SARRC Co-Develops Virtual Autism Simulator for Law Enforcement
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) and VirTra, a global provider of training simulators for law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, have teamed up to develop comprehensive training for law enforcement officers. This training will be used to help officers bridge the communication gap and interact more effectively, and positively, with individuals with […]
A Day in the Life Of: Jena McCoy
Jena McCoy is a Transition Specialist with Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). She works with First Place Transition Academy, operated by SARRC, a structured two-year program in the supportive environment of First Place–Phoenix that helps build crucial skills to support self-sufficiency. The program is designed to maximize students’ capacity to live more independently […]
Establecer rutinas y mantenerse motivado durante el distanciamiento social
Estamos en tiempos sin precedentes, pero eso no significa que no puedas navegar por este nuevo territorio y hacer lo mejor para ti y tu familia. La Directora de Servicios para Niños, Rachel Anderson, comparte formas efectivas de establecer una nueva rutina y mantenerse motivados mientras practicamos el distanciamiento social. ¡Aquí hay algunos consejos que […]
Establishing Routines, Staying Motivated During Social Distancing
We are in unprecedented times, but that doesn’t mean you can’t navigate this new territory and make it the best for you and your family. Our Children’s Services Director, Rachel Anderson, shares effective ways to establish a new routine and stay motivated as we practice social distancing. Here are a few tips that you may […]
SARRC’s 2019 Community Impact Report
Thanks to our supportive community, SARRC has been able to increase its impact in Arizona, and in some instances, across the U.S. every year. Below, read about some of the notable highlights from across SARRC's programs, services and research departments in 2019. 6,650 people supported through educational outreach events and training programs 36 students enrolled […]
Prevalence of Autism Increases by 10%, to 1 in 54 Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its new biennial data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) on the prevalence of autism in the U.S. The network identified 1 in 54 children as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD), representing a 10% increase from previous estimates. In 8-year-old children, about 1.85%, or 1 […]
SARRC’s Jumpstart Helps Change the Course of a Mother and Son’s Journey
When Allyson Perreault’s son received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at age 4, she remembers being completely overwhelmed. “I didn’t know where to begin,” recalls Allyson of her son, Myles. “He had been in a developmental preschool and was testing behind on everything.” The developmental pediatrician who diagnosed him gave Allyson and her […]
12 News: Girls and Autism
Story by 12 News PHOENIX-Local researchers say girls with autism are going undiagnosed and it's a problem because early intervention is critical. A Valley family knows first-hand the struggles as they tried to get their young daughter the assistance she needs. [WATCH: Researchers: Girls and autism]
NODA Helps Lead to an Autism Diagnosis for Young Boy
When Cooper Irving was just a year old, his parents noticed that he was a little different than his two older siblings had been at the same age. “He’d have these tantrums and bang his head on the floor, and we didn’t know why,” his mother, Kim, remembers. “He also couldn’t talk until he was […]
A Day in the Life Of: Mandi Winters
“I love that my every day is different. Building a relationship with not only my clients but their entire families, being right in there with their day-to-day life and being that support that they need is my very favorite part of my job. I also really enjoy the aspect of leading a group of SARRC […]