ACE - Autism Center for Excellence

What ACE - Autism Center for Excellence does

ACE - Autism Center for Excellence is a not-for-profit intervention program headquartered in Gurgaon, India, delivering specialized services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ages 2-17). The organization operates from a 15,000 sq ft facility within the 11-acre Heritage Xperiential Learning School campus, combining 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, pre-academic instruction, pre-vocational training, and vocational skill development. Its curriculum is licensed from The New England Center for Children (NECC), drawing on 40 years of curriculum development and research in ABA methodology. Named classrooms (Newton for early intervention, Grandin and Mozart for pre-vocational, Keller for vocational) segment students by developmental stage, and specialized facilities include an OT gym, sensory room, activity room, and a simulated supermarket for daily-living skills training.

ACE's underlying technology is deliberately low-tech: ABA therapy is delivered by BCBA-certified clinical staff using structured protocols, with telehealth pivoted during COVID-19 via Zoom, Google Meet, and WhatsApp video, supplemented by PowerPoint and Boom Cards for interactive virtual lessons. No proprietary software platform, AI/ML components, or data systems are referenced.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit: recurring program and session fees from enrolled families (covering ABA, OT, speech, and educational services) form the primary revenue stream, with donations and need-based financial aid channeled through The Special Child Trust expanding access to lower-income families. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-site admissions at the Gurgaon campus and a virtual sessions channel for remote families, supported by community outreach, parent training webinars, and PR-driven awareness campaigns targeting the Delhi NCR market.

Name

ACE - Autism Center for Excellence

Legal name

Autism Centre for Excellence

Website

https://ace-india.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACE is a Gurgaon, India-based not-for-profit providing 1:1 ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and vocational training to children with autism (ages 2-17), using a curriculum derived from The New England Center for Children.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism intervention services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Special education therapy
• Speech and occupational therapy
• Parent training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurgaon

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program/Session Fees: As a not-for-profit organization, ACE generates revenue through program fees for its autism intervention services including ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and educational programs.
2. Donations and Financial Aid: The Special Child Trust offers need-based financial assistance to families contingent on funds available from various donors. The organization also conducts outreach and awareness activities that may attract donations and corporate sponsorships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACE - Autism Center for Excellence provides evidence-based autism intervention services for children ages 2-17 using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodology. Services are delivered through dedicated classroom programs (Newton, Grandin, Keller, Mozart) with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio, complemented by occupational therapy, speech therapy, parent training, community training, and virtual sessions. The organization operates as a non-profit from a 15,000 sq ft campus in Gurgaon, India.

Product overview

ACE - Autism Center for Excellence is a not-for-profit intervention program providing specialized services to children on the autism spectrum (ages 2-17 years). The organization operates as a one-of-its-kind autism school in Gurgaon/Delhi offering a multi-dimensional approach that combines ABA therapy (Applied Behaviour Analysis), behaviour therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology services along with academics, play, and daily life skills. The program is delivered through individualized 1:1 services and various classroom programs (Early Intervention/Newton, Pre-Vocational/Grandin and Mozart, Vocational/Keller, and Pre-Academic Small Group), all based on a curriculum developed from 40 years of research at The New England Center for Children. Additional services include virtual/telehealth sessions, parent training, and community training for educators. The facility includes specialized spaces such as an OT Gym, Sensory Room, Activity Room, and Simulated Supermarket for hands-on learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Newton Program (ABA Classroom Program) A classroom-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention program designed for children with autism, delivered with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio using the New England Center for Children curriculum.
• Grandin Program (ABA Classroom Program) A classroom-based ABA intervention program designed for children with autism, delivered with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio using the New England Center for Children curriculum.
• Keller Program (ABA Classroom Program) A classroom-based ABA intervention program designed for children with autism, delivered with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio using the New England Center for Children curriculum.
• Mozart Program (ABA Classroom Program) A classroom-based ABA intervention program designed for children with autism, delivered with a 1:1 student-teacher ratio using the New England Center for Children curriculum.
• Occupational Therapy

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heritage Xperiential Learning SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE operates within the Heritage Xperiential Learning School campus (Gate 4), providing opportunities for student inclusion and interaction between ACE students and mainstream students. The 11-acre campus enables a collaborative educational environment.
• The New England Center for Children (NECC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACE's curriculum is based on 40 years of education, curriculum development and research at The New England Center for Children. This partnership provides the foundational methodology and research backing for ACE's autism intervention programs.
• Kiehl'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Kiehl's India and actress Swara Bhasker to raise autism awareness, including community outreach and sensitization activities.
• DLF PromenademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to light up DLF Promenade mall blue for Autism Awareness Day, increasing visibility and community awareness for autism acceptance.
• The Special Child TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Special Child Trust offers need-based financial assistance to families of ACE students, contingent on funds available from various donors. This partnership enables ACE to serve families with financial constraints.
• PVR CinemasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSensory-friendly movie screenings with PVR, providing inclusive entertainment opportunities for children with autism and promoting community acceptance.
• VKAAOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with VKAAO to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, participating in community awareness activities and events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The New England Center for Children (NECC): US-based ABA research and education institution whose curriculum forms the foundation of ACE's methodology. A broader incumbent in the global autism education space, providing ACE with research and curriculum content while operating its own on-site programs.
• May Institute: Large US-based non-profit provider of ABA, special education, and adult services for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Comparable as a scaled non-profit offering ABA-based education across the lifespan, with international reputational standing.

Direct peers

• Bubbles Center for Autism: Bangalore-based autism intervention center providing ABA, speech, and occupational therapy with structured classrooms. Direct competitor in the Indian urban market offering comparable ABA-based programs for children with autism.
• Jewel Autism Centre: Kerala-based multi-disciplinary autism intervention center offering ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and inclusive education. Comparable in service model and target population, with broader geographic footprint in southern India.
• Latika Roy Foundation: Dehradun-based non-profit providing education, therapy, and vocational training for children and young adults with disabilities including autism. Comparable as a non-profit Indian organization with a similar integrated therapy and education approach across age groups.
• Behavior Momentum India: India-based ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based intervention for children with autism. Comparable in service model, target population, and India focus, positioning as a private-sector alternative to non-profit providers like ACE.
• Action for Autism (AFA): India's pioneering autism advocacy and intervention organization headquartered in Delhi, providing assessment, education, and therapy services for individuals with autism. Directly comparable to ACE as a non-profit autism service provider serving a similar urban Indian customer base.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based non-profit offering therapy, education, and family support for children with developmental disabilities including autism. Comparable in mission, integrated therapy model (ABA, OT, speech), and non-profit funding approach, though with broader developmental disability scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/autismcentreforexcellence.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/autismcentreforexcellence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ace---autism-center-for-excellence

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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