
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

Finding Support Through SARRC’s Community School
When Stacie and Erick Pineda’s son, Solomon, was a toddler, they began to have concerns about his developmental milestones and behavior. He experienced delays in his fine motor skills and

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.

A Day in the Life: Jamie Le, Senior Behavior Therapist
Hello, I’m Jamie Le! I’m a Senior Behavior Therapist in the Comprehensive Behavioral Program (CBP) at SARRC where I’ve worked for six years. What drew you to SARRC? Why did