Vaincre L Autisme

What Vaincre L Autisme does

Vaincre l'Autisme is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2001 by parents of autistic children, headquartered at 51 rue Servan, 75011 Paris. It pursues a three-pronged mission — accelerating medical research into the causes of autism spectrum disorders (of which only ~10% are determined, per its International Scientific Committee), providing direct support to the estimated 1.3 million autistic people in France, and advocating for affected families in navigating diagnosis, schooling, and disability rights procedures (MDPH, AEEH, PCH, AAH). The organization cites a 1-in-50 birth prevalence and notes that 31% of autistic children present an associated intellectual developmental disorder.

Its product surface combines a self-serve online donation platform (faireundon.vaincrelautisme.org) with structured intervention programs — FutureSchool, an in-person evaluation and intervention unit operating at a 12-child / 12-professional ratio, and Up To You, a remote telehealth (télé-santé) program delivering ABA-based educational and behavioral modules to families. A dedicated Pôle Relations Parents division and a set of Family Guides handle procedural guidance and educational content, while an information portal (vaincrelautisme.org) provides autism literacy resources. Distribution is entirely digital plus community events (notably the annual Marche de l'Espérance), with no physical product sales.

The business model is donations-driven: individual donations carry a 66% French income-tax deduction (capped at 20% of taxable income), corporate donations a 60% deduction (capped at €20,000 or 5‰ of annual revenue), and membership ("adhésion") fees provide a recurring-revenue element. The association holds "reconnue d'intérêt général" status, which underpins the tax-deductibility advantage. Marketing channels span the website, a Facebook parents' group, a YouTube channel, email newsletters, press relations, and community events. No named major corporate donors, foundation grants, earned-income streams, or institutional investors are disclosed; revenue figures are not published.

Name

Vaincre L Autisme

Legal name

Association Vaincre l'Autisme

Website

https://vaincrelautisme.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vaincre l'Autisme is a French non-profit association founded in 2001 by parents of autistic children, funding autism research, delivering ABA-based intervention programs (FutureSchool in-person, Up To You telehealth), and supporting the estimated 1.3 million autistic people in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Advocacy and Family Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Diagnostic & Educational Assessment Services (EDAKAKAA), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism advocacy services
• Autism research funding
• Family support services
• Nonprofit health association
• Disability support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations (Individuals): Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring monthly gifts via the organization's secure online donation platform. Donations are tax-deductible at 66% for French income tax purposes, capped at 20% of taxable income. This is the primary revenue stream supporting research and family support programs.
2. Donations (Corporate): Corporate donors receive a 60% corporate tax deduction on donations, capped at €20,000 or 5‰ of annual revenue (whichever is greater).
3. Membership/Adhesion Fees: Parents and family members of autistic individuals can become paying members (adhérents) of the association, contributing financially while gaining a voice in the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vaincre l'Autisme is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2001 by parents of autistic children that funds medical research into autism spectrum disorders and delivers direct support services to affected families. The organization operates specialized educational and behavioral intervention programs (FuturoSchool for in-person evaluation and Up To You for telehealth-based remote intervention), runs a Pôle Relations Parents for diagnosis and MDPH administrative guidance, and channels donations toward an International Scientific Committee's research agenda. Its mission addresses the 1-in-50 birth prevalence rate and the approximately 1.3 million autistic individuals in France.

Product overview

Vaincre L Autisme is a non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 2001, dedicated to fighting autism spectrum disorders through research funding, family support services, and awareness programs. The organization operates a donation platform for fundraising, manages FuturoSchool (an evaluation and intervention unit with 12-child capacity per structure), and delivers Up To You remote intervention programs via telehealth. Additional offerings include the Pôle Relations Parents for procedural guidance, family educational guides, and a comprehensive information portal covering autism understanding, diagnosis, treatment options, and schooling rights. The association's work focuses on supporting approximately 1.3 million autistic individuals in France, with 1 in 50 children born autistic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FuturoSchool An in-person evaluation and intervention unit offering alternative ABA-based educational and behavioral programs for autistic children. Each structure serves 12 children with 12 dedicated professionals, delivering individualized programs designed to help children adapt to ordinary school and home environments. Targeted at families of autistic children in France; families must apply for limited available places.
• Up To You A telehealth (télé-santé) remote intervention program that democratizes access to ABA-based educational and behavioral intervention know-how for families of autistic children. Delivered via distance learning modules, the program transmits skills necessary for managing autism to families regardless of geographic location in France.
• Pôle Relations Parents A dedicated parent relations division that provides guidance and support to families navigating autism diagnosis, MDPH administrative procedures, schooling rights, AEEH/PCH/AAH benefits, and care pathway options. Targeted at parents and family members of autistic individuals seeking practical administrative and emotional support.
• Online Donation Platform A secure online donation portal (faireundon.vaincrelautisme.org) enabling individuals and corporations to make one-time or recurring monthly contributions to Vaincre l'Autisme. Donations are 100% secure and qualify for a 66% income tax deduction for individuals (capped at 20% of taxable income) or 60% corporate tax deduction (capped at €20,000 or 5‰ of annual revenue). Suggested donation tiers include €50, €80, €100, €150, or custom amounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.3 million autistic people in France supported through research and family programs

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Fondation de France: Largest French philanthropic foundation enabling individual donors to support vetted charities via earmarked funds. Comparable role as an intermediary in French tax-deductible giving, and a potential partner/displacement risk for autism-cause fundraising.

Direct peers

• Asperger Aide France: French non-profit dedicated to supporting people with Asperger syndrome and their families. Directly comparable target beneficiary base (autistic individuals and families in France) and non-profit association structure.
• Sésame Autisme: French parent-founded non-profit association focused on supporting autistic individuals and families. Comparable in mission (family support, advocacy, services), French-only footprint, and reliance on a charitable association structure.
• Autisme France: French national federation of autism associations (loi 1901) representing families and advocating for the rights of autistic people in France. Direct peer in mission, target population (French families of autistic individuals), and advocacy-based non-profit model.
• Fondation Jérôme Lejeune: French foundation funding research into genetic intellectual disabilities and adjacent neurodevelopmental conditions including autism. Comparable French non-profit research-funding model and recognized public-interest status.

Broad incumbents

• Autism Speaks: Large US-based autism advocacy and research-funding organization with global influence. Comparable in advocacy, research funding, and family-support mission but at much greater scale and geographic scope.
• Humanité & Inclusion (formerly Handicap International): International non-profit supporting people with disabilities including those with autism. Comparable advocacy and disability-support mission, but operating with significantly greater scale and an international footprint.
• Croix-Rouge française: Large French humanitarian organization addressing disability, health, and social welfare. Comparable French non-profit association structure and occasional overlap in serving persons with disabilities, though operating a much broader portfolio.
• Autism Europe: European-level federation representing people with autism and their families across 90+ member organizations. Comparable mission of autism advocacy and representation, though operating at a pan-European rather than national level.

Regional players

• National Autistic Society (UK): UK-based charity providing services, information, and advocacy for autistic people and families. Directly comparable charity/non-profit service model but operating in a different national market (UK vs France).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@vaincrelautisme
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/vaincrelautismefrance

Compliance1 record

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