what is AbleKids ABA?
AbleKids ABA is a premier provider of high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy serving families across Arizona, including Tucson, Phoenix, and the surrounding areas. Grounded in compassion and evidence-based clinical science, the practice delivers personalized programs that focus on practical learning, authentic connection, and full community inclusion for children with autism and developmental delays.
Who founded AbleKids ABA?
AbleKids ABA was co-founded by Wendy L. Broder, M.S., M.Ed., BCBA, LBA. The leadership team brings a combined multi-decade track record in special education, advocacy, and organizational management to build family-centered, multidisciplinary support networks.
What is the professional background of the AbleKids ABA team?
The organization is built on a strong foundation of special education and clinical expertise. CEO Wendy Broder is a licensed educator in both Arizona and Nevada with over 25 years of experience teaching and advocating for children with disabilities, holding several advanced degrees including a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis. The practice utilizes a multidisciplinary care model, coordinating directly with behavior analysts, speech and occupational therapists, parents, and school IEP teams.
What makes the AbleKids ABA approach different?
Unlike traditional clinical settings that operate in isolation, AbleKids ABA integrates behavior principles directly into practical, real-world environments. The practice prioritizes accessible, collaborative care by accepting most major insurance plans and actively removing barriers to entry for new family applications.
About AbleKidsABA Services in Tucson
Children thrive when families are empowered
Lasting impact comes from collaboration
ABA should be compassionate, individualized, and inclusive
“We’re not here just to provide a service — we’re here to walk alongside families and build something that lasts.”
– Wendy Broder
Wendy L. Broder, M.S., M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
CEO & CVO – Chief Visionary officer
“Every child has a right to learn, grow, and belong. At AbleKids ABA, our goal is to unite the passion of families, the science of behavior, and the strength of multidisciplinary teams to create meaningful, lasting change.””
about wendy Broder:
Wendy founded AbleKids ABA after more than 25 years of experience in special education and behavior analysis, with a mission to empower children with autism and developmental delays through compassionate, inclusive care.
Wendy is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Arizona — as well as a licensed educator in both Nevada and Arizona. She brings a powerful blend of educational insight and clinical expertise to her work, helping families and professionals navigate challenges with clarity and care.
Her career began in Tucson, Arizona as an early childhood special educator. After 25 years of teaching and advocating for children, teachers, and families, she founded a pioneering educational services business in 2018, focused on supporting individuals with disabilities in community-based environments. Driven by a desire to better integrate behavior principles into education, she returned to school to formally study Applied Behavior Analysis. Wendy earned her third Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Wendy leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-centered ABA therapy. She works closely with speech and occupational therapists, educators, and IEP teams to ensure children receive consistent, collaborative, and holistic support across home and school settings.
Wendy remains deeply involved in the field of ABA and special education, grounded in values of lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, and full inclusion for all children.