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Please consider joining us in our efforts to support families and individuals with Autism. Currently, 1 in every 50 children are diagnosed with Autism nationally. There is a huge need for support in many areas.

We offer a broad range of opportunities to support families and individuals with Autism from volunteering your time, to monetary donations, to sponsorships, and more. Please take a moment to visit our Ways to Help section and support our organization in some way today! You can also become a member and receive access to valuable information, discounts to workshops and events, and more. Your membership money stays local and goes back into our Greater Phoenix community.

Who We Are

The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information, tools, resources, and support to improve the lives of individuals and families with children with Autism. All of our board members are parents of children with Autism and share in the journey to provide the necessary supports for a successful future for all affected by Autism. Learn More »

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Recognition Wall

Mar 31, 2013 at 12:19 am
Joseph Valley ($50.00 USD) Said:

Apr 28, 2013 at 8:56 pm
LISA DUVALL ($50.00 USD) Said:

Feb 17, 2012 at 5:25 am
Anna Clair ($5.00 USD) Said:

For my brother Bradley - I love you so much!

Feb 17, 2012 at 4:49 am
DuBois Family ($5.00 USD) Said:

For our Bradley - thanks for all that you do to help our families!!

Mar 22, 2012 at 9:08 am
Antonio Pollard Said:

Mar 9, 2013 at 6:48 am
Angie Lembo Said:

Please place donation in the name of Ben Rich. Ben is the son of my friend, Libbi Rich. Thank You!

Mar 7, 2012 at 1:07 pm
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Latest News on Autism

Wrapping Up A Wonderful Month

What a month! Autism Awareness month was filled with learning, fun and excitement. We had a fantastic two day conference where professionals, parents and care givers learned so much about autism and how best to help our children, young adult and adult population. We had great speakers and a birthday party to celebrate our 40th [...]

BOWLING FOR AUTISM

Join us for Autism Awareness Month! Saturday, April 27, 2013 10AM – 12PM Brunswick Via Linda Lanes 9027 East Via Linda Bowl for: $25 Per Individual Player, $50 Per Couple or $125 Per Team of 5 or $150 team of 6 (includes 2 hours of bowling, shoes and a pitcher of soda per team) Viewing [...]

AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

Today is Autism Awareness Day! If you have been on Facebook you could not have missed it. I am struck with all the different groups and people acknowledging the day. Fourteen years ago most people did not even know what autism was, including myself. Now you can’t not know about it. Autism is now one [...]

MAJOR STUDY SHOWS AUTISM IS 1 IN 50

A major research study reports that the prevalence of autism in children ages 6-17 has increased greatly from 2007 (1.15%, or 1 in 88) to 2011/2012 (2.0%, or 1 in 50). This is a huge increase in 4.5 years, and emphasizes the need for more research on treatment and prevention. Blumberg 2013 – incidence in [...]

KIDS ART CONTEST

HEY KIDS! Would you like YOUR ARTWORK to appear on Autism Society of Greater Phoenix’s 40th Anniversary T-shirt? How about winning a Michael’s Gift Card or free art supplies? All you need to do is: 1. Draw or paint anything Autism related on paper or sheet canvas (at least 8×10” but no larger [...]

Bowling for Autism – JOIN US APRIL 27th!

Join us for Autism Awareness Month! Saturday, April 27th, 2013 10AM-12PM

How Do We Become Resilient?

Someone paid me a nice complement yesterday. They said I was resilient. It got me thinking about why I am resilient. I don’t think I started out that way. When the autism journey started I felt like I was on a roller coast of emotion and could barely function. First, I was overcome with grief. [...]