Research Shows Smartphone-Based Assessment Expedites Autism Diagnosis
Behavior Imaging®, a Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center partner, recently completed a National Institutes of Health-funded research study to compare current in-person autism assessment practices with the Naturalistic Observation Diagnostic Assessment™ (NODA), an evidence-supported autism diagnostic assessment that uses smartphone technology. The research showed that the average total time associated with obtaining an autism […]
Celebrating Diversity: A teen’s experience in CommunityWorks empowers her to raise autism awareness
Most people have many misconceptions about autism. Four years ago, I was no different than most people. Whenever I thought of autism, I would immediately think of either my best friend’s younger brother who was nearly nonverbal, or jokes I had heard pertaining to it. Thankfully, I had an opportunity to learn how wrong my […]
Overcoming Picky Eating for Kindergarten: One family’s story of introducing new foods
At age 4, Jackson Thorne was very specific about the foods he would eat. On his rotation were chicken nuggets, tostadas, beans and chips, and a specific pasta dish that his mom made. Plus, his food needed to be hot or he wouldn’t eat it. For his parents, Michele and Matthew, it was extremely stressful. […]
5 ‘Bite-Sized’ Tips for Mealtime Success
The team at SARRC put together five bite-sized tips for parents of children who face challenges during mealtimes. Our top five tips may help create a better bond and reduce stress surrounding breakfast, lunch or dinner. Provide choices. Whether it’s what chair to sit in, the color of the plate, the food they will eat, […]
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 […]