Charting New Paths: Your Support Lights the Way for Brighter Futures
Yes! I will make a $36 gift to support SARRC's early screening projects. Together, we can lower the age of diagnosis by continuing to expand Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) early screening projects within our community. Our research emphasizes the importance and effectiveness of early screening, diagnosis and intervention for autism spectrum disorder. […]
5 Back to School Tips
Starting a new school year can be a time of excitement for your child. However, returning to school after a long summer break can be a challenging adjustment. Start the year off right by using these SARRC teacher-approved back-to-school tips: Start a special school time schedule. Go to bed and wake up on a designated […]
Finding the Missing Piece
When Euan Campbell was 2-years-old, his parents, Chad and Elana, began to notice some red flags and delays with his development. They began early intervention services — speech therapy and occupational therapy for him — “but I constantly felt like there was something missing and that we weren’t doing everything that we could do,” Elana […]
Making a Splash: Hubbard Swim School
As Tyler Hubbard was growing up, his parents suspected he might have autism. “Over the years, it just became more and more obvious,” says his father, Bob Hubbard. But little was known about autism at the time, and it wasn’t until Tyler’s later grade-school years that the Hubbards were able to get a diagnosis. Today, […]
Inclusive Summer Camps Offer Opportunities for Infants Through Young Adults
Summer can be a difficult time for those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Routines are different, and though camp sounds fun, finding the right fit can seem overwhelming. Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Summer Camp program eases the process, partnering with several summer camps in Arizona to provide inclusive programs for campers […]
Help SARRC Win $10,000: Vote Now!
Do you have a minute to vote for SARRC and help us win $10,000? All you have to do is click here, scroll to the very bottom of the page, and find the voting box with our name on it! Once you select our box, you'll be directed to another page where it’ll tally your […]
SARRC’s Community School: A Place for All Children to Thrive
When Harlow Richard turned 18 months old last August, her parents, Kimberly and Samuel decided to enroll her the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Community School. “It was a big change for us because she had been at home with babysitters and family before when we worked,” her mom shares. “But we had […]
Employees with Autism Help Make Raceway Car Wash Successful
Raceway Car Wash, which has 30 locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and Southern/Central California, is thriving—in part, due to the skills and talents of two of its recently hired employees in Arizona, both of whom are on the autism spectrum. “Autism is something that is really close and dear to me,” explains Marc Mattfolk, regional manager […]
Why I Walk for Autism: Team Elijah
In 2008, two years before my nephew Elijah was born, I began helping families who were seeking immigration relief in hardship cases. I spent a great deal of time researching and interviewing applicants about special needs awareness in other parts of the world. This is when I was first introduced to autism. Flash forward to […]
Family With New Diagnosis Finds Clarity and Direction Through JumpStart Program
Christophore Wang was around 2.5 years old when he received an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis. His parents, Ying and Jim, felt overwhelmed. Where could they turn for help? How did they navigate the insurance portion? What preschool should he be at? Their diagnosing psychologist provided the family with a list of services and places […]