A full service state approved Theraputic Intervention Agency specializing in children and adults with Autism.

ACCEL is a private, non-profit, special education school providing educational, behavioral and therapeutic services to over 200 students, ages 3-21, with cognitive, emotional, orthopedic, and/or behavioral disabilities. Incorporated in 1980, the agency has grown to four sites in Maricopa County.

My role as a consulant, evaluator, teacher, therapist, ABA and behavior specialist is to find the key and unlock the door to a new outlook. Each child is unique and so is the program that I develop. Autism is not a determined destination, it is a joutney that we can take together. After assessing your child's abilities, I will outline a team plan. I video tape often to review the progress made and to help develop modifivations as necessary. I have been a speech and language therapist for the last 27 years and an ECSE preschool teacher for children with autism he last 7 years. I have developed and taught in the observatinal and teaching clssroom with reversed intgration for children with autism. I have trained teachers, assistants, administration and home therapy providers in the area of behavior management, ABA, DTT and in the manner that children with autism learn. I have worked closely with O.T.s and P.T.s and integrated sensori therapy needs into the program. I am licenced in the areas of Early Childhood Special Education, Autism and Reading (graduate and post graduate levels); early childhood education speech and language pathology and elementary education (undergraduate level). I hold licences in the states of New York. Arizona, and Nevada (Autism). I am also certified as a state provider as an Autism Consultant, habilitation and respite provider. I am available as a consultant, evaluator and program developer, advocate for child and parent, therapist, teacher, trainer, habilitation and respite provider. I will soon open a preschool center with reversed integration for children with autism.

An online resouce for Arizonas facing and Autism Diagnosis in their family. An all volunteer based organization focused on the family unit. Resource listings, calendar of Autism related events in AZ, Online message board community, links to important AZ services etc.

ASAP is a non profit community organization for children with alternative learning abilities and behavior challenges including but not limited to the autism spectrum. ASAP combines equine facilitated therapy with sensory integration for a unique program which is designed especially for children on the autism spectrum or with any other alternative learning abilities. Our weekly sessions include two classes, one hour of horseback riding and one hour of color, sound and art therapy as well as our parent support group.

One to one therapy and supervision for children and young adults from age 1 to age 21.

ABA services for individuals on the autism spectrum

I am a licensed psychologist in Arizona and member of the National Register. I have worked with children for almost 20 years. I have been a director of special education, school psychologist supervisor and school psychologist. I am also adjunct faculty at Northern Arizona University where I have taught graduate classes in psychological testing, research and eductional psychology. I am currently in private practice and director of psychological services for a school district. I am very experienced in evaluating all categories of disability in IDEA 97.

The basic educational purpose of Gateway Academy is to develop academic, social, behavioral, physical and problem-solving skills which will enable our students to live constructive lives. The Gateway educational program is based on a cognitive behavioral model designed to offer intensive skills training in reading, writing, math, and study skills. The model includes social skills and a behavior modification approach to social-emotional issues, self-image, and the development of confidence as a learner within a supportive and understanding environment. Challenges are seen as learning opportunities, and all students will be accepted and celebrated for their differences and strengths.

Working with Families to Adovcate for Children with Educational Concerns. Assessment, Recommendations and Follow-up

arizona licensed attorney handling due process hearings in special education matters; educational advocacy and consultation for special needs children, with special emphasis on children on the autism spectrum, learning disabilities and ADD.

LDI’s Mission … to inspire individuals to experience success while optimizing their potential for an enhanced quality of life in a challenging and supportive learning environment.

Listening Ears LLC offers Academic Achievement Programs. Listening Ears focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause behind the symptom. Each child is evaluated using a series of assessment tools to determine what learning program is right for them. We custom-design a program specifically for each child using an array of research-based solutions.

We'll teach you the laws and how to write letters to get an appropriate IEP.

Play A.B.A. is a contracted provider receiving funding from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to provide home and community bases services and programs to eligible individuals with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to affect meaningful change in the lives of individuals with social, language, and behavioral deficits. Play A.B.A. strives to provide fun, motivating, and developmentally appropriate interventions that utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysi(ABA). In addition we provide private pay home program consultation services, school consulation and trainings, social skills groups, and IEP development.

Play ABA provides a variety of services for children with autism or related disabilities. These services include: Chrysalis Academy -an Arizona Department of Education approved private school, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Consultation, ABA Program development, and Habilitation and Respite services.

Progress Listening Center helps children with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or ADD/ADHD by offering EnListen, the newest patented program available to improve listening, auditory processing, and sensory integration. Developed by Sound Listening Corporation who is chaired by Dr. Billie Thompson, EnListen provides families an in-home choice once the initial evaluation is done. Dr. Thompson was the pioneer who brought Tomatis to the U.S. EnListen takes the benefits of Tomatis many steps further by improving Bone Conduction interference and increasing all processing of sounds necessary to produce word sounds, body coordination and receptive language.

The Arc of Tucson will support persons with developmental disabilities and their families and encourage full participation in every aspect of community life. We expect the least restrictive living and learning environments, while taking into consideration the unique needs of each individual. We envision a future without institutions or segregated schools, where all persons with disabilities have choices as to where and how they learn, live, work and play, choices that are reflective of the community in which they live.