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Autism Providers in Phoenix, Arizona
10 providers listed at an address in Phoenix itself. For everyone who serves the wider area, see Maricopa County.
This page lists autism providers based in Phoenix — the ones close enough to drive to. Many providers serve Maricopa County from neighboring towns, or by telehealth and in-home visits, and those appear on the county page rather than here.
Activities, clubs & recreation
4 providersClubs, sports, camps, and social programs that welcome autistic children and teens — inclusive, adaptive, and special-needs specific.
ARCH - Arizona Recreational Center for the Handicapped
Phoenix, AZ
An after-school program running 2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, plus camps during school breaks and summer. After-school cover is one of the hardest things for a working parent to find, and a daily program is far more useful than a weekly club.
Arizona TOPSoccer
Phoenix, AZ · serves several counties
The Arizona branch of US Youth Soccer's outreach program, open to autistic people and those with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities, at any ability level.
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix - sports and recreation
Phoenix, AZ · serves several counties
The Phoenix chapter maintains a sports and recreation listing alongside its support and advocacy work - one of the few local organizations that has collected what actually exists nearby.
Kidtastics
Phoenix, AZ
Swim lessons for autistic children taught using visual supports - iPads, photo schedules, peg boards and timers - rather than verbal instruction alone. Water competence matters for its own sake, and an instructor who already uses visual supports saves you explaining it.
Diagnostic clinics
2 providersFormal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Phoenix Children's Hospital — Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Phoenix, AZ
Comprehensive developmental pediatric evaluations at Arizona's leading children's hospital. Autism assessments coordinated with behavioral health and therapy services.
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
Phoenix, AZ
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.
Mental health
1 providerTherapists and psychiatrists experienced with autistic children and adults.
Arizona Autism United
Phoenix, AZ · serves several counties
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.
ABA therapy
1 providerApplied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Behavior Frontiers — Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
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.
Advocacy & legal
1 providerLegal advocates, special education advocates, and disability rights organizations.
Encircle Families (formerly Raising Special Kids)
Phoenix, AZ · serves several counties
Arizona's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. Free help for families of children with disabilities with special education, IEPs and navigating services, with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma.
Early Intervention (0–3)
1 providerFree services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Southwest Human Development — Early Intervention
Phoenix, AZ
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.
Not finding the right fit in Phoenix?
14 more providers serve Maricopa County from outside Phoenix — including telehealth and in-home services that do not depend on how far you can drive.
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