Are there any schools for autistic children in Arizona?

Question

I have a 14year old autistic son. He is currently in 8th grade. I am very frustrated with the public school system in my area. I want my son to have the best education that I can possiblly get him.

Answer 1

http://www.frogslanding.org/

This organization professes that it is a school for autistic children. They also list different resources for one to contact such as:

ACCEL (LATCH) Schools
10251 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix AZ 85051
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.accel.org/

Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies (CCNS) –
Temple Grandin School
5430 W. Glenn Drive
Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: [phone]
http://www.thechildrenscenteraz.org/Temple_Grandin_Sch_description.htm

Chrysalis Academy
3929 S. Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85202
Phone: [phone]
http://www.play-aba.com/chrysalisacademy.html

Gateway Academy
14255 76th Place, Suite A-1
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.gatewayacademy.us/

Hi-Star Center for Children
5807 N. 43rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
Phone: [phone]
http://www.histarcenter.com/

New Way Learning Academy
1300 North 77th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: [phone]
http://www.newwayacademy.org/

The Howard S. Gray School
7575 E. Earll Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85152
Phone: [phone]
http://www.bannerhealth.com/Locations/Arizona/Howard+S.+Gray+Program.htm







Charter Schools

Center for Educational Excellence
1700 E. Elliot Road #9
Tempe, Arizona 85284
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
http://ceeeagles.com/

Destiny Community School
875 S. Cooper Rd.
Gilbert AZ. 85233
Phone: [phone]
http://www.destinycommunityschool.org/

Florence Crittenton Youth Academy
715 West Mariposa Street
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.flocrit.org/

Sequoia Choice School
165 N. Centennial Way #108
Mesa, AZ 85201
Toll Free: 1-888-722-9351
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://scazdl.org/

Answer 2

I would contact your AZ DDD (Department for Developmental Delay) coordinator. I have a child with CP and had live in AZ for years. I ran the West Valley DDD family support group and a few of the parents that attended regularly had children with Autism. They had wonderful schools that their children attended. Another one of your replies had sited the New Way Learning Academy, they are not a school for autism. I had worked at that school for a few months as a substitute teacher, they are a wonderful school for learning behaviors and those who have dyslexia. Also the Latch school was primarily for preschool the last time I checked about two years ago. Please contact the DDD coordinator and try to network with other parents in your area with children who have autism. I do know that their is a wonderful clinic in Scottsdale that the other parents raved about. The best of luck to you.

Answer 3

look up the
Help Group I use to work for one in Los Angeles, California it deals with speacial needs kids I don't know if they have on in Arizona or not but check them out, you might even want to call the one in Culver City and Talk to a Nancy Rosenfelt, tell her that Tina said to call and find out what your looking for, she is a great lady and I bet she can help.

Answer 4

I would contact your congressman and inquire. My neighbors daughter is autistic. They recently got a miniature schnauzer puppy. The father told me the puppy helps her out alot.

Answer 5

http://www.frogslanding.org/
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/165216
http://www.abaschools.com/