Utbildningscenter Autism

What Utbildningscenter Autism does

Utbildningscenter Autism is the dedicated professional training and education division of Autism Sverige, the Swedish national non-profit advocacy organization representing people with autism. Headquartered in Trollhättan with trainers distributed across Sweden (Trollhättan, Sunne, Västerås, Trelleborg, Arvika, Växjö, Kolmården, Skövde, Kramfors, Eskilstuna), the unit has provided autism-specific training for over 20 years. Its core offering is curriculum for professionals and organizations who support individuals with autism — staff at LSS (Swedish disability support law) facilities, school personnel, HVB and institutional care workers, occasional-contact professionals such as police and healthcare staff, and relatives/families.

The training portfolio is anchored on a structured pedagogical framework adapted from the TEACCH program developed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and incorporates domain-specific methods including 'Tydliggörande pedagogik' (Clarifying Pedagogy using structure, visual support, and environmental adaptations) and 'Lågaffektivt bemötande' (Low-Arousal Approach for managing stress-driven challenging behaviors). The delivery model combines customized on-site training at client premises, scheduled in-person courses in Swedish cities (Borlänge, Karlstad, Örebro, Växjö, Sunne), intensive 5-day residential week courses, Zoom-based digital lectures, ongoing supervision (handledning), and a web shop selling educational books. Course fees range from 250 SEK for relative attendees to 16,900 SEK for the 5-day residential week course, with enterprise on-site contracts priced per engagement.

As a non-profit operating under Autism Sverige (an ideell förening), Utbildningscenter Autism is governed by membership structures rather than equity ownership; no venture or private equity funding applies. Distribution is structurally reinforced by Autism Sverige's 24 regional district associations covering all Swedish counties, and an adjacent ecosystem of sub-brands including the Autismkonferensen annual conference, Webbkurs e-autism, Autismguiden, Tidningen Autism, and Podden Autism. The unit has no disclosed AI/technology platform, relying on conventional instructor-led training and standard course registration tooling (EduAdmin).

Name

Utbildningscenter Autism

Legal name

Autism Sverige

Website

https://autism.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education and Autism Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Autism training programs
• Professional development courses
• Special education training
• Disability support services
• TEACCH methodology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Trollhättan

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Utbildningscenter Autism generates revenue through fees for various training programs. They offer multiple pricing structures including per-person rates (495-500 kr), group rates (1995 kr for 5+ participants), multi-day courses (4490-4590 kr for 2-day courses, 16900 kr for 5-day week course), and custom organizational pricing (15500 kr for crisis training up to 50 participants).
2. Book Sales: Sale of educational books and materials about autism. They sell books including 'Att arbeta med barn, ungdomar och vuxna med autism' (315 kr including VAT and shipping) and 'Autism, vad innebär det för mig?' (449 kr including VAT and shipping).
3. Supervision/Handledning: Supervision services for organizations working with autism.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Utbildningscenter Autism designs and delivers autism-specific training programs for professionals and organizations working with individuals with autism. Offerings include customized on-site corporate training, scheduled open-enrollment courses in Swedish cities, week-long intensive residential programs grounded in the TEACCH methodology, online digital lectures, professional supervision (handledning), and educational book sales. The center is the training division of the Swedish non-profit Autism Sverige.

Product overview

Utbildningscenter Autism operates as an education center under Autism Sverige, offering a comprehensive portfolio of autism-specific training and educational services. The core offering consists of customized training programs (Uppdragsutbildningar), lectures (Uppdragsföreläsningar), and supervision services. These are delivered through multiple channels: on-site courses at various Swedish locations, online digital sessions via Zoom, and week-long intensive residential programs in Sunne based on the TEACCH methodology. The center provides educational books and articles, alongside specialized training tracks covering topics such as low-arousal approaches, communication support (AKK), clarifying pedagogy, PERMA wellbeing model, and crisis management for LSS facilities. The product portfolio is organized around professional development for staff working with individuals with autism across schools, LSS facilities, and care settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autismkonferensen: Annual autism conference organized by Autism Sverige
• Autismguiden
• Webbkurs e-autism
• Tidningen Autism
• Podden Autism

Products and services

• Customized Training (Uppdragsutbildningar) Tailored training programs delivered at client organizations' premises across Sweden, including 5-day intensive programs for youth/adults, 2-day LSS training, 4-session lecture series, and crisis management training for LSS facilities. Targeted at LSS facilities, schools, HVB homes, social psychiatry, and other organizations serving persons with autism.
• Scheduled In-Person Training (På plats) Pre-scheduled open-enrollment courses held in Swedish cities including Borlänge, Karlstad, Örebro, Växjö, and Sunne. Examples include 2-day 'Lågaffektivt bemötande' (Low-Arousal Approach) at 4490-4590 kr per person and 2-day 'Skapa begriplig vardag' (Clarifying pedagogy) at 4490 kr per person. Registration via EduAdmin.
• Online Courses (Digital Lectures) Digital training sessions delivered via Zoom covering topics including PERMA wellbeing model, Interoception, and LSS and police reports. Available for individual registration (495 kr per person) or group registration (1995 kr for 5+ participants). Designed for professionals unable to attend in-person trainings.
• Customized Lectures (Uppdragsföreläsningar) Flexible lecture sessions on various autism topics delivered at client organizations, including autism understanding, clarifying pedagogy, communication and AAC support, low-arousal approaches, school support, and PERMA model. Topic and duration customized to client needs.
• Supervision (Handledning) Ongoing professional supervision services for staff working with individuals with autism, providing pedagogical guidance and support to organizations. Delivered by the center's pedagogical supervisors.
• Week Course - Youth/Adult (Veckoutbildning ungdom/vuxen) 5-day intensive training program based on TEACCH methodology adapted for the Swedish context, focused on individualized daily support for persons with autism and intellectual disabilities. Covers autism, intellectual disability, assessment, visual supports, communication, and AKK (Alternative and Augmentative Communication). Delivered at client organizations.
• Week Course - Children/Youth (Veckoutbildning barn/ungdom) 5-day intensive training program for professionals working with children and youth with autism. Combines theoretical knowledge with practical work, focusing on individualized learning environments and daily support. Structured as 3 introductory training days, followed by practical work in the organization, then 2 concluding days.
• Sunne Week Course (Sunne Veckoutbildning) 5-day residential training program held in Sunne, Sweden, based on TEACCH methodology adapted for the Swedish context. Covers aids, adaptations, and clarifying pedagogy. Priced at 16,900 SEK excluding VAT. Includes hands-on work with persons with autism.
• Educational Books Educational books sold via the web shop for individuals with autism, relatives, and professionals. Available titles include 'Att arbeta med barn, ungdomar och vuxna med autism' by Ulrika Aspeflo and Sven-Olof Dahlgren (315 kr including VAT and shipping) and 'Autism, vad innebär det för mig?' by Catherine Faherty (449 kr including VAT and shipping).

Quantifiable outcome

• One in five children with autism is absent from school 40+ days per year according to Autism and Aspergerförbundet's school survey
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ågrenska: Swedish national competence center providing family programs, courses, and professional training around disability (including autism). Comparable mission and Swedish non-profit structure, with overlapping audiences of families and professionals.
• Autism Research Institute: US-based organization producing autism education content, professional training, and conferences for clinicians, educators, and families. Closely comparable training-and-education model targeting professionals who support autistic individuals.
• TEACCH Autism Program (UNC Chapel Hill): The originator of the TEACCH methodology that underpins Utbildningscenter Autism's approach. Operates training programs, clinics, and certification for professionals working with autistic individuals using the same structured-teaching framework that UC Autism has adapted for the Swedish context.

Regional players

• Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD): Network of US university-affiliated centers providing autism training, consultations, and professional development. Comparable in delivering structured, evidence-based autism training programs to school and care staff, though geographically US-focused.
• Bräcke diakoni: Swedish care and education provider operating LSS services and staff training programs, including autism-related competence development. Comparable buyer-side training needs and overlap in Sweden's disability-support ecosystem.
• Habilitering & Hälsa (Stockholm): Stockholm region's habilitation services provider, delivering autism-related training and support to professionals and families in its catchment. Comparable service mix but regionally scoped rather than national.

Broad incumbents

• Socialstyrelsen (National Board of Health and Welfare): Swedish government agency that produces guidelines, training materials, and competence-development programs for LSS, healthcare, and social services staff — the same buyer segments Utbildningscenter Autism serves.
• Autism Europe: European umbrella organization representing people with autism and their families, providing pan-European training resources, conferences, and policy advocacy. A peer in the sense of running training events and educational content for professionals across the autism space.
• Specialpedagogiska skolmyndigheten (SPSM): Sweden's national agency for special educational needs, providing guidance, training, and resources to schools on disability and autism inclusion. Direct overlap with Utbildningscenter Autism's school-staff training segment, but operating at a national/state-mandated scale rather than as a specialized division of a non-profit.
• National Autistic Society (UK): Large UK membership and advocacy organization running professional training, certifications, and educational resources on autism. Comparable organizational structure (membership non-profit with an education division) and similar training-for-professionals value proposition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNPLMfrFsMAN3qmg_5HLMGQ/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/autismsverige
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utbildningscenter-autism
• Instagraminstagram.com/autismsverige

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Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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