Arizona Autism United recognized the void, both in its own services and the availability for diagnostic services to West Valley families, when planning its latest West Valley location.
While opening its new clinic in Glendale on Jan. 22 will not erase the need, the mission-based nonprofit will serve more families and speed up the diagnostic process.
The North Valley Center, 7170 W. Camino San Xavier C, will focus in three areas: diagnostic services for children that may be on the spectrum, therapy for children and family members, and training and mentoring college students interested in becoming providers.