Expanding Access to Diagnosis
From a young age, Christine Peters felt there was something different about her son, Ryan. When Ryan was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 2, Christine believed she had […]
SARRC Announces the Second Annual “YES Day for Autism!” Community Event
Join SARRC for the Second Annual YES Day for Autism™ —a community event for all! The day will include an Autism Resource Fair, kid zone, entertainment, pumpkin patch and much […]
Finding Independence, Employment Success Through the Culinary Arts
Jonathan Sleiman, 22, was first connected to SARRC through a ‘modified day’ program facilitated through his high school. The opportunity allowed him to spend a portion of his week with […]
First Tool to Diagnose Autism in Children as Young As 16 Months Receives FDA Clearance
Highlights The EarliPoint Evaluation is a step closer to providing parents with clear information about a child’s ASD status in a fraction of the time needed today In a single […]
Here for the Journey: Celebrating 25 Years
Years before Katie Smith was pregnant with her first child, her father happened into a tour of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) Phoenix campus and came home […]
A Day in the Life: Anna Stocking, Associate Clinical Supervisor
Hello! My name is Anna Stocking, and I am currently an Associate Clinical Supervisor at the Phoenix Community School. I have been working with SARRC since August 2017 as a […]
SARRC Celebrates Pride Month!
Happy Pride Month! At SARRC, we strive to support the LGBTQ+ community by beginning with our community first. This includes spreading education and awareness about the LGBTQ+ and autism intersection, […]
SARRC Celebrates 2022 Community Breakfast at the Arizona Biltmore!
Due to the pandemic, the past two years of SARRC’s Annual Community Breakfast were transformed into virtual events. However, for 2022, we finally were able to celebrate in person as […]
April Is for Acceptance and Awareness: Learn How You Can Help!
Thanks to our supportive, inclusive community, we are creating a better world for individuals with autism and their families. As we recognize April as a time to raise acceptance and […]
SARRC Celebrates Swirl, Sip and Savor, Raises More Than $500,000
On Friday, March 18, SARRC hosted its fourth Swirl, Sip and Savor event at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa to raise awareness and funds for Think Autism®, a program […]