AUTISM COMMUNITY STORE, INC.

What AUTISM COMMUNITY STORE, INC. does

Autism Community Store, Inc. is a privately held specialty retailer headquartered in Denver, Colorado, operating a single physical Autism Community Center and e-commerce store at 14095 East Exposition Avenue, Aurora, CO. The company curates and sells approximately 1,000+ products for individuals with autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, and Sensory Processing Disorder, organized into categories such as sensory toys, fidgets, weighted blankets and lap pads, oral motor tools, social skills and ABA/VB teaching materials, books, and supplements from third-party brands including Kirkman, Houston Enzymes, Nordic Naturals, Pharmax, and Douglas Labs. Its proprietary Creature Commforts™ line of weighted therapy products (blankets ranging 4–15 lb, lap pads, and stuffed animals) functions as a branded house offering within a primarily third-party catalog.

The underlying technology is a self-serve Shopify-based e-commerce platform with integrated inventory management, an editorial blog, and an event calendar, supplemented by a physical retail/showroom in Aurora. Pricing is unit-based with one-time retail sales; free shipping applies to orders over $75 and to all supplement orders, and the company accepts ClassWallet education-account purchases and institutional Purchase Orders. Primary customer segments are parents and caregivers of autistic children and educators/therapists (ABA, speech, OT), with secondary segments of adults on the spectrum and schools/special-education programs.

The go-to-market combines organic content marketing (blog, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, email newsletter) with extensive free in-person programming that doubles as a community acquisition and retention layer. Programs include MAC (Metro Autism Consortium) for adults 18+, ConnecTeen for neurodiverse teens, Spectrum Parent Adventures for caregivers, Alliance of Therapy Dogs meet-and-greets, and the annual Autism Resource Fair now in its 14th year. All store staff are autistic adults or family members of autistic/neurodivergent children, which the company positions as a core differentiator of credibility and lived-expertise in product curation and customer service. No external funding, no parent company, and no management team details are disclosed; revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

AUTISM COMMUNITY STORE, INC.

Legal name

Autism Community Store

Website

https://autismcommunitystore.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autism Community Store is a privately held Colorado specialty retailer curating 1,000+ sensory, therapeutic, educational, and supplement products for autistic individuals and the families, educators, and therapists who support them, sold online and at its Aurora community center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Retail for Autism and Sensory Products

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Support Instructional Materials (Structured Teaching, Visual Supports) (EDAGAMAK)

Keywords

• Sensory products retail
• Weighted therapy products
• Autism specialty store
• Special needs supplies
• Community resource center

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: One-time product sales through e-commerce and physical retail store. Products include sensory toys, weighted blankets, books, teaching tools, supplements, and autism-specific items. Free standard shipping on supplements; free shipping on orders over $75 for other products.
2. Physical Store Sales: In-person retail sales at the Aurora, CO location with the ability to experience products before purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Autism Community Store sells 1,000+ curated special-needs products including sensory toys, weighted blankets and lap pads, fidgets, oral motor aids, ABA/VB teaching materials, social skills curriculum, books, and supplements from brands such as Kirkman, Houston Enzymes, and Nordic Naturals, through an own Shopify e-commerce site and a physical retail store in Aurora, CO. The proprietary Creature Commforts™ brand provides exclusive weighted therapy products. The company also operates the Autism Community Center hosting free support groups, social programs, and the annual Autism Resource Fair.

Product overview

Autism Community Store operates as a specialized e-commerce retail platform offering approximately 1,000+ products for children and adults with autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, and SPD. The product portfolio centers on sensory integration tools (weighted blankets, lap pads, fidgets, sensory toys), educational materials (ABA/VB programs, social skills books, teaching strategies), health supplements (enzymes, probiotics, vitamins from brands like Kirkman, Houston Enzymes, Nordic Naturals), and everyday living aids. The company also operates a physical Autism Community Center providing free support services including ConnecTeen teen social groups, MAC (Metro Autism Consortium) adult support groups, Spectrum Parent Adventures caregiver support, and the annual Autism Resource Fair. The core offering is the Creature Commforts™ branded weighted therapy product line, complemented by third-party sensory, therapeutic, and educational products across multiple categories including toys, books, supplements, and teaching supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Creature Commforts™: Weighted therapy products including blankets, lap pads, and stuffed animals crafted with ultra-soft fabrics for calming benefits.

Products and services

• Creature Commforts™ Weighted Products Proprietary brand of weighted therapy products including weighted blankets, lap pads, and stuffed animals crafted with ultra-soft fabrics for calming benefits and sensory integration. Targeted at families, therapists, and educators supporting autistic and sensory-processing-disordered individuals.
• Sensory Toys Toys designed for sensory integration including stretchy, light & spin, wind up, tactile, and visual sensory toys for autistic children and adults.
• Weighted Blankets and Lap Pads Weighted blankets, lap pads, and stuffed animals providing deep pressure for calming and sensory regulation, ranging from 4 lb to 15 lb, priced from $129.99 to $289.99.
• Fidgets Wide selection of fidget tools including quiet fidgets, pocket fidgets, wearable fidgets, classroom fidgets, and pencil topper fidgets for self-regulation and focus.
• Books Collection Autism and Asperger's books, sensory integration books and DVDs, including titles for parents, therapists, teachers and children such as 'Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew' and 'My Friend with Autism.'
• Supplements Comprehensive selection of autism supplements, vitamins, enzymes, and probiotics from manufacturers including Kirkman Labs, Houston Enzymes, Pharmax, Nordic Naturals, and Douglas Labs. Free standard shipping regardless of order size.
• Oral Motor Products Products for oral motor development including chewies, chewy tubes, chewlery, chew stix, ark grabbers, vibration tools, whistle & blow items, and feeding/drinking aids.
• Therapy & Teaching Strategies Educational materials and therapy resources for teaching children with autism including social skills picture books, ABA resources, and teaching supplies.
• Social Skills Products Educational materials for teaching social skills including photo social stories cards, emotions posters, conversation tools, and social skills curriculum.
• Sensory Integration Equipment Multi-sensory environment products for creating calming sensory rooms including bubble tube lamps, fiber optic wands, light projectors, sensory tents, and calming accessories.
• ABA & VB Programs Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior programs and materials including sorting, matching, self-help, and reinforcers for ABA practitioners and educators.
• Autism Community Center Free community support services including support groups, resource center, social gatherings, holiday celebrations and educational workshops for the autism community, hosted at the Aurora, CO retail location.
• ConnecTeen Social Program Social program promoting opportunities for neurodiverse teens to connect with peers in a safe social setting, facilitated by a young adult on the spectrum.
• MAC (Metro Autism Consortium) Support Group Support group for individuals on the autism spectrum 18 and older, meeting monthly at the Aurora store with resources, support discussions, and social activities.
• Spectrum Parent Adventures Caregiver support group for parents of children with autism and SPD, meeting monthly at the store with social outings and parents' nights out at sensory-friendly venues like Brewability and Pizzability.
• Autism Resource Fair Annual community event now in its 14th year bringing together families and service providers for resources, connection, and autism-related services.

Named customers2 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alliance of Therapy DogscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of Therapy Dogs brings certified therapy dog teams to the Autism Community Store for regular meet and greet sessions. ATD is an international registry providing testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for therapy dog volunteers. Sessions are open to all ages and provide non-judgmental animal interaction beneficial for autistic children and adults.
• Sensory Friendly Denver ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative to make Denver-area venues and activities sensory-friendly for autistic individuals and families.
• ClassWalletminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassWallet is an educational marketplace platform that allows schools and families to purchase approved educational products. The store is listed as a ClassWallet-compatible vendor, enabling education accounts to purchase products for eligible students.
• Metro Autism Consortium (MAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAC is a support group for adults on the autism spectrum 18+. Meets monthly at the store with resources, support discussions, and social activities.
• ConnecTeencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecTeen is a project of the Autism Community Store promoting opportunities for neurodiverse teens to connect with peers in a safe social setting. Facilitated by a young adult on the spectrum.
• Spectrum Parent AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaregiver support group meeting monthly at the store, with parents' nights out exploring sensory-friendly venues like Brewability and Pizzability.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lakeshore Learning: Large specialty retailer of educational materials, learning toys, and classroom supplies — adjacent in product categories (teaching supplies, sensory, social skills) and overlapping institutional buyer (schools, educators).
• Fat Brain Toys: Specialty toy retailer curating developmental, sensory, and educational toys — comparable specialty-toy merchandising model and partial overlap on sensory/educational toy categories.
• Learning Resources: Major educational-toy manufacturer and retailer serving classrooms and homes — adjacent in the educational/special-needs toy category and overlapping customer segment of educators and therapists.

Direct peers

• Different Roads to Learning: Specialty retailer of ABA, autism, and special-education teaching materials including picture cards, social stories, and curriculum — directly comparable on the educational/ABA side of the Autism Community Store's catalog.
• Fun and Function: Specialty retailer of sensory-integration toys and therapy equipment for children with autism, SPD, and ADHD — directly comparable catalog of sensory toys, weighted products, and therapy tools sold to therapists and parents.
• National Autism Resources: Online specialty retailer offering autism-related sensory, therapeutic, and educational products — directly comparable catalog, target customer (parents, therapists, schools), and educational-marketplace positioning to the Autism Community Store.
• Mosaic Weighted Blankets: Specialty weighted-blanket brand sold through DTC and therapy-clinic channels — direct overlap with the Creature Commforts™ weighted blanket line and shared focus on the autism/sensory community.
• Harkla: DTC sensory and weighted-product brand focused on autism, ADHD, and sensory-processing needs — comparable product categories (weighted blankets, sensory tools), customer base, and direct-to-consumer motion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/autismcommunitystore
• Instagraminstagram.com/autismcommunitystore
• Pinterestpinterest.com/autismstore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autism-community-store-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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