Autism Academy for Education and Development

School / Education

place Chandler, AZ 201-500 employees

info About Autism Academy for Education and Development

Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) is Arizona's first and foremost fully accredited K-12+ autism-only private day school, founded in 2013 by Laura and Don Newcomb. Operating six physical campuses across the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas plus an online campus, AAED delivers tailored academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services exclusively for students with autism spectrum disorder. The school integrates ABA methodology, structured teaching models, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and animal-assisted therapy within an individualized education plan framework.

Company Size

201-500 employees

Company Type

Private

Organization Type

School / Education

work Services & Specializations

Services

Autism-Only K-12 Private Day SchoolPost-12th Grade B.R.I.D.G.E. ProgramIndividualized Education PlansABA-Informed Behavioral SupportStructured Teaching ModelSpeech TherapyOccupational TherapyAnimal-Assisted TherapySocial Skills InstructionOnline Campus

Overall Rating

3.9
star star star star_border star_border

Based on 54 reviews

Transparency Score

8.7

out of 10

  • Pay 3 of 3 points
    • Found: Pay ranges published
    • Found: Pay listed for more than one role
  • Leadership 1.5 of 2.5 points
    • Found: Leadership named
    • Not found: Leadership bios
  • Services & work settings

    Not scored for companies that don't provide direct clinical services

  • Accreditation 2 of 2 points
    • Found: Recognized accreditation (BHCOE, Joint Commission, CARF)

insights Quick Stats

Career Growth6.0/10
Employee Sentiment7.3/10