Autismus Deutschland LV Berlin e.V.

What Autismus Deutschland LV Berlin e.V. does

Autismus Deutschland Landesverband Berlin e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit association founded in 1972 by parents of autistic children, providing a comprehensive continuum of autism-specific services across all age groups in Berlin, Germany. The organization serves children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder, along with their families and the professionals who work with them. Core service offerings include ambulatory assistance (Ambulante Hilfen), heilpädagogische early intervention groups for children aged 2.5-6, autism counseling for children and youth (ABKJ), assisted independent living (Betreutes Einzelwohnen), a residential facility (Wohnstätte) with 18 places plus two apartments at Arno-Holz-Straße in Steglitz, and professional training/continuing education programs.

The business model is anchored in public welfare funding: core services are reimbursed through Berlin's SGB VIII (youth welfare) and SGB XII (social assistance) systems, supplemented by membership dues (€80-110/year), donations (which currently fully fund the leisure program), training fees from external professionals and institutions, and capital grants from foundations including Aktion Mensch, Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie, Dr. Elisabeth von Witzleben Stiftung, and Stiftung zur Förderung von Menschen mit Autismus. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard Microsoft 365 productivity tools, a content-managed website, and outsourced IT support — there is no proprietary platform or AI components. The organization operates from four Berlin locations (Steglitz headquarters, Friedrichshain early intervention and day class sites, and a new Prenzlauer Berg counseling location opened in July 2025).

In January 2025, the association executed a major structural reorganization by founding Autismus Leben Berlin ALB gGmbH as a wholly-owned operating subsidiary, with operational business formally transferred on 1 July 2025. The new gGmbH has a tripartite ownership structure with one-third stakes held by the parent association and two private foundations, enabling both governance continuity and foundation-backed capital capacity. The association retains advocacy, membership, and federation roles while the gGmbH manages service delivery under public funding contracts.

Name

Autismus Deutschland LV Berlin e.V.

Legal name

Autismus Deutschland Landesverband Berlin e.V.

Website

https://autismus-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autismus Deutschland LV Berlin e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit association founded in 1972 that provides autism-specific social services for autistic individuals across all age groups and their families, funded primarily through Berlin state welfare programs (SGB VIII/XII), donations, and training fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Autism Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource) (EDAKAKAC), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL), Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Disability care services
• Special education services
• Social welfare services
• Professional autism training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin-Steglitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (SGB VIII/XII): Core services including ambulatory assistance, supervised living, and residential care are financed through Berlin state welfare funding (Sozialhilfe/SGB XII) and youth welfare services (Jugendhilfe/SGB VIII).
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees: €80 for individuals, €110 for couples, €20 reduced rate for autistic members. These contribute to organizational operations and advocacy work.
3. Donations: Monetary and in-kind donations accepted for exceptional purchases or pre-financing. Currently the leisure group is funded entirely through donations.
4. Training and Education Services: Professional development seminars, workshops, and lectures for professionals working with autistic individuals, offered both in-house and on-site for institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The organization provides a continuum of autism-specific social services across all life stages in Berlin, including ambulatory assistance, heilpädagogische (therapeutic) early-intervention groups, autism counseling for children and youth, supported independent living, residential housing for adults, and professional training. Core services are delivered by its operational subsidiary Autismus Leben Berlin ALB gGmbH and financed primarily through Berlin state welfare funding (SGB VIII/XII), supplemented by membership dues, donations, and training fees.

Product overview

Autismus Deutschland Landesverband Berlin e.V. operates through its subsidiary Autismus Leben Berlin ALB gGmbH to provide a comprehensive portfolio of social services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder across all age groups. The core offerings include: Ambulant care (Ambulante Hilfen) and therapeutic support services for children and families; Heilpädagogische Groups for early intervention with children ages 2.5-6 years; Autismus Beratung Kinder und Jugendliche (ABKJ) for diagnostic counseling and family guidance; Betreutes Einzelwohnen (BEW) for assisted independent living for adults; Wohnstätte for long-term residential care; and Fortbildungen for professional training. The organization transitioned to operating under the gGmbH structure in January 2025 to continue and expand these services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and support.

• Autismus Deutschland e.V. (Bundesverband)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation for autism advocacy in Germany. The Berlin association is a regional chapter. Membership provides access to national resources, shared expertise, and collective advocacy. Members of the regional association are indirectly members of the national federation.
• Der Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband Berlin e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella welfare association in Berlin. Membership provides organizational support, visibility within the welfare sector, and access to training resources.
• Cooperative Mensch eGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner for the second location of Autism Beratung Kinder und Jugendliche in Prenzlauer Allee, opened July 2025.
• Microsoft Ireland Operations LimitedsupportTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online) for email and calendar management, and Microsoft Teams for video conferencing and internal communication. Data processing occurs in EU data centers with EU Standard Contractual Clauses for any third-country transfers.
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanysupportTechnology or IntegrationProfessional networking platform used for recruitment and employer branding. Used for active sourcing of potential candidates through LinkedIn Premium features.
• Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Instagram)supportTechnology or IntegrationSocial media platform for community engagement and visibility. Profile used for sharing content about autism awareness and organizational updates.
• Mahr EDV GmbHsupportTechnology or IntegrationExternal IT service provider supporting email management, data administration, and website operation. Bound by data processing agreement under GDPR Article 28.
• Weber, Stäps & Partner mbBsupportOthersAccounting and tax advisory firm (Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Steuerberatungsgesellschaft) located at Güntzelstr. 17, 10717 Berlin. Receives member and donation data for tax compliance purposes including donation receipt issuance.
• SIBUZ 02 and SIBUZ 04 (Sonderpädagogische Förderschwerpunkte)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool advisory centers for special educational support in Berlin. Diagnostic and advisory teachers work across Berlin schools to support autistic students. Six teachers work across districts to provide educational consultation, diagnostic assessments, and parent counseling.
• Comenius-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial focus school for autism in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district. Site of one of the diagnostic and advisory teacher offices.
• Initiative 'akku' - Autismus, Kunst und KulturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative of the national Autismus Deutschland federation promoting autism awareness through art and culture. Organization participates as member of the national federation.
• Pfefferwerk Stadtkultur gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that took over day classes for autistic students in 2014. Former partner for educational services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lebenshilfe Berlin: Large Berlin-based disability services organization offering residential care, ambulatory assistance, and family support across a broader disability population. Comparable as a fellow Paritätischer member organization competing for the same SGB VIII/XII welfare contracts in Berlin.
• Caritas Berlin: Large Catholic welfare organization offering social and healthcare services across Berlin including family support, disability services, and counseling. Comparable as a competing welfare provider drawing on the same public funding pools.
• Diakonie Berlin: Major Berlin welfare organization providing social services including disability support, youth welfare, and family services. Comparable as a competing bidder for SGB VIII/XII contracts and overlapping service categories in Berlin.

Regional players

• Autismus Hamburg e.V. Regional autism association in Hamburg operating under the same Autismus Deutschland federation umbrella. Directly comparable in mission, service mix, and organizational structure, but serving a different German state.
• Autismus Deutschland Landesverband Bayern e.V. Regional autism association in Bavaria with comparable lifespan service offerings (early intervention through adult residential care). Directly comparable model operating under different state-level public welfare funding.
• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based foundation offering integrated care services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities including autism spectrum. Comparable as a foundation-backed integrated service model in a different German region.
• Autismus Deutschland Landesverband NRW e.V. Regional autism association for North Rhine-Westphalia offering a comparable portfolio of autism services under the same national federation. Comparable organizational model and service mix in a different German state.

Direct peers

• Autismus Deutschland e.V. National federation for autism advocacy in Germany of which the Berlin association is a regional chapter. Directly comparable as an autism-focused nonprofit offering advocacy, information, and member services across the German autism community.

Emerging players

• Björn Schulz Stiftung: Berlin/Brandenburg foundation providing residential and ambulatory services for people with disabilities including autism. Comparable as a foundation-driven service provider with similar residential and supported living offerings.
• Specialisterne Deutschland: German arm of a global organization supporting autistic individuals in employment and vocational training. Comparable in autism-specific focus and adjacent service categories (vocational support, professional training) overlapping with parts of Autismus Berlin's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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