Soar Autism Center

South Tempe,

Arizona

In our sensory room, we've created a calming oasis offering the perfect place for kids to self-regulate at the South Tempe Soar Autism Center.

Essential Information

Hours of operation

8 AM-5:30 PM

Address

Getting there

This location can be tricky to find for first-time visitors.

From Warner Rd, you will turn on to Harl Ave. Follow Harl until you see a sign labeled “Agave Corporate Center” and turn into the parking lot on your left.

Proceed around the right-hand side of the building towards the south. Continue around the building until you reach a small parking lot on the south side of the building where you should park. Our center is located on the south side of the building.

For new clients

For existing clients

Areas served

  • Tempe
  • South Tempe
  • Ahwatukee
  • Chandler and more

Family Satisfaction Rating

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[Our son’s] speech has improved so much and his communication skills continue to grow. [He] has also developed great relationships with his therapists at Soar- we feel blessed and comfortable knowing he enjoys it there.
– Parent of a Soar Autism Center client in Arizona

Meet the team

Mona Brannon, MEd

Center Operations Director

Mona is the Center Operations Director at South Tempe. Originally from Tucson, Mona has called Arizona home for almost her entire life. Her background is in early childhood education with a deep commitment to individualized care for children, supporting families with the complexity of raising young humans, and building engaging workplaces for staff. Outside of work, Mona can be found sewing and spending time with her husband, young son, and dog.

Cat Doherty, MS, BCBA

Partner Clinician

Cat is originally from New Mexico and moved to Colorado in 2018 to pursue a teaching career. In 2022 Cat found Soar and began working as an RBT while working toward obtaining BCBA licensure. She relocated to Tempe, AZ from Denver, CO to continue implementing ESDM to a new market. She is dedicated to the ESDM model and the values that Soar holds for their clients. In her free time she likes to camp, hike, explore the great outdoors and paint.

Cat Doherty, MS, BCBA

Partner Clinician

RESOURCES

Autism learning center

Gain a deeper understanding of autism and our innovative therapeutic approaches. 

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Overview of autism therapy
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At Soar, all the evidence-based specialties for autism care are under one roof, including occupational therapy. This video demonstrates how we incorporate OT into our whole-child care model of autism care.
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Overview of autism therapy
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This video explores Soar’s approach to whole-child autism care. We work with children to build on their strength and target support to enable children with autism to reach their full potential and live fulfilled and self-determined lives.
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Overview of autism therapy
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Soar’s approach to autism therapy is based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) a unique, play-based approach that evidence shows to be the most effective and compassionate model for young children with autism.

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Mona Brannon, MEd

Center of Operations Director
Mona is the Center Operations Director at South Tempe. Originally from Tucson, Mona has called Arizona home for almost her entire life. Her background is in early childhood education with a deep commitment to individualized care for children, supporting families with the complexity of raising young humans, and building engaging workplaces for staff. Outside of work, Mona can be found sewing and spending time with her husband, young son, and dog.

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Cat Doherty, MS, BCBA

Partner Clinician
Cat is originally from New Mexico and moved to Colorado in 2018 to pursue a teaching career. In 2022 Cat found Soar and began working as an RBT while working toward obtaining BCBA licensure. She relocated to Tempe, AZ from Denver, CO to continue implementing ESDM to a new market. She is dedicated to the ESDM model and the values that Soar holds for their clients. In her free time she likes to camp, hike, explore the great outdoors and paint.