Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP)

What Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) does

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1979 in San Miguel, Lima, by psychologist Liliana Mayo, Ph.D. It provides specialized education and inclusion services for people with different abilities — autism, Down syndrome, cognitive deficits, and other developmental disabilities — and trains their families as co-teachers of functional, real-life skills. The organization's core technology is the Functional-Natural Curriculum, developed since 1984 in conjunction with Judith LeBlanc, Ph.D. of the University of Kansas, based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and built around the 'Power of 2' family-professional partnership model. CASP employs 79 staff (60+ specialists who receive roughly 200 hours of annual training) and delivers its methodology through six core programs for students and families (Individual Consulting, Family Education, School of Families Conferences, Education for Independent Life, School Inclusion, and Supported Employment) plus three add-on programs for organizations (Training for Schools, Companies, and Special Education Professionals). Programs are delivered in person at the San Miguel headquarters and virtually via Zoom for all of Peru and the global Spanish-speaking community.

CASP's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: free 'charlas informativas' (informational talks) feed a pipeline into paid programs, the monthly School of Families conference series drives retention, and flagship events such as CASACOR Peru (30-year partnership) and international conferences (Panafrican Autism Congress 2026 in Botswana) build brand reputation and donor support. Customer segments span families of people with different abilities (primary, B2C/individual), regular schools and educational institutions, companies seeking supported-employment and inclusion services (logos include Scania Perú, Tai Loy, DELOSI), and international special education organizations seeking methodology training. The model has been exported to 10+ countries.

CASP operates as a non-profit with a hybrid revenue model: donations from individuals and organizations (collected in Peru via Niubiz and internationally via the US 501(c)(3) Center Ann Sullivan International, Inc. through PayPal), tuition for educational programs (with scholarships covering more than 50% of families), and fee-based professional training services to schools, companies, and international special education organizations. It does not disclose pricing publicly. The organization reports outcome scale of 750+ students included in regular schools, 50,000+ families trained since 1979, 250+ schools trained, 100+ companies in supported employment, 500+ professionals trained worldwide, and 10+ countries served, supported by financial partnerships including the Australian Embassy Development Assistance Program (DAP), Rotary Sudbury, Boston Children's Hospital, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, and Universidad San Martín de Porres.

Name

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP)

Legal name

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP)

Website

https://annsullivanperu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) is a Lima-based non-profit founded in 1979 that educates people with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities, trains their families as co-teachers, and runs inclusion and supported-employment programs for schools, companies, and special education organizations across Peru and 10+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Disability inclusion programs
• Family education training
• Supported employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit organization, CASP relies heavily on donations from individuals, organizations, and companies. The organization is registered in the Registry of Institutions Receiving Donations of the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru and can issue donation certificates valid in Peru. International donations are collected through Center Ann Sullivan International, Inc. (CASI), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit in the United States, making US donations tax-deductible.
2. Professional Training Services for Organizations: CASP generates revenue by providing fee-based training programs to regular schools, companies, and special education organizations. Programs include awareness courses, consulting, continuous training for educators, monitoring and maintenance of included students, and supported employment consulting. These are tailored to each organization's needs and offered in-person or virtually.
3. Educational Programs for Families: CASP charges tuition for its educational programs for students and families, including Individual Consulting, Family Education, Education for Independent Life, School Inclusion, and Supported Employment programs. The organization provides scholarships to more than 50% of families in need, funded by donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) is a non-profit educational organization that provides programs for people with different abilities (autism, Down syndrome, developmental disabilities) and their families, using the Functional-Natural Curriculum based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the 'Power of 2' family-professional partnership model. CASP also delivers fee-based training and consulting services to regular schools, companies, and special education organizations worldwide, exporting its methodology to over 10 countries.

Product overview

CASP offers a comprehensive suite of complementary educational programs for people with different abilities (autism, Down syndrome, developmental disabilities) and their families. The core portfolio includes six Programs for Students and Families: Consultoría Individual (individual one-hour sessions), Educación a Familias (small-group family education), Conferencias Escuela de Familias (monthly virtual conferences), Educación para la Vida Independiente (daily classes for independent living), Inclusión Escolar (school integration support), and Empleo con Apoyo (supported employment). These programs are unified by the Functional-Natural Curriculum based on ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and the 'Power of 2' philosophy emphasizing family-professional partnership. For Professionals and Organizations, CASP offers three additional programs: Capacitación a Colegios, Capacitación a Empresas, and Capacitación a Profesionales, providing customized training and consulting services for schools, businesses, and special education organizations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultoría Individual (Individual Consulting Program)
• Educación a Familias (Family Education Program)
• Conferencias 'Escuela de Familias' (School of Families Conferences)
• Educación para la Vida Independiente (Education for Independent Life)
• Inclusión Escolar (School Inclusion Program)
• Empleo con Apoyo (Supported Employment Program)
• Capacitación a Colegios (Training for Regular Schools)
• Capacitación a Empresas (Training for Companies)
• Capacitación a Profesionales (Training for Special Education Professionals)

Quantifiable outcome

• 750+ students included in regular schools
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Universidad Nacional Mayor de San MarcoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos conferred the distinction of Doctora Honoris Causa to Dra. Linda Lawrence, and recognized Dr. Oswaldo Cava as 'Sanmarquino Ilustre y Destacado 2026'. Dr. Cava developed the CASP dental clinic serving students for over 20 years.
• CASACOR Peru (Jockey Club del Perú, Bazar Ann Sullivan - Tienda 22)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026CASP has maintained a flagship 30-year partnership with CASACOR, Peru's premier design and architecture exhibition held at the Jockey Club del Perú. The Bazar Ann Sullivan (Store 22) serves as both a fundraising vehicle and visibility platform. The partnership includes architects Heishiro Fujimoto and Hideki Shimizu (Bazar creators), Julio Pérez (CASACOR Director), and founders Verónica Torres de Haaker and Elena Benavides.
• DELOSIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025More than 100 DELOSI managers participated in an inclusive sensitization session with CASP. DELOSI's Talento Inclusivo Ann Sullivan program certified new workers with different abilities, celebrating inclusion and new opportunities.
• UGEL CajamarcacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025CASP trained managers and teachers from UGEL Cajamarca to strengthen inclusive education with high expectations and a human-centered approach. This is part of CASP's strategy to export its methodology to schools across Peru.
• Rotary Sudbury (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Rotary Sudbury from Canada visited CASP to strengthen its alliance and continue driving education and inclusion projects. This international Rotary partnership supports CASP's mission through funding and project collaboration.
• COEX (Corazones Excepcionales)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025CASP trained the COEX team in inclusive strategies for caring for people with Down Syndrome, strengthening service delivery for this population.
• TVPerú - Programa Sin BarrerasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2025TVPerú's program 'Sin Barreras' highlighted CASP's therapy assisted by service animals (with Kona the dog), promoting awareness of CASP's innovative therapeutic approaches.
• Dr. Stephen Shore and Bill PeterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025Dr. Stephen Shore and Bill Peters participated as international speakers in the Jornada Internacional 'Sexualidad y Autismo a lo largo de la vida' organized by CASP, contributing expertise on autism across the lifespan.
• Club Regatas LimaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 August 2025Dra. Liliana Mayo delivered conferences at Club Regatas Lima on inclusion and family alliance, including the 'Más que un club, una familia' conference and a webinar on alliance with families for adults with disabilities.
• Tai LoycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2025Tai Loy integrated Marvin, a CASP student, as an employee through the Supported Employment Program. CASP provided sensitization training to Tai Loy staff prior to placement. This represents a successful labor inclusion outcome.
• Berry College (Georgia, USA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2025Faculty and students from Berry College in Georgia visited CASP to learn about its methodology in education and autism. The visit demonstrates international academic interest in the CASP model.
• Scania PerúcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2025Scania Perú is advancing toward labor inclusion by working with CASP's Supported Employment Program, hiring and supporting workers with different abilities in the workplace.
• Comunidad de Esperanza (Iquitos)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025CASP traveled to the Community of Hope in Iquitos to strengthen the autonomy and inclusion of children and families, providing training and methodology support.
• Universidad San Martín de PorrescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025Dental professionals from Universidad San Martín de Porres supported the CASP Dental Campaign 2026, providing free dental care to CASP students. This partnership addresses the critical need for oral health services for people with different abilities.
• Boston Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Specialists from Boston Children's Hospital visited CASP to strengthen professional exchange. Parents and students of CASP welcomed the specialists, indicating an ongoing collaborative relationship for medical and educational knowledge sharing.
• Alpha School (Austin, Texas)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2024Students from Alpha School of Austin, Texas visited CASP for a day of inclusion, empathy and learning alongside CASP students. This visit demonstrates CASP's international reputation and serves as a cross-cultural educational exchange.
• University of Kansas (Judith LeBlanc, Ph.D. and consultants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Functional-Natural Curriculum was developed starting in 1984 based on ABA in conjunction with Judith LeBlanc, Ph.D. of the University of Kansas, and many other consultants over the years. The University of Kansas connection is foundational to CASP's methodology.
• Center Ann Sullivan International, Inc. (CASI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASI is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the United States that supports CASP. It collects international donations through PayPal and passes them to CASP, enabling US donors to receive tax deductions while supporting CASP's operations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center Ann Sullivan International (CASI): The US-registered 501(c)(3) fundraising arm of CASP. It channels international donations to CASP and is the most directly comparable entity in mission, methodology, and beneficiary focus.
• The Arc: US-based nonprofit providing advocacy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including family support, school inclusion, and employment programs — directly comparable to CASP's supported employment and family education lines.
• Easterseals: A long-standing US disability services nonprofit providing special education, therapy, and inclusion programs for people with disabilities and their families — directly comparable in target population and program mix to CASP's family education and inclusion offerings.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit providing one-to-one friendships, supported employment, and inclusive education programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — directly comparable in mission and supported employment offerings to CASP.
• Inclusion International: Global federation advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, with member organizations delivering family-driven education and inclusion programs worldwide — comparable as a global peer to CASP's family-centered model.

Others

• Autism Speaks: Large advocacy and services nonprofit focused on autism research, family services, and inclusion — a thematically related peer that competes for the same donor, corporate, and awareness share rather than directly competing on service delivery.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: For-profit commercial provider of ABA therapy services for children with autism across the US. Comparable in underlying ABA methodology but operates under a fundamentally different funding and scale model than CASP.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics: A large, globally recognized nonprofit focused on disability inclusion through sports, training, and community programs. Compares as a broader incumbent operating in the same disability inclusion space with overlapping donor and corporate partner pools.

Regional players

• Teletón (CRIT network): Network of rehabilitation centers across Latin America serving children and youth with disabilities — comparable as a regional peer in scope, audience, and Latin American disability services delivery model.
• Fundación ONCE: Spanish foundation for the inclusion of people with disabilities, focused on training, employment, and accessibility — a comparable Spanish-language, Ibero-American peer to CASP with overlapping methodology-export ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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