Community School Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of First Friendships, First Words and Bright Futures
Twenty years ago, SARRC’s Community School opened its first classroom with a vision for what early childhood education could look like: a place where children with and without autism […]
Building Connection: One Family’s Story of Early Action and Steady Progress
Motherhood was already a familiar journey for Flora Cook when her daughter Ella was born. She raised her son, Jordin, as a single mother before later meeting her husband, William. […]
Creating a Career With Confidence
Driven by perseverance and a passion for learning, Daniel turned to SARRC’s Employment Services team as he continued building confidence in the workplace and beyond. For Daniel Liguori, a 37-year-old […]
Building Independence Through Learning and Connection
Josh, 30, turned to SARRC’s Employment Services team as he pursued opportunities for career advancement. For Josh Waxman, independence was never just a goal — it was something he began […]
Hope Happens Here: SARRC Celebrates 28th Annual Community Breakfast
On Friday, May 1, nearly 1,500 community members gathered in the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom at the Arizona Biltmore Resort to celebrate SARRC’s 28th Annual Community Breakfast. This year’s theme, […]
A ‘Tune Up’ for Growth
For Jenna and Chad Koskie, the journey with their firstborn child’s unique differences began when their daughter was around 15 months old. Now thriving, Charlotte has developed stronger social skills […]
Rally for Autism Inaugural Pickleball Event Serves Up Success
The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) hosted its inaugural Rally for Autism charity pickleball tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing the community together to raise funds and […]
A Clear Path Forward: Max’s Journey Toward Independence
For many parents of adolescents with autism, the transition toward independence can feel like uncharted territory. After relocating from Colorado to Arizona, the DeBell family found themselves asking what came […]
SARRC Welcomes Two New Board Members
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to announce Lukas Grabiec, J.D., and Amy Pawlowski to its Board of Directors. Lukas Grabiec, J.D. | Lead Corporate Counsel, Gen […]
YES Day Walk for Autism Draws Nearly 5K for Fifth Year
On Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) celebrated its fifth annual YES Day Walk for Autism — a fundraising and awareness campaign that concluded with […]