California Autism Network

Name

California Autism Network

Legal name

California Autism Network

Website

https://californiaautismnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Transition Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (61171), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAKAK

Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAI

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAD

Autism 1:1 Paraprofessional / Aide Support Services

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAG

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAC

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Autism transition services
• Life skills training
• Social skills development
• Employment support services
• College preparation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vendor Services - Inland Regional Center: California Autism Network operates as an approved vendor of the Inland Regional Center (IRC). Services are provided at no cost to Inland Regional Center consumers. Revenue flows through IRC funding for behavioral health and transition services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

California Autism Network provides transition, social, education, and employment support services for teens (16+) and adults with autism. Service delivery combines weekly one-on-one 90-minute sessions with assigned Transition Specialists and bi-monthly group training events covering life skills, college preparation, and career readiness. All programming begins with a comprehensive 1.5-3 hour intake assessment across 14 functional areas.

Product overview

California Autism Network provides a unified service offering focused on transition support and life skills training for teens and adults with autism. The core program consists of Customized Life Skills Training delivered through weekly one-on-one Transition Specialist sessions combined with monthly Group Transition Training activities. The service portfolio includes College Exploration/Application Training and College Success Training and Support for post-secondary goals, as well as Career Exploration/Application Training and Job/Career Success Training and Support for employment readiness. All services begin with an Initial Assessment and Intake Report to establish individualized goals. Services are delivered both in-person at Riverside, Murrieta, and Rialto offices, and virtually, primarily to Inland Regional Center consumers in Riverside County, CA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customized Life Skills Training Individualized training covering confidence building, anxiety and anger management, hygiene, social skills, communication, time management, budgeting, self-advocacy, and daily living skills tailored to each client's goals for teens and adults with autism.
• Group Skills Training Program Interactive group lessons for clients with similar goals, providing real-life practice in a supportive team-building atmosphere with opportunities to develop peer relationships among teens and adults with autism.
• College Exploration and Application Training Services including college and career assessment, application preparation, scholarship and grant assistance, essay writing support, and FAFSA application completion for individuals with autism transitioning to higher education.
• College Success Training and Support Ongoing support connecting clients with campus resources such as ASC/DRC/DSPS, assisting with class registration, facilitating accommodations, and providing self-advocacy and time-management training for post-secondary success.
• Career Exploration and Application Training Career assessment, job application preparation, resume writing training, interview skills development, and access to volunteer, work experience, and job shadowing opportunities for adults with autism.
• Job/Career Success Training and Support Work Success Plan development, employer communication training, customized work skills training including customer service, professional boundaries, and accepting criticism, plus work-related social skills development.
• Initial Assessment and Intake Report A 1.5-3 hour comprehensive assessment evaluating 14 areas including daily living skills, goals, independence level, behavior patterns, social skills, communication, self-awareness, learning style, safety awareness, and sensory and motor abilities to design tailored support programs.
• Weekly 1:1 Transition Specialist Sessions Weekly 90-minute personalized sessions with an assigned Transition Specialist focused on intensive training toward individual goals for teens and adults with autism.
• Group Transition Training Two monthly 2-hour group training sessions held at main offices or in the community (special events, activities, museums, company tours) focused on interactive skill improvement in natural settings with matched peers.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inland Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Autism Network is an approved vendor of the Inland Regional Center (IRC #PJ5358). IRC processes referrals through their Behavior Health Team and provides funding for autism transition services to consumers. Services are provided at no cost to Inland Regional Center consumers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national disability services organization offering autism, employment, and transition services across many states. Broad incumbent with overlapping service categories but much larger scale and geographic reach than CAN.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): Large national provider of ABA therapy and autism services with multiple locations across the U.S. Comparable as a scaled autism services organization, though focused primarily on clinical ABA rather than transition services.
• Catalight: California-based autism services provider offering ABA, family support, and adult services across the state. Comparable in geography and population served, with broader service portfolio and greater scale than CAN.
• The Arc of the United States: National disability advocacy and service organization with local chapters providing adult autism, employment, and community-living programs. Comparable in mission and service categories but operates at federation scale.

Direct peers

• Melmark: Provides residential, day, and educational services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Comparable as a multi-program autism services provider serving similar populations across life stages.
• AANE (Asperger/Autism Network): New England-based nonprofit offering adult autism services including life skills, employment support, and social/community programs. Directly comparable service mix and adult-focused transition population to California Autism Network.
• AHRC New York City: Provides direct services for adults with developmental disabilities including autism, including day programs, employment support, and community living services. Comparable as an established vendor delivering adult-focused transition and life-skills programming.
• College Living Experience (CLE): Provides post-secondary transition support and college success programs specifically for students with autism and learning differences. Directly comparable to CAN's College Exploration and College Success Training offerings.
• TouchPoint Autism Services: Provides autism transition, adult services, and community-based support programs. Highly comparable to CAN as a regional autism services organization focused on adult/transition-aged clients and similar 1:1 and group program structures.

Others

• Autism Society of America: National autism advocacy and resource organization providing information, referral, and community support. Thematically related to CAN's mission but operates as an advocacy/education nonprofit rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AmandaMBacker
• Facebookfacebook.com/California-Autism-Network-103931278150550
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-autism-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/californiaautismnetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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