Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Speech and Language Therapy
Using an integrated approach of speech and hearing sciences with applied behavior analysis, our program implements a best practices methodology for helping children with autism learn how to communicate.
Applied Behavior Analysis
ABA is the most effective research-based intervention available for children with autism and involves up to 40 hours per week of direct therapy to teach children a comprehensive range of life skills.
Family Coaching
This program assists families experiencing very high levels of challenging behavior and life circumstances, so that children can remain in their own home and families can achieve a high quality of life.
Where we work
Awards
Best Places to Work in the Valley 2008
The Business Journal - Phoenix
Best Places to Work in the Valley 2009
The Business Journal - Phoenix
Mayor's Commission on Disability Issues 2015
City of Phoenix
External reviews

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Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To make all services accessible to any family in need regardless of financial or other barriers.
To serve the autism community statewide.
To serve and support autism throughout the lifespan.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Develop and sustain a broad array of funding sources for direct services including government, insurance, schools, private pay, and fundraising for family scholarships.
Expand office locations and replicate programs/staff throughout the state.
Develop more program for adults by collaborating with other groups and organizations doing excellent work.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
500+ direct support staff, multiple funding sources, solid and rapidly improving operational infrastructure, culture of family-centered care and employee development.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Multiple funding sources secured, and some programs now available to any family in need through Family Scholarship Fund.
Working on a 5-year plan to expand offices and programs to other counties.
Starting small collaborations with other organizations to support adults with autism.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Arizona Autism United
Board of directorsas of 2/5/2021
Ms. Neely Burkhartd
Magellan Health
Term: 2020 - 2022
Greg Clark
AutismProducts.com
Tess Calvert
Arizona State University
Don Taylor
Phoenix Municipal Court
Neely Burkhardt
Magellan Health
Laurent Badoux
Buchalter Law Firm
Lynda McKay
HR Extension
Melissa Hulke
CVS
Kenneth Webdale
R-C Healthcare Management Services
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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