Autism and Summer in Arizona: A Parent’s Guide to Routine, Regression, and Surviving the Heat
Summer regression is the loss of recently learned skills — language, self-care, social routines — when a child’s structured schedule disappears over the break. It is well-documented in children with autism, and Arizona makes it harder than most states: when it’s 112 degrees outside, the parks, splash pads, and outdoor resets you’d normally lean […]
Navigating the Maze: A Parent’s Guide to Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Arizona
If you are a parent in Arizona trying to get an autism diagnosis or services for your child, you might feel like you are hitting a brick wall. You aren’t imagining it—the system is currently under immense strain. Autism care in Arizona currently operates in a “divide” where families with private insurance often get seen […]
Action Behavior Centers Dropped UnitedHealthcare Community Plan: A Guide for Arizona Families
If you are a parent of a child with autism in Arizona, you may have recently received confusing news: Action Behavior Centers (ABC)—one of the largest providers of ABA therapy—is no longer accepting UnitedHealthcare Community Plan as of March 2026. This is incredibly stressful news for families relying on these services. You might be asking: “I […]
Is it Autism or Just a Speech Delay? Key Signs for Arizona 2-Year-Olds
If you are reading this at 11:00 PM after a long day of trying to guess what your toddler wants, you are not alone. In our Phoenix and Tucson clinics, we speak to hundreds of parents every year. Whether they are calling to inquire about ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy or just looking for a […]