services.

SERVICES STARTED
Ethan Martinez • 20 hours/week ABA therapy
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Ethan's been in therapy for two weeks. Alex has questions: "Can we reschedule Thursday's session?" "What materials should I have ready for the RBT?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! Can we reschedule Thursday's session?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Let me check the schedule. We have Friday at 2 PM available. Would that work?"
Alex
"Perfect! And what materials should I have ready?"
AI
"Just Ethan's reinforcement items and a quiet space. The RBT brings all therapy materials!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

ETHAN'S HAVING
A TOUGH DAY

Ethan's having a difficult evening with behaviors. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. Alex needs guidance. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, provides strategies based on Ethan's behavior plan, and creates a note for the BCBA to review Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or feel lost. She just describes the situation, and she gets support.

Alex's Support Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
SUPPORT NOTE CREATED
Evening Behavior Support
Flagged for BCBA review: Monday, 9:00 AM
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May 5, 2024

PARENT WORKSHOP
THIS SAT

There's a parent training workshop this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends center announcements, workshop reminders, progress report updates, and important communications. Parents stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Center Announcement
Sent to All Families
WORKSHOP
Parent Training: Positive Behavior Support
Saturday, May 10 • 10:00 AM • Virtual
REMINDER
Progress Reports Due
Quarterly progress reports available next week
UPDATE
New RBT Joining Team
Meet Sarah, our newest RBT! Bio attached
✓ All families notified
No manual sending required
ONE YEAR OF PROGRESS
March 15, 2025
Ethan Martinez
Client since March 2024 • 20 hours/week
✓ 100+ sessions completed
Consistent attendance and engagement
Why they stayed
"The support is incredible. Questions answered instantly, never miss a session, always feel connected to the team"
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March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
STILL THRIVING

A year later, Ethan's making incredible progress. Alex couldn't be happier—questions were always answered instantly, scheduling was seamless, and she felt supported every step of the way. The same AI that helped her find services kept her connected and engaged as a client family. That's the full journey: inquiry to assessment to active services to long-term retention.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your ABA therapy center

Can it handle after-hours parent inquiry calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, gathers child information, explains your ABA services, checks therapist availability, and schedules intake assessments—all while your staff is off duty. No more missed parent inquiries at 2 AM.

How does it handle session cancellations and rescheduling? +

The AI processes cancellation requests automatically, collects all necessary details (client name, child's name, preferred reschedule times), and books makeup sessions based on therapist availability. Urgent scheduling needs can be escalated immediately to your clinical coordinator.

Does it reduce intake assessment no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before intake assessments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed appointments and keeping your therapist schedules full.

Can it book assessments directly into my therapists' calendars? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most scheduling systems. The AI checks real-time therapist availability and books intake assessments instantly—no back-and-forth phone tag with busy parents needed.

How does the intake paperwork process work? +

After scheduling assessments, parents automatically receive intake forms that are pre-filled with their contact information from the CRM. The AI guides them through providing child history, insurance details, and consent forms. When submitted, your clinical team is notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing practice management system? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most ABA practice management systems including Central Reach, Catalyst, WebABA, and others. All data syncs automatically—new inquiries, scheduled assessments, intake forms, and client communications.

Can it handle multiple center locations? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your therapy center locations, therapist availability, specialties, and insurance acceptance. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-center inquiries, and manage scheduling across all your facilities simultaneously.

What about insurance verification questions? +

The AI collects insurance information 24/7, verifies which plans your center accepts, and gathers policy details needed for benefits verification. For complex coverage questions, it immediately connects parents to your billing specialist during business hours.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your center size and call volume. Most ABA therapy centers see ROI within the first month from reduced assessment no-shows and increased client enrollments. Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your practice.

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features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

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"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."