Discussing Autism and Vaccines with Dr. Chris Smith
How did the vaccine controversy happen? In 1998, the peer-reviewed journal, The Lancet, published a study about a specific gastrointestinal disorder in 12 British children, and the lead researcher, Andrew Wakefield, linked the vaccine that protects children against the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) with autism. He noted that a few children in the study had […]
Where the Rubber Hits the Road
Sun., Oct. 27 will mark the 14th year in which SARRC will celebrate its annual walk event in partnership with Autism Speaks. Like many walkers, for Noel Salt, the event “called” to him, he says. Noel’s son has Asperger’s, and the walk was a way for him to learn more about how he could find […]
Serving Up Success
Nate struggled to keep jobs for long. By the time he was introduced to SARRC’s Employment Services team, he’d had more jobs than he could count. Nate, 27, needed a job that could keep him busy all day — he hated to be bored. And at SARRC, he found people who worked to understand what […]
Five User-Friendly Tips For Your Next Grocery Trip
For Steve, going to the store with his two daughters, Sarah, 9, and Ali, 8, could be challenging. “It would be typical for them to be disruptive, and overall, I wanted them to be more receptive to listening,” he says. For Ali, who is diagnosed with ASD, making it through the store could be tough. At […]
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 […]