Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization

What Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization does

Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization (ACRO) is a Karachi-based non-profit founded in 2014 by Dr. Maria Kazmi and Syed Afzal Wahid as the city's first multipurpose facility for individuals with special needs. The organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of 15 clinical, educational, and support services — including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, sensory integration, behavioral modification, special and inclusive education, vocational training, natural environment training, home-based therapy, parental training, diagnostic assessment, social skills training, and counseling — to children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual and developmental disabilities, speech and learning disabilities, and their families. Services are delivered through a single physical center at Plot B, 204, Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal (co-located at Govt. Girls Secondary School), supplemented by home-based therapy and community outreach including free screening camps, awareness drives, and workshops.

ACRO is structured as a registered non-profit (Autism Care & Rehabilitation Organization (Regd.)) under the leadership of Executive Director Brigadier R Malik Muneer Ejaz, supported by executive members including co-founder Syed Afzal Wahid, Tasneem Fatima, General Secretary Shazia Kazmi, and Joint Secretary Imran Ahmed (also an FBR lawyer providing legal and financial-compliance oversight). The organization holds a PCP Certificate, has received public endorsement from the Chief Minister of Sindh, and has produced internationally recognized outcomes including a Special Olympics World Games 2019 gold medal won by student Sajida Bibi in Abu Dhabi. Revenue is generated through charitable donations and Zakat contributions — accepted via Bank Islami, HBL, and KuickPay across 14 currencies — rather than conventional fee-for-service billing, with services offered free or on a subsidized basis for underprivileged families. GTM is primarily community-led (awareness campaigns, word-of-mouth, media coverage) and direct-to-consumer (phone, WhatsApp, email, website booking with no referral required). The organization publishes audited financial statements for 2021, 2023, and 2024, indicating a degree of formal governance unusual for a small Pakistani NGO.

Name

Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization

Legal name

Autism Care & Rehabilitation Organization (Regd.)

Website

https://acropk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization (ACRO) is a Karachi-based non-profit founded in 2014 that delivers clinical therapy, special education, and rehabilitation services to children with autism and related developmental disabilities, operating from a single multipurpose center and funded through donations and Zakat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Therapy and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Evaluation, Implementation & Training (School-Based) (EDAKAEAI), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Autism therapy services
• Applied behavior analysis
• Occupational therapy
• Special needs education
• Developmental rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Zakat: ACRO operates primarily through charitable donations. The organization accepts Zakat donations through Bank Islami and general donations through HBL. Donors can contribute in multiple currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, AED, SAR, PKR, INR, BDT, CAD, AUD, TRY, MYR, SGD, CNY, JPY). Online donations are processed via KuickPay.
2. Service Fees: Some services may be provided at subsidized or free rates for underprivileged families. The organization provides free therapy sessions, assessments, and inclusive education programs for families in financial need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACRO is a non-profit therapy and rehabilitation center that delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, psychotherapy, sensory integration, behavioral therapy, special and inclusive education, vocational training, and parental training for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disabilities in Karachi, Pakistan. Services are provided through a physical center in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and through home-based therapy visits, with free or subsidized care offered to underprivileged families.

Product overview

ACRO (Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization) is a comprehensive therapy and rehabilitation center providing care, therapy, and education for children with autism and related special needs. Founded in 2014 as Karachi's first multipurpose facility for individuals with special needs, the organization offers a unified portfolio of 15 distinct therapy and support services under one roof. These include core therapeutic services (ABA Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physio Therapy, Psycho Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Sensory Integration), educational programs (Special & Inclusive Education), training services (Vocational Training, Natural Environment Training, Parental Training, Home-Based Therapy), and assessment services (Diagnostic Assessment, Social Skills Training, Counseling). The integrated approach combines these services to provide individualized, multidisciplinary care supporting children with various conditions including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and developmental delays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Therapy Therapy service helping individuals improve daily living and work skills through customized therapeutic activities, including sensory integration, fine motor and gross motor development, and community participation guidance. Targeted at children with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities.
• ABA Therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) Evidence-based behavioral therapy using positive reinforcement to improve social, communication, and learning skills. Includes individualized behavior plans, skill-building activities, and parent/caregiver training for children with autism.
• Speech Therapy Addresses speech and language challenges including articulation difficulties, stuttering, voice disorders, and language delays. Works on improving communication, language development, comprehension, and expressive skills for children with speech and language disorders.
• Physio Therapy Physical rehabilitation program focused on improving mobility, building strength, enhancing balance, and reducing pain through customized exercise programs and hands-on therapeutic activities for individuals with motor and physical challenges.
• Psycho Therapy Mental health support using talk therapy, counseling, and evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and play therapy to help manage emotional, behavioral, and psychological challenges in children and families.
• Behavioral Therapy / Behavior Modifications Helps individuals develop positive, adaptive behaviors through Functional Behavior Assessments, personalized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and positive reinforcement techniques for children with autism and behavioral challenges.
• Special and Inclusive Education Personalized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each learner's unique strengths and challenges, integrating therapy techniques into the educational process with emphasis on social, emotional, and life skills for children with special needs.
• Natural Environment Training Brings therapy and learning directly into everyday places such as homes, schools, parks, and community centers, helping individuals generalize skills beyond therapy rooms.
• Vocational Training Equips individuals with disabilities with essential skills for employability through workshops in computer literacy, customer service, crafts, trades, workplace readiness, and job coaching.
• Sensory Integration Program Helps individuals with sensory processing challenges develop skills to navigate daily life through individualized assessments, engaging therapy activities, and sensory-friendly environment creation.
• Parental Training Program Equips families with knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their loved one's unique needs through ongoing guidance, hands-on workshops, and personalized coaching.
• Home-Based Therapy Program Brings therapy into the comfort of patients' homes with personalized daily schedules, family involvement, expert guidance, and progress monitoring integrated into daily routines for all ages.
• Diagnostic Assessment In-depth evaluations using standardized tools to identify autism, ADHD, and developmental delays early and accurately.
• Social Skills Training Helps children develop age-appropriate social interaction, communication, and relationship-building skills through guided group or one-on-one sessions.
• Counseling and Psychological Support Emotional support, coping strategies, and mental health care for both children and their families, offered by trained psychologists and counselors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children receiving early intervention show improved communication, learning, and behavior outcomes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of SindhcoreOthersThe Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has publicly endorsed ACRO's work, stating the government's commitment to children with special needs and praising ACRO's contribution. The Secretary of DEPD Sindh, Tuaha Ahmed Faruqui Sindh, also expressed support for inclusive initiatives.
• Govt. Girls Secondary School, Gulshan-e-IqbalminorOthersACRO operates from the premises of Govt. Girls Secondary School in Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, indicating a partnership for shared facility use.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: Large-scale autism advocacy and awareness nonprofit with global research, family-services, and grant-making operations. Comparable to ACRO on awareness-campaign activity, family-servicing support, and donor-funded operating model.
• Autism Society of America: Long-standing U.S. grassroots autism organization delivering advocacy, education, and support resources. Compares to ACRO's family-support, awareness, and educational mission.
• National Autistic Society: UK-based autism charity providing services, information, and campaigns for autistic people and families. Comparable to ACRO on the service-plus-advocacy-plus-donor-funded operating posture.

Direct peers

• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest ABA therapy providers in the world, delivering center- and home-based ABA, early intervention, and social-skills programs. Directly comparable to ACRO on ABA-centered, multidisciplinary delivery for children with autism.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state U.S. provider of ABA, occupational, speech, and diagnostic services for children with autism. Comparable to ACRO in centering autism-specific ABA alongside OT, speech, and diagnostic assessment under one integrated program.
• Centria Healthcare: Provider of home- and center-based ABA therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior consultation for children with autism. Overlaps with ACRO's multidisciplinary therapy delivery structure.
• Behavioral Innovations: Multi-state ABA, speech, and occupational therapy provider for children with autism. Aligns with ACRO on integrated clinic-plus-home autism service delivery.
• May Institute: U.S. nonprofit providing ABA, special education, residential, and vocational services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. ACRO's combined therapy-plus-education-plus-vocational model mirrors May Institute's integrated offering.
• Alternative Behavior Strategies: ABA-focused provider serving children with autism through center-based, home-based, and school-based programs with parent training components. Closely matches ACRO's ABA + parent-training + home-based pillars.
• Trumpet Behavioral Health: ABA therapy provider offering center-based and home-based services plus school consultation for autism. Closely aligns with ACRO's ABA + home-based therapy delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/acro_pk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@autismcarerehabilitationan1079
• Facebookfacebook.com/autismcareandrehabilitation
• Instagraminstagram.com/autismcareandrehabilitation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acro-autism-care-and-rehabilitation-organization

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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