As the parent of a neurodiverse child, you already know the truth.

Big classrooms. Rigid schedules. Too much noise. Too little support.

Your child gets labeled “difficult” or “behind...”

When really—they just need to learn in a way that works for them.

At Dare To Be Academy, we’ve created that space.

We see your child’s strengths, not just their struggles.

And we teach to those strengths.

This isn’t just school.

This is a community that truly understands.

Dare To Be Academy is a nurturing, home-based microschool in Maricopa, Arizona, designed specifically for autistic learners and neighboring neurodiversities. Our mission is to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where neurodiverse students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We provide individualized instruction through an interest-based curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence.

✅Interest-Based Curriculum – Lessons are built around each child’s passions, making learning feel natural and joyful.

✅Sensory-Friendly Environment – Calm, structured spaces designed for comfort, focus, and emotional safety.

✅Small Student-to-Guide Ratio – Every child gets the individualized support they need to thrive.

✅Certified Educator & Social Worker on Staff – Academic growth + emotional well-being, supported by trained professionals.

✅Life Skills & Social-Emotional Learning – We teach gardening, cooking, and confidence right alongside reading and math.