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Autism was added as a special education category in 1991, and by 2003 was the sixth most common special education category,
according to the CDC. Between 1994 and 2003 the number of children being served in special education for ASDs rose 600%.

To access free educational resources the first thing a parent needs to do is to get an eligibility evaluation.

The school district doesn't become involved in providing services until the child is 3, but they will evaluate at 2 years and 9
months.

Each child who receives special education and related services must have an IEP. An Individualized Education Program (IEP)
describes the educational program that has been designed to meet that child's unique needs. Learn more about your role as an
IEP TEAM MEMBER
Education
The IDEA guarantees all school-age children with learning disabilities (including autism) a "free and appropriate public
education," and a 1991 addendum to the act extended that guarantee to preschool children as well. The act also requires that
school districts draw up an individualized educational program (IEP) for every child in special education.

"While autism affects each child differently, most children with autism do not learn like typically developing children, by observing
and imitating what they hear and see others say and do. Children with autism lack the internal mechanism by which typical
children learn how to communicate, behave and play. Therefore, they must “learn how to learn.” As a result, the single most
important intervention for an a child with autism is a highly structured, specialized, intensive education plan

Ensuring appropriate effective education services for children with autism means first and foremost, educating ourselves and
each other.

Until we find the cure education is our best hope"

www.autismeducation.net
Turning Point School
2200 N. Dodge Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
602-236-3300
http://www.turningpointschool.com/
New Way School
P.O. Box 1481
1300 N. 77th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-1481
602-946-9112
http://www.newwayacademy.org/
ACCEL Centers for
Comprehensive Education and
Life Skills
Metro Campus
10251 North 35th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602 995 7366
Fax: 602 995 0867

Early Learning Center
2821 West Northern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
602 864 6681

East Campus
1430 East Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
480 755 9379
http://www.accel.org/
AZ Schools Specializing in Learning Disabilities
Special Education Advocates
A Voice for You Special Education Advocacy
Lori Bird
9204 S. Shannon Drive
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 220-4417; (480) 963-5240 (fax)
Email: azbirds99@cox.net
Kristina Blackledge, MS
Call 602-402-9510 or email
kris@azparentadvocate.com
http://www.azparentadvocate.com/-.html
Faith G. Thaw, M. Ed.
http://www.advocacyforspecialneeds.com/
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tel: (480) 560-8696
Fax: (480) 629-5963
Email: faithsped@cox.net
Academic Advocacy & Consultation, Inc.
David Prince, Psy.D.
6120 E. Shea Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 291-0586; (480) 636-1922 (fax)
Email: ihelpkids@cox.net
Mike Cahill
16277 W. Jackson St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 882-9534; (623) 337-0671
Email: mrc1238@yahoo.com
Educational Planning & Counseling Services
Kenneth Davis MA Ed
886 North Cofo Center Court 1097
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9588; (602) 244-9588;
(602) 275-2587 (fax)
educationalplanning@hotmail.com
http://www.educationalplanningservices.com
Works exclusively in private school placement.
Lucy Keough, Esq.
Attorney at Law
7000 N. 16th St., Ste. 120-301
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 997-7367; (602) 997-7467 (fax)
LMKEOUGH@COX.NET
Representing the legal rights of children with
disabilities in the special education process;
Lori Kirsch-Goodwin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
8787 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite 210
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 585-0600; (480) 585-0622 (fax)
Email: lkg@kgklaw.com
Web: http://kgklaw.com
Legal Services on behalf of special needs
children and their families to ensure the
children are receiving appropriate education.
"Parents Help"
Sylvia Meade, Parent Advocate
8479 South Sharps Road
Globe, AZ. 85501
(928) 402-9029; (928) 812-0001; (928)
402-9029 (fax)
Email: parentshelp@cableone.net
FREE IDEA and 504 Trainings. We'll teach
you the laws and how to write letters to get an
appropriate IEP. Parent Support Group.
Dr. Charyn Socket Berg, Advocate
4828 E. Libby Street
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
(602) 690-1593
Email: helpsothers@hotmail.com
Dr. Socket Berg is associated with 2 local
Universities and has been a Behavior
Specialist. She has assisted families with
IDEA and 504 issues.
The Whole Learner
Raquel Scharf-Anderson
6501 E. Greenway Pkwy.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 481-6303; (602) 391-2217 (fax)
info@WholeLearner.com
http://www.wholelearner.com
Special Education & Food Allergy 504
advocacy, school selection, IEP review,
parent/teacher workshops, tutoring K-12, test
preparation, college advisement, &
curriculum development.
Arizona's Advocates
Kim Yamamoto & Associates
(602) 471-0346; (480) 248-0740
(24 hour turnaround)
kim@ArizonaSpecEdAdvocates.com
www.ArizonaSpecEdAdvocates.com  
Advocating for families across Arizona for
over 13 years. Our professionals specialize
in IEP's, 504 plans, manifestation
determination meetings, Functional
Behavioral Assessments, Positive Behavior
plans, social and emotional aspects of
learning, specialized reading approaches,
proven methodologies, high school
transition, assistive technology, appropriate
placement issues, sensory needs and a
multitude of other unique needs
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