YES Day Walk for Autism Brings Thousands Together for Sixth Year
On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) hosted its sixth annual YES Day Walk for Autism, bringing the community together at Tempe Beach Park
A Mother’s Journey: Finding Support, Advocacy and Community at SARRC
For Jordan Myers, a mother of two, navigating her second child’s autism diagnosis was both a familiar and unique experience. Her daughter Olive, now 5 years old, was diagnosed with
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 —
Community School Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of First Friendships, First Words and Bright Futures
Twenty years ago, SARRC’s Community School opened its first classroom with a vision for what early childhood education could look like: a place where children with and without autism
Building Connection: One Family’s Story of Early Action and Steady Progress
Motherhood was already a familiar journey for Flora Cook when her daughter Ella was born. She raised her son, Jordin, as a single mother before later meeting her husband, William.
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
Creating a Career With Confidence
Driven by perseverance and a passion for learning, Daniel turned to SARRC’s Employment Services team as he continued building confidence in the workplace and beyond. For Daniel Liguori, a 37-year-old
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
Building Independence Through Learning and Connection
Josh, 30, turned to SARRC’s Employment Services team as he pursued opportunities for career advancement. For Josh Waxman, independence was never just a goal — it was something he began
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.
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