Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

Name

Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

Legal name

Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development

Website

https://autismcenter.duke.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Clinical and Research Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism clinical services
• Autism research
• Early intervention therapy
• Digital phenotyping
• Professional autism training

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: The Duke Autism Clinic generates revenue through billable clinical services including diagnostic evaluations and intervention services, reimbursed through health insurance including Medicaid and private payers. NC SB 676 requires large group health plans to cover Adaptive Behavior Treatment.
2. NIH Research Funding: The center operates as an NIH Autism Center of Excellence with a $12M grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, supporting multiple research projects including SenseToKnow STAR study, COMET study, and electronic health records screening research.
3. Philanthropic Donations: The center accepts tax-deductible donations through Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs, with options for corporate gifts, tributes, memorials, and in-kind contributions to support groundbreaking research and innovative therapies.
4. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from postdoctoral fellowships, graduate practicum training, and ESDM workshops offered to the broader community for training future autism professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development is a university-based clinical, research, and training center within Duke University that provides diagnostic evaluations, early intervention services, and applied research for autism spectrum disorder. It operates as an NIH-designated Autism Center of Excellence, developing AI-based digital phenotyping tools (e.g., SenseToKnow app) and delivering professional training in evidence-based interventions such as the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).

Product overview

The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development operates as a unified clinical care and research platform centered around its NIH-funded Autism Center of Excellence ($12M ACE grant). The core offerings include the Duke Autism Clinic for clinical diagnostic and intervention services, the SenseToKnow App for digital autism detection using computer vision, and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) intervention approach. The Center's research infrastructure encompasses the Duke ACE Research Program supporting three major initiatives: the SenseToKnow STAR study (digital phenotyping), the COMET Study (brain-based biomarkers via EEG), and Electronic Health Records screening research. Supporting resources include the ESDM Online Caregiver-coaching Modules (Help is in Your Hands) available publicly, and the Duke Autism Research Registry connecting families with research opportunities. The Center also offers educational training programs including ESDM workshops and clinical fellowships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duke Autism Clinic
• SenseToKnow App
• BGC Science App
• ESDM (Early Start Denver Model) Intervention Program
• ESDM Online Training Modules
• COMET (Computer Vision / EEG Biomarker) Research Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Remote cognitive assessment yielded 94% usable data, auditory tasks 87%, visual tasks 75%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Duke Athletics (Men's and Women's Soccer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Collaboration between Duke Center for Autism and Duke varsity soccer teams for community outreach event 'Soccer Spectacular,' providing inclusive sports experience for autistic children with one-on-one instruction from NCAA student-athletes. First combined men's and women's team event.
• Duke University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing institutional infrastructure, training programs, and integration of clinical care with research mission. Hosts psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows, and medical residents.
• Duke Autism Center of Excellence External Advisory CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal advisory board providing guidance on ACE research programs, community engagement strategies, and neurodiversity perspectives.
• Autism Society of North CarolinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partnership providing resources, services, and supports for autistic individuals and families. Joint advocacy for autism services and community support programs.
• NC Business Committee for EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting employers with education systems for work-based learning opportunities for autistic individuals and those with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DukeAutismCtr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dukeautismcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/dukeautismcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duke-center-for-autism-and-brain-development-duke-autism-center-of-excellence
• Instagraminstagram.com/dukeautismctr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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