Recent SARRC Study Highlights Need for Teen-to-adult Services
Recently, SARRC researchers published results of a study that underscored the need to provide services for teens with autism as they transition into adulthood. SARRC researcher Nicole Matthews, Ph.D., led the study, with help from her co-authors in research, Elena Pollard, Sharman Ober-Reynolds, Janet Kirwan, Amanda Malligo, and Christopher Smith. Matthews highlights key details of the […]
Thanks for attending the 2014 breakfast
Dear Longtime SARRC Supporters and New Friends, Thank you for joining us for SARRC's 16th Annual Community Breakfast and for the gift of your most precious resource — your time. As you heard, the "secret ingredient" to SARRC's success stretches beyond the doors of our buildings and out into the community, where our supporters, partners and friends […]
ASU Students Clean SARRC Community School
ASU’s Devils in Disguise deep cleaned all of our classrooms and the playground on Saturday. We are grateful for all their hard work. If your school, work, or community group is interested in volunteering, please get in touch. We have many volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.
Diamondbacks Knock it Out of the Park for SARRC
Giant thanks to the Arizona Diamondbacks for donating game tickets to our Action Heros! Shown here is Cullen Maxey, Executive VP of Business Operations, helping us knock it out of the park!
SARRC Names New Clinical Services Director, Amy Kenzer, PhD, BCBA-D
The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) has appointed Amy Kenzer, PhD, BCBA-D, as its Clinical Services Director, effective June 3, 2013. Dr. Kenzer assumes the position now held by Daniel Openden, PhD, BCBA-D, who will be ascending to the position of SARRC President/CEO as of July 1, 2013. As Clinical Services Director, Dr. Kenzer […]
Think Asperger’s
Asperger's Disorder (AD) is an autism spectrum disorder characterized by social difficulties, communication differences, and restricted interests and unusual patterns of behavior. Children with AD are often overlooked. Their language development, while sometimes odd, is not delayed. There may be no obvious cognitive impairment. Children who are left undiagnosed and untreated often struggle with depression, […]
Highlights from the 15th Annual SARRC Community Breakfast
2013 SARRC Community Breakfast Thanks to everyone who attended our 15th Annual Community Breakfast. We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Sprouts Farmers Market Will Raise Awareness During Annual Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece Campaign
Sprouts Farmers Markets, one of the largest and fastest growing natural foods retailers in the country, will once again host a two-week Autism Speaks Puzzle Piece Campaign to raise funds and awareness for the autism community beginning February 27. Autism Speaks is the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization dedicated to funding autism research, […]
Exciting news from SARRC
SARRC Names New President & CEO as Part of Leadership Succession Plan We are pleased to share important news with you involving SARRC's leadership. For the last few years, Jeri Kendle, SARRC President, has been working with the SARRC Board of Directors to create a leadership development and succession plan. This week, SARRC is announcing […]
SARRC Adults with Autism Bake Their Way to Self-Sufficiency in 2013
The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) is set to launch a new program in collaboration with the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (ADDPC), which will advance self-sufficiency and promote independence for adults with autism. Through a $91,568 grant provided by the ADDPC in a competitive bidding process, SARRC will expand its entrepreneurial training […]