Autismus Institut

What Autismus Institut does

Autismus Institut (legally Autismus Landesverband Hamburg e. V.), operating under the trade name Hamburger Autismus Institut, is a Hamburg-based non-profit association founded in 1989 that delivers outpatient autism spectrum disorder (ASD) services across the lifespan. Its core offerings span diagnostic assessment using standardized instruments (ADOS-2, ADI-R) and individualized therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, including an early-intervention program (Start-Programm), social skills groups, and post-therapy aftercare. The institute operates multiple therapy centers in Hamburg and a regional office in Lüneburg, with staffing of approximately 12 employees including clinically credentialed therapists (psychologists, Heilpädagogik, behavior analysts, and specialists in body/movement psychotherapy).

The business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) health-insurance-reimbursed therapy and diagnostic services, (2) fee-based professional and parent training delivered through the AUTPUT program (workshops priced €50–€300 per participant), and (3) corporate and institutional coaching services including KitaCoaching for childcare facilities (€50 per session) and AUTBUDDY for employer inclusion programs. Funding is supplemented through donations and foundation grants (notably Stiftung Irene). Customer segments are diversified across individual patients and families, education and therapy professionals, childcare institutions, and employers — reached through an event-driven GTM using open house events, the AUTPUT training calendar, the institute's website, and professional referrals via its affiliation with Autismus Landesverband Hamburg e.V. and Bundesverband autismus Deutschland.

Strategic positioning is built on three structural advantages: 35+ years of accumulated clinical experience, deep specialization in autism (a narrow but high-need therapeutic niche), and embedding within a national advocacy ecosystem. Recent activity indicates measured growth — opening the largest Wandsbek location (April 2026), active therapist recruitment, and expansion of differentiated programs such as AUTBUDDY (workplace inclusion) and AUTFIT (parent training). However, the institute has no disclosed AI/technology product, no external funding rounds, and remains a regional clinical services provider rather than a scaled platform.

Name

Autismus Institut

Legal name

Autismus Landesverband Hamburg e. V.

Website

https://autismus-institut.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autismus Institut is a Hamburg-based non-profit outpatient therapy and diagnostics provider serving children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, operating multiple therapy centers plus a Lüneburg regional office. It generates revenue from health-insurance-billed therapy, fee-based AUTPUT training programs, KitaCoaching, and AUTBUDDY corporate inclusion services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy and Diagnostic Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development (EDAKAKAL)

Keywords

• Autism therapy services
• Autism diagnostic assessments
• Parent training programs
• Professional autism training
• Workplace inclusion coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: Ambulatory/outpatient therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Services are provided at multiple therapy centers in Hamburg and regional office in Lüneburg.
2. Professional Training Programs (AUTPUT): Continuing education and training programs for professionals, parents, family members, and individuals with autism. Programs include workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions with registration fees ranging from 50€ to 300€ per participant.
3. KitaCoaching Services: Coaching services for childcare institutions and facilities to support inclusion of children with autism in everyday settings
4. Corporate Training and Coaching (AUTBUDDY): Training and coaching programs for companies to facilitate workplace inclusion of autistic employees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The institute provides outpatient autism therapy, standardized diagnostic assessment (ADOS-2, ADI-R), and a structured professional training program (AUTPUT) for parents, professionals, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Specialized offerings include early intervention (Start-Programm), parent training (AUTFIT), kindergarten coaching (KitaCoaching), corporate workplace inclusion (AUTBUDDY), and adult support services across multiple therapy centers in Hamburg and Lüneburg.

Product overview

Autismus Institut (Hamburger Autismus Institut) is an outpatient autism therapy and training institute offering a comprehensive range of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders across the lifespan. The core offerings include diagnostic services, autism therapy (for children, adolescents, and adults), and specialized therapeutic programs. The institute operates multiple therapy centers in Hamburg and a regional office in Lüneburg. The AUTPUT training program provides professional development courses for parents, professionals, and affected individuals covering autism diagnostics, therapeutic approaches, and educational inclusion. Additional specialized offerings include Kitacoaching for early childhood settings, AutBuddy for employer inclusion, AUTFIT parent training, social skills groups, and support services for adults and relatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AUTPUT: AUTismusfortbildungen Praxis Und Theorie - The training program of the Hamburger Autismus Institut offering professional development courses on autism.
• AUTBUDDY
• AUTFIT

Products and services

• Autismustherapie Outpatient autism therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, delivered across multiple therapy centers in Hamburg and a regional office in Lüneburg. Includes early intervention, social skills groups, family-oriented measures, and aftercare.
• Diagnostik Diagnostic assessment services for autism spectrum disorders using standardized instruments including ADOS-2 and ADI-R. Available for children, adolescents, and adults including those seeking late-in-life diagnoses.
• Frühtherapie Start-Programm Early autism therapy program providing early diagnosis and early intervention for young children with autism, based on the principle that earlier diagnosis enables better developmental outcomes.
• AUTPUT-Programm Structured professional training program (AUTismusfortbildungen Praxis Und Theorie) offering autism-specific courses for parents, relatives, professionals, and affected individuals. Topics range from basic autism understanding to specialized therapeutic approaches.
• Kitacoaching Coaching program for kindergarten and daycare staff to support inclusion of children with autism in everyday settings, offered in both in-person and digital formats at 50€ per person per session.
• AutBuddy Training and coaching program for companies to support inclusion of autistic employees in the workplace, helping employers create appropriate frameworks for neurodivergent staff.
• AUTFIT Elterntraining Group-based parent training program (AUTism-Elterntraining: Fokus In Teraction) that teaches parents to understand autism and help their child achieve developmental potential.
• Angebote für Erwachsene mit ASS Specialized services for adults with autism spectrum disorders, including diagnostic assessment and therapeutic support for those diagnosed in adulthood, including high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome.
• Fachberatung, Coaching und Supervision Professional consultation, coaching, and supervision services for practitioners and professionals working with individuals with autism.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70,000 signatures collected for disability rights petition

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Autismus Landesverband Hamburg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hamburger Autismus Institut is part of the Autismus Landesverband Hamburg e.V. (Autism State Association Hamburg), which is a regional advocacy and support organization for individuals with autism and their families in Hamburg.
• Bundesverband autismus DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is affiliated with Bundesverband autismus Deutschland (Federal Association Autism Germany), the national autism advocacy organization, providing connection to broader autism support networks and resources.
• LebenshilfemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Lebenshilfe (national disability organization) including guest speakers from Lebenshilfe Köln for training programs and shared advocacy efforts.
• Asklepios Klinikum HarburgmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Asklepios Klinikum Harburg for autism diagnostics and therapy in adulthood, including expert speakers from the psychiatric department.
• Autismus-Therapie Weser-Ems gGmbHmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ATZ Weser-Ems for specialized training programs on topics such as puberty, digital media, and partnerships in autism.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autismus-institut

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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