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Special Learning timeline: 2010 to today

Special Learning, Inc. was founded in 2010 by Karen Chung. Its first website, archived in June 2010, offered ABA learning kits, ABA software and resources for parents. The BACB authorized it as an ACE Provider (OP-14-2437) in January 2014. Today it serves families, educators, ABA professionals and organizations in 140+ countries.

Special Learning timeline2010Founded by Karen ChungJune 2010First archived websiteJan 2014BACB ACE Provider OP-14-2437Feb 2018RBT, Level 1 and CE training onlineNov 2021AutismFLIX first archivedNov 6, 2026Alief ISD vendor award
Six dated milestones. Each one is sourced in the list below.

Milestones, each with its record

  1. 2010Karen Chung founds Special Learning, Inc. Source: Company record; founding year confirmed by Karen Chung, June 15, 2026
  2. June 25, 2010The earliest archived copy of special-learning.com offers ABA learning kits, ABA software, care coordination and parent resources. Its stated mission: “to provide relevant and actionable information and resources for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” Source: Internet Archive, June 25, 2010
  3. January 2014The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) authorizes Special Learning as an Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider, number OP-14-2437. Source: BACB authorization record; look it up on the BACB site
  4. February 24, 2018The archived site offers ABA training for technicians (RBT), a Level 1 ABA course and BACB continuing education. Source: Internet Archive, February 24, 2018
  5. November 26, 2021The earliest archived copy of AutismFLIX, our autism and ABA video library for families and educators. Source: Internet Archive, November 26, 2021
  6. 2026ESBAP, the Ethics Standards Board of ABA Providers initiative, opens its provider database. Source: ESBAP provider database
  7. November 6, 2026Alief Independent School District (Texas) names Special Learning, Inc. a discount vendor under RFP-MA #2313, through April 30, 2028. Source: Alief ISD award record, November 6, 2026

What has stayed the same

The first site in 2010 was written for parents. Families are still the front door. The training for educators and professionals exists so the people who support those families are well prepared.

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