SARRC Enrolling Young Children in Clinical Trial to Improve Early Detection of Autism
This trial has concluded. SARRC's research team is enrolling children ages 16 to 30 months in a new clinical trial that may reshape the diagnostic process for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Marcus Autism Center, part of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and SARRC are working together to find better ways to diagnose and treat autism at […]
SARRC Tips for Family Trips
Planning your family’s summer getaway can be stressful. The SARRC team put together some helpful tips to help you organize your vacation ahead of time to make it an enjoyable trip for everyone! Call ahead. A few phone calls could save you a lot of stress and hassle. Call the airline, hotel and tourist attraction […]
First Place Transition Academy Celebrates Class of 2018
On May 10, GateWay Community College (GWCC) honored the First Place Transition Academy 2018 graduating class at their commencement ceremony, marking the end of the two-year program in partnership with First Place AZ and the Foundation for Senior Living. “We congratulate our graduates and look forward to their continued success and future accomplishments,” says Brad […]
Changing Hands Bookstore, SARRC to Present Temple Grandin
SARRC and Changing Hands Bookstore are partnering for a special event featuring renowned scientist and author, Temple Grandin. On Tuesday May 29, Dr. Grandin will make a special visit to Mesa where she will share her most recent endeavor, "Calling All Minds," a book of personal stories, inventions and facts that will blow young inventors' […]
SARRC Celebrates 20th Community Breakfast
“With You, We Can” was the theme of this year’s Annual Community Breakfast, hosted by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). More than 1,600 guests came together on Thursday, April 26 at the Arizona Biltmore marking SARRC’s 20th event. Event co-chairs Kathy and Mike Bosco and Stephanie and Socrates Papadopoulos kicked-off the program, and […]
Free SARRC Program Confirms Infants Are Hitting the Right Milestones
When Claire and Brian Kelley’s third child was born, they were concerned that he might have delays or be on the autism spectrum. Their oldest, now 6, had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though the middle one, now 4, doesn’t yet have a diagnosis. “You always worry, you always have it in the […]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Phoenix Suns Announce SARRC Winner of “Get Fit and Fearless Like the Suns”
The Phoenix Suns and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) announce the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) as the winner of the Get Fit and Fearless Like the Suns contest. SARRC’s employees will receive a full-day wellness clinic led by the Phoenix Suns’ trainers on the main court at Talking Stick Resort […]
SARRC’s Swirl, Sip & Savor Raises $375K
On April 13, more than 160 guests came together to support Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa to raise awareness and funds for ThinkAsperger’s, an initiative creating awareness, early diagnosis and solutions for individuals with Asperger’s syndrome and their families. The event raised more than $375,000, which […]
Intensive Parent Training Program Gives Family Tools Needed to Parent Son on the Autism Spectrum
When Carey Falter’s oldest son, Ian, was 4, he was diagnosed with autism. “At the time, we were dealing with an inability to want to eat. He just didn’t want to eat,” she remembers. “We also struggled a lot with him doing what I said, as well as making eye contact and being social. It […]
Promoting a Lifetime of Inclusion
SARRC is committed to building a supportive community for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A core component of accomplishing this is creating an inclusive environment for people to live, work, learn and play. Inclusion is not an outcome; it is a process. It involves continuous learning and adapting to ensure that individuals with ASD, […]