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 […]