Center for Autism and Related Disorders expands services with four new Phoenix locations

CARD plans to open four new Phoenix centers and is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is expanding its presence in Arizona by opening four new centers in Phoenix in the coming months. CARD currently operates seven locations across Arizona and says the expansion responds to growing demand for autism treatment services. The organization reports it is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist. CARD also anticipates hiring more than 200 entry-level and experienced employees to staff the new and existing centers. Key details: - CARD currently operates seven Arizona locations and plans to open four additional centers in Phoenix. - CARD is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist. - The organization expects to hire more than 200 employees, including behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and support staff. - A ribbon-cutting and community open house is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 2400 W. Dunlap Avenue, Suite 124, held in partnership with the Greater Phoenix Chamber. - CARD was founded in 1990 by Doreen Granpeesheh, uses applied behavior analysis (ABA), and accepts most commercial insurance and Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS). Summary: CARD presents the expansion as a response to rising demand for autism services and as an effort to increase timely access while strengthening the local behavioral health workforce. The next public step is the February 28 ribbon-cutting and open house at the new Phoenix location. Hiring for the expanded network is underway.