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 […]
Acetaminophen During Pregnancy: What the Research Really Says About Autism Risk
Recent discussions and media reports have raised questions about whether taking acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children. As an organization dedicated […]
Finding Connection and Support: Danika’s Journey with SARRC
When Danika’s oldest daughter was 18 months old, she took the standard M-CHAT screening, which stands for Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, and assesses the risk of autism spectrum […]
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center is bringing two trusted programs to support families in the Tucson area
Now Enrolling Families in the Tucson Area — No Waitlist Required In-Home & Community-Based ABA Therapy* (All Ages) SARRC’s in-home and community-based therapy provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy grounded […]
SARRC Announces Last Phase Of “Game-Changing” Capital Campaign
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) announced the final, public phase of its “A to Z and Everywhere in Between” capital campaign that will put effective autism services within […]
SARRC and First Place AZ Announce New Specialty License Plate: “Driving Support for Autism”
SARRC and First Place® AZ have teamed up to introduce Arizona’s first specialty autism license plate: “Driving Support for Autism.” Designed to raise awareness and generate support for autism-related programs […]
Swirl, Sip & Savor: An Evening of Elegance, Impact
Luxury met philanthropy as SARRC hosted its signature biennial event, Swirl, Sip & Savor, at the scenic Mountain Shadows Resort on Friday, March 21. The evening brought together fine wine, […]
SARRC Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Mesa Campus
L-R: Alicia Goforth, City of Mesa Councilmember; Chadwick Campbell, Board Chair of SARRC; James Murphy, CEO of Willmeng; Eric Sterner, Principal and Co-Founder of L A S T Architects; Brad […]
The World’s Most Autism-Friendly City
In 2016, PBS News Hour declared Phoenix to be “the most autism-friendly city in the world.” This mural, located on the west side of Goodmans at 14th Street and Indian […]
SARRC in the News: A Watch Factory Embraces Workers with Autism
We’re honored to be featured in The New York Times! The article highlights adults with autism working at Fine Timepiece Solutions (FTS) American Manufacturing. Kunal Naik, FTS founder and CEO, […]
New, Improved Employment Partnerships Program at SARRC
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center is excited to reintroduce our Employment Partnerships program! SARRC’s Employment Partnerships program is dedicated to supporting employers in building inclusive workplace cultures. By partnering […]
SARRC Celebrates 26th Annual Community Breakfast, Watch the Full Program
On Friday, May 3, over 1,500 community members filled the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom at the Arizona Biltmore Resort to celebrate SARRC’s Annual Community Breakfast, themed Better for Tomorrow, which […]
SARRC, First Place AZ Announce Successful Passage of New Specialty License Plate Proposal
SARRC and First Place AZ joined Governor Katie Hobbs in the Governor’s Executive Tower as she signed the bill into law on Monday, April 8. Southwest Autism Research & Resource […]
National Science Foundation Awards $2.2 Million to SARRC and Collaborators to Expand Training of Informal Learning Educators
In 2020, SARRC’s research team embarked on a collaborative project with the Institute for Learning Innovation and the SciTech Institute to improve inclusivity of informal STEM learning settings like museums […]
Study Opportunity: EarliPoint™ Evaluation for ASD
We are currently enrolling children ages 31-84 months in a new study that will examine if an investigational medical device, the EarliPoint Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can be […]
Superhero Rising
By Bodie Bernosky Every superhero has an origin story, this is mine. I am a warrior, student leader, autism advocate, swimmer and a great friend! SARRC helped me come out […]
First-Of-Its-Kind FDA-Authorized Device for Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Launches
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center engaged in pivotal research with Atlanta-based Marcus Autism Center in clinical studies of more than 1,500 children that demonstrated an eye-tracking device can help diagnose autism before the age of three years old
Hitting the Ground Running
At first, Ellen and David Arvayo considered their son Robert’s grit and determination to be qualities of a competitive kid. Robert wasn’t a quitter, and he didn’t like to lose. […]
A Day in the Life: Genoveva Machado, Clinical Consultant
Hello, my name is Genoveva Machado, but you can call me Geno. I have been with SARRC for the past seven years, where I have had the privilege of working […]
Now Enrolling for New Program Designed for Individuals Ages 18+
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Teen & Adult Services team is excited to now offer the Learn4Independence curriculum, a 32-course curriculum developed with First Place AZ and designed for […]
Rising Above
When Lauren LaBelle’s son, Levi, was around 9 months old, she began to have concerns about his behaviors. He seemed overly sensitive to loud noises and new people frightened him. […]
SARRC Announces Jennifer Burwell as Vice President of Operations
SARRC is excited to announce Jennifer Burwell in a new role as its Vice President of Operations. Burwell comes to SARRC with 20 years of experience in business operations and […]
Kick-starting Kindergarten with the Support of JumpStart
For Samantha Espinoza, the early indicators of autism were noticeable in their daughter, Eden, as early as 2 years old. Eden routinely found difficulty in being flexible with routines and […]
SARRC Celebrates 2023 Annual Community Breakfast
Nearly 1,500 community members from around the Valley filled the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom at the Arizona Biltmore Resort to celebrate SARRC’s Annual Community Breakfast themed, Imagine.