County resource guide
Autism Resources in Maricopa County, Arizona
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Maricopa County. Arizona statewide resources also apply.
Maricopa County (Phoenix metro) is home to SARRC — the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center — one of the most comprehensive autism organizations in the region, offering evaluations through adult services under one roof. Phoenix Children's Hospital provides pediatric evaluations. Raising Special Kids is Arizona's federally funded PTI providing free IEP advocacy statewide. Arizona requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy, and Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) manages waiver services while Southwest Human Development is the county's largest Early Intervention provider.
School evaluation
Request a School Evaluation
Under IDEA, your school district must evaluate your child for free if you request it in writing. Here’s who to contact in Maricopa County:
Phoenix Union High School District Special Ed
Serves Phoenix high school attendance areas; for K–8 contact your elementary district.
Arizona Dept of Ed Exceptional Student Services
ADE ESS provides statewide Child Find oversight and can connect families to local districts.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers7 providers in Maricopa County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Phoenix
Phoenix Children's Hospital — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Comprehensive developmental pediatric evaluations at Arizona's leading children's hospital. Autism assessments coordinated with behavioral health and therapy services.
Phoenix
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
Arizona's most recognized autism organization. SARRC offers comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based treatment, vocational programs, and adult services. One of the most complete autism centers in the Southwest.
Wide range of services including adult programs. Worth the waitlist.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Phoenix
Southwest Human Development — Early Intervention
Arizona's largest early childhood nonprofit. Provides Early Intervention services for children under 3 in Maricopa County under IDEA Part C, plus preschool programs and family support.
Free EI services for children 0–3. Arizona's largest EI provider.
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Phoenix
Behavior Frontiers — Phoenix
In-home and center-based ABA therapy across the Phoenix metro. BCBA-supervised with naturalistic teaching approach. Multiple Valley locations.
Arizona requires commercial insurance to cover ABA therapy.
Mental health
Therapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Phoenix · multi-county
Arizona Autism United
Nonprofit serving Arizona families with behavioral therapy, social skills groups, family support, and school advocacy. Sliding scale fees available.
Sliding scale fees. Strong community programs for school-age children and teens.
Parent & family support
Parent groups, sibling programs, and family peer support.
Phoenix
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
Active local chapter with support groups, social events, resource navigation, and family programs across the Valley.
Advocacy & legal
Legal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Phoenix · multi-county
Raising Special Kids
Arizona's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free IEP advocacy, training, and one-on-one support for families statewide. Essential resource before any IEP meeting or special education dispute.
FREE. Federally funded PTI. Call before every IEP meeting.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Maricopa County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Maricopa County families
Step-by-step help on the topics that matter most.
School & IEP
Navigating the IEP process
Your rights under IDEA, how evaluations work, and what every IEP section means.
Finding help
ABA, OT, speech and waitlists
How to find qualified providers, navigate insurance, and get off waitlists faster.
Getting started
Where to start after diagnosis
A week-by-week checklist for the first 90 days — from evaluation to early intervention.
Benefits & money
SSI, Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts
Federal benefits your child may qualify for and how to apply without losing your spot.
Mental health
Co-occurring conditions and support
Managing anxiety, ADHD, and depression alongside an autism diagnosis.
Daily life
Sensory processing and OT
Understanding sensory needs, sensory diets, and how occupational therapy helps.
Adulthood
Employment, housing, legal planning
Supported employment, housing options, guardianship alternatives, and ABLE accounts.
Communities served
Cities in Maricopa County
Serving families across Maricopa County including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise and Avondale and more.
See all Arizona resources
Waivers, PTI centers, and state programs apply to all families in Arizona.
Arizona state guide →Nearby counties in Arizona
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