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 […]
SARRC Celebrates 23rd Annual Community Breakfast
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) held its 23rd Annual Community Breakfast on Thursday, April 29! The 45-minute event featured personal stories from families, clients, and community leaders. The program highlighted notable projects including collaborations with Great Hearts Academies, which is working with SARRC to screen and identify students with social challenges; Steak 44 which […]
SARRC Announces Leadership Transitions in Two Prominent Roles
SARRC recently announced the promotions of Drs. Amy Kenzer and Christopher J. Smith to Chief Operating Officer and Chief Science Officer, respectively—transitions that will support SARRC's Strategic Plan of becoming a statewide organization that puts effective services within reach of every Arizonan by 2030. Amy Kenzer, Ph.D., BCBA-D, will become SARRC’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing […]
SARRC Announces Expansion to Scottsdale
SARRC has announced plans to expand its footprint to Scottsdale, occupying space in the Paiute Neighborhood Center, a City of Scottsdale-operated community that features social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs and services. With a goal opening date of early summer, SARRC will initially feature two of its comprehensive intervention programs including the Comprehensive Behavioral Program—a […]