Empowering Minds through ABA
Coming Soon to Yuma
Art of Intelligent Minds is developing an ABA program for adolescents and adults who with autism or neurodivergent. Services will be provided by, or under the supervision of, licensed behavior analysts and will focus on functional skills, independence, emotional regulation, and family training through evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to launch Empowering Minds through ABA in the Yuma community.
Empowering Minds through ABA
Art of Intelligent Minds has been serving the Yuma community for three years, providing psychological evaluations and supporting thousands of families seeking clarity, answers, and direction.
Again and again, we see the same gap:
“We finally have a diagnosis… but what support is there now—especially for teens and adults?”
While Yuma has several strong early intervention resources for young children, there are very limited services for adolescents and adults who are autistic or otherwise neurodivergent. Many individuals and families are left without practical, ongoing support to help them navigate daily life after diagnosis.
Empowering Minds through ABA is our upcoming program designed to help fill that gap through evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
What Is Empowering Minds through ABA?
Empowering Minds through ABA will provide behavior-analytic services for adolescents and adults who are autistic or neurodivergent. Services will be developed and delivered by, or under the supervision of, licensed behavior analysts, consistent with Arizona law and professional standards.
Our program will focus on:
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to understand the “why” behind behaviors
Individualized ABA treatment plans based on assessed needs and family priorities
Teaching adaptive living skills (e.g., organization, self-care routines, daily independence)
Supporting social and communication skills in real-life settings
Building emotional regulation strategies using behavior-analytic principles
Caregiver and family training to promote consistency and success across environments
Generalization and maintenance of skills at home, school, work, and in the community
Our ABA services will emphasize dignity, assent, and collaboration—using data-driven, behavior-analytic strategies to help individuals reach meaningful goals while honoring their identity and neurodivergent strengths.
Our Purpose and Focus
Empowering Minds through ABA is designed to:
Address the service gap for adolescents and adults in rural Yuma
Provide ABA services that are age-appropriate, goal-focused, and functionally relevant
Support individuals in building independence, self-advocacy, and quality of life
Partner with families, caregivers, and other providers for coordinated, ethical care
All services will be grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis, aligning with professional standards for behavior analysts in Arizona and the broader ABA community, including:
Use of evidence-based procedures
Ongoing data collection and analysis
Individualized goals and interventions
Commitment to client rights, cultural responsiveness, and ethical practice
Coming Soon – Stay Connected
Empowering Minds through ABA is currently in development and not yet active, but we are actively laying the clinical and program foundation to bring these services to Yuma.
If you or someone you love is an adolescent or adult who is autistic or neurodivergent and may benefit from ABA services, we invite you to:
Watch for announcements as we move toward launching services
Join our interest list to be notified when intake opens
Reach out to us to share your needs, questions, or priorities for ABA in our community
Together, we are working to empower minds through ABA and create a path of support for neurodivergent individuals in Yuma—beyond childhood, and into every stage of life.
