NSSA

Name

NSSA

Legal name

Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism

Website

https://nssa.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Spectrum (ASD) Academic & Social-Communication Support Tutoring (EDANAFAD), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism education services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Special education programs
• Adult disability services
• Autism consultation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Commack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Medicaid/OPWDD): NSSA receives substantial government funding through OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) and Medicaid programs. The Self Direction Transition Program is funded through Self-Direction under the IDGS transition program line in participants' budgets. This represents the primary revenue source for most programs.
2. Individual Program Fees: Some programs charge fees to participants. The 8-week Parent Workshop costs $100 per session. The Self Direction Transition Program charges $800/month tuition. These fees supplement government funding.
3. Donations and Fundraising: NSSA relies on donations, grants, and fundraising events to bridge the gap between government funding and actual program costs. The Development Office works to secure funding from foundations, corporations, businesses, and government offices. Annual events include Jack's Run 5K, Dinner for Our Children gala, and various raffles.
4. Consultation Services to School Districts: NSSA provides consultation services to school districts on a fee-for-service basis. Services include behavior intervention consultation, parent training, functional behavior assessments, and transition planning consultation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NSSA (Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers lifelong autism services on Long Island, NY, spanning a full-day ABA-based educational program (Martin C. Barell School, ages 5-21), adult day services, a two-year Self Direction Transition Program, school district consultation, and family/community outreach, supplemented by social enterprise vocational programs (NSSA Shop, Salad Shoppe, Embracelets). Its programs are grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis with small class sizes, a 1:1.5 instructor-to-student ratio, and individualized motivation systems. Revenue is sourced from government funding (OPWDD/Medicaid), program fees, corporate/individual donations, and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

NSSA offers a portfolio of autism support services organized around three core programmatic pillars: The Martin C. Barell School (a 12-month ABA-based educational program for ages 5-21 opened in 1993), Adult Services (launched in 2004 for individuals who age out of educational programs), and a Self Direction Transition Program (a two-year life skills curriculum). These core programs are supplemented by Consultation Services to school districts, Family Support & Community Outreach (including 8-week parent workshops and visitors days), and Social Enterprise Programs including the NSSA Shop, Salad Shoppe, and Embracelets that provide vocational opportunities. The organization also conducts fundraising events such as Jack's Run 5K, Dinner for Our Children, and seasonal raffles to supplement government funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Martin C. Barell School: A full-day, twelve-month program for school-age children (ages 5-21) with autism, providing education based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Adult Services Program
• Self Direction Transition Program
• Consultation Services
• Family Support & Community Outreach
• NSSA Shop

Products and services

• The Martin C. Barell School A full-day, twelve-month educational program for school-age children with autism, ages 5-21, based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles. Enrolls a maximum of 25 students with an instructor-to-student ratio of 1:1.5, providing individualized behaviorally-defined and measurable goals across pre-academic/academic skills, communication, recreation, socialization, and daily living skills.
• Adult Services Program A program for adults with autism who have aged out of educational programs at age 21, providing continued learning, skills generalization, job sampling, job training, and community-based opportunities grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis. Uses the Life Long Learning Curriculum spanning career development, communication, money management, nutrition, cooking, health/wellness, safety, transportation, relationships, and community participation.
• Self Direction Transition Program A two-year program focused on teaching life skills to individuals with autism/IDD including career development, communication skills, money management, nutrition, cooking, health and wellness, safety, transportation, relationships, leisure, technology, and community participation through small group cohorts. Operates as weekly classes (46 weeks) running 2 days per week for 2 hours each session at $800/month, funded through Self-Direction under the IDGS transition program line.
• Consultation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes (max 25 students) with 1:1.5 teacher-to-student ratio enable significant individualization of each student's program.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• AdventurelandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdventureland hosts NSSA's 'A Special Night for Our Special Kids' events twice annually (spring and fall). The park closes to the public for these exclusive events, providing a safe, supportive environment with minimized wait times for individuals with autism and their families. Adventureland's Helping Hands Foundation also provides financial support to NSSA.
• Autism SpeaksmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated $5,000 through a Local Impact Grant for NSSA's Adult Services Program in February 2022. NSSA utilizes Autism Speaks resources including the M-CHAT-R screening tool and refers families to their information and referral services.
• The Centurion Cruisers Car ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts annual Classic Car Show Fundraiser benefiting NSSA. Donated $2,200 in proceeds from their 2023 Classic Car Show Fundraiser.
• Bike to the BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizes cycling events that benefit NSSA. Donated $2,670 in September 2023 and $2,740 from their 2022 event.
• Crest Hollow Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for NSSA's Annual Dinner for Our Children gala events.
• Long Island DucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts NSSA's Night at the Ducks events, providing venue and promotional support for community fundraising events.
• LABNNY (Latina Business Network of New York)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected NSSA as beneficiary of their 3rd Annual Gala in 2024, helping raise funds and awareness for the organization.
• Local Schools (Commack UFSD, Lynbrook High School, Others)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious Long Island schools organize fundraising events benefiting NSSA, including walks, pickleball tournaments, bracelet sales, and bake sales. Recent contributions include Commack UFSD ($300, $553), Lynbrook High School ($900, $851).
• Professional Sports Teams (Giants, Jets, Islanders, Knicks, Rangers)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors donating items and support for NSSA's annual gala and raffle events.
• Long Island Music TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for summer enrichment programs at NSSA, providing specialized therapeutic services.
• Live Through RecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for summer enrichment programs, providing recreational therapy services.
• Winters Center for AutismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner autism organization, corporate sponsor of NSSA events, and supporter of programs.
• Eden II ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow autism services organization, corporate sponsor of NSSA events.
• ElijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow autism services organization, corporate sponsor of NSSA events.
• Splish Splash WaterparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for NSSA events, donating venue access and items for raffles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New England Center for Children (NECC): Non-profit providing intensive ABA-based educational and transition services for children with autism. Broad incumbent operating a comparable school-plus-transition model with research/curriculum development.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large national non-profit operating ABA, special education schools, and adult services for individuals with autism and behavioral health needs. Broad incumbent providing similar lifespan services at much larger geographic scale.
• May Institute: National non-profit providing ABA-based educational, residential, and adult services for children and adults with autism. Broad incumbent with comparable lifespan service model operating across multiple states.

Others

• Autism Speaks: National autism advocacy and grantmaking organization. Not a direct service competitor but is a donor to NSSA's Adult Services Program and provides resource/referral tools (e.g., M-CHAT-R) used by NSSA; functions as a funder/ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• Kulanu Center for Jewish Special Needs: Long Island agency serving children and adults with special needs including autism, offering educational and adult services. Listed as employer of NSSA board secretary Gayle Fremed and operates in the same Long Island special-needs ecosystem.
• Connecticut Center for Child Development (CCCD): ABA-based non-profit providing educational and clinical services for children with autism in Connecticut. Listed as a former employer of NSSA's Associate Executive Director Kathy Mannion; operates a comparable ABA-focused program model in a neighboring state.

Direct peers

• Eden II Programs: Long Island-based non-profit providing ABA-based educational, vocational, and adult programs for individuals with autism. Direct peer operating comparable lifespan services in the same geographic market and listed as an NSSA corporate sponsor/partner.
• ELIJA (Empowering Long Island's Jewish Autistic Community): Long Island-based non-profit providing educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs for individuals with autism. Direct peer operating similar lifespan services in NSSA's service area and a partner/corporate sponsor.
• Winters Center for Autism: Long Island-based autism services organization providing educational and adult programs. Listed as a partner/corporate sponsor of NSSA events and is a direct peer operating similar services in adjacent Long Island geography.
• AHRC Nassau County: Long Island-based non-profit serving individuals with developmental disabilities including autism, providing residential, day, and family support services. Direct peer in the same geography and is itself a donor to NSSA, demonstrating direct competitive/collaborative overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0pONqLy9oCJ2Vk9gdGJFPQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/NassauSuffolkServicesforAutism
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nassau-suffolk-services-for-autism
• Instagraminstagram.com/nassausuffolkservicesforautism
• TikToktiktok.com/@nssautism?_t=ZP-8thDtWScWqs&_r=1
• Xx.com/NSSAutism

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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