Center for Autism and Related Disorders Expands Services in Arizona, Opens Four New Phoenix Locations

CARD® is opening 4 new centers, hiring 200+ staff, and offering immediate autism services with no waitlist statewide.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD®) is expanding its presence in Arizona by opening four new locations in Phoenix and hiring over 200 employees to meet the growing demand for high-quality autism treatment services. CARD® currently operates seven locations in Arizona and is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist.

Why it matters

As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder continues to rise nationwide, with 1 in 31 children diagnosed in Arizona, CARD's expansion aims to increase timely access to care and strengthen the local behavioral health workforce to better serve families affected by autism.

The details

CARD® will celebrate the opening of its newest Phoenix location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on February 28. The organization was among the first to expand autism services in Arizona and helped advance the center-based model of care, which research has shown can help children develop skills more rapidly in structured programs.

  • CARD® plans to open the four additional Phoenix locations in the coming months.
  • The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the newest Phoenix location will be held on February 28, 2026.

The players

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD®)

A leader in evidence-based autism treatment for more than three decades, CARD® has been at the forefront of expanding autism services in Arizona and advancing the center-based model of care.

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA-D

The founder of CARD® and a pioneer in the field of autism treatment, Dr. Granpeesheh has dedicated her career to bringing high-quality services to families affected by autism.

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What they’re saying

“Our mission has always been to bring high-quality services to families. As demand has grown in Arizona, we've expanded to ensure more children can access individualized, compassionate care.”

— Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Ph.D., BCBA-D

What’s next

CARD® is accepting new patients statewide with no waitlist and is encouraging families to attend the February 28 open house, enroll at the organization's website, or call to learn more about its services.

The takeaway

CARD®'s expansion in Arizona reflects the growing need for accessible, high-quality autism treatment services, and the organization's commitment to increasing timely access to care and supporting the local behavioral health workforce.