Fragile X Society of Arizona
       3418 W. Lucia Drive
       Phoenix, AZ 85085
       (623) 587-7570
       e-mail: azfragilex@gmail.com

Local resources:

Arizona Autism Support

http://www.arizonaautismsupport.org/

Provides training and resources to families in Arizona who are facing an autism diagnosis including an online resource with a database of forms, procedures and contact information. Engages in face- to-face training in the areas of educational advocacy and leadership development. Addresses the growing issue of family preservation. It is the mission of AAS to encourage "total family participation" in order to better preserve the family unit. This will be accomplished by encouraging family activities, outings and playgroups. In order to provide each family member with the proper support, AAS will direct family members to a variety of support outlets for families, couples, men, women and siblings.

Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD): 
Provides many services to people with developmental disabilities, including respite, habilitation, speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Please read "Navigating The System" on their web site http://www.de.state.az.us/ddd/default.asp before applying for services.
or call (602) 870-1721.

Arizona Early Intervention Program in Maricopa County
Provides services for children under 36 months. For more information see their web site at http://www.de.state.az.us/azeip/ or call (602) 532-9960 or (888) 439-5609.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Arizona's Medicaid agency. Web site is http://www.ahcccs.state.az.us/site/ for policies, procedures and applications. Call (602) 417-5010 or 800-528-0142 for more information.

Raising Special Kids
Raising Special Kids is a non-profit organization serving families of children with disabilities and special health care needs in central and northern Arizona. All programs and services are provided to families free of charge. At all ages and stages of a child's development, Raising Special Kids supports parents with Parent-to-Parent programs that match new families with experienced parents through a trained volunteer network, special education information, individual IEP consultation, training, and problem-solving support, as well as parent leadership
development opportunities. Newsletters are distributed to 10,000 parents and professionals.
www.raisingspecialkids.org (602) 242-4366 or (800) 237-3007.

Greater Phoenix Chapter (GPC) of the Autism Society of America 
This group is for all people interested in autism, including parents of children/adults, and people with autism. They offer monthly meetings, a newsletter, and hold an annual conference. Call (602) 940-1093 or visit www.phxautism.org .

Tucson Chapter of the Autism Society of America 
This group serves people with autism of all ages, and holds monthly meetings in the Tucson area.  Call (520) 770-1541 for more information.

Council for Jews with Special Needs
Provides educational and recreational opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities. www.cjsn.org or call (480) 629-5343
 
HOPE Group
This agency specializes in providing trained therapists and consultants for respite and habilitation (behavioral) programs, and also holds training seminars for parents and providers. www.hopegroup.org or call (480) 610-6981.

Play ABA
Play ABA is dedicated to serving families of children with fragile x, autism and other related disabilities through language and behavioral services. They provides private, individual and group therapies as well as parent and professional training. They will also assist with the design and implementation of a home ABA program. Summer programs and social groups are offered in addition to school consultations and IEP development. www.play-aba.com or (602) 743-5000

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about autism and related disorders. A lecture series, habilitation training, early intervention and a resource directory are a few of the services offered. www.autismcenter.org or (602) 340-8717

Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE)
Offers comprehensive medical and nutritional evaluations as well as individual and group therapeutic services. www.center4autism.org or call (602) 277-2273

City of Phoenix Adaptive Recreation Services
Provides recreation and social programs for Valley residents with disabilities. Programs include: Special Olympics; river rafting for teens and adults; Clean Path job training program for young adults with disabilities; summer camps and teen clubs; and much more. (602) 262-4543

Emily Anderson Family Learning Center
A lending library for information on disabilities. Located on the main corridor of Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix (SW corner of 20th St and Thomas Road).
602-546-1400 www.phxchildrens.com/about/services/emilycenter/

Arizona Center for Disability Law
Advocates for the legal rights of persons with disabilities. www.acdl.com  (602) 274-6287