Autism Resources for Parents

Visit http://www.azed.gov/specialeducation/parents/ to access a wealth of special education resources, including information on autism interventions, family support, mental health, and your educational rights.

Raising Special Kids is a valuable resource that offers free support, training, information, and assistance for families, helping them develop advocacy skills for their children. The site also includes various special education resources, including insights on autism interventions and behavioral support. You can visit the site at http://www.raisingspecialkids.org/.

AZ Promising Practices is a valuable website that offers research to practice guidelines, strategies, and resources aimed at supporting professionals and parents in enhancing outcomes for students with disabilities. This includes essential special education resources and effective autism interventions, as well as behavioral support strategies. Parents are encouraged to visit http://www.azpromisingpractices.com/ for additional information.

Explore autism interventions that can be integrated into the home environment, including self-monitoring strategies and other behavioral support techniques, at https://www.interventioncentral.org, a valuable resource for special education.

Visit https://www.familyequality.org/ for additional support and resources, including autism interventions, behavioral support, and special education resources.

Peer Counseling

Visit: https://teenlifeline.org/

Hours are: Call 24/7/365 | Text weekdays 12-9 p.m. & weekends 3-9 p.m. | Peer Counseling 3-9 p.m. daily

For those seeking support, including information on autism interventions and behavioral support, our resources are available.

Suicide Prevention information page

Visit: https://ceufast.com/blog/suicide-prevention-guide-for-youth-and-young-adults

Adolescent Substance Abuse Program

Visit: https://www.asapaz.com/

Call 602.434.0249 Mon-Fri, 9am to 9pm for special education resources and more.

Learn more about Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder and explore valuable autism interventions, behavioral support strategies, and special education resources at https://www.dmdd.org/

Contact the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) for valuable resources related to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. They also provide information on autism interventions and behavioral support. You can reach them at the current phone number, 602-340-8717.

Bibliography: (1) Uniquely Human by B. Prizant (2) Autism Parent Handbook by Raun Melmed and (3) The Whole-Brain Child by D. Siegel MD and Tina Payne.

American Autism Association - Learn more about autism spectrum disorders and access special education resources at https://www.myautism.org/

The Arizona Autism Coalition is another essential resource, focusing on improving the lives of those affected by ASD. They provide information on autism interventions and support for obtaining appropriate services, as well as updates on community news and events. Visit www.azautism.org for additional details.

Social Gatherings and Support for Adults on the Spectrum

Check out Seeds For Autism for vocational support and social development at https://www.seedsforautism.org/. For high-functioning adults, visit the Autism Society at https://phxautism.org/ to learn more about available resources and support.

Bibliotherapy: James Webb's book Guiding the Gifted Child

For further information and resources on autism interventions and behavioral support, visit the Arizona Department of Education Gifted Education website at https://www.azed.gov/gifted-education.

You can also check out https://arizonagifted.org. The Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented (AAGT) is a nonprofit organization of educators, parents, and community members collaborating to better meet the unique needs of our gifted and talented students in Arizona, while also providing valuable special education resources.

Accommodating employees with autism, PTSD, and other differences in thinking patterns doesn't have to be challenging. Discover effective autism interventions and behavioral support strategies to assist employees with diverse abilities at https://askjan.org/soar.cfm. 

Similarly, offering accommodations for neurotypical children can be achieved through various methods. For more special education resources, please visit https://www.parentcenterhub.org/accommodations/ and https://www.understood.org/en/articles/common-classroom-accommodations-and-modifications.

The mission of Robinson Ranch is to provide comprehensive educational programs for under-privileged, disabled, and able-bodied children and adults, utilizing horses to facilitate growth, learning, and healing. This includes specialized autism interventions and behavioral support, ensuring that all students have access to valuable special education resources. Pursuing this mission enriches the lives of their students in a caring, safe, and challenging environment.

All community resources on this page are for connectivity purposes only and should not be taken as recommendations for services or endorsements, including autism interventions or behavioral support. Please contact the agencies directly to determine if their special education resources and services are a good fit for you or your loved ones.