The name GAUTENA is an acronym for the Gipuzkoan Association for Autism (in the Basque language).

The organisation was set up in 1978 as a non profit-making entity made up by families of those suffering from autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). More »

GAUTENA is a non profit-making Social Initiative Entity whose mission is to improve the quality of life of those suffering from autistic spectrum disorders and other intellectual disabilities with similar support requirements, and their families. More »

GAUTENA is an Association of Families governed ultimately by an Assembly. There is also a Board of Directors which represents all the families and is elected by the Assembly.

GAUTENA has three types of external clients: its users (people suffering from autism and other intellectual disabilities with similar support needs and their families), the Administration and society.

GAUTENA is an Organisation which, right from its earliest days, has been fully committed to providing a High-Quality Service, making a concerted effort to constantly improve both its technical and management models.