Special Needs Resources in Arizona
Parents: Need a fun, safe environment for kids during winter break? Here are some local winter break camps and drop-in programs for kids in metro Phoenix & Southern Arizona. Please verify all information with the venue. Page is updated as camps are discovered. Note: Enhanced listings (logos) are local businesses who are helping support our mission of comprehensive resources for families with paid ads. If interested, contact us to be added to this resource.
Articles: Special Needs
Inside the Valley’s First Ronald McDonald House® Family Room
By Ronald McDonald House
A freshly washed set of Spider-Man sheets sits folded inside the Ronald...
Maintaining Hobbies, Friendships, and Personal Identity as a Caregiver
By: Courtney Deeren
When Caregiving Becomes Everything
Caregiving has a way of expanding into every corner of...
A Teacher Thinks Your Child May Have Autism: What Should You Do Next?
By Dr. Emily Newton
When a teacher raises a concern, many parents immediately fear that it...
Baseball Without Barriers Phoenix PONY Champions League Gives Every Athlete a Chance to Shine
The crack of the bat. Cheers from the stands. High-fives at home plate. For many...
Feeding Success
How to Manage Dietary Needs for Children with Special Health Concerns
Managing Diabetes at School
Children with...
Why Every Teen Needs to “TEAM UP”
How Teens with Autism can form Meaningful Connections
In today’s digital age, teens are more “connected”...
A Parent’s Guide to Pediatric Respite Care
Restoring the Caregiving Balance
Caring full-time for a child with life-limiting or special needs is an...
Horses, Healing, and Hope
New Therapeutic Ranch in Scottsdale for Individuals with Autism
In a quiet pocket of Scottsdale, just...
Helping Your Neurodivergent Child Cope with Grief
Supporting Kids Through Loss with Flutter-Bye Road Grief Story Cards
Grief is tough for any child—but...
Identifying & Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and understanding this complex disorder can provide some clarity and...
6 Ways to Support Dads Raising Children with Special Needs
Raising a child with special needs is a journey filled with unique challenges and incredible...
The Benefits of Parents as Paid Care Providers for Home and Community- Based Services in Arizona
In recent years, Arizona has made significant strides in enhancing the availability and
quality of Home...
Trail Blazing
Accessible Hiking, Fishing, and Recreation Across Arizona
Did you know our state parks offer inclusive and...
Helping Your Special Needs Child Transition to Adulthood
As students move through the school system the idea of what they will do once...
Hunkapi Farms’ Programs
Support Children with Special Needs
Hunkapi Farms, a 10-acre farm located in the heart of North...
Embracing the Three Levels of Autism Spectrum
As the founder of Arizona Autism Charter Schools and an autism mom who adores and...
Special Needs Solutions
Special Needs Solutions is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that designs and builds support and therapeutic...
Tips for Taking Your Child With Special Needs to a Party
Do you know that feeling you get when leaving for a party or event? It...
Raising for Rett
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen Fundraises for a Personal Cause
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen is doing an...
Lily’s Pad
A Hyper Clean Play Place for Immunocompromised Children
Lily’s Pad came to life in the mind...
Certified Autism Centers in Mesa
Are you searching for accessible or sensory-friendly activities to enjoy with your family this fall?...
Is My Child Dyslexic?
Researchers estimate that 20% of the population struggles with literacy. Of students with specific learning...