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 […]
SARRC-Led Study Funded By the National Institute of Mental Health Lowers ASD Diagnosis Three Years Earlier Than Age Reported By CDC
When Arlo was 18-months-old, his parents, John and Jenna, noticed subtle sensory issues and a lack of speech development. They asked their pediatrician if the characteristics and behaviors Arlo was exhibiting could be possible signs of autism. The pediatrician reassured them that nothing was amiss and said, “Boys develop later.” By 2, Arlo still was […]
12 News: Doan Makes A Difference: These Beneficial Beans Are An Employment Game-Changer
Thank to Arizona Coyotes veteran Shane Doan and 12News for making a special visit to SARRC's Beneficial Beans Garden. Shane had the chance to learn more about SARRC's efforts to support teens and adults with ASD through pre-employment programs and put his green thumb to work alongside our volunteers! Watch the segment here.
FOX 10: Clinical Trial Looking For Children With Fragile X Syndrome To Test Treatment Using CBD
By: Jennifer Auh, FOX 10 PHOENIX (FOX 10) — Can CBD help certain autism patients? A local autism research center is hoping to experiment on patients, specifically with Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic condition that causes intellectual disabilities and other challenges. Fragile X is the most common genetic cause of autism, and a researcher wants […]
Tips & Strategies: Tooth Brushing
“I want my own apartment, I want to move out!” My sister has started hundreds of phone calls with this sentiment. At 34 years old, my sister still requires some supervision when brushing her teeth. As a behavior analyst and a sister to someone on the spectrum who has a strong desire to be independent, […]
For Sam, Summer Camp Experience Proves Life-Changing
Sam, 23, thought he was going to be a teacher. His mom was a teacher, and so that was familiar to him. In fact, he even worked at her school, helping at the childcare and aftercare facility. Then one day, Sam’s parents were looking at programs offered through (SARRC and found a summer Tech Camp […]
SARRC Awarded $75k to Support Expansion of the Community School
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to announce a $75,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to expand one of the organization’s key programs: SARRC’s Community School. The Community School's first campus opened is 2005, and serves as an inclusive preschool where children with autism learn alongside their typically developing peers. SARRC currently has […]