08/11/2026
Today we celebrated the official opening of Arizona Autism Family Medicine: A Valle del Sol Clinic co-located with Arizona Autism Charter Schools Central Phoenix Campus.
This ribbon cutting represents much more than the opening of a new clinic. It marks another milestone in a journey that began years ago with one little boy named Sammy.
When Diana Diaz-Harrison's son, Sammy, was diagnosed with autism, she experienced firsthand the challenges so many families face in finding the specialized support their children deserve. That experience inspired her to create Arizona Autism Charter Schools so students on the autism spectrum would have a place to learn, grow, and thrive.
As the school grew, another need became clear: families also deserved healthcare designed with the same understanding, compassion, and expertise. That vision has now become a reality through the incredible partnership between Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Valle del Sol, and the generous support of Mercy Care.
Co-Located with Arizona Autism Charter Schools Central Phoenix Campus, Arizona Autism Family Medicine is more than a clinic. It's a new model of integrated, autism-informed healthcare that will serve our students, families, and the broader community for years to come.
Thank you to our partners at Valle del Sol and Mercy Care for believing in this vision and helping bring it to life.
We were also honored to celebrate this milestone with Arizona State Representative Cesar Aguilar and Phoenix City Councilwoman Laura Pastor. Thank you for joining us and for your continued support of Arizona's autism community.
Today wasn't just about cutting a ribbon. It was about opening new doors for children, adults, and families who deserve healthcare that understands them.
