SARRC Teams Up with Participating Carl’s Jr. Arizona Locations for Round Up for Autism Donation Campaign
SARRC is pleased to announce, in partnership with participating Carl’s Jr. locations in Arizona, Round Up for Autism donation campaign, set to run from Tuesday, Nov. 7, through Monday, Jan. 1. As part of this partnership, Carl’s Jr. patrons across the Grand Canyon State can make a big difference with small change. The Round Up […]
Nearly 2,000 Attendees Participate in SARRC’s Third Annual YES Day for Autism™
On Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, SARRC celebrated its third annual YES Day for Autism—a fundraising and awareness campaign, culminating with a free community event and celebration at Tempe Beach Park. More than 100 team participants, 36 event sponsors, and over 2,000 attendees came together to celebrate awareness and acceptance for children, teens and adults with […]
Study Opportunity: EarliPoint™ Evaluation for ASD
We are currently enrolling children ages 31-84 months in a new study that will examine if an investigational medical device, the EarliPoint Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can be used to diagnose autism. The device detects the presence and severity of autism and related developmental delays. The device tracks where children look as they […]
Superhero Rising
By Bodie Bernosky Every superhero has an origin story, this is mine. I am a warrior, student leader, autism advocate, swimmer and a great friend! SARRC helped me come out of my shell, I now believe in myself and I see my future and it is shining bright. In 2008, I was diagnosed with autism […]
First-Of-Its-Kind FDA-Authorized Device for Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Launches
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center engaged in pivotal research with Atlanta-based Marcus Autism Center in clinical studies of more than 1,500 children that demonstrated an eye-tracking device can help diagnose autism before the age of three years old
Finding Support Through SARRC’s Community School
When Stacie and Erick Pineda’s son, Solomon, was a toddler, they began to have concerns about his developmental milestones and behavior. He experienced delays in his fine motor skills and would have meltdowns when transitioning from one activity to another. Their concerns continued to mount as Solomon struggled with these transitions, leading to frequent meltdowns. […]
Hitting the Ground Running
At first, Ellen and David Arvayo considered their son Robert’s grit and determination to be qualities of a competitive kid. Robert wasn’t a quitter, and he didn’t like to lose. Sometimes it was learning how to ride his bike and repeatedly getting up after falling. Other times heightened emotional reactions to losing youth soccer games. […]
A Day in the Life: Genoveva Machado, Clinical Consultant
Hello, my name is Genoveva Machado, but you can call me Geno. I have been with SARRC for the past seven years, where I have had the privilege of working with individuals of various age groups, from toddlers to adults. When I first joined SARRC, I was part of the Comprehensive Behavioral Program. However, as […]
Now Enrolling for New Program Designed for Individuals Ages 18+
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Teen & Adult Services team is excited to now offer the Learn4Independence curriculum, a 32-course curriculum developed with First Place AZ and designed for individuals with autism. This nonresidential offering is now available to the broader community! Over two years, Learn4Independence covers 32 courses focusing on a diverse range […]
Rising Above
When Lauren LaBelle’s son, Levi, was around 9 months old, she began to have concerns about his behaviors. He seemed overly sensitive to loud noises and new people frightened him. “He also wasn’t responding to his name at all, and his reactions seemed more intense and extreme than normal,” LaBelle says. Her concerns continued to […]