The First Place Transition Academy, a two-year, residential life skills program with clinical services provided by the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), is designed for adults 18 years or older with autism to help build crucial independent living and career-readiness skills. Located at First Place–Phoenix, the Transition Academy’s Learn4Independence® curriculum and individualized supportive […]

The mission of SARRC’S Grandparents Group is to empower grandparents through hope, education and support. Save The Date Our May Grandparents Support Group will be held on Friday, May 5 from 10-11:30 a.m. at SARRC: 300 N 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Register To attend an upcoming meeting, please contact Addie Mocca at 602.218.8203 or [email protected]. […]

Join SARRC's Research team on Saturday, June 10 for an exclusive open house event where individuals can become familiar with study-related medical procedures in a low-pressure environment. Featuring: A behind-the-scenes tour Mock Medical Procedures An in-depth look at research opportunities Eats & treats Tie-dye activity Location: SARRC’s Campus: 2225 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006 […]

We invite parents, BCBAs and other professionals to join us for an educational presentation on Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a family-centered approach that may be implemented across environments, such as in the home, at school, or in the community. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to use motivational strategies to support language […]

The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) Speaker Series features "A Discussion on Suicide Awareness, Education & Prevention Among Autistic Individuals." In the three-part series, attendees will hear from prominent speakers specializing in crisis support and suicide prevention for autistic people. We invite community members and encourage behavior therapists, educators, and mental health professionals […]

Emily Kile, attorney, Kile Law Firm, LLC, will discuss guardianship and will share with attendees information about the new Supported Decision-Making (SDM) law and how SDM differs from guardianship. She will explain when an SDM agreement makes sense, and when you would still consider a guardianship appointment instead. A sample SDM agreement will also be […]

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about what happens behind the scenes at SARRC, here’s your chance to attend an exclusive tour! Established in 1997, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center has evolved to offer numerous programs and services for children, teens, and adults, as well as conduct some of the most innovative autism […]