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ALL's Well-Being Programs

Autism Life and Living’s Well-Being Programs are aimed at strengthening individual, environmental and social resources inclusive of psychological assets and skills essential for well-being. Our goal is to empower these individuals to increase their life chances, take control over, and improve their health and ultimately their overall well-being.

2024 Impact Report:

$98K

In-Kind Donations

2,926

Volunteer Hours Served

40

Classes/Events Held

$255K

Revenue Generated

375

Individuals Served

291

Stakeholders Gained

Priceless

Community Impact

ALL’s
Social Circle
Support
Services
Social Skills Courses
Life Skills Program
Workforce Development
Housing:
Oak Tree Ranch
Friendship & Socializing

Social Circle

If you are interested in making friends and socializing in fun community based settings, then ALL’s Social Circle is for you. Our Social Circle Program promotes socialization, social/emotional well-being and community inclusion by planning and hosting monthly community based events.

At ALL, we believe everyone deserves friends and a safe space to engage in the community. EVERYONE.

Once application is submitted you will be contacted by ALL’s Program Coordinator for a virtual appointment to discuss program specifics including our family caregiver respite program and answer any questions you may have.

Due to overwhelming demand this program is on a waitlist. Please join the waitlist if you would like to be contacted once a spot opens up. 

Community Resource Directory

Support Services

If you are interested in being connected to support service programs or resources, please visit our Resource Directory page. We are removing barriers to accessing such services by providing a one stop, easy to use self-service directory.


Resources include but are not limited to:

  • Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Day Programs
  • Employment Training
  • Habilitation
  • Respite
  • Attended Care
  • Group/Individual Supported Employment
  • Housing
  • Emergency Resources (food/shelter)
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Legal Services
  • Crisis Services
  • And more…
Resource Directory
Social & Relationship Skill Building Course

PEERS for Adolescents

Teens will learn about developing and maintaining friendships, conversation skills, electronic communication, dating skills (optional class selection) and handling disagreements. Teens are taught through didactic lessons and role play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization activities.Classes are aught by a PEERS certified instructor. Parents/Social Coaches attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist their teen in applying learned skills to real life interactions.

What are the participation requirements?
  • Have friendship struggles
  • Teens ages 12 through 17
  • Teens must be interested in attending the program
  • Teens must agree to participate in the program voluntarily
  • Parent or Social Coach must be willing to participate
What are the Details?
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Start Date: April 28, 2025
  • Time: 6:30-8:00
  • Delivery of Instruction: Virtual
  • Teens must consistently attend the program
Life Skills for Lifelong Independence

Life Skills Program

Autism Life and Living offers our introduction to: Life Skills for Lifelong Independence Program.

This program aims to foster independence, self-determination, and safety through a series of targeted learning modules. Lesson plans cover essential areas such as kitchen skills, home/self-care, and executive functioning skills. The course is geared towards teens and young adults, ages 16+ who are motivated to increase independence.

Spring 2025 Session Information

February 24th – March 6th
Monday – Thursday | 9:00-11:00am

Cost: FREE!
Location: North Phoenix, AZ (Scottsdale Rd & Loop 101)

Participants will learn:
  • How to Make a Shopping List
  • How to Make A Simple Meal
  • Microwave Use & Cleaning
  • Appliance Use & Safety
  • Clothing Care
  • How to Make a Bed
  • Bathroom Cleaning & Vacuuming
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Supporting Integrated Employment

Workforce Development

Autism Life and Living (ALL) has teamed up with the Arizona Restaurant Association to support individuals with autism in obtaining competitive integrated employment.

ALL is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in working in the restaurant industry to join our workforce development program.

Participants will learn:
  • Hard Skills: Job-specific abilities and knowledge such as creating an effective resume, and skills needed to perform job duties.
  • Soft Skills: Personal traits that help individuals interact with others such as time management and problem solving skills.
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Interest in Working in the Restaurant Industry
  • Highly Motivated
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Individuals with Autism and Related Needs
  • Medical Documentation of Disability
  • Authorization for Vocational Rehab Services

    (
    If not already eligible, ALL will help facilitate and expedite this process)
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ALL's Housing Solution

Oak Tree Ranch Community

The Crisis

It Takes a Village

Many parents are aging and ailing and are very concerned where their disabled adult children will live. Unfortunately, there are significant gaps in supports and services for independent living options.

Current options in Arizona are either expensive communities tailored to high functioning individuals or state run group homes. State run group homes are not an option many parents will choose as they come with extraordinarily high unsubstantiated abuse rates, no regard for resident compatibility or choice. This leaves parents, such as myself, having to create a solution. A solution that comes with many barriers.

To develop an independent living community that is safe, supported and affordable will take a village.

ALL is actively seeking individuals with varying expertise to join our village.

We are in need of; driven parents determined to secure a solution, developers, architects, legal experts and anyone with a strong desire to make a measurable impact.

Aerial view of proposed site plan on 3-4 acres of land.  Design is subject to change.

The Solution

Oak Tree Ranch

Autism Life and Living’s Oak Tree Ranch Independent Living Community is set to meet a tremendous need for an underserved population. As the first of its kind, this project marks a groundbreaking effort to create a specialized housing solution for adults with autism and related needs. It will address the shortcomings present in other alternatives.

Recognizing the critical need for long-term housing solutions for adults with autism and related intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), the organization has embarked on the development of a 31-unit community that offers a unique blend of specialized housing, community inclusivity, safety features, environmental sustainability, affordability, and programs promoting independence.

Emphasizing inclusivity, the community will house both neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals, fostering a cooperative spirit within a shared living space.

If you or a loved one is interested in being a resident of ALL’s future community, Oak Tree Ranch, please join our interest list below.
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Click the button below to help increase ALL’s impact. Donations allow ALL to provide our members with monthly social outings that reduce their isolation, increase inclusion in society and improve their social/emotional well-being. They also provide our members access to support services that allow them to learn necessary skills to live an independent life with self directed choice.