A Day in the Life: Jamie Le, Senior Behavior Therapist
Hello, I’m Jamie Le! I’m a Senior Behavior Therapist in the Comprehensive Behavioral Program (CBP) at SARRC where I’ve worked for six years. What drew you to SARRC? Why did you want to work here? When I discovered SARRC, I was in the process of switching career paths. I was immediately drawn to the organization’s […]
Future Planning
Planning for the Future By Emily B. Kile, Esq. I want to care for my child after I’m gone, but I was told by my lawyer not to leave any money in my child’s name. Why is that? Some parents decide to disinherit a child who is receiving government assistance due to a disability. However, […]
A Day in the Life: Padmaja Lakamsani, Senior Research Coordinator
Hello! My name is Padmaja Lakamsani, and I’m a senior research coordinator within SARRC’s Research Department! I’ve been with SARRC for four years as a research coordinator. Early on, I worked on setting up the regulatory platform for SARRC’s clinical trials —though in my current role, I coordinate numerous clinical research trials and supervise the […]
Family Makes 2,000-Mile Journey to Find Support At SARRC
The LaPlante family, who reside in Niagara-on-the-Lake, a small farming community in Ontario, Canada, faced challenges finding resources for their 4-year-old son Lucas after receiving his autism diagnosis in 2021. Lucas, who was in preschool at the time of his diagnosis, was having difficulty communicating his needs and was becoming increasingly frustrated at home and […]
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Published on Jan. 31 in Arizona Parenting Magazine In the following article, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Chief Science Officer, Dr. Christopher J. Smith, discusses the importance of early diagnosis when concerns are observed, the signs and behaviors to be aware of, as well as why early intervention creates the best possible outcomes. How […]
Now Enrolling: Mindfulness-Based Intervention Study for Teens with Autism
We are currently recruiting teens (ages 13 to 18) with ASD without intellectual disability (IQ of 70 or above) and at least one parent/caregiver to participate in a study of a mindfulness-based intervention called MINDful Time (Mindfulness-based Intervention for NeuroDiverse teens: Telehealth Instruction, Mobile app Enhanced). Participation is voluntary. Each family will receive up to […]
A Day in the Life: Nicole Grum, Senior Behavior Therapist
Hello! My name is Nicole Grum, and I’m a senior behavior therapist at SARRC’s Phoenix Community School. I started my journey at SARRC almost five years ago as a part-time team member in the Community School Aftercare Program. What drew you to SARRC? Why did you want to work here? What drew me to SARRC was the […]
SARRC Announces Three New Board Directors
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to welcome Lorrie Hochuli, Marc Isaacs and Charles Markle to its Board of Directors. Lorrie Hochuli | Hochuli Design and Remodeling Team, Principal Designer & Co-founder Lorrie Hochuli is the principal designer and co-founder of Hochuli Design where she has worked side-by-side with her husband since […]
Coming Full Circle
When Jennifer Smith had concerns about her 6-year-old son Langston’s development, contacting Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center was an easy decision, as, throughout the span of 18 years, SARRC has continued to be part of her life professionally and personally. When Jennifer was a senior in high school, she first heard about SARRC […]
SARRC Celebrates Second Annual YES Day for Autism at Tempe Beach Park
On Sunday, Oct. 23, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) celebrated its second annual YES Day for Autism™ — a fundraising and awareness campaign, topped with a community event and celebration at Tempe Beach Park! SARRC welcomed more than 130 team participants, 36 event sponsors, and over 3,500 attendees who participated in the event […]