HELP Autism pakistan

What HELP Autism pakistan does

HELP Autism Pakistan is a Lahore-based non-profit autism intervention organization founded in 2021 by Dr. Aniqa Sohail, operating as a project under A&S Welfare Society. The organization delivers one-to-one therapy and support services to children with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, alongside parallel programs for their parents, siblings, educators, and medical professionals. Service lines span ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration, music therapy, floortime, play therapy, TEACCH, vocational training, diagnostic evaluation, and cognitive behavior therapy, all grounded in internationally recognized methodologies rather than proprietary technology.

The organization's core assets include a physical Autism Resource Library of over 1,000 lending products (ABA materials, sensory tools, speech therapy kits, vocational equipment) and online video libraries covering 20+ intervention topics. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer at the Lahore clinic (P Block, Model Town Extension, operating Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:00), supplemented by online video content (global reach), a school partnership channel (ISAL Mainstream School For Autism for inclusive Summer Camps), and a physical resource library storefront.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: recurring therapy services at the Lahore facility, one-time certificate and training course fees (notably a $400 Computer Training Autism Course), subscription-style library membership (Rs 2,000 non-refundable registration + Rs 5,000 refundable deposit), and professional training/workshop fees. The go-to-market motion is community-led and direct-to-consumer, leveraging free consultations, internship programs with educational institutions, free online resources, and school partnerships as top-of-funnel acquisition, with no institutional funding rounds disclosed.

Name

HELP Autism pakistan

Legal name

HELP Autism Pakistan

Website

https://helpautismpakistan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HELP Autism Pakistan is a Lahore-based non-profit founded in 2021 that delivers evidence-based autism therapies (ABA, speech, OT, sensory, TEACCH) plus training and resource library services to children with autism, their families, and professionals in Pakistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services (EDAKAKAD)

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 Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM), Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Autism therapy services
• ABA intervention
• Special needs education
• Speech language therapy
• Vocational training autism

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: One-to-one therapy sessions for speech and language, ABA, OT, sensory, vocational, music skills, safety skills, academics, functional living skills, and self-help. Sessions delivered at the Lahore facility.
2. Certificate and Training Courses: Computer training course priced at $400 with 4-6 weeks duration. Certificate courses and intensive hands-on trainings offered for professionals and parents.
3. Resource Library Membership: Library membership with Rs 2000 non-refundable registration fee and Rs 5000 refundable security deposit. Members can borrow 4 items for 2 weeks with late fines of Rs 50 per day.
4. Training and Workshops: Internship programs, parent trainings, sibling trainings, intensive hands-on trainings, and community awareness programs generating revenue through participant fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HELP Autism Pakistan delivers one-to-one, evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities at its Lahore facility, covering ABA, speech and language, occupational, sensory, music, vocational, play-based Montessori, functional living, and self-help therapies. The organization also runs training programs for parents, siblings, and professionals, a 1000+ product Autism Resource Library, online video libraries, and what it identifies as Pakistan's first computer training course for autistic children.

Product overview

HELP Autism Pakistan is a service-based organization offering a comprehensive suite of autism support services in Lahore, Pakistan. The organization operates as a project of A&S Welfare Society and provides therapeutic interventions (ABA Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Therapy, Music Therapy, Play Therapy, Floortime Approach, Vocational Therapy, TEACCH Therapy, Social Skills Training), educational programs (Academics & School Training, Internship Programs, Certificate Courses, Computer Training Autism Course), family support services (Power Parent Programs, Sibling Power Programs, Consultation & Supervision), and resource access (Autism Resource Library with 1000+ products, Free Resources, Video Libraries with 20+ categories). The organization is led by Dr. Aniqa Sohail and serves children with autism and other special needs, parents, professionals, educators, and the broader community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-to-One Therapy Sessions (ABA, Speech, Occupational, Sensory, Music, Vocational, Functional Living, Self-Help) Personalized one-to-one therapeutic sessions delivered at the Lahore facility for children with autism, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. Sessions cover speech and language, ABA, OT, Sensory, Vocational, Music Skills, Safety skills, Academics, Functional Living Skills, Self-Help, and Play-based Montessori skills.
• Social Skills Training Training programs teaching social skills and competencies — including communication, problem solving, decision making, self-management, and peer relations — for individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Diagnostic Evaluation Assessment services for autism diagnosis, supporting early identification and individualized planning.
• Autism Resource Library Physical lending service with 1000+ products including flashcards, cards, toys, books, sensory materials, ABA materials, occupational therapy materials, speech therapy materials, diagnostic materials, academic materials, functional living skill materials, functional kitchen skills materials, and vocational/outdoor materials. Membership: Rs 2,000 non-refundable registration plus Rs 5,000 refundable security deposit; max 4 items for 2 weeks; Rs 50/day late fine.
• Computer Training Autism Course Computer skills training course designed for autistic children, priced at $400 with a 4–6 week duration and led by Dr. Aniqa Sohail. Described as the first such program in Pakistan.
• Internship Programs Structured internship programs for students and professionals in autism-related fields, run in partnership with educational institutions.
• Certificate Courses Professional certificate courses in autism and special-needs education and therapy for parents and professionals.
• Customised Solutions (IEPs, Behavior Plans, Sensory Needs, Supervised School Programs, Diet & Supplements) Individualized programs including Individualized Education Plans, Behavior Plans and Strategies, Sensory Needs assessments, Supervised School Programs, and Diet and Supplements Guidelines.
• Power Parent Programs (Parent Trainings, Parent Support Group, Parent-Teacher Meetings) Parent empowerment programs including parent trainings, support groups, and parent-teacher meetings to engage parents in their child's intervention.
• Sibling Power Programs Programs designed to support and empower siblings of children with autism, including sibling trainings and sibling support groups.
• Academics & School Training Academic support and school integration training for children with autism, including supervised school programs delivered in partnership with mainstream schools.
• Community Awareness Programs Programs aimed at raising awareness and understanding of autism in the broader community, including events and seminars.
• Consultation & Supervision Professional consultation and supervision services for autism intervention, available to families and professionals.
• Video Libraries (ABA, OT, Speech, TEACCH, PECS, RDI, CBT, Floortime, Social Skills, etc.) Comprehensive online collection of training videos covering ABA, safety, occupational therapy, academics, functional living skills, speech therapy, vocational skills, floortime, social skills, play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, TEACCH, PECS, nutrition, and additional autism intervention topics.
• ASAD's Woven Wonders A product category offering autism-related merchandise and materials under the ASAD's Woven Wonders brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student academic success demonstrated through student achieving 3rd Term academic results
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISAL Mainstream School For AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Collaborative partnership for inclusive education and Summer Camp programs. Joint programs include motor planning games, kitchen fun, arts & crafts, music, sports, and vocational activities. The partnership demonstrates integration of neurodivergent and neurotypical children in educational settings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: Large autism advocacy and resource organization funding research, awareness, and family services globally. Comparable community-awareness, parent empowerment, and resource-library functions but not a direct therapy provider.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Large US-based ABA services provider delivering one-to-one autism therapy, assessments, and training at scale. Comparable on the core service (ABA therapy, assessments) but operates as a commercial chain rather than a non-profit welfare model.
• Bancroft: Established US non-profit providing autism and intellectual disability services across therapy, education, vocational, and residential programs. Comparable multi-disciplinary service menu and parent/family support offerings at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Action for Autism (India): India-based non-profit providing assessment, therapy, training, and advocacy for autistic individuals. Closely mirrors HELP's model of combining direct therapy, parent training, professional certification, and awareness programs in an emerging South Asian market.
• New England Center for Children: Specialized autism education and research center delivering ABA-based intervention, teacher training, and professional certification. Comparable on clinical rigor, training programs, and on-site center-based delivery.
• Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC): Non-profit combining direct autism therapy, parent/sibling programs, professional training, and a resource library. Directly comparable breadth of services, educational programming, and community-based GTM motion to HELP.
• Manhattan Children's Center: NYC-based center delivering one-to-one autism therapy using multiple methodologies (ABA, Floortime, RDI) with strong parent training. Directly comparable service model and intervention-mix breadth at single-facility scale.
• CASP (Centre for Autism & Special Persons, Pakistan): Pakistan-based organization offering diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services for autistic children with parent training programs. Closest direct geographic peer addressing the same Pakistani market gap.

Emerging players

• Rethink Autism: Digital platform offering online ABA training, video libraries, and clinical tools for parents and professionals. Overlaps with HELP's video training library and certificate course offerings as a digital-native alternative.

Regional players

• Behavioural Momentum India: India-based provider of ABA therapy, assessments, and school-inclusion programs for children with autism. Comparable regional South Asian service model and inclusive-education partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Help-Autism-Pakistan-1311907122168719
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/help-autism-pakistan
• TikToktiktok.com/@helpautismaniqaso?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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