Autism therapy provider to open center in St. Pete
August 17, 2021 - Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers, a large autism therapy provider, will expand into Florida with 30 centers, including one in St. Petersburg. In total, the centers will create more than 1,500 jobs state-wide. The 10,000-square-foot St. Pete center will open in October, according to the provider's release. Each center is staffed with 50 employees and has 20 rooms that are focused on certain goals such as enhancing motor skills and reintegration into a school environment. The other nearby centers will be located in Brandon and Sarasota. According to the provider, 50% of Florida children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are on a waitlist to receive therapy.