Autism resources in
Pima County.

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.

Banner's developmental-behavioral pediatricians in Tucson evaluate young children for autism and developmental delays and help families plan next steps. It is part of the University of Arizona academic health system and accepts most insurance.

This Tucson nonprofit provides gold-standard autism diagnostic evaluations (ADOS-2 and ADI-R) for preschoolers through adults. It offers quarterly scholarships so cost is less of a barrier for local families seeking a diagnosis.

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 office that runs Arizona's official ways to resolve special education disagreements, including facilitated IEP meetings, mediation, state complaints, and due process. A good first call when an IEP or 504 issue with your school isn't getting resolved.

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.

An established Arizona nonprofit offering ABA therapy for young children with autism (roughly ages 18 months to 10 years) through its Tucson Early Autism Clinic, with clinic, in-home, and school-based options. They primarily serve AHCCCS (Medicaid) families.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson's developmental pediatrics team, led by autism specialists, evaluates and supports children with autism and other developmental and behavioral needs. It's a trusted academic starting point for diagnosis and next steps in Pima County.

Part of the University of Arizona's Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, this Tucson clinic offers family-centered, coordinated primary care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and connects families to community resources. Care is delivered through the Banner–University Medicine Family Medicine Clinic on N. Alvernon Way.

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.

AZ ABLE lets Arizonans whose disability began before age 46 save and invest money in a tax-advantaged account without risking their SSI or Medicaid eligibility. Families use it to set aside funds for disability-related costs like housing, therapy, education, and everyday needs.

This nonprofit law firm provides free civil legal help to lower-income families across Pima County, including disputes over disability benefits, AHCCCS/Medicaid denials, and guardianship matters. Call to find out if you qualify based on your household income.

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.

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.

One of Southern Arizona's largest disability-services providers, the Tucson J offers year-round day programs, arts, recreation, summer camps, and vocational programs for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Open to all, with DDD and private-pay options.

A long-standing Tucson nonprofit providing respite care that gives parents and guardians a much-needed break, along with habilitation and in-home support for children and adults with disabilities in Pima County.

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.

Serving Southern Arizona since 1952, Beacon Group helps teens and adults with disabilities build job skills and find real employment. They offer transition support for students moving from school into the working world, plus ongoing job coaching and placement.

A Tucson nonprofit that creates real, paid work for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, from their plant nursery to landscaping crews around Pima County. It's a warm, local option for meaningful adult day and employment services close to home.