Autism Montreal

What Autism Montreal does

Autisme Montréal is a Montréal, Québec-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the living conditions of autistic individuals and their families. Founded by long-time advocate Carmen Lahaie, who led the organization for several decades until her passing in September 2022, it operates from a single office at 4450 rue Saint-Hubert, local 320, and employs between 51 and 100 staff. Current leadership comprises President Sylvie Mouna and Directrice générale Julie Champagne, supported by a board of directors. The organization operates under Quebec non-profit law with no parent company, external investors, or public listing.

The service portfolio is concentrated on direct care, education, and advocacy. Core offerings include weekend respite, summer and holiday (Christmas and spring-break) day camps, one-on-one accompaniment and babysitting at home, adapted swimming lessons, family intervention, and theatre-based social-skills workshops for autistic individuals without intellectual disability. Beyond direct services, the organization runs a documentation center and delivers conferences and training workshops with tiered member versus non-member pricing (e.g., $10 vs. $40 for parent training; $20 vs. $60 for professional training). It also produces the "Guide SEXO TSA" sexuality education guide in collaboration with regional public-health partners. Advocacy is a distinct pillar: the organization has filed petitions, run collective rights campaigns (notably a 2017-2018 campaign), and co-produced the report "Alarming Increase in the Prevalence of Autism: Should We Worry About Pesticides?" with the David Suzuki Foundation and Alliance contre les pesticides systémiques.

Revenue is generated from three streams: donations and corporate fundraising, fees from training sessions and workshops, and funding from federal, provincial, and municipal government sources for social services and advocacy. Support-worker positions pay $18.25/hour. The go-to-market is community-led, with outreach via the organization's website, Facebook, Twitter, the "L'infolettre" email newsletter, and on-the-ground events including the annual Carmen-Lahaie Walk for Autism, which drew 160+ participants in 2024. Distribution is direct-to-beneficiary: services are delivered at the Montreal office, through home visits, and at community venues for camps and workshops.

Name

Autism Montreal

Legal name

Autisme Montréal

Website

https://autisme-montreal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Autisme Montréal is a Montréal-based non-profit dedicated to improving living conditions for autistic individuals and their families. It delivers respite services, day camps, training workshops, documentation, and rights advocacy, funded through donations, government grants, and service fees.

Ownership category

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Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Respite care programs
• Special needs day camps
• Family intervention services
• Disability advocacy nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and fundraising: The organization accepts donations from individuals and corporations to support its programs and services for autistic individuals and families.
2. Service fees: Fees charged for training sessions and workshops (member and non-member pricing).
3. Government funding: Funding from federal, provincial and municipal governments for social services and advocacy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Autisme Montréal is a Quebec non-profit organization that delivers direct support services to autistic individuals and their families in the Montreal area. Its service portfolio includes weekend and summer respite programs, seasonal camps (Christmas and spring break), in-home babysitting/accompaniment, adapted swimming lessons, theatre workshops, an autism documentation center, and conferences/workshops, supplemented by collective rights advocacy and awareness campaigns.

Product overview

Autisme Montréal is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of support services for autistic individuals and their families in the Montreal area. The core offering includes direct care services (respite programs, summer/day camps, babysitting, swimming lessons), educational resources (documentation center, conferences, workshops), and specialized programs for different life stages. Services are designed for various levels of support needs, from weekend respite to intensive summer camps and theatre workshops for social skills development.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Intervention (Intervention familiale) Family support service providing guidance, resources, and advocacy for parents of autistic individuals.
• Weekend Respite (Répit de fin de semaine) Respite services available on weekends to provide temporary care and support for families of autistic individuals.
• Summer Respite Service (Service de répit estival) Day camp providing summer respite care for children and teenagers with ASD.
• Christmas Camps (Camps de Noël) Holiday period camp programs providing respite and activities during the Christmas season for autistic children and teens.
• Spring Break Camp (Camp de la relâche scolaire) Camp services during school spring break periods for autistic children and teens.
• Shadowing and Babysitting (Accompagnement-gardiennage) One-on-one accompaniment and babysitting services at home for autistic individuals.
• Swimming Lessons (Cours de natation) Swimming instruction adapted for children and teenagers with ASD.
• Documentation Center (Centre de documentation) Resource center providing documentation, research materials, and information about autism.
• Conferences and Workshops (Conférences et ateliers) Educational sessions and workshops on autism-related topics for parents and professionals.
• Activities for People with ASD without Intellectual Delay (Activités TSA sans DI) Specialized programs and activities for autistic individuals without intellectual disability, including adolescence support.
• Theatre Workshops Drama-based social skills workshops helping autistic individuals practice emotional expression and social interaction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Help families and change things through volunteer support

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• David Suzuki FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced a comprehensive report titled 'Alarming Increase in the Prevalence of Autism: Should We Worry About Pesticides?' based on 158 studies presenting the association between pesticide exposure and autism risk for fetuses.
• Alliance contre les pesticides systémiquesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with David Suzuki Foundation and Autisme Montréal on the pesticides and autism research report.
• Autisme MontérégieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on home adaptation program advocacy to add soundproofing work to government home adaptation programs.
• Fédération québécoise de l'autismecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial federation representing autism organizations in Quebec; presented PRIX HOMMAGE SPÉCIAL award to Autisme Montréal in 2023.
• MIRAminorOthersMIRA is mentioned as a specialized organization that trains assistance dogs for autistic people.
• Direction régionale de santé publique de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported the development of the sexuality education guide for Level 3 ASD students.
• Zuruba FrakastouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided percussion performances at the Carmen-Lahaie Walk for Autism 2024.
• Éditions MilmominorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided plush toys for the walk event.
• Starbucks Mont-RoyalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided coffee for event participants.
• City of MontrealminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the Carmen-Lahaie Walk for Autism 2024 event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks Canada: Canadian arm of a large international autism advocacy organization. Comparable as a higher-profile incumbent focused on awareness, advocacy, and family services but lacking Autisme Montréal's localized direct-care delivery.
• Autism Canada: National Canadian autism advocacy and information organization. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating across the same autism advocacy and family-support mandate but at national scope rather than community delivery.

Direct peers

• Fondation Miriam: Montreal-based non-profit providing services and resources for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, including residential and day-program services. Comparable as a similarly sized Greater Montreal disability-services organization operating in an overlapping beneficiary population.
• Fédération québécoise de l'autisme (FQA): Provincial umbrella federation for autism organizations in Quebec. Directly comparable as the apex body that awarded Autisme Montréal its 2023 Special Tribute Award and coordinates advocacy and member services across the same autism community.
• Autisme Montérégie: Regional autism non-profit serving the Montérégie region adjacent to Montreal. Highly comparable as a peer autism advocacy and family-support organization in Quebec, and a confirmed collaboration partner with Autisme Montréal.
• Giant Steps: Montreal school and resource center serving autistic students and their families with educational, therapeutic, and outreach programs. Comparable as a Montreal-based autism organization combining direct services, education, and family support.

Regional players

• Kerry's Place Autism Services: One of Ontario's largest autism services non-profits, providing residential, day-program, and community-support services. Comparable as a regional autism services provider with a similar respite, family-support, and advocacy portfolio, though operating outside Quebec.
• Autism Nova Scotia: Provincial autism society in Nova Scotia delivering advocacy, family support, and community programming. Comparable as a Canadian regional autism advocacy and service organization with overlapping programs (respite, training, information).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AutismeMontreal
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Autisme-Montr%C3%A9al/123222087724918

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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