From the category archives:

Arizona

African-American Autism Support Services of Arizona Parent Support Group

June 30, 2009

Approximately 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with Autism in the United States according to federal statistics as of 2007. These numbers place Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders at an alarming high rate and even at an epidemic level and early intervention services are crucial in the development milestones for children diagnosed. The average age [...]

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Open Doors Center Summer Camp in Arizona

June 11, 2009

The summer camp session sponsored by the Open Doors Center in Arizona will be held at the New Vision Center in Scottsdale from June 22-26. The fee for the week-long day camp is $200 with a $25 deposit due tomorrow, June 12.
Hands-On Expeditionary Summer Camp
What: For kids ages 8-12, all kinds of learners including [...]

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S-Club’s Social Skills Summer Camp in Arizona

April 8, 2009

Children and teens with high functioning autism, Aspergers, ADHD, NVLD and other diagnosis often leave parents struggling to find a summer program that can accommodate and support them. S-club’s summer camp will improve your son/daughter’s social interaction skills while learning the enjoyment of peer interaction. Kim Yamamoto and Elaine Berkley invite your child [...]

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Gateway Academy College Transition Program – AZ

April 3, 2009

Gateway Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona has announced the details of its Spectrum College Transition Program. The Mission Statement provides more information about the program.
Providing a supportive, residential, post-secondary program for young men with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, who need assistance academically, socially, and emotionally.
We collaborate with existing organizations to provide an alternative [...]

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Update on the Special Education Voucher Program – Arizona

April 2, 2009

The Arizona Autism Coalition is hosting a meeting for parents of children that were served by the special education voucher system that was just ruled unconstitutional by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Scholarship Program for Children with Disabilities Is No Longer Available – What Are Your Options Now?
DATE: Tuesday, [...]

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Pieceful Solutions Autism School in Arizona

March 31, 2009

A new school designed to meet the needs of Arizona children with autism is open for summer program enrollment as well as 2009-2010 school year enrollment. The school, Pieceful Solutions, is located at 6101 E. Virginia St in Mesa, Arizona. The campus is located at the Red Mountain Community Church but is not [...]

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