Nearly 1 in 36 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to the CDC. The National Institute of Mental health defines ASD as a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Arizona Autism Charter School (AZACS) is the first and only public charter school in Arizona focused on meeting the individualized educational needs of K-12 students with autism. Hear from the founder and Executive Director of Arizona Autism Charter Schools on how this school is serving students with unique needs.
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