Taking the Lead
Eric is your typical teenager. His feet kick in some pretty rad shoes, he’s got an endless list of stories about good times with his friends, and he’s looking forward to school being out for the summer. There are also some amazing things that set Eric apart. He’s captivated an audience on stage for both […]
SARRC Appoints Three New Board of Directors
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board of directors, each of whom bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the organization. “I am excited to welcome Amanda Aguirre, Monica Coury and Ken McElroy to our board,” says SARRC President and CEO […]
Volunteering as a Peer Mentor Gives Teen New Outlook on Life
By Mathilde Rispoli I remember the first time I walked into SARRC. I was in the reception area, waiting with my leg bouncing up and down. I was nervously thinking about what my first volunteer session as a peer mentor in the CommunityWorks® program would be like. My only experience with autism was through stories […]
SARRC Introduces ThinkAsperger’s Mobile App
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to introduce the ThinkAsperger’s mobile app, an expansion of the ThinkAsperger’s program developed to aid in the identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The app, available via the App Store or Google Play, was designed by SARRC's clinical and research teams to reduce the number of children who […]
JumpStart Helps a Family at the Beginning of their Autism Journey
Samantha from Phoenix and her son Connor, age 4, are relatively new to their autism diagnosis. Samantha says that their journey began in late 2015 when Connor and herself were visiting her sister in Tucson and watching him interact with other kids. When the visit was over, she and her sister talked about their concerns […]
First Place Transition Academy Celebrates Inaugural Graduation
On May 12, the inaugural First Place Transition Academy, operated by SARRC graduating class walked the stage during the GateWay Community College (GWCC) commencement ceremony, marking the end of a two-year program and a step closer to living an independent life. The ceremony included Academy students, who received a certificate in Independent Living, and more […]
SARRC Celebrates Annual Community Breakfast
On April 28, nearly 1,800 guests came together to celebrate SARRC's Annual Community Breakfast themed Revolution: Redefining the Status Quo. The event, which was co-chaired by long-time supporters Kathy and Mike Bosco, showcased SARRC over the last 20 years and for the first time ever, guests heard from every perspective of the family: parents, siblings […]
Community School offers kindergarten readiness through academics, social inclusion
For Tempe residents, Whitney and Chad Wilkinson, finding the perfect preschool for their 3-year-old daughter, Charlie, was important. A school that not only emphasized academics, but social readiness as well. Through Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Community School, Charlie is getting a head start on all of those lessons. When Whitney and Chad […]
SARRC’s Community Breakfast: A Legacy of Inspiration, Celebration
It was 1997. Packed inside a ballroom of the Phoenix Country Club were families and individuals who were there to learn more about autism and Phoenix’s newest nonprofit. Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center— then the Southwest Autism Research Center—was holding its inaugural Community Breakfast event, marking the organization’s first fundraiser. This was an opportunity […]
Bashas’ and Food City to Support SARRC in April
This April, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center is partnering with all Arizona Bashas’ and Food City stores giving customers a chance to donate at the register. All donations collected throughout the month will come right back to help support SARRC’s innovative programs and services. Thank you to our many partners including KTAR, Arizona Sports, […]