AsIAm.ie

What AsIAm.ie does

AsIAm.ie is an Irish registered charity (legal name: AsIAm – Autism Spectrum Information Advice and Meeting Point Ltd.) operating as Ireland's national autism organisation. Founded in 2014 by Adam Harris, an autistic advocate, the charity delivers a portfolio of direct services across the autistic lifespan — an Autism Information Line (0818 234 234), Community Support Hubs, Child & Family Support, Adult Support & Wellbeing, an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Support Programme launched in January 2025, Training & Accreditation programmes for schools, higher education institutions and employers, an Autism ID Card, Employment Services, and Policy/Advocacy work. Technology is principally a service-delivery platform combining a web hub (asiam.ie), phone and instant-messaging support, event ticketing, and an SSL-encrypted donation processing flow; there is no proprietary software product or AI component referenced.

The organisation is funded through a diversified mix of public donations (one-off and recurring), event-based fundraising (Run4Autism, Same Chance Walk, National Autism Conference), corporate sponsorship (PTSB as flagship sponsor, CCT College for the Youth Congress), training and accreditation fees to institutions, and emerging local-authority partnerships. Headcount sits in the 101-250 range, anchored by a Head of Department layer for Training, Fundraising, Policy, Employment, National Supports, AAC, Community Hubs, and Operations. The 2025 operating targets — 100,000 training engagements, 20,000 information-line users, 10,000 ID cards, 500 schools, 10 HEIs, and 50 communities — describe a scaling national footprint. A formal CEO succession process was initiated in June 2026 following founder Adam Harris's announced departure to lead Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, with operations and programme commitments continuing unchanged.

Name

AsIAm.ie

Legal name

AsIAm – Autism Spectrum Information Advice and Meeting Point Ltd.

Website

https://asiam.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AsIAm.ie is Ireland's national autistic-led charity, delivering autism information, community support hubs, AAC communication devices, training and accreditation, employment services, and policy advocacy to autistic children, adults, families, schools, employers, and government partners across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Disability advocacy
• Autism training accreditation
• Community support services
• Charitable services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

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. Donations and Fundraising: AsIAm relies on public donations, both one-off and monthly recurring contributions, to fund their programmes and services.
2. Event-based Fundraising: Major annual events including Run4Autism, Same Chance Walk, and National Autism Conference generate revenue through registration fees and fundraising.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Partnerships with corporate sponsors such as PTSB (sponsor of National Autism Conference and Same Chance Walk) and CCT College (Youth Congress sponsor) provide financial support.
4. Training and Accreditation Services: Provides autism training and accreditation programmes to schools, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), employers and organisations, generating revenue to support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AsIAm is Ireland's national autism charity providing a comprehensive suite of services including the Autism Information Line, Community Support Hubs, Child & Family Support (including AAC Support Programme), Adult Support & Wellbeing, Training & Accreditation for schools/employers, the Autism ID Card, Employment Services, and Policy/Advocacy work. The charity also runs national fundraising and awareness events including Run4Autism, Same Chance Walk, and the National Autism Conference. Services are delivered through direct online, in-person, and phone channels to autistic individuals, families, schools, employers, and communities across Ireland.

Product overview

AsIAm is Ireland's national autism charity operating as a single integrated service organisation rather than a platform-with-modules architecture. The charity provides a comprehensive portfolio of services including the Autism Information Line (phone/instant messaging support), Community Support Hubs, Child & Family Support programmes (including the AAC Support Programme launched January 2025), Adult Support & Wellbeing services, Training & Accreditation programmes (autism-friendly accreditation for schools, HEIs, and organisations), the Autism ID Card, Employment Services, Policy/Advocacy work, National Autism Conference, and Youth Leadership Team. These services are delivered through a unified organisational structure aimed at representing, connecting, coordinating, and unifying the Autism community in Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autism Information Line A dedicated information line providing autism-specific information and signposting, available Monday-Thursday from 10am-3pm via phone (0818 234 234) and instant messaging. Serves autistic individuals, families, and professionals seeking guidance.
• Community Support Hubs Local community spaces providing relaxed support environments for autistic individuals and families to connect, access resources, and receive peer support across Ireland.
• Child & Family Support Programmes providing support for autistic children and their families, including the AAC Support Programme, navigating diagnosis, accessing supports, and family-specific guidance.
• Adult Support & Wellbeing Programmes providing safe and relaxed support spaces for autistic adults, including the Adult Autism Supports services offering community connection, wellbeing programmes, and post-18 transitions support.
• Training & Accreditation Training programmes and autism-friendly accreditation for schools, Higher Education Institutions, employers, and organisations on becoming more autism-inclusive. Includes the Autism-Friendly University Award and school accreditation programmes.
• Autism ID Card An identification card for autistic people of all ages to advocate for themselves or their child in daily routines when feeling overwhelmed or needing assistance. Target of 10,000 cardholders by end of 2025.
• Employment Services Programmes supporting autistic individuals in entering the workforce and supporting employers in providing reasonable accommodations, inclusive hiring, and workplace adjustments.
• AAC Support Programme Augmentative and Alternative Communication support programme providing high-tech communication devices, supports, information, and guidance to autistic children, young people, and their families across Ireland.
• National Autism Conference Annual landmark event bringing together autistic people, families, professionals, policymakers, and allies to shape a more inclusive future. 2026 theme: 'Autistic Affirming Society: Rights, Services and Identity'. Tickets priced at €75 for autistic people/family members and €125 for professionals.
• Policy & Advocacy Work Advocacy efforts including policy submissions to government and state bodies, reports on autism-related issues (e.g., Same Chance Report), and engagement with the autistic community to shape public policy.
• Autism-Friendly City Programme Collaboration with local councils to make cities more autism-inclusive, including the appointment of Autism-Friendly City Officers. Active partnerships include Cork City Council and Dublin City Council.
• AsIAm Youth Congress Annual event empowering autistic young people aged 14-17 to shape advocacy priorities and develop leadership skills. The inaugural congress brought together 100 young autistic advocates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 540 families received AAC devices through the programme since January 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Cork City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Cork City Council announced plans to appoint an Autism-Friendly City Officer to support its three-year Autism-Friendly City Plan. AsIAm will provide support and expertise in coordinating initiatives, supporting community groups, and tracking progress towards inclusion targets for autistic people in Cork.
• PTSB (Permanent TSB)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Proud sponsor of AsIAm's National Autism Conference 2026 and Same Chance Walk 2026. Their support enables affordable conference pricing for the autism community.
• CCT CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the inaugural AsIAm Youth Congress, supporting the event that brought together 100 young autistic advocates.
• Dublin City UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Research partnership with researchers from Dublin City University's School of Inclusive and Special Education, Institute of Education. Jointly developed the 'Same Chance to Communicate' evaluation report examining the AAC Support Programme.
• Dublin City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Dublin City Autism Action Plan 2026-2028, supporting autism inclusion initiatives across Dublin city.
• Dubray BookscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership announced to advance autism inclusion across Ireland, likely involving bookstore accessibility and awareness initiatives.
• National Council for Special Education (NCSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on autism education policy. NCSE provided information for AsIAm's FAQ on Inclusive Special Classes. AsIAm hosted an information webinar with NCSE explaining the proposed Inclusive Special Class model.
• Social Entrepreneurs IrelandminorOthersAsIAm's Founder-CEO Adam Harris announced transition to become CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, one of AsIAm's earliest supporters.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Scottish Autism: Scotland's national autism charity delivering services, training, and policy work within a defined national territory. Comparable as a regionally-bounded national autism organisation, though operating outside Ireland.
• Autism NI: Northern Ireland autism charity providing family support, training, and advocacy across a separate jurisdiction. Comparable in mission and service mix, but operates in a different geography from AsIAm.

Others

• Down Syndrome Ireland: Irish national charity providing similar lifespan disability services including information, family support, training, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a domestic Irish disability charity operating on a parallel model.
• NCSE (National Council for Special Education): Irish statutory body coordinating special education supports including autism-friendly schools policy. Comparable as a policy/training ecosystem partner; not a direct competitor but an adjacent institutional actor in the same autism education space.
• Enable Ireland: Large Irish disability services organisation delivering training, family support, employment and assistive technology programmes. Comparable as a domestic disability services peer, though focused on broader disability rather than autism specifically.

Direct peers

• National Autistic Society: UK's largest autism charity providing information, training, accreditation, employment support and policy advocacy. Closest functional analogue to AsIAm, operating an equivalent national-charity service model across the autism lifespan.
• Ambitious about Autism: UK-based national autism charity focused on education, employment and youth voice, with similar training/accreditation and policy functions. Comparable as a mid-sized autism-focused charity delivering multi-segment services.
• Irish Autism Action: Irish-based autism charity delivering information, support services, and advocacy within the same domestic market. Directly comparable as a peer autism organisation competing for Irish donors, government attention and beneficiary mindshare.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: Major US-based autism advocacy and services organisation with significant fundraising, research grants, and policy work. Comparable in advocacy and training function, though operates at much larger scale globally.
• Autism Society of America: Large US national autism advocacy and support organisation providing information, training, and local-chapter network services. Comparable as a broad-incumbent national autism body, with substantially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCeEgY3j9imtpAvh_IsX6tQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AsIAmIreland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asiam-ie?originalSubdomain=ie
• Instagraminstagram.com/asiamireland
• Xx.com/AsIAmIreland

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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