Maison De L'autisme / Autism House

What Maison De L'autisme / Autism House does

Maison de l'autisme (Autism House) is a Quebec-based non-profit organization founded in June 2019 in Montreal by Rosemary Maratta, a retired ergotherapist, and Xavier-Henri Hervé, an entrepreneur, to serve autistic adults and their families. The organization operates under a "Par et Pour" (By and For) model, with majority-autistic representation on staff and the board of directors. It is a registered charity (charity number: 7477 2671 RR0001) since 2024.

The organization's service portfolio includes weekly virtual support groups in French and English for autistic adults and parents/caregivers, in-person meeting activities (Espace rencontre) on the first and third Friday of each month in Montreal, individual autonomy consultations priced at $100 per session, and bi-annual Art dévoilé exhibitions featuring autistic artists at District 3 Innovation (Concordia University). A digital ecosystem — built on WordPress — comprises an interactive mutual aid portal (Portail d'entraide), an autism lexicon, blogs and testimonials authored by autistic contributors, and content tailored for parents and adolescents. A major program in development is the Living Lab experiential housing project, supported by a 2023 long-term lease (bail emphytéotique) with the English-Montreal School Board (CSEM) for two buildings and a housing needs survey conducted with RTSA (McGill University).

The revenue model is dominated by donations (with formal fundraising launched in 2024) and small individual consultation fees, with the bulk of services offered free of charge. Membership, currently free, becomes required for service access beginning February 2026. Strategic partners include the Gouvernement du Québec, Ville de Montréal, RNETSA, District 3 Concordia, Université de Montréal, and over a dozen community organizations. Geographic scope is province-wide (Quebec) via a hybrid online/in-person delivery model.

Name

Maison De L'autisme / Autism House

Legal name

Maison de l'autisme

Website

https://lamaisondelautisme.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maison de l'autisme is a Montreal-based non-profit organization founded in 2019 that delivers peer-led support groups, educational resources, community programs, and an experiential housing project for autistic adults and their families across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Community Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Peer support groups
• Community social services
• Autism advocacy nonprofit
• Caregiver support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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 and Charitable Giving: Registered charity receiving tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Charity number: 7477 2671 RR0001.
2. Consultation Services: Individual consultations offered for $100 per session to support autonomy development for autistic adults and teens.
3. Membership Fees: Free membership providing access to support groups, activities, and special events. From February 2026, membership will be required to access services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maison de l'autisme (Autism House) is a Montreal-based non-profit organization that delivers peer-led support groups, individual autonomy consultations, community events, and an online mutual aid portal for autistic adults and their families across Quebec. Services are offered in both French and English, with a registered charity model supplemented by nominal fees for individual consultations and free access to support groups, digital resources, and semi-annual art exhibitions.

Product overview

Maison de l'autisme operates as a community organization offering a coordinated suite of services and digital resources for autistic adults and their families. The core offerings include virtual support groups (Soyons litérals/Let's go Literal, Let's go Social), in-person meeting space (Espace rencontre), and individual autonomy consultations. The organization maintains a digital ecosystem comprising an interactive mutual aid portal, a comprehensive glossary, blogs, and testimonial content authored by the autistic community. Major programs include L'Art dévoiilé (art exhibitions), experiential housing initiatives, and content development projects for parents and adolescents. The services are free or affordable ($100 for individual consultations), with membership required starting February 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support Groups (Groupes de soutien) Weekly virtual support groups delivered in French and English for autistic adults and for parents/caregivers of autistic individuals, providing peer exchange, isolation reduction, and community connection.
• Espace Rencontre (Meeting Space) In-person activities held on the first and third Friday of each month in Montreal (District 3, 1250 Rue Guy), fostering social participation in a respectful and inclusive environment for autistic adults and their families.
• Individual Consultations (Consultations individuelles) Autonomy-focused consultations for teens and autistic adults, available in English and French, conducted at home, online, or in person, priced at $100 per session, targeting specific independence objectives with personalized action plans.
• L'Art Dévoilé (Art Unveiled) Semi-annual artistic event showcasing 15+ autistic artists through paintings, music, writing, and unique creations, held in May and November, free admission, hosted at District 3 Innovation, Concordia University.
• Mutual Aid Portal (Portail d'entraide) Interactive thematic portal providing blogs, testimonials, resources, and an autism lexicon for autistic adults and their families to find information, exchange experiences, and access community support.
• Experiential Housing (Hébergement expérientiel) Living Lab project providing young autistic adults with a transitional living environment (24-36 months) combined with experiential training programs to develop skills for durable residential autonomy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 autistic adults and families participated in housing needs survey
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RTSA – Réseau pour transformer les soins en autisme (Université McGill)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Scientific partner validating research methodology and ensuring rigorous scientific standards. Collaborated on provincial consultation and housing needs survey reaching 400 participants. RTSA provides academic credibility and research protocols for Living Lab housing project.
• RNETSA – Réseau national d'expertise en trouble du spectre de l'autismecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational autism expertise network providing professional knowledge and resources. Participated in annual RNETSA Day where organization presented conference on autism autonomy.
• Ville de MontréalmajorOthersCity of Montreal as a major municipal partner supporting organizational activities and community initiatives.
• Gouvernement du QuébecmajorOthersProvincial government providing funding support including PSOP program for website development project.
• District 3 Innovation (Université Concordia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub hosting Art dévoil events and providing venue for two years. Partnership enables art market and exhibition space for autistic artists.
• Université de MontréalminorOthersAcademic partner in the autism community network.
• CSEM – Commission scolaire English-MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned lease agreement (bail emphytéotique) in February 2023 for two buildings intended for future experiential housing project.
• Action-GardienminorOthersCommunity organization providing volunteering projects enabling autistic adults to acquire professional experience.
• CRADI – Comité régional pour l'autisme et la déficience intellectuelleminorOthersRegional committee for autism and intellectual disability collaborating in the autism community network.
• FOHM – Fédération des OSBL d'Habitation de MontréalminorOthersFederation of Montreal non-profit housing organizations, relevant to organization's housing initiatives.
• École secondaire John Grant (CSEM)minorOthersSecondary school partner within the English Montreal School Board network.
• Solidarité AhuntsicminorOthersLocal community organization in Ahuntsic neighborhood.
• Transition atypique sud-ouestminorOthersAtypical transition organization in the Southwest district.
• Inspirations NewspaperminorOthersMedia partner covering autism-related topics.
• Épicerie DétourminorOthersCommunity grocery store partner in the local community network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@maisondelautisme-autismhouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/lamaisondelautismeautismhouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maison-de-l-autisme-autism-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/maisondelautisme_autismhouse

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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