Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)

What Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) does

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, with approximately 20 staff. Its mission is to disseminate accurate, scientifically validated information about autism and its treatments to families, medical professionals, behavior analysts, educators, university faculty, and media professionals. ASAT operates as an information and advocacy organization rather than a product company, addressing a market failure in which families and practitioners face an overwhelming and poorly vetted landscape of autism interventions.

ASAT's core products are content-based: a comprehensive website (asatonline.org) offering treatment summaries, research synopses, clinical corner Q&A articles, book reviews, and a Media Watch archive of formal responses to inaccurate media coverage; the free monthly newsletter Science in Autism Treatment; a webinar program; a Parent Information Packet; lifespan resources covering adolescents and adults with autism; and translated flyers for non-English audiences. The underlying technology is a conventional web content platform with no proprietary software, no AI/ML components, and no patents or trademarks of record. Content is produced by a credentialed contributor base of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and clinical advisors under the leadership of President David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D.

ASAT funds operations through three revenue streams: charitable donations, a five-tier professional sponsorship program ($200 to $5,000 annually), and advertising (website ads at $200/month, newsletter full-page ads at $500/issue). All informational resources are provided free of charge. Distribution is entirely digital and community-led, leveraging the website, email newsletter, social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), and earned-media responses through the Media Watch program. Sponsorship relationships with 15+ named partners, including behavior analysis professional bodies (APBA, ACE), autism service providers (Bierman, Melmark, Eden II, SARRC), and practice management vendors (Theralytics, Office Puzzle), form the core commercial infrastructure.

Name

Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)

Legal name

Association for Science in Autism Treatment

Website

https://asatonline.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a 1998-founded nonprofit that disseminates science-based autism treatment information to families, medical professionals, behavior analysts, educators, and journalists via its website, monthly newsletter, Media Watch letters, webinars, and translated resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Treatment Information Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Autism treatment information
• Evidence-based autism resources
• Behavior analysis education
• Nonprofit advocacy organization
• Autism media monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoboken

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: ASAT accepts charitable donations to support operations and mission activities, with various donation options available on their website.
2. Professional Sponsorships: Organizations supporting the organization can become sponsors at various tiers (Partner, Champion, Benefactor, Alliance, Patron) with corresponding benefits including free ads and discounts.
3. Advertising Revenue: ASAT accepts advertising on its website and in its monthly newsletter Science in Autism Treatment. Website ads are $200/month (non-sponsor), and newsletter full-page ads are $500/issue. Maximum of five website ads displayed at any time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASAT is a nonprofit organization that disseminates free, science-based information about autism treatments through a website portal, a monthly newsletter (Science in Autism Treatment), research synopses, clinical corner articles, treatment summaries, book reviews, Media Watch letters, webinars, and public awareness flyers. All core resources are provided at no charge to families, medical professionals, behavior analysts, educators, journalists, and university faculty.

Product overview

ASAT operates as a nonprofit information and advocacy organization rather than a software product company. Its core offering is the Science in Autism Treatment newsletter (monthly publication) distributed to subscribers, supplemented by a comprehensive website containing treatment summaries, research synopses, clinical corner Q&A, book reviews, and Media Watch letters responding to media coverage. These resources are organized into distinct sections serving different audiences: parents and educators, medical professionals, and media professionals. The organization does not sell software products but disseminates science-based autism treatment information through its web portal, publications, webinars, and community resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Science in Autism Treatment Newsletter ASAT's free monthly publication delivering science-based articles, resources, and updates on autism treatments to subscribers, with archived issues available on the website.
• Website Resources and Information Portal Free web portal providing treatment information, research summaries, clinical corner articles, book reviews, and media responses organized by audience (parents, medical professionals, behavior analysts, educators, media, university faculty).
• Media Watch Letters Archived collection of formal ASAT responses to media coverage of autism treatments, providing science-based critique and commentary addressed to editors and outlets.
• Webinars Educational webinars on autism treatment topics for professionals and families, hosted by ASAT as part of its public education programming.
• Website Advertising Placements Paid advertising placements on asatonline.org, available to professional sponsors and non-sponsors under strict content policies that prohibit unsubstantiated health claims.
• Newsletter Advertising Placements Paid full-page full-color advertising placements in the monthly Science in Autism Treatment newsletter, available to professional sponsors and non-sponsors under strict content policies.
• Tiered Professional Sponsorships Annual sponsorship packages for aligned autism service providers at five tiers (Patron $200, Alliance $500, Benefactor $1,000, Champion $2,000, Partner $5,000), each bundling free or discounted advertising placements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Disseminates science-based autism information to families, professionals, and media across all autism severity levels and income levels
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered sustaining sponsor, partner level, champion sponsor, benefactor sponsor and community sponsor.

• Melmark, Inc.sustaining sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustaining sponsor level supporter of ASAT. Melmark is an autism service provider organization that aligns with ASAT's mission to promote science-based autism treatment.
• ACE (Association for Behavior Analysis)partner levelGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner level sponsor providing support for ASAT's mission. ACE is the accreditation body for behavior analysis education programs.
• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP)partner levelGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner level sponsor representing autism service providers committed to quality, science-based services.
• Office Puzzlepartner levelGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner level sponsor providing practice management solutions for autism service providers.
• Pacific Autism Learning Services (PALS)partner levelGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner level sponsor providing autism services across the Pacific region.
• Theralytics, LPpartner levelGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner level sponsor providing data collection and practice management software for behavior analytic services.
• Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA)champion sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion level sponsor representing professional behavior analysts.
• Bierman Autism Centerschampion sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion level sponsor providing autism services through intensive behavioral intervention.
• Different Roads to Learningbenefactor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBenefactor level sponsor providing autism educational resources and materials.
• Eden II Programsbenefactor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBenefactor level sponsor providing comprehensive services for individuals with autism in New York.
• FEAT Houstonbenefactor sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBenefactor level sponsor providing autism therapy and support services in Houston, Texas.
• Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)community sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor providing autism research, resources, and services in Arizona.
• Autism Legal Resource Centercommunity sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor providing legal resources for individuals with autism and their families.
• Learn Behavioralcommunity sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor providing autism services through applied behavior analysis.
• Lovaas Institutecommunity sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor continuing the legacy of Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas in providing ABA-based autism treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Autism Science Foundation: Nonprofit that funds and disseminates autism research for families and professionals; highly comparable to ASAT as a science-first information and advocacy organization with overlapping audiences (parents, clinicians, media).
• National Autism Association: Advocacy organization providing education, tools, and safety resources to individuals with autism and families; comparable as a nonprofit offering educational content and family/professional resources.
• Organization for Autism Research (OAR): Nonprofit focused on applying research to the daily lives of people with autism; peer in scope and audience, with overlapping content (research summaries, parent guides, professional resources).
• Autism Research Institute: Long-standing nonprofit publishing research updates, treatment information, and consumer guidance for the autism community; similar informational nonprofit model and direct overlap in audience (parents and professionals seeking science-based information).

Broad incumbents

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB): Credentialing body for BCBAs and RBTs with ethics, practice, and continuing-education resources; comparable as a science/evidence-based touchpoint for the same professional audience ASAT serves.
• Autism Society of America: National grassroots advocacy organization providing information, referral, and support; overlaps with ASAT on parent education and community dissemination, though broader in scope and condition-inclusive.
• Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI): Large professional association for behavior analysts with conferences, publications, and practitioner resources; broader professional society comparable because ASAT's sponsor and audience base overlaps heavily with ABA practitioners.
• Autism Speaks: Largest U.S. autism advocacy nonprofit focused on research, services, and policy; not a direct competitor on science-only positioning but competes for donor dollars, media attention, and parent audience.

Others

• Different Roads to Learning: Educational materials retailer and Benefactor sponsor of ASAT focused on autism learning resources; adjacent commercial comp that overlaps in audience and serves as both a sponsor and a comparable resource outlet for educators and parents.

Emerging players

• Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP): Industry association of ABA providers that promotes quality, science-based autism services; ASAT is a Partner-level sponsor, and the two organizations share mission, audience, and content themes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ASATonline
• Facebookfacebook.com/ASATonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asatonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/asatonline

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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