What Autisme 31 does

Autisme 31 is a French non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 1989 under the name Autisme Midi-Pyrénées and restructured under its current form in 2000. Based at 116 rue des Amidonniers in Toulouse, the organization was created by parents of autistic individuals to advocate for autism recognition and to promote structured educational approaches as an alternative to psychoanalytic methods. It operates as a regional association serving the Haute-Garonne department and is a member of the Autisme France national federation.

The association's core activities are organized around adapted leisure and social inclusion for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across all age groups. Its flagship service is the ALSH (Accueil de Loisirs Sans Hébergement) des Amidonniers, a leisure center for children and adolescents aged 6–18, open on Wednesdays and during school holidays. Beyond ALSH, the organization runs a diversified portfolio of adapted activity programs: equine therapy (poney), ice skating (patinoire), sensory awakening, manual arts workshops, football for adults, adventure groups, and adult leisure groups including services for Asperger adults. It also provides respite weekends/day programs, parent exchange groups facilitated by volunteer psychologists, and training for volunteers – typically psychology students – on autism-specific approaches.

The revenue model is non-commercial: services are not priced to end users but supported through membership contributions, donations, corporate sponsorships (Airbus, Fondation Orange, CPAM, Caisse d'Epargne, Crédit Agricole, Carrefour Market, Rotary Club), community fundraising events, and in-kind support (free premises from Mairie de Toulouse). Service delivery is volunteer-intensive, with operations largely dependent on civic service placements (Unis-cité), student volunteers from BACHELOR and ICAM schools, and psychology student trainees. The organization has 13 employees and operates exclusively within the Haute-Garonne region.

Name

Autisme 31

Legal name

Autisme 31

Website

https://autisme31.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autisme 31 is a French non-profit association based in Toulouse, founded in 1989 by parents of autistic individuals, providing adapted leisure activities, respite services, and family support for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder in the Haute-Garonne region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Adapted leisure activities
• Disability inclusion programs
• Family respite services
• Volunteer training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Autisme 31 is a parent-founded non-profit association that operates an adapted leisure center (ALSH des Amidonniers) and a portfolio of structured activity programs (pony, skating, sensory awakening, manual arts, football, adventure groups) for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders in the Haute-Garonne region. It complements these activities with family respite services, parent support groups, and volunteer training to promote inclusion and autonomy.

Product overview

Autisme 31 is a non-profit association founded in 1989 (originally as Autisme Midi-Pyrénées) that provides leisure and support services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The organization operates primarily as a service provider rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include the ALSH des Amidonniers leisure center for children and adolescents aged 6-18, along with various adapted activity programs (poney, patinoire, sensory awakening, manual arts, football, adventure groups). For adults, the association runs leisure groups and social activities. The organization also provides family support services including parent exchange groups, respite weekends, and volunteer training. The ALSH serves children on Wednesdays and during school holidays, with activities serving as educational supports for learning and autonomy development.

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Products and services

• ALSH des Amidonniers (Accueil de Loisirs Sans Hébergement) A dedicated leisure center providing adapted recreational activities in a structured, secure environment for children and adolescents aged 6-18 with autism spectrum disorders (TSA). Not a care facility but a space for relaxation, discovery, and enjoyment, open on Wednesdays and during school holidays.
• Activité Poney Equine-assisted activity program for children and adolescents with autism, providing sensory and motor stimulation through interaction with horses.
• Activité Patinoire Ice skating activity designed for children and adolescents with autism, offering adapted recreational engagement.
• Activité d'Eveil Sensoriel Sensory awakening activities for children, providing stimulation and learning through adapted sensory experiences.
• Activité Petites Mains (Ateliers Manuels) Manual arts and crafts workshops for children and adolescents, developing fine motor skills and creativity.
• Activité Foot Football/soccer program for adults with autism, promoting physical activity and social interaction.
• Groupe des Z'aventuriers Adventure group activity for all ages, offering nature-based experiences and exploration activities.
• Groupe Loisir Adulte Leisure group for adults with autism, including those with Asperger syndrome, providing social activities and community integration.
• Journées et Week-ends de Répit Respite weekends and day programs that welcome young people with autism, providing families with breaks while ensuring supervised leisure activities.
• Groupe d'Echange entre Parents Parent support group providing mutual aid, advice sharing, and emotional support among parents of children with autism, facilitated by volunteer psychologists.
• Formation Bénévoles Training program for volunteers (often psychology students) on autism-specific approaches and methods, preparing them to support Autisme 31 activities.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autisme FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutisme 31 is a partner of Autisme France, sharing values and definitions of disability and methods of care. Autisme 31 represents the regional presence of this national federation.
• Mairie de ToulousecoreOthersThe city of Toulouse provides the premises at 116 rue des Amidonniers. Autisme 31 participates in various city projects (Autonomic salon, Ville et Handicap) and accessibility commissions.
• L.E.C. (Loisirs, Education et Citoyenneté)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary operational partner managing the ALSH. Shares common values on difference and inclusion, providing support and commitment to projects.
• InPACTS (Association de professionnels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren share their time between InPACTS and Autisme 31 premises. Autisme 31 provides premises 4 half-days per week for children and InPACTS teams.
• APAJH 09 et Handipro ConseilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through INPACT for socioprofessional accompaniment of young adults and Asperger adults within the experimental TSA device funded by AGEFIPH.
• AirbusminorOthersAirbus Diversity team support: exchange of information, training of Airbus managers, support for funding research, participation in Christmas market.
• C.R.A. (Centre de Ressources Autisme Midi-Pyrénées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutisme 31 parents participate in training for families. CRA provides resources and expertise for autism in the region.
• Le CeRESA (Centre Régional d'Education et de Services pour l'Autisme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutisme 31 is linked to CeRESA, which manages SESSAD, Trampoline platform, and training services for autism.
• U.R.A.F.M.P. (Union Régionale Autisme France Midi Pyrénées)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional union of associations affiliated with Autisme France, supporting and representing parents and people with autism.
• Unis-citéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecruits young people for civic service engaged in projects like 'famille en harmonie'. Autisme 31 sensitizes volunteers and hosts immersion days.
• SIAM (Service pour l'Intégration en Accueil de Mineurs)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUfcv Midi-Pyrénées service facilitating welcome of children with disabilities in leisure structures. Supports integration of children with autism.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• L.E.C. (Loisirs, Éducation et Citoyenneté): Operational partner that manages the ALSH des Amidonniers leisure center where Autisme 31 delivers its flagship children's program. Operates adapted leisure and citizenship programs nationwide with similar focus on inclusion of children with disabilities.
• APAJH (Association Pour Adultes et Jeunes Handicapés): Major French federation supporting people with disabilities including autism. APAJH 09 is explicitly listed as an operational partner of Autisme 31 via INPACT for socioprofessional accompaniment of young adults and Asperger adults, indicating closely aligned mission and delivery model.
• Autisme France: National parent-led federation of which Autisme 31 is a regional member. Autisme France shares the same advocacy positioning (structured education, opposition to psychoanalytic approaches) and coordinates regional associations delivering support, training, and family services for autism.
• InPACTS: Professional association named as operational partner sharing Autisme 31's premises for socioprofessional accompaniment of autistic children and young people. Delivers complementary autism-specific professional services in the Toulouse region.
• Sésame Autisme: French national federation of associations serving people with autism. Explicitly named as a partner of Autisme 31 (providing premises for 'ateliers jeux'), Sésame Autisme operates the same model of regional associations delivering adapted leisure, housing, and advocacy for autistic individuals across France.
• Asperger Aide France: French association specifically supporting people with Asperger syndrome and their families. Closely aligned with Autisme 31's Groupe Loisir Adulte and adult-focused activities addressing social inclusion for Asperger adults.
• Handipro Conseil: Disability-focused advisory association named alongside APAJH 09 as a partner of Autisme 31 in the AGEFIPH-funded TSA experimental device. Operates in the same regional autism support ecosystem with overlapping family and adult services.

Regional players

• CRA Midi-Pyrénées (Centre de Ressources Autisme): Regional autism resource center referenced as a core institutional partner of Autisme 31. Provides diagnostic expertise, family training, and resources to the same autism population in the same territory.
• CeRESA (Centre Régional d'Éducation et de Services pour l'Autisme): Regional autism education and services center linked to Autisme 31 via partnership. Operates SESSAD, Trampoline platform, and training services in the same Midi-Pyrénées region with overlapping autism-focused delivery.

Broad incumbents

• ADAPEI (Fédération des Associations pour Adultes et Jeunes Handicapés): Major national federation of parent associations serving people with intellectual disabilities including autism. Operates a broader portfolio (IME, MAS, foyers) than Autisme 31 but overlaps in advocacy, family support, and adapted activities for autistic individuals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Autisme31-1517851385126243
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autisme-31

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