Why Student Stories Matter in Arizona's ESA Conversation
At PS Academy, we serve teens with autism and other neurodivergent learning needs, many of whom struggled in traditional school environments before finding their way to us. For these students, education is not one-size-fits-all. It is deeply personal, highly individualized, and often transformational when done right.
Why Does Fitting In Matter More Than Grades for Teens with Autism and Other Neurodivergencies?
Having a sense of belonging is a big predictor of success in school, especially for teens with autism and other neurodivergencies. Click to find out why it's so important.
Back-to-School Anxiety in Teens With Autism, ADHD, and Other Neurodivergencies: What Parents Actually Need to Know
Why back-to-school anxiety affects many teens with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergencies, plus practical ways parents can help them start the school year with more confidence.
From Cardboard to Silicon Valley: PS Academy Student Rebuilds the World's First Computer
A PS Academy Arizona student and his class built a full-scale ENIAC replica from 22,000 cardboard parts. This Saturday, they present it in Silicon Valley.
How Can I Help My Teen with Autism Get Ready for Back to School?
Help your teen with autism prepare for a smooth back-to-school transition. From routines to social skills, these tips make school a fun, positive experience.
What To Ask When Touring a Private School for Your Neurodivergent Teen
Here are important questions to ask during a private school tour for teens with neurodivergencies to help choose the right environment with confidence.
Signs Your Teen Is in the Wrong School (And What the Right One Looks Like)
Is your teen struggling at school? Learn what the wrong school environment for teens with autism or neurodivergencies is and what a better fit can look like.
How Ability-Based Grouping Helps Teens With Neurodivergencies Actually Learn
Find out how ability-based grouping helps teens with neurodivergencies build confidence, reduce stress, and succeed in a supportive learning environment.
What Does a Real High School Experience Look Like for a Teen With Autism?
What does a real high school experience look like for teens with autism or neurodivergencies? Learn about friendships, clubs, sports, and belonging at school.
You Just Found Out Your Daughter Has Autism. What Do You Do Now?
Just found out your daughter has autism? Here’s what to do next, how to support her, and how autism in girls may present differently.
What Anxiety Actually Feels Like for Teens with Autism (and How to Support Them Through It)
Here's what anxiety really feels like for your teen with autism, why it shows up the way it does, and how parents can support their teen at home and in school.
How a PS Academy Arizona Teacher Helped Students Rebuild One of the World’s First Computers
Find out how PS Academy Arizona students rebuilt ENIAC and gained real-world skills through hands-on learning designed for teens with neurodivergencies.
How Do I Know If My Child’s Anxiety Is School-Related?
Wondering if your child’s anxiety is connected to school? Here are signs of school-related anxiety, why it's different, and when to explore new environments.
How Middle and High School Can Reset Confidence for Students with Anxiety
Why can middle and high school lower your teen's confidence? See how middle and high school can cause stress, anxiety, or school avoidance in students with anxiety.
What a School Tour Can (and Can’t) Tell You About Whether Your Child Will Thrive
Learn what a school tour reveals about whether your teen with autism or other neurodivergencies will thrive in a new environment.
What’s the Difference Between a “Typical School” and a School for Students with Anxiety?
What’s the difference between a traditional school and a school designed for anxious students? Compare structure, support, flexibility, and environment.
What Parents Mean When They Say a School “Didn’t Fit”
Learn what it means when a school "doesn't fit," the signs to watch for, & how to find a better school for your teen with autism or other neurodivergencies.
Is This School Right for My Child With Anxiety? A Parent Checklist
Wondering if your child’s school is supporting their needs? Use this checklist to decide if their school environment is helping them or making things harder.
You’re Not Behind, You’re Recovering
January can feel overwhelming for teens with autism or neurodivergencies. Learn how rest, regulation, and the right school environment support recovery and rebuild confidence.
Why Going Back to School in January Feels Hard and How To Make the Transition Easier
January back-to-school transitions can feel emotionally heavy for students and families. Learn why it’s normal, how to reset routines, and when school support matters.