The Autism Project

What The Autism Project does

The Autism Project is a nonprofit organization established in 1997 and headquartered at 1516 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island, operating as an affiliate of Gateway Healthcare, a Brown University Health partner. It functions as a community-facing service provider rather than a technology company, delivering direct autism-related programs to families, autistic individuals, schools, workplaces, and first responders across Rhode Island. Core programs include Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! (summer day/overnight camp for ages 5-21+ running three weekly sessions per year), the Hawwa-Chamoun Camp Leadership Program (CLT) for adolescents and young adults 15+, family navigation and emotional support services, parent education courses, social groups spanning childhood through adulthood (including Unity Community for adults, Girls Night Out, The Club), respite services, work readiness and vocational programs, and adult programming.

The organization's product set is delivered as services and content rather than software. It generates revenue from three streams: program/registration fees (camp tuition ranging from $550 to $1,650 depending on tier, such as adding transportation or 1:1 support), professional training services for schools (Early Childhood, K-12), colleges, adult day/residential programs, corporate workplaces, and first responders (including specialized elopement prevention and roll-call training), and donations solicited through PayPal and a Ways to Give program that funds sliding-scale camperships. Pricing is per-session or per-program unit pricing rather than subscription; financial assistance is available on a sliding scale with proof-of-income requirements. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals through the Gateway Healthcare/Brown University Health network, parent networks, word-of-mouth, social media presence across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn, the annual Imagine Walk event, and bilingual English/Spanish outreach.

The organization employs 11-50 staff, with named roles including Marketing & Communications Officer (Gianna Cambria), Training Manager (Ariana DeAngelis), and Children's Program Supervisor (Cathy Young). Its parent entity is Gateway Healthcare, Rhode Island's largest behavioral health provider serving 15,000+ clients annually. There are no patents, trademarks, AI/ML capabilities, funding rounds, regulatory actions, mergers/acquisitions, or external investors disclosed; all programs are delivered under The Autism Project brand along with the Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! and CLT sub-brands.

Name

The Autism Project

Legal name

The Autism Project

Website

https://theautismproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Autism Project, a Rhode Island-based nonprofit founded in 1997 and affiliated with Gateway Healthcare/Brown University Health, delivers direct autism support services — including summer camp, family navigation, professional training, social groups, and adult programming — to autistic individuals, families, schools, employers, and first responders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Professional autism training
• Special needs education
• Family support programs
• Neurodiversity advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for summer camp programs (Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!), CLT Leadership Program, and other family support services. Camp tuition is $550 per session with additional fees for 1:1 support and transportation.
2. Professional Training Services: Corporate training, school training, and continuing education programs for professionals working with autistic individuals. Training covers early childhood, K-12 schools, colleges, adult programs, first responders, and workplace settings.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Support: The organization actively solicits donations through PayPal and other channels. The site features a 'Ways to Give' section and mentions generous supporters for camperships and financial assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Autism Project provides autism support, education, and training services for autistic individuals, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Its offerings span the full lifespan, including summer camp (Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! and the Hawwa-Chamoun Camp Leadership Program), social groups, parent education, family navigation and respite, adult programming, work-readiness and vocational services, and professional training for schools, workplaces, and first responders. The organization is an affiliate of Gateway Healthcare, a partner of Brown University Health.

Product overview

The Autism Project offers a comprehensive suite of support services and programs for autistic individuals and their families. The organization's core offerings include Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! (a summer camp for ages 5-21+), the Hawwa-Chamoun Camp Leadership Program for teens, family support navigation services, parent education, social groups (including Unity Community for adults), and respite services. For professionals and organizations, they provide training programs for schools, workplaces, first responders, and rehabilitation settings, covering topics like elopement prevention, autism awareness, and workplace accommodations. The organization also produces instructional video content and hosts community events like the annual Imagine Walk. All services are delivered as direct community programs rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!: Summer camp program for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, offering sessions for ages 5 through adulthood.

Products and services

• Camp WANNAGOAGAIN!

Quantifiable outcome

• Camp fills quickly every year - high demand for programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gateway HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Autism Project is an affiliate of Gateway Healthcare, a Brown University Health partner. Gateway is the largest provider of behavioral health care services in Rhode Island, serving more than 15,000 clients annually with multiple locations throughout the state. This affiliation provides institutional backing, referral networks, and operational infrastructure for The Autism Project.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Judson Center: Regional nonprofit providing autism, behavioral health, and child welfare services primarily in Michigan. Comparable as a multi-service regional nonprofit with autism-specific programs, family support, and professional training offerings.
• J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center: Regional nonprofit in Rhode Island serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, with day programs, residential services, and family support. Comparable as a regional autism/disability services nonprofit operating in the same Rhode Island market.

Direct peers

• National Autism Association: National nonprofit providing autism family support, safety training (including elopement prevention), and education. Directly comparable in family-focused support, safety training, and educational content for the autism community.
• Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism: Family-focused autism nonprofit supporting programs across the lifespan including recreation, adult services, and family navigation. Comparable in family-centered service funding and community programming for autistic individuals.
• May Institute: National nonprofit providing autism services across the lifespan including residential, day, educational, and adult programs. Directly comparable comprehensive autism service model with similar focus on evidence-based programming and family/professional training.
• Organization for Autism Research (OAR): Nonprofit focused on autism research funding and applied family/professional resources. Comparable in producing applied autism education and training content, though more research-oriented rather than direct service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: One of the largest national nonprofits providing disability and autism services including early intervention, therapy, camp, and workforce development. Comparable as a multi-service autism/disability support nonprofit with a similar lifespan service model, though operating at far greater national scale.
• Autism Speaks: Large national autism organization focused on advocacy, research funding, and family services. Comparable in family resource provision and autism-specific focus, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic and policy reach.
• Autism Society of America: National autism advocacy and support organization providing family navigation, education, and community programs across local affiliates. Directly comparable mission of connecting autistic individuals and families to resources, though at a national rather than regional scale.
• The Arc: National organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, providing family support, advocacy, and direct services. Comparable lifespan disability services model, though broader scope beyond autism-specific programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/theautismprojectri
• Facebookfacebook.com/theautismproject
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-autism-project
• Instagraminstagram.com/theautismprojectri
• Xx.com/autismprojectri

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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