County resource guide
Autism Resources in Pima County, Arizona
Local providers, school contacts, and support services for autism families in Pima County. Arizona statewide resources also apply.
Pima County (Tucson) is anchored by the University of Arizona's Sonoran UCEDD — the state's federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities — for evaluations and training. Raising Special Kids has a Tucson satellite for free IEP advocacy. Families seeking ABA therapy in Tucson often have shorter waitlists than the Phoenix metro. Arizona's ABA mandate and DDD waiver apply statewide. The Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) serves young children.
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 Pima County:
Tucson Unified School District Special Ed
Serves Tucson city limits and surrounding areas in Pima County.
Contacts verified May 2026 — call to confirm current numbers
Learn how to write your evaluation request →Provider directory
Local Providers20 providers in Pima County
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Diagnostic clinics
Formal autism evaluations by developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists.
Tucson
AZ Speech & Psychological Institute – Tucson Autism Testing
Comprehensive neuropsychological autism evaluations including cognitive, academic, and processing assessments. Free 30-minute consultation. Serves Tucson area.
Source: https://azspinstitute.com/tucson-autism-testing/
Tucson
Tucson Alliance for Autism (TAFA) – Diagnostic Evaluations
Nonprofit offering gold-standard ADOS-2 and ADI-R autism assessments for children through adults. Fee-for-service with sliding scale options. Located at 1601 N. Tucson Blvd, #40.
Source: https://tucsonallianceforautism.com/autism-evaluations/
Tucson
Tucson Neuropsychology Associates
Comprehensive neurodiversity-affirming autism evaluations for children and adults in Tucson.
Source: https://www.drbeldotti.com/autism
Tucson
University of Arizona — Sonoran UCEDD
University of Arizona's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Evaluations, community training, and Tucson's strongest academic autism resource.
Early Intervention (0–3)
Free services for children under 3 under IDEA Part C.
Tucson
Life Skills Autism Academy – SE Tucson (Centria Healthcare)
Center-based ABA and early intervention for children ages 1–5. Located at 2222 S Craycroft Rd.
Source: https://centriahealthcare.com/location/arizona-tucson-life-skills-autism-academy-2222-s-craycroft-rd/
ABA therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy — typically requires insurance authorization.
Tucson
Arizona Autism Center – Tucson
Structured one-on-one ABA therapy plus OT, speech, PT, habilitation, attendant care, and respite. Located at 2090 N Kolb Rd, Suite 105, serving East Tucson and surrounding communities.
Source: https://www.arizonaautism.com/our-locations/tucson-aba-therapy-center
Tucson
Circle City ABA – Tucson
Direct and group ABA therapy, behavioral consultation, social skill therapy, and parent training. Located at 3719 N. Campbell Ave near the University of Arizona.
Source: https://circlecityaba.com/tucson-az/
Safford · multi-county
Easterseals Blake Foundation — Blake Behavioral Health / Children & Family (Graham & Greenlee Main Office)
ABA therapy, behavioral health, supported employment, and adult day programs. Serves Graham and Greenlee counties. Part of the Easterseals Blake Foundation network serving 10 counties across southern Arizona.
Source: https://blakearizona.com/locations
Tucson
Helping Hands Behavior Therapy
Local Tucson ABA practice offering in-home and clinic-based therapy, early intervention, Natural Environment Training, parent training, and BCBA supervision. Accepts UHC and BCBS.
Source: https://helpinghandsbehaviortherapy.com/
Tucson
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center – Tucson East
Full autism therapy center offering ABA, OT, speech, feeding therapy, and diagnostic assessments. Located at 9302 E. 22nd Street.
Source: https://www.hopebridge.com/centers/tucson-east-az/
Tucson
Intermountain Centers – Tucson Autism & ABA
Early Autism Clinic for ages 18 months–10 years providing 6–20 hrs/week of one-on-one ABA. Also offers community-based ABA, telehealth, and neurodivergent behavioral health. Located at 401 N. Bonita Ave.
Source: https://www.intermountaincenters.org/services/autism-aba-services
Tucson
Odyssey Autism – Tucson
Center-based ABA therapy for children ages 2–10. BCBA-supervised, one-on-one sessions with parent coaching. Located at 5700 E Pima St.
Source: https://odysseyautismabatherapy.com/locations/tucson/
Speech therapy
Speech-language pathology, AAC, pragmatic language, and feeding.
Tucson
Desert Blossom Speech & Language Center
Speech-language therapy practice specializing in childhood apraxia of speech and pragmatic language evaluation for autistic children. Tucson-based.
Source: https://desertblossomslc.com/
Tucson
Speech Center of Southern Arizona
Speech and language therapy clinic serving children and adults in Tucson for over 30 years. Offers autism-related communication services.
Source: https://www.speechcenteraz.com/abuts
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.
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.
Tucson
Raising Special Kids — Tucson
Southern Arizona satellite for Arizona's federally funded PTI. Free IEP advocacy and training for Pima County families.
FREE. Federally funded PTI.
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School districts & government services
Public programs and school district contacts for Pima County.
School & special education
Services & benefits
Helpful guides
Guides for Pima 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 Pima County
Serving families across Pima County including Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson, Three Points, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde and Casas Adobes 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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