Compassionate ABA therapy built around your child.
At Inspire Center for Autism, in-center and hybrid support for children ages 1–12 is designed around your child’s communication, independence, daily-life skills, and your family’s priorities.
Every program is built around one-on-one therapy, designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and delivered by Registered Behavior Technicians. The right service model comes out of a conversation between the BCBA and your family.
In-Center ABA Therapy
Structured one-on-one therapy at our Mesa center — individualized routines, peer-interaction opportunities when appropriate to your child's goals, and rooms built for play, movement, and calm.
Who this may fit: Children who benefit from consistent routines, individualized support, and opportunities to practice communication, social, learning, and daily-living skills in a structured center environment. This may include children preparing to enter school as well as children who are already attending school.
Inspire offers in-center ABA and hybrid services that combine center-based therapy with clinically appropriate in-home support, so skills carry into everyday routines. Inspire does not offer fully in-home ABA as a standalone service.
Who this may fit: Children who may benefit from learning skills in the center and practicing them within everyday routines at home. Hybrid services can help children use communication, social, regulation, and daily-living skills across these environments. The BCBA and caregiver will determine whether this model is appropriate based on the child's assessed needs and the family's priorities.
Inspire is a small, locally owned practice where families receive personal support from a closely involved leadership team. The people making decisions about your child’s care are the same people you’ll see at pickup and in progress meetings.
We believe therapy should go beyond skill-building: it should be rooted in respect, compassion, and dedication — for your child and for your whole family.
“I’ve never met a more passionate couple than the owners of Inspire Center for Autism. Inspire is family-owned and operated, and I can truly say that Zach, Karla, and their team puts 110% into making sure the enrolled kiddos are set up for success.”
From a testimonial published on inspirecenterforautism.com
Backed by Mesa neighbors
Community sponsors who help make this center possible:
Individualized goals developed in partnership with your family
Communication first, including AAC and picture-based systems
Assent-based, dignity-centered support that respects each child's communication, autonomy, and comfort
Caregivers are welcome to observe or participate in sessions, receive updates at pickup, and attend scheduled parent/caregiver-training sessions with their child's BCBA
Plans designed and reviewed by Arizona-licensed BCBAs
Our Approach to Respectful ABA: ABA here is not a “cure.” We center assent, dignity, and self-advocacy — skills that matter to your child and your family, taught in ways that feel respectful and sustainable.
Call or send the short form. We'll listen first — your child, your goals, your schedule.
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We confirm availability and help review coverage
We check current openings and verify your insurance benefits with your carrier, so you understand your options before anything begins.
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Meet the team and build the next-step plan
Visit the center if you'd like, complete intake at your pace, and a BCBA builds your child's individualized plan.
Insurance we work with: Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid options including AHCCCS, Mercy Care, and Arizona Complete Health. Coverage details
In their words
What families say
“Inspire has been a game-changer for our family! The staff are knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly care about each individual's growth and well-being.”
henry bagumyan · Google Review, June 2025
“The Inspire Center doesn't just work with children—they support families. They've helped us better understand autism, given us tools to use at home, and made us feel like we're not alone on this journey.”
James S. · Google Review, June 2025
“We had the BEST experience at Inspire and I will forever be grateful for them.”
The short version of the most common one: yes — enrollment is open at our Mesa center. Availability can change, so call or write to confirm current openings.
Enrollment is open at our Mesa center. Availability can change, so the fastest way to confirm current openings is to call (480) 269-7709 or send the short form on this page.
Which ages do you serve?
We work with children ages 1–12.
Which insurance plans do you work with?
We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicaid — including AHCCCS, Mercy Care, and Arizona Complete Health. Our team can help verify your benefits and guide you through the approval process.
What happens after I contact you?
We'll reach out to talk through what your family needs, verify your insurance benefits or discuss private-pay options, and share the referral and intake paperwork. A BCBA then completes a comprehensive assessment, and once the plan is approved, sessions begin.
Can we tour the center?
We're happy to show families around the Mesa center — mention it when you reach out and we'll arrange a time.
How are in-center and hybrid services different?
In-center therapy happens at our Mesa clinic, with individualized one-on-one therapy and rooms built for play, movement, and calm. Inspire offers in-center ABA and hybrid services that combine center-based therapy with clinically appropriate in-home support. The BCBA and family determine whether hybrid care fits the child's assessed needs, treatment goals, insurance authorization, staffing, and availability. Inspire does not offer fully in-home ABA as a standalone service.
Which East Valley communities do you serve?
We serve Mesa, Tempe, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, Florence, Queen Creek, and San Tan Valley — and families from the surrounding East Valley.
