Entrepreneur with Autism Takes SARRC Into the World of Digital Currency
There are many ways to give including donating money, dining at certain delicious restaurants, stock volunteering, and more. But there’s a new option at SARRC thanks to Joe Bradley and his family. Joe and his wife, Heather, are fierce advocates for their 14-year-old son, Cooper, who was diagnosed with autism at age 5. As an […]
SARRC Celebrates YES Day for Autism Raising Nearly $400,000
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) hosted its first YES Day for Autism, a fundraising and awareness campaign, culminating with a community event and celebration at Tempe Beach Park on Sunday, Oct. 24. To signify the 1 in 71 children identified with autism in Arizona, SARRC introduced the 71-day fundraising and awareness campaign in […]
Save the [Coffee] Date: Press Coffee Selects SARRC as Annual Day of Giving Partner!
Save the date for Friday, Sept. 24 where all 10 Press Coffee Vally locations will be donating 100% of proceeds to SARRC! "We are passionate about supporting our community. That’s why we started the Press on Charities initiative in 2018 to make a larger impact on our communities," said Kevin Dykyj, Digital Marketing Manager for […]
Introducing SARRC’s Newly Revised Mobile App: Think Autism
SARRC is pleased to introduce the newly revamped mobile app: Think Autism®. Formerly Think Asperger’s, the new and improved app offers a variety of helpful and informative autism resources. Developed for parents, educators, and medical professionals, Think Autism includes a rapid screening tool designed for children ages 8-13 and offers resources in all 50 states. […]
A Day in the Life: Maddie Theis, Comprehensive Behavioral Program Clinical Supervisor
Hello! My name is Maddie Theis and I am one of the clinical supervisors in the Comprehensive Behavioral Program (CBP) here at SARRC. I started working at SARRC in 2017. Prior to officially joining the SARRC team, I was a behavior therapist intern in CBP in 2016 as part of my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) […]
SARRC Announces, “YES Day for Autism!”—A New Community Event for All
SARRC is retiring our partnership with Autism Speaks' annual walk and we are excited to introduce YES Day for Autism™—a new, free event focused on raising funds, awareness and acceptance! Everyone is invited and encouraged to join our efforts: families, friends, partners, and the community at large who are driven by a desire to create […]
Picazzo’s and SARRC Announce “Chip in for Autism” Chocolate Chip Cookie Partnership
Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen and SARRC are teaming up to raise funds for autism programs, services, and research with a “Chip in for Autism” chocolate chip cookie give-back program. For every chocolate chip cookie sold, we will donate $1 to support SARRC programs for Arizonans with autism. Picazzo’s “Chip in for Autism” fundraising partnership with […]
Digging Into Applied Behavior Analysis
SARRC’s clinical model is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a particular focus on naturalistic behavioral interventions in inclusive environments, including but not limited to: in the home, in school, on the job or in the community. Each of SARRC’s therapeutic programs, classes and trainings are guided by best practice models; the most currently […]
Teen Paves Path to Educational Equity for Peers with Autism
By Shreyas Hallur On a cold October morning, I submitted my application to become a Peer Mentor within the CommunityWorks program at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center. I didn’t realize it then, but this decision had marked a new beginning. In just three months, I would participate in the most rewarding experience of my high school […]
PEERS® Program Helps Teen Strengthen Social Confidence, Build Friendships
Olivia was diagnosed with autism when she was 9 years old. Her mother suspected Olivia may have autism before her actual diagnosis, but her pediatrician said she was” too social” to have autism. Although Olivia may have been social, she struggled with back-and-forth conversations with others. Most of the phrases she used in conversation stemmed […]