named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Responsive Skills Training™ (RST™)
Neurodiversity-affirming, globally designed training course co-created with autistic self-advocates that teaches skills for RBT®, IBT®, and ABAT® credentials, featuring lived-experience content and cultural responsiveness, licensed by the Behavior Health Center of Excellence
SkillCorps®
Global volunteer program that sends teams of autism professionals and self-advocates on two-week international trips to co-create and implement sustainable programs with local service providers, following a pre-trip virtual training and crowdfunding requirement
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 3 activities
- Delivering autism intervention training globallyProvides autism intervention training informed by the global Autistic community to organizations and under-resourced areas in over 20 countries, using virtual and in-person methods to improve service delivery and local autism awareness.
- Delivering staff training and capacity-building programsProvides training programs for staff of autism service providers to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and implementation of community projects, drawing on over twenty years of global experience.
- Hosting global convenings to advance autism servicesHosts an annual Global Summit™ conference and biannual SkillCorps® trips to shift perspectives on autism services globally, including participant-led events such as autism conferences and parent training that have engaged 175 participants.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 2 activities
- Conducting assessments and accreditation for autism service centersPerforms comprehensive assessments of autism service centers using standardized tools to identify clinical, administrative, and outreach needs, and offers Global Autism Accreditation to recognize providers as international leaders in their communities.
- Operating virtual community and podcast for autism supportOperates the Autism Knows No Borders® Podcast and a virtual community that offers connection and support through open forums, podcast episodes, and online engagement.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Operating SkillCorps® program with pre-deployment and on-site engagementConducts a 2-day orientation in New York for SkillCorps® members before deployment and delivers hands-on clinical training and community project support through in-person and virtual engagement at partner sites worldwide.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Providing Responsive Skills Training™ for autism credentialsOffers a comprehensive training course, including self-paced learning modules, live office hours, exam preparation, podcast episodes, and online community access, to prepare individuals for RBT®, IBT®, and ABAT® credentials.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$736K
Contributions & grants$465K63%
Program service revenue$271K37%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$588K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$330K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash$9K
Investments$0
Liabilities$59K
Net assets$-25K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
2 years on record · 2018–2020 · YoY revenue -53.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Ola Pinney | CEO | 40 | $84K |
board members · 3
- Fatema Hamdani — Board Member
- Joseph Cuello — Board Member
- Nundiah-Danielle Edwards — Board Member
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- 4NGO Partner — Partner organization in Kenya supporting autism inclusion initiatives through the International Mentorship Program
- Association AIDE-AUTISME TOLIARA Partner — Partner organization in Madagascar led by a program participant promoting autism awareness and inclusion
- Autism Knows No Borders® Network — Produces the Autism Knows No Borders® Podcast and virtual community as part of its network offerings.
- Behavior Health Center of Excellence Partner — Licensed and distributes the Responsive Skills Training™ course through the BHCOE Learning Hub.
- Global Autistic Community Partner — Collaborates with the Global Autistic Community to inform training and services through lived experience.
- MIKOLO Center Partner — Partner organization in Madagascar involved in autism awareness and inclusion initiatives
- Ready Aiders Foundation Partner — Partner organization in Nairobi, Kenya that organized the MR & MISS AUTISM EVENT in collaboration with 4NGO
- SkillCorps® Partner — Global Autism Project runs the SkillCorps® program, which sends teams of autism professionals and advocates to support international partner sites.
- The Behaviour Hub Partner — Partner organization in Ghana providing autism training and advocacy through the mentorship program
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building via Skilled Volunteer Engagementmethodology: evidence-based mentorship and capacity buildingBy deploying skilled volunteers through the SkillCorps® program, the organization builds local capacity for sustainable autism services in underserved regions, because transferring expertise through hands-on mentorship and evidence-based coaching enables communities to develop and maintain their own service ecosystems.
- Co-Creation with the Autistic Communitymethodology: community_co_creationBy co-creating training programs and tools with Autistic professionals and self-advocates, the organization ensures cultural relevance, inclusion of lived experience, and greater acceptance and sustainability of autism services, because programs rooted in lived expertise are more effective and respectful of neurodiverse identities.
- Leadership Development through Funded Participationmethodology: fundraising-as-leadership-developmentBy requiring participants to crowdfund $9,500 before travel, the organization turns fundraising into a leadership development tool, because the process strengthens advocacy skills, deepens commitment, and expands public engagement around autism and global impact.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming and Culturally Responsive Designmethodology: neurodiversity-affirmingBy designing training programs that affirm neurodiversity and respond to cultural context, the organization promotes inclusion and effectiveness across global settings, because respecting autistic ways of being and addressing cultural biases leads to more relevant, sustainable, and equitable service delivery.