ANNA provides personalized, evidence-based care for autistic children through Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention and parent coaching. This approach enhances children's growth and independence while supporting families in navigating autism-related challenges.
Funding
$9.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Families of autistic children often face challenges in accessing effective, personalized care that addresses their child's unique developmental needs. Traditional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods can be rigid and may not always integrate seamlessly into a child's natural environment. Furthermore, parents may feel ill-equipped to support their child's development consistently across different settings.
Solution
ANNA provides Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) and parent coaching to support autistic children's growth and independence. NDBI combines ABA principles with developmental psychology strategies, creating learning opportunities during play, social interactions, and daily routines. ANNA's approach focuses on communication, daily living, social engagement, play, and learning skills, while also addressing challenging behaviors. Parent coaching, based on the Project ImPACT model, empowers caregivers with practical strategies and hands-on practice to support their child's development at home, fostering more positive interactions and a collaborative approach to autism intervention.
Target Audience
ANNA primarily serves autistic children up to age 6 and their families, as well as clinicians seeking to refer patients for comprehensive autism care.
Features
- Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI) tailored for children up to age 6
- Combines Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with developmental psychology strategies
- Focus on creating learning opportunities during play and daily routines
- Parent coaching program based on the Project ImPACT model
- Weekly coaching sessions with hands-on practice and feedback
- Collaborative goal setting with clinicians to identify meaningful family and child objectives
- Flexible program duration and session locations (clinic, home, or virtual)
- Insurance support to navigate coverage and costs, including assistance with Medicaid