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LINDA CHILDREN CENTER

AZ · EIN 850954348 · $37K rev · operational · thechildrenscenteraz.org
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Special education provider serving children ages 3–22 with autism and related developmental disabilities in Glendale, Arizona. Offers individualized, wrap-around programs integrating academic instruction with occupational, speech, behavioral, and pet therapy. Uses evidence-based curricula and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within a 1:1 to 1:3 staff-to-student ratio to support student development and learning readiness.

activities · 7

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Animal-Assisted and Pet Therapy Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Enrichment
    Offers monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions and general pet therapy to support therapeutic enrichment activities.
  • Behavioral Specialist Support Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
    Employs a Board Certified Behavioral Specialist to create and implement positive behavioral supports for students with behavioral challenges.
  • Educational, Therapeutic, and Habilitative Programs
    Provides comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for children aged 3 to 22, including embedded therapies in classrooms to support development in various areas.
  • Individualized Behavior Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
    Provides individualized behavior therapy and support throughout the school day, including behavior management and skill acquisition, delivered by Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
  • Offers occupational therapy focusing on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
  • Speech and Language Therapy Speech and Language Therapy Services
    Provides speech and language therapy focusing on receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and assistive technology.
capacity building · 1
  • Staff Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Youth Mental Health Education & Peer Support
    Provides staff with training through Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program to ensure student safety and security.
strategies · 4

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

ABA-Based Educational Program
Uses Applied Behavior Analysis with data tracking to support behavior modification and academic progress within a low student-to-staff ratio environment.
Behavioral Therapy
Provides individualized behavior management and skill acquisition support using Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
Occupational Therapy
Focuses on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
Pet Therapy
Monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions integrated into therapeutic enrichment activities.
Speech & Language Therapy
Targets receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and use of assistive technology.
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Employs highly qualified teachers enriched by the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Partner — Provides staff with training through Crisis Prevention Institute's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program.
  • Raz Kids Partner — Provides research-based computer activities used in the center's evidence-based curriculum.
  • Reading A-Z Partner — Provides research-based computer activities used in the center's evidence-based curriculum.
  • Starfall Partner — Provides research-based computer activities used in the center's evidence-based curriculum.
  • Unique Partner — Curriculum partner providing a research-based program designed for children with special needs to access general education curriculum.