Bittersweet Sendoff to a SARRC Trailblazer
SARRC’s Family Services Specialist Janet Kirwan, RN, has always had a passion for helping families on their journeys with autism. Initially, it was her own experience as a mother of […]
How a Cross-Country Move Better Supported My Independence
By Charles Hollenden My name is Charles Hollenden. I am on the autism spectrum and I am one of many colleagues who joined SAP via the Autism at Work program. […]
KTAR: Autism Research Center To Expand Throughout Arizona By 2030
Story by Taylor Kinnerup PHOENIX — The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center — known as SARRC — is expected to expand its programs and vision beyond Maricopa County to […]
ABC15: Early Autism Screening Proves To Be a Success for Children with Developmental Delays
Story by Karla Navarrete PHOENIX — Early autism screening proves to be a success for children with developmental delays; getting intervention at an earlier age. With the prevalence of autism […]
3TV/CBS 5: Barber with Autism Inspires Others to Overcome Their Fears
Story by Maria Hechanova AVONDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – A west Valley man is using his disability to inspire others to overcome their fears and achieve their dreams. C.J. Hernandez, a […]
KTAR: Arizona Autism Study Significantly Improves Average Age of Detection
Getty Images Photo for Autism Speaks/Daniel Boczarski Story by Taylor Kinnerup | May 17 PHOENIX – A five-year study from Arizona’s Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center has helped improve […]
First Place Transition Academy Celebrates its Third Graduating Class
On May 9, five graduates celebrated the culmination from the First Place Transition Academy operated by SARRC program. GateWay Community College (GWCC) honored the 2019 graduates at its commencement ceremony, […]
SARRC Celebrates 21st Annual Community Breakfast
SARRC celebrated its 21st Community Breakfast event on May 9 which was held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort for the 20th consecutive year. Nearly 1,500 guests attended the event, themed […]
SARRC-Led Study Funded By the National Institute of Mental Health Lowers ASD Diagnosis Three Years Earlier Than Age Reported By CDC
When Arlo was 18-months-old, his parents, John and Jenna, noticed subtle sensory issues and a lack of speech development. They asked their pediatrician if the characteristics and behaviors Arlo was […]
12 News: Doan Makes A Difference: These Beneficial Beans Are An Employment Game-Changer
Thank to Arizona Coyotes veteran Shane Doan and 12News for making a special visit to SARRC's Beneficial Beans Garden. Shane had the chance to learn more about SARRC's efforts to […]