Centre Ressources Autisme Aquitaine-CRA

What Centre Ressources Autisme Aquitaine-CRA does

Centre Ressources Autisme Aquitaine-CRA is a public healthcare resource center operating as a department within Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens, a public hospital in Bordeaux, France. Designated as one of six Centers of Excellence for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TND) in France, the center provides diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum and other pervasive developmental disorders in both children (under 17) and adults (17+), serving residents of the former Aquitaine region across five departments.

The organization's service portfolio includes multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations, family and caregiver training programs, professional continuing-education offerings, university diplomas (DU Autispoc and DU TDAH), social skills groups, psychoeducation programs for adolescents, and support for complex clinical situations. Regional accessibility is maintained through six antenna teams located in Bayonne, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Mont de Marsan, and Pau, plus a mobile somatic autism team (EMOSA). A documentary portal with a searchable catalogue, PubMed thematic indexes, and newsletter distribution constitutes the primary knowledge-infrastructure component.

The business model is entirely publicly funded: all services are provided at no direct cost to patients and families, with revenue derived from French national health system allocations and oversight by the regional health agency (ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine). The organization employs 26 staff and operates with a community-led go-to-market approach relying on professional referrals, conferences, training events, and community awareness activities. There are no commercial revenue streams, no venture or private equity backing, and no products offered on a paid basis.

Name

Centre Ressources Autisme Aquitaine-CRA

Legal name

Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens - CRA Aquitaine

Website

https://cra.ch-perrens.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Ressources Autisme Aquitaine-CRA is a publicly funded French healthcare resource center within Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens, designated one of six Centers of Excellence for Neurodevelopmental Disorders, providing autism diagnostics, training, and support across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorder Healthcare Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5) (EDACAFAO)

Keywords

• Autism diagnostic services
• Neurodevelopmental disorder care
• Healthcare resource center
• Professional autism training
• Family caregiver support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Healthcare Funding: As a department of the Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens (public hospital), CRA Aquitaine operates entirely through public healthcare funding from the French national health system and regional health agencies (ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine). No commercial revenue model applies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Public healthcare resource center providing comprehensive multidisciplinary diagnostic assessments for autism and other pervasive developmental disorders in children (under 17) and adults (17+), along with professional training programs, university diplomas, family caregiver training, psychoeducation groups, a documentary center, and support for complex cases across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Product overview

Centre Ressources Autisme Aquitaine-CRA is a healthcare resource center operated by Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens, providing a comprehensive range of autism-related services across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The organization functions as a Center of Excellence for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TND) and offers diagnostic services for both children (under 17) and adults (17+), alongside extensive training programs for families, caregivers, and professionals. Key offerings include a Documentation Centre with PubMed resources, social skills groups, psychoeducation programs for adolescents, and university-level diplomas (DU Autispoc and DU TDAH). Regional coverage is provided through multiple antenna teams located in Bayonne, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Mont de Marsan, Pau, and a mobile somatic autism team (EMOSA), with support services for complex diagnostic situations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• APAJH GirondemoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Collaboration on conference regarding ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders. APAJH Gironde organizes a conference with support from the Gironde Department and ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with CRA presenting on its support role for establishments including DITEP.
• TSA33 - Tous Super AutonomesmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2026Collaboration on conference 'TSA & Sport: le sport comme levier d'inclusion'. CSA Aquitaine co-organized this event with TSA33 association, the Ville d'Artigues-près-Bordeaux, and Lormont Handball Hauts de Garonne to promote sports inclusion for people with autism.
• IME Saute-Mouton and Comité Départemental du Sport Adapté de la GirondeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Collaboration on 'Journée Sport et Autisme 2026' - a sports day for people with autism. Joint event combining IME educational expertise with sports adapted activities.
• Association Lo CaminminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2026Association organizing a conference on autism in South Gironde territory. CRA Aquitaine supported this event featuring presentations from ADAPEI, ADIAPH, and Autisme Sud Gironde on local medico-social structures and support services.
• Centre Hospitalier Charles PerrenscoreOthersCRA Aquitaine operates as a specialized department within the Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens public hospital in Bordeaux. The hospital provides administrative infrastructure, legal framework, and institutional support for the center's operations. This is the parent organization hosting the CRA.
• ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Agence régionale de SantécoreOthersRegional health agency providing funding, regulatory oversight, and strategic direction for healthcare facilities including CRA Aquitaine. The ARS coordinates healthcare delivery across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
• Partner Network (Réseau partenaire)coreOthersExtensive network of ESMS (Etablissements Médico-Sociaux), disability associations, and autism support organizations across Aquitaine. The network directory allows partner organizations to register and be visible within the regional autism support ecosystem. Includes ADAPEI, ADIAPH, Autisme Sud Gironde, and numerous other specialized organizations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• INSERM: French national institute for health and medical research. Comparable through CRA Aquitaine's research integration mission, including PubMed indexing, university diploma partnerships, and the Center of Excellence research designation.
• Autisme France: National advocacy federation representing autistic individuals and families. Overlaps with CRA Aquitaine's family support, training, and awareness-raising mission at a national policy level rather than direct regional service delivery.
• SantéBD: Co-produced health communication toolkit referenced on CRA Aquitaine's website (heatwave guidance shown). Adjacent ecosystem participant supporting accessible autism-friendly health information.

Broad incumbents

• Centre Hospitalier Charles Perrens: Parent public hospital institution in Bordeaux hosting CRA Aquitaine as a specialized department. Comparable as the broader psychiatric hospital framework providing administrative and clinical infrastructure for the CRA's operations.

Direct peers

• CRA Île-de-France (CRAIF): The regional Centre de Ressources Autisme for the Île-de-France region. Operates the same public-funded diagnostic, training, and resource model as CRA Aquitaine under the same national CRA framework, serving as the closest functional peer in another region.
• CRA Rhône-Alpes: One of the other national Centres de Ressources Autisme providing autism diagnostics, professional training, and family support in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Direct peer under the same national CRA designation framework.
• CRA Bretagne: Regional CRA for Brittany delivering the same publicly funded autism diagnostic, professional training, and family support services as CRA Aquitaine.
• CRA Hauts-de-France: Regional CRA serving the Hauts-de-France region with the same diagnostic, training, and documentation center mandate. Comparable in scope, public funding structure, and service portfolio to CRA Aquitaine.
• CRA Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: Regional CRA for the PACA region offering autism diagnostic, training, and resource services under the same national public-healthcare model as CRA Aquitaine.

Emerging players

• ADAPEI: National federation of associations serving people with intellectual disabilities including autism. Operates regional chapters that partner with CRAs and run complementary medico-social services; overlapping mission with CRA Aquitaine's family support and partner network role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CRA.Aquitaine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-ressources-autisme-aquitaine-cra

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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