Asociatia Autism Transilvania

What Asociatia Autism Transilvania does

Asociatia Autism Transilvania (AAT) is a Romanian non-governmental non-profit organization founded in 2006 by parents of children with autism spectrum disorders in Cluj-Napoca. It operates as a day center and resource facility providing specialized recovery and educational services for children with ASD, regardless of the families' financial circumstances. The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), speech therapy, music interaction therapy, animal-assisted therapy, sensory integration, and physiotherapy, alongside complex psychological assessment using standardized diagnostic tools (ADOS, ASRS, PEP-3, ABAS-II, BASC-2). It also runs 8 special education classes in partnership with Centrul Școlar pentru Educație Incluzivă and a school inclusion program supporting children integrated into mainstream schools and kindergartens throughout Cluj county.

AAT operates from a permanent facility at Str. Prof. Dr. Ghe. Marinescu, nr. 86 in Cluj-Napoca, provided free of charge by Christian Community Ministries (UK) since 2012 for a minimum 10-year term. Its multidisciplinary team of approximately 20 staff includes psychologists, psychopedagogues, speech therapists, a musicologist, and social workers, supported by coordinated volunteers. The organization is a founding member of FEDRA, the national federation advocating for rights and resources for persons with autism in Romania, and has served over 250 children since inception, integrating more than 50 children into mainstream kindergartens and schools.

The business model is entirely donation-driven. AAT receives no fee-for-service revenue from families and instead relies on a diversified portfolio of charitable inflows: individual donations, the Romanian 3.5% income tax designation program, corporate 20% profit tax sponsorship contracts, SMS text-to-give campaigns, an online charity shop selling handmade items, and periodic fundraising events including charitable concerts, school competitions ('Prieteni de nota 10'), and awareness campaigns tied to World Autism Awareness Day. Distribution is direct-to-family through the day center and outreach to mainstream schools across Cluj county. AAT does not pursue geographic expansion beyond its home region and has no equity investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Asociatia Autism Transilvania

Legal name

Asociația Autism Transilvania

Website

https://autismtransilvania.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asociatia Autism Transilvania is a Romanian non-profit founded in 2006 that delivers evidence-based therapies, special education, and school inclusion support for children with autism spectrum disorders in Cluj-Napoca, funded entirely through donations, tax designations, and charitable events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy and Special Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

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 therapy services
• Special education programs
• Behavioral intervention therapy
• Sensory integration therapy
• School inclusion support

Headquarters

HQ city

Cluj-Napoca

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

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. Individual Donations: Public donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to provide therapy services regardless of families' financial situation.
2. Tax Designation (3.5% Income Tax): Romanian law allows taxpayers to direct 3.5% of their annual income tax to accredited non-profits like AAT.
3. Corporate Sponsorship (20% Profit Tax): Companies can direct 20% of their corporate profit tax to AAT through sponsorship contracts, with full tax deductibility under Romanian fiscal law.
4. Fundraising Events: Revenue from charitable concerts, school competitions, tombolas, and community events like the 'Te iubesc' concert that raised 24,500 lei.
5. SMS Donation Campaigns: Text-to-give campaigns allowing donors to send 2 euro SMS donations (e.g., campaign to number 8845).
6. Charitable Shop: Online shop selling handmade items including jewelry, Christmas decorations, greeting cards, and crafts produced by children in therapy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asociația Autism Transilvania (AAT) is a non-profit organization that operates a day center providing evidence-based therapeutic and educational services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The core offering includes ABA, TEACCH, PECS, speech therapy, music interaction therapy, sensory integration, animal-assisted therapy, and physiotherapy, delivered free or at subsidized rates regardless of families' financial situation. Supplementary services include comprehensive psychological assessment, special education classes, school inclusion support, and a charitable online shop for fundraising.

Product overview

Asociatia Autism Transilvania (AAT) operates as a resource and recovery center for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), offering a comprehensive range of therapeutic and educational services. The core offering is the Day Center providing specialized autism services, supplemented by scientifically validated therapies including ABA, PECS, TEACCH, speech therapy, music interaction therapy, physiotherapy, sensory integration, and animal-assisted therapy. AAT also provides complex psychological assessment services using standardized diagnostic tools, operates special education classes, and runs a school inclusion program. The organization functions as an accredited and licensed social services provider and maintains a charitable online shop for fundraising purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a scientifically validated behavioral intervention that systematically applies learning principles to improve adaptive behaviors and necessary acquisitions for children with autism. Includes one-on-one work, kindergarten/school integration with therapist accompaniment, and generalization of learned skills.
• PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) teaches children with autism a functional communication system using images, progressing through 6 phases from basic picture exchange to complex sentence formation. For children with ASD who have limited or no speech.
• TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children) TEACCH is an intervention program using structured learning techniques that organize environment, materials, and activities to facilitate learning and avoid frustrations for children with autism.
• Speech Therapy (Logopedie) Speech and language therapy services addressing language delays, pronunciation issues, voice disorders, and literacy difficulties in children with autism.
• Music Interaction Therapy (Interacțiune prin muzică) Music-based therapy using instruments and musical activities to develop communication and social-emotional skills in children with autism, incorporating Tomatis method, mirroring, commenting, copying, and accompanying techniques.
• Physiotherapy (Kinetoterapie) Physical therapy services addressing motor development, muscle tone, posture, coordination, and reducing stereotypic movements in children with autism.
• Sensory Integration Therapy (Integrare senzorială) Sensory integration therapy delivered in specialized sensory rooms addressing tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, visual, and auditory processing difficulties common in children with autism.
• Animal-Assisted Therapy (Terapia asistată de animale) Therapy using horses and dogs to develop abilities and increase adaptive functioning in children with autism, including therapeutic riding that improves balance, muscle strength, sensory integration, and social skills.
• Comprehensive Psychological Assessment (Evaluare complexă) Comprehensive psychological assessment using standardized tests including ADOS, ASRS, PEP-3 for autism diagnosis; SON-R, RAVEN for IQ assessment; Denver for developmental screening; ABAS-II for adaptive behavior; BASC-2 for behavioral assessment.
• Special Education (Învățământ special) Eight special education classes for preschool and primary levels serving children with autism, operating since September 2013 in partnership with Centrul Școlar pentru Educație Incluzivă. Provides integrated education and therapy for children with autism.
• School Inclusion Program (Incluziune școlară) School inclusion program supporting children with autism in mainstream education, providing supervision and assistance in regular kindergartens and schools throughout Cluj county.
• Charitable Online Shop (Magazin online caritabil) Online shop selling handcrafted items including jewelry, Christmas decorations, greeting cards, and handmade products to raise funds for autism services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 children with ASD served since establishment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Christian Community Ministries (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012UK-based organization that provides AAT's headquarters building free of charge for a minimum of 10 years starting in 2012. This partnership enabled the establishment of permanent facilities including 8 classrooms, sensory rooms, and therapy spaces.
• Centrul Scolar pentru Educatie Incluziva (CSEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership enabling operation of 8 special education classes at CSEI premises since September 2013. Provides integrated education and therapy for children with autism.
• United Way RomaniacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports 'Educatie pentru toti' school inclusion program for children with autism, including support for 30 children, 30 parents, and 30 teachers.
• Consiliul Judetean ClujmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty council provides funding and institutional support for AAT programs and events including 'Prieteni de nota 10' competitions.
• Primaria Cluj-NapocamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal government supports AAT events including Autism Awareness Day activities and Blue lighting of Casino building.
• Directia de Asistenta Sociala si Medicala ClujmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal social services directorate partners on 'Vreau sa fiu independent' non-formal education pilot program for youth with autism.
• ENDAVAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company providing corporate sponsorship support for AAT programs and events.
• FortechmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology services company supporting AAT through corporate sponsorship and community involvement.
• Betfair Romania DevelopmentsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company providing corporate sponsorship for AAT activities.
• Rotary InternationalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal service organization supporting AAT through Rotary clubs including Rotary Cetatuie.
• Lions Club InternationalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational service organization supporting AAT community programs.
• Liceul de Muzica Sigismund TodutacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic school partners on 'Prieteni prin muzica' project involving student volunteers in music therapy groups with children with autism.
• FEDRA (Federatia pentru Drepturi si Resurse pentru Persoanele cu TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAT is one of 5 founding members of national federation advocating for rights and resources for people with autism in Romania.
• Catwalk by Ramona MandrusupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBeauty salon providing sponsorship support for AAT events.
• Scandia ImagisticasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical imaging center providing sponsorship support.
• EBSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company providing corporate sponsorship.
• Prefectura ClujsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCounty prefecture supporting AAT events and programs.
• Porsche RomaniasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive company providing sponsorship support.
• IQuestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company providing corporate sponsorship.
• Pet Joy Cluj-NapocasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPet therapy service providing therapy dogs for animal-assisted therapy demonstrations at AAT events.
• Multiple kindergarten partnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKindergartens including Gradinita Zana Zorilor, Gradinita Licurici, Gradinita Floare de Iris, Gradinita Dumbrava Minunata, Gradinita Trenuletul Veseliei, Gradinita Degetica, Gradinita Parfum de Tei participating in school inclusion programs.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: Major US-based autism advocacy and services organization funding research, family services, and awareness. Comparable as a national-level autism NGO with similar awareness, advocacy, and direct-service orientation.
• National Autistic Society (UK): Large UK autism charity providing information, advocacy, education, and service standards. Comparable as a reference for how an autism-focused NGO scales services, training, and policy influence, though at far larger scale.

Regional players

• Asociația pentru Dezvoltare și Incluziune Socială (ADIS): Romanian NGO working on social inclusion of children with disabilities including autism. Comparable mission and beneficiary base, with overlapping parent-education and school-inclusion programming.
• Caritas Cluj: Regional faith-based social services NGO operating in Cluj with broader social-assistance programs. Comparable as a locally embedded nonprofit leveraging donations, tax designation, and corporate partnerships to deliver community services.
• Centrul de Resurse și Referință în Autism: Romanian autism resource and reference center model; relevant comparator as a regional/state-backed autism services provider operating in adjacent Romanian geographies.

Direct peers

• Help Autism Association (Romania): Romanian non-profit providing ABA therapy, evaluation, and family support for children with autism across multiple cities. Directly comparable as a fellow Romanian autism NGO offering overlapping therapy modalities (ABA, speech) and parent-training programs.
• Asociația Magic (Magic Association): Cluj-based NGO supporting children with autism and other conditions through educational and therapeutic programs. Operates in the same city and segment, with overlapping school-inclusion and family-support activities.
• Centrul Școlar pentru Educație Incluzivă (CSEI) Cluj: Public special-education school in Cluj-Napoca that hosts AAT's 8 special education classes under a public-private partnership. Comparable as an autism-focused educational provider serving the same beneficiary cohort.

Others

• FEDRA (Federation for Rights and Resources for Persons with ASD): National federation of which AAT is a founding member; comparable as an advocacy and resource umbrella for autism NGOs in Romania, but operates as an umbrella body rather than a service provider.

Emerging players

• ABA Centers of America: US-based provider specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for autism. Comparable as a clinical service provider focused on ABA, the same core methodology that anchors AAT's therapy portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AutismTransilvania
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asociatia-autism-transilvania

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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