Free Autism Programs Available to Eligible Arizona Families
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We are currently offering scholarship opportunities for some of our most popular parent training programs! This funding opportunity is offered to parents and caregivers with a child up to 12 […]
A Day in the Life: Jamie Le, Senior Behavior Therapist
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Hello, I’m Jamie Le! I’m a Senior Behavior Therapist in the Comprehensive Behavioral Program (CBP) at SARRC where I’ve worked for six years. What drew you to SARRC? Why did […]
Future Planning
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Planning for the Future By Emily B. Kile, Esq. I want to care for my child after I’m gone, but I was told by my lawyer not to leave any […]
CDC Releases New Data on Autism Prevalence To 1 In 36 Children in U.S., 1 In 36 In Ariz.
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On March 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) reporting that about 1 in 36 8-year-old […]
A Day in the Life: Padmaja Lakamsani, Senior Research Coordinator
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Hello! My name is Padmaja Lakamsani, and I’m a senior research coordinator within SARRC’s Research Department! I’ve been with SARRC for four years as a research coordinator. Early on, I […]
Family Makes 2,000-Mile Journey to Find Support At SARRC
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The LaPlante family, who reside in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small farming community in Ontario, Canada, faced challenges finding resources for their 4-year-old son Lucas after receiving his autism diagnosis in 2021. […]
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Published on Jan. 31 in Arizona Parenting Magazine In the following article, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Chief Science Officer, Dr. Christopher J. Smith, discusses the importance of early […]
Now Enrolling: Mindfulness-Based Intervention Study for Teens with Autism
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We are currently recruiting teens (ages 13 to 18) with ASD without intellectual disability (IQ of 70 or above) and at least one parent/caregiver to participate in a study of […]
A Day in the Life: Nicole Grum, Senior Behavior Therapist
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Hello! My name is Nicole Grum, and I’m a senior behavior therapist at SARRC’s Phoenix Community School. I started my journey at SARRC almost five years ago as a part-time team member […]
SARRC Announces Three New Board Directors
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Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to welcome Lorrie Hochuli, Marc Isaacs and Charles Markle to its Board of Directors. Lorrie Hochuli | Hochuli Design and Remodeling […]