TUCSON ALLIANCE FOR AUTISM

Provides six-week sibling groups for pre-teen and teen siblings and friends of individuals with ASD, limited to six participants to support small group learning; focuses on understanding ASD, developing communication strategies, and fostering empathy.

Offers six-week sibling groups for pre-teen and teen siblings and friends of individuals with ASD, with weekly meetings and a maximum of six students per group, designed to build understanding of autism, improve communication strategies, and foster empathy.

Facilitates Social Thinking/Social Communication groups for elementary, middle school, high school, and young adult participants, led by licensed professionals; focuses on social interaction skills, perspective-taking, verbal and non-verbal cues, problem-solving, and safety awareness, with new sessions scheduled regularly.

Facilitates Social Thinking/Social Communication groups for elementary, middle school, high school, and young adult participants, led by licensed and certified professionals, focusing on social interaction skills, perspective-taking, verbal and non-verbal cues, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and safety awareness; new sessions are scheduled regularly, including for March 23rd, 2026.

Conducts comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations using standardized tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, along with assessments of intellectual ability and developmental history, performed by licensed psychologists and clinical social workers for individuals from preschool through adulthood.

Provides cognitive ability assessments across multiple domains (e.g., memory, reasoning, processing speed) and academic achievement testing in reading, writing, and mathematics for individuals from preschool through adulthood.

Provides one-to-one behavioral and individual consultations with goal setting, as well as educational consultations that include school observations, teacher and para-professional training, and participation in school meetings to support individuals with autism.

Provides one-to-one behavioral, individual, and parent consultations with goal setting, as well as educational consultations including school observations, teacher and para-professional training, and participation in school meetings.

Hosts community programs and events such as the "Planning for Autonomy" workshop in collaboration with external partners to support individuals and families affected by autism in Southern Arizona.

Hosts community programs and events such as the "Planning for Autonomy" workshop in collaboration with external partners to support individuals and families affected by autism in Southern Arizona.

Offers quarterly scholarships and sliding scale options for autism evaluations and social groups to increase access for families in need.

Offers scholarships and sliding scale fee options on a quarterly basis for autism evaluations and social groups to increase accessibility.

Offers 8-week playgroup sessions for children ages 4 to 7, grouped by age and ability level, with new sessions launched periodically; programs are offered for a fee of $250 per session plus a one-time $25 registration fee for new clients.

Offers 8-week playgroup sessions for children ages 4 to 7, grouped by age and ability level, with new sessions launched periodically; programs are fee-based at $250 per session plus a one-time $25 registration fee for new clients.

Conducts comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) evaluations using standardized tools including the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, along with developmental history interviews conducted by a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker.