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Arizona's Leading Experts

Behavioral Health
& Special
Education

Here at the Arizona Institute for Autism (AIA), we provide expert clinical care for children and teens who have an autism diagnosis. We currently serve families in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and Phoenix Metropolitan areas.

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Girl learning by playing

ABA Therapy Services for Children and Teens Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Autism Advocacy Support
  • Evaluation & Assessment Support
  • Children Autism Services
  • Community Autism Services
  • Family Training Services

Our Commitment To Your Learner's Success

  • In-Center
  • In-Home
  • Integrated Therapy
  • Early Intervention
  • Academic Readiness
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Parent Consultation
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Benefits that go Beyond a Typical Integrated Therapy Provider

The AIA Difference

  • Compassionate Care
  • Individualized Results
  • Sensory-Friendly Rooms
  • Convenient and Affordable

Does Your Learner Struggle With These Skills?

Social Engagement
Eye Contact
Listening
Repetitive Movement
Playing
Speech

Yes, We Take Insurance

An all-in-one integrated service for your kiddo's special education needs, the Arizona Institute for Autism (AIA) offers and accepts most insurance plans that cover ABA therapy. These include BCBS AZ, Aetna, Optum, Tricare, United Healthcare AHCCCS, and UnitedHealth.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Tricare
  • AHCCCS
  • United Healthcare

Arizona Scholarship Account (ESA)

Thousands of Arizona learners are currently eligible for the state funded ESA, which awards $4,000 – $6,500 annually per student towards private education tuition, home based education, and other services. The Arizona Institute for Autism (AIA) is approved by the Arizona Department of Education as a vendor for parents with learners who qualify for the Empowerment Scholarship Award. If you are eligible for the ESA program, you can use your funds towards tuition for our ABA programs.

Arizona Department of Education

Need Help Paying for Your Care?

The Arizona Institute for Autism offers flexible financial assistance to the uninsured. Get the care you want or need and pay over time.

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Our Process

Fill Out Learner Information Form

Speak with a Client Advocate

Fill and Sign an Intake Packet

Verify Billing and Insurance

Schedule an Assessment

Collaborate on a Care Plan

Rula Diab

Clinical Director Rula Diab, BCBA, LBA, M.Ed.

An Extension of Your Family

"At AIA, We strive to provide excellent and compassionate care to all communities we serve. We could not accomplish that without excellent, passionate, and committed staff and families. We look forward to our collaboration with you as we continue to grow, serve and support our Learners in the pursuit of their individual potential."

Clinical Director Rula Diab

What Clients Are Saying

Claudia

Our son 💙 is an autistic kid. We struggled to find the correct place for him, that place where you can feel comfortable leaving your kid. We visited five companies, and no one gave us that confidence until we found AIA. You can see the dedication from each employee (Director, therapists, coordinators, etc.) to every kid. Their therapy rooms are huge and spacious; every kid can play and learn simultaneously in their own spaces. We are thankful 🙏 to Arizona Institute for Autism for caring for Misael. All of you are Amazing!!! Thank you 😊

Kristin

My son has grown and learned so much from the team at AIA. He loves the team and they love him...

Amanda

My son loves this program. He started when he was 21 months year old, so I was picky in choosing where he would go. I love that it is play based and he is 1-on-1 with a therapist the whole time.

Dave

I highly recommend Arizona Institute for Autism. Rula Diab runs a fantastic clinic and has an amazing team. Shoutout to Coach D - it is incredible that they have a former NFL Player helping with P.E.! They also held a birthday party for our son. Amazing and so full of love & care...

Meagan

We are incredibly grateful for the support and guidance our child has received from the team at Arizona Institute for Autism. The professionalism and dedication of the team have made a remarkable difference in our child's development. They truly care about each child's growth and tailor their approach to meet individual needs. Our child has made significant strides in communication and social skills, and we couldn't be happier with the positive impact they've had on our family. Highly recommend AIA.

Macey

We love AIA, you can expect amazing staff and a clean facility. Along with a safe environment for your children. We love the mission behind AIA and feel like there's no other place here in Arizona that does what they do here.

S.L.

My son has developed faster and been happier at this Autism center over all others he's experienced. The therapist/teachers and all the way to the Rula the manager have gone above and beyond to work with my son's special needs. As every Autistic child is different they have developed a plan specifically fit to him. We have weekly meetings to join our knowledge to develop my son as quickly and efficiently comfortably for him as possible. I'm blown away by how I finally feel like part of a team that is my son's team. Thank you.

Emily

AIA is phenomenal!!! Rula and her staff are fantastic. They are patient, professional, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. My son loves his providers. They have helped me navigate some extremely tough times. I highly recommend AIA.

Raye

I absolutely love it here! They care about your child so much! They work with you when it comes to your schedule. They are all so very friendly here. Anytime I step in here I feel a warm welcoming from everyone. My son loves coming here. They care about helping your child succeed in every possible way, my din is going to flourish here!

Danielle

AIA has done wonders for my son. I drive from NW Peoria just to come here. Everyone is very professional and kind. They truly care about the kids and seeing them succeed. I'm so lucky to have found them. I would recommend them to anyone!

Tim

The staff at AIA is my second family. Not only does my son receive the best care possible, they also keep me in check and help make sure I'm doing my part. That's the kind of love you get in this big family!