From Diagnosis to Action: McDonough Family Finds a Strong Start with JumpStart

Around the time their daughter Rylee was 3 years old, Randi and Ryan McDonough started noticing signs that seemed particularly pronounced around routines like getting dressed or bedtime. And while […]
Love Speaker Series: Honest Discussions on Relationships & Dating

The “Love Speaker Series” is a free, virtual three-part series exploring relationships, dating, friendship and connection through the perspectives of autistic individuals and experts in the field. Each session will […]
Hats Off to the Graduates!

From preschool to independent living, the Class of 2026 is celebrating major milestones. Graduation season is all about celebrating new beginnings, and at SARRC, we had the privilege of honoring […]
SARRC Unveils New Gamechanger Court

There were plenty of smiles, excitement and a few slam dunks on June 4 as SARRC celebrated the unveiling of the new Gamechanger Court located at SARRC’s 16th Street Campus. […]
Finding Answers Early: Cruz’s Journey at SARRC’s Community School

Zion, Joshua and Cruz at his Community School graduation. When Brittany and Joshua Romero first connected with SARRC, it was for her oldest son, Zion, who had recently been diagnosed […]
Support Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month This April

SARRC Invites Community to Support Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month This April! This April, SARRC is teaming up with local businesses and community partners across Arizona to celebrate Autism Awareness […]
SARRC to Open New Tucson Campus, Expanding Autism Services in Southern Arizona

A Campaign Milestone for Arizona Thanks to the generosity of donors, advocates and community supporters, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) has officially surpassed the goal of its […]
Finding His Voice: How the Community School Helped Gavin Blossom

When Gavin Snoke was 18 months old, his parents began to worry. He wasn’t speaking yet. Instead, he communicated through grunts, pointing and tears. At his wellness check, their pediatrician […]
Hope Multiplied: A Family’s Journey Through SARRC’s Preschool

When Rhianna’s firstborn son began showing developmental delays, her instincts immediately went to autism. As an EEG technician, she has years of experience working with individuals with neurological disorders. “Working […]
Why Access Matters: A Southern Arizona Family’s Story of Hope

Life in Southern Arizona Amy lives in Southern Arizona with her husband and five children, including Weston, her youngest, who is almost six and full of energy. “He never stops […]