This page gathers autism and disability resources for families in Coconino County, Arizona. You'll find 11 local resources listed here, alongside Arizona statewide programs and nationwide services, all verified and in one place. For children under three, Arizona's starting point is the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP); for school-age children, special education and IEPs run through your local school district. Confirm details directly with each provider.
Diagnosis & Early Intervention
Getting an evaluation and accessing early services.
Free CDC milestone checklists and a Milestone Tracker app help you follow your child's development from 2 months to 5 years, so you know what to watch for and when to act. A gentle first step when you're unsure whether to seek an evaluation.
An Arizona nonprofit providing autism and developmental diagnostic evaluations for children and adults of any age, conducted by clinical psychologists. You can schedule a free call with a Family Support Specialist to get started.
Arizona's free statewide program for infants and toddlers birth to age 3 who may have a developmental delay or disability. If you have any concerns about your baby's development, you can call to request an evaluation and connect with early intervention services.
Hospital-based developmental and diagnostic evaluations for children who may be on the autism spectrum, with personalized recommendations after a comprehensive assessment. A trusted place to start if you're seeking a formal diagnosis for a young child.
A well-established Arizona nonprofit offering free developmental screenings and coordinating early autism diagnostic evaluations, often getting results to families within about two weeks. Their Family Resource Team can talk you through your options and next steps.
A Flagstaff-based university clinic that provides comprehensive developmental and autism evaluations for children, including families in rural and underserved parts of northern Arizona. They offer same-day evaluations and travel support so getting answers is a little easier.
School & IEP Rights
IEPs, 504 plans, special education, and school advocacy.
Every state has a federally funded Parent Training & Information Center offering free help with IEPs, special-education rights, and early intervention. This hub's directory locates the center that serves your state.
A national nonprofit protecting the rights of students with disabilities. Use their member directory to find a special-education attorney or trained advocate near you when you need help with an IEP or a dispute with a school.
Every state has a federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency that offers free legal help when a school isn't following your child's IEP or evaluating them as required. This directory connects you to the office serving your area.
Arizona's federally designated protection and advocacy law firm, providing free legal help and advocacy when a school denies your child the special education or accommodations they're entitled to. Their Education Team can guide you through your rights step by step.
Arizona's official Parent Training and Information Center, offering free IEP and 504 support, workshops, and one-on-one help so you don't have to navigate special education alone. A trained parent can even sit beside you at your child's IEP meeting.
The state's special education office helps parents resolve IEP and school disputes through free mediation, facilitated IEP meetings, and the state complaint system. Staff can answer questions about your child's rights no matter which Mohave County district you're in.
The county education agency that provides special education support such as evaluations, school psychology, and speech services to local Coconino school districts. A helpful local starting point when your child may need an evaluation or added support.
Therapy & Treatment
ABA, speech, OT, and finding the right providers.
You matter too. Psychology Today's therapist finder filters for 'caregiver stress' and 'autism family,' and Open Path Collective offers reduced-cost therapy sessions nationwide. You cannot support your child well without also supporting yourself.
A Phoenix nonprofit providing ABA, speech, and occupational therapy along with diagnostic evaluations, habilitation, respite, and parent training. They serve children and families across the Valley and beyond.
Arizona's state agency connects eligible children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to therapies, respite, case management, and long-term support. Call to start an eligibility intake and get help navigating services.
A curated listing of ABA, speech, occupational therapy, and other autism service providers across Arizona, kept by a trusted local nonprofit. A helpful starting point when you're searching for the right therapy team for your child.
Northern Arizona University's teaching clinic in Flagstaff provides speech, language, feeding, and hearing evaluations and therapy for people of all ages, with no eligibility restrictions and sliding fees. It's a welcoming, lower-cost option for families seeking speech or communication support in Coconino County.
A long-established Flagstaff nonprofit community mental health center with an Autism Spectrum Disorders Center of Excellence, offering ABA and behavioral health services for children from birth to age 21. If your child needs an autism evaluation or ongoing therapy close to home, this is a trusted local starting point.
Financial Assistance & Benefits
Medicaid waivers, SSI, ABLE accounts, and legal aid.
ABLE accounts let people with disabilities (onset before age 26) save money tax-free without losing Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This center compares every state's ABLE program so you can pick the best one for your family.
This is Arizona's Medicaid long-term care program, and it covers children and adults with developmental disabilities like autism who need a nursing-facility level of care. Approved families can receive in-home supports, therapies, and respite at little or no cost while their child stays at home.
AZ ABLE is Arizona's tax-advantaged savings account that lets people with disabilities set money aside for disability-related expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid. It's a simple way for families to build a financial cushion for their child's future.
Disability Rights Arizona (formerly the Arizona Center for Disability Law) is the state's federally mandated protection and advocacy program, offering free legal help to people with disabilities. They can assist with benefits denials, special education disputes, and abuse or neglect concerns.
A local nonprofit legal aid office serving low-income Coconino County families for free, including help with public benefits like Medicaid and SSI. Intake for new cases is Tuesdays, and there are no fees for those who qualify.
SSI provides monthly cash payments to children and adults with disabilities who have limited income and resources, and it often opens the door to Medicaid too. If money is tight and your child has significant needs, it is worth calling Social Security to start an application.
Support Groups & Community
Find your people, in person and online.
The nation's oldest grassroots autism organization. Their National Helpline connects families to information and referrals, and their affiliate finder points you to a local chapter in your area for in-person support and events.
The largest national community-based organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Local chapters offer advocacy, family support, and lifelong services. Use the chapter finder to locate the office nearest you.
Dial 2-1-1 (or visit 211.org) to reach a free, confidential referral line for local health and human services in almost every US community, including disability services, respite, food, housing, and financial assistance.
AZA United provides respite care that gives parents and caregivers a much-needed break, with short-term supervision for your child at home or in the community. Their family support team will even help you at no cost with the ALTCS paperwork to access funding.
This 50-year-old local chapter runs free caregiver support groups all over the Valley, including in-person and online meetings, a dads' group, and a Spanish-language group. It's a warm place to connect with other parents who truly get what you're going through.
Serving the Tucson area, this chapter offers parent peer support groups, a fathers' group, and social clubs for children, teens, and autistic adults. They also help families navigate what comes after a diagnosis, all at no cost.
A welcoming, low-cost tennis program for children with autism ages 5 to 18, held at the NAU Tennis Center. It's a fun way to build motor skills, confidence, and friendships, with scholarships available so cost is never a barrier.
This Flagstaff nonprofit offers year-round adaptive recreation for kids and adults with disabilities, from skiing and snowboarding in winter to kayaking, hiking, and rock climbing in the warmer months. Trained instructors and specialized equipment let your child take part at their own pace.
Based at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, this university center connects families to local disability services and hosts an annual free resource fair each fall where you can meet many Coconino County providers in one place. A warm way to find community and answers close to home.
A long-established Flagstaff nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through group homes, adult day programs, in-home services, and job training across Northern Arizona. A good starting point for respite and daily-living support in Coconino County.
Adult Transition & Long-Term Planning
Aging out of school, adult services, and long-term planning.
A neurodivergent employment agency offering job support nationwide over Zoom: resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance, plus direct outreach to employers to help secure placements. Supports neurodivergent individuals roughly ages 16 to 50, and has been in business over 15 years.
A state council that publishes a free, plain-language Legal Options Manual covering guardianship, supported decision-making, and alternatives, so families can choose the least-restrictive path for an adult with a disability. It also supports self-advocacy groups across Arizona.
The state's Rehabilitation Services Administration helps teens and adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job through evaluation, training, job placement, and on-the-job support. You can be referred as early as age 14 to start planning for work after high school.
The Arizona courts' free self-help resource that walks families step by step through adult guardianship, including the forms and process for the county probate court. A practical starting point if you're deciding whether guardianship is right as your child turns 18.
A Tucson-based nonprofit that has helped Arizona families since 1994 set up and manage special needs trusts, including pooled trusts, so you can leave money for your loved one without risking their SSI or Medicaid. They can also serve as professional trustee and coordinate ongoing support.
A note on these listings. This directory is informational and not an
endorsement. Programs, phone numbers, and eligibility change, so always confirm details
directly with the provider before relying on them. Nothing here is medical or legal advice.
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