SARRC Announces New Strategic Plan
It’s been 22 years since SARRC first opened its doors to the public. At the time, we offered just a handful of programs and focused much of our efforts on autism research. Fast-forward to 2019, and we currently offer more than 30 evidence-based programs, dynamic outreach services and innovative research studies for children, teens, and […]
PBS: SARRC Featured on “Arizona Horizon”
Story by Arizona Horizon PHOENIX – For most of us, finding a job can be frustrating but for someone with a disability, it goes beyond that. Employers often shy away from hiring people with disabilities, diminishing their chance at finding gainful employment. SARRC, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, has a program designed to help […]
Bittersweet Sendoff to a SARRC Trailblazer
SARRC’s Family Services Specialist Janet Kirwan, RN, has always had a passion for helping families on their journeys with autism. Initially, it was her own experience as a mother of a child with autism that empowered her to get involved. Kirwan experienced success using applied behavior analysis with her son, William, so she formed an […]
How a Cross-Country Move Better Supported My Independence
By Charles Hollenden My name is Charles Hollenden. I am on the autism spectrum and I am one of many colleagues who joined SAP via the Autism at Work program. At age 4, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and then at 18, I was officially diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. I am now 36. While growing […]
KTAR: Autism Research Center To Expand Throughout Arizona By 2030
Story by Taylor Kinnerup PHOENIX — The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center — known as SARRC — is expected to expand its programs and vision beyond Maricopa County to the entire state by 2030. This will include at least 10 resource centers throughout the state anchored by SARRC’s most effective early intervention program — […]
ABC15: Early Autism Screening Proves To Be a Success for Children with Developmental Delays
Story by Karla Navarrete PHOENIX — Early autism screening proves to be a success for children with developmental delays; getting intervention at an earlier age. With the prevalence of autism in children, it is a standard given that early intervention is key. According to the Centers for Disease and Control, one in every 59 children […]
3TV/CBS 5: Barber with Autism Inspires Others to Overcome Their Fears
Story by Maria Hechanova AVONDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – A west Valley man is using his disability to inspire others to overcome their fears and achieve their dreams. C.J. Hernandez, a 27-year-old barber from Avondale, was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old and used to be scared of getting a haircut. “What got me real […]
KTAR: Arizona Autism Study Significantly Improves Average Age of Detection
Getty Images Photo for Autism Speaks/Daniel Boczarski Story by Taylor Kinnerup | May 17 PHOENIX – A five-year study from Arizona’s Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center has helped improve autism detection in children. In the study, SARRC’s average age of detection was 22 months. That’s more than half the average age of detection in […]
First Place Transition Academy Celebrates its Third Graduating Class
On May 9, five graduates celebrated the culmination from the First Place Transition Academy operated by SARRC program. GateWay Community College (GWCC) honored the 2019 graduates at its commencement ceremony, marking the end of the two-year intensive and comprehensive community-based program in partnership with First Place AZ. “It’s been an incredible journey watching the students develop confidence […]
SARRC Celebrates 21st Annual Community Breakfast
SARRC celebrated its 21st Community Breakfast event on May 9 which was held at the Arizona Biltmore Resort for the 20th consecutive year. Nearly 1,500 guests attended the event, themed Next is Now—a nod to SARRC’s new strategic plan that will put effective services within reach of every Arizonan by 2030. To achieve SARRC's 10-year […]