Understanding Profound Autism
A Q&A with Judith Ursitti, cofounder and president of Profound Autism Alliance As awareness of autism spectrum disorder continues to grow — along with research, services and support systems — […]
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 […]