Andorra's AUTEA Supports 106 People in 2026 Amid Autism Service Growth

AUTEA has supported 106 people so far in 2026, signaling continued growth in demand for its autism services, the association's technical director has reported.

Carolina Pastor told Andorra's News Agency (ANA) that the organisation is already surpassing last year's activity levels for the same period. AUTEA has expanded both its capacity and service uptake every year since 2019. Last year, it assisted 153 individuals on an individual basis, counting each person once even if they took part in several programmes.

The group has conducted 52 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses since 2023. These cover people referred from health services or approaching AUTEA directly, who receive neuropsychological evaluations to assess ASD criteria. The reviews may also spot other clinical issues, leading to onward referrals if ASD does not apply.

AUTEA runs programmes across technical and therapeutic support, social and community intervention and rehabilitation, and leisure pursuits. The leisure options aim to foster friendships, social connections, and healthy group activities beyond pure therapy.

Pastor highlighted the association's "highly integrated, networked" approach, particularly with health and social affairs departments. This setup eases referrals and raises awareness of AUTEA's work. The group recently renewed its board with Inés Martí and aims to broaden ties into education and judicial areas to improve detection, support, and care for those with ASD.