Digging Into Applied Behavior Analysis
SARRC’s clinical model is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a particular focus on naturalistic behavioral interventions in inclusive environments, including but not limited to: in the home, in […]
Teen Paves Path to Educational Equity for Peers with Autism
By Shreyas Hallur On a cold October morning, I submitted my application to become a Peer Mentor within the CommunityWorks program at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center. I didn’t realize it […]
PEERS® Program Helps Teen Strengthen Social Confidence, Build Friendships
Olivia was diagnosed with autism when she was 9 years old. Her mother suspected Olivia may have autism before her actual diagnosis, but her pediatrician said she was” too social” […]
SARRC Celebrates 23rd Annual Community Breakfast
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) held its 23rd Annual Community Breakfast on Thursday, April 29! The 45-minute event featured personal stories from families, clients, and community leaders. The program […]
SARRC Announces Leadership Transitions in Two Prominent Roles
SARRC recently announced the promotions of Drs. Amy Kenzer and Christopher J. Smith to Chief Operating Officer and Chief Science Officer, respectively—transitions that will support SARRC's Strategic Plan of becoming a […]
SARRC Announces Expansion to Scottsdale
SARRC has announced plans to expand its footprint to Scottsdale, occupying space in the Paiute Neighborhood Center, a City of Scottsdale-operated community that features social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs […]
SARRC, Arizona’s SciTech Community Awarded $1 Million Grant from National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant valued at over $1 million to the Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI), in partnership with SciTech Institute and the Southwest Autism […]
A Continuum of Support through Milestones Program
Heather Decker and her husband, Todd, have three beautiful girls: 7-year-old Emily, 4.5-year-old Charlotte, and 15-month-old Rachel. When their oldest daughter, Emily, was around two years of age, Heather noticed […]
My Independent Journey
By Brent Jackson I moved to Phoenix, Arizona in July 2018 from Columbus, Ohio after being accepted to the First Place Transition Academy [operated by SARRC] program. I’ve always enjoyed […]
SARRC Announces Stephanie King to the Board of Directors
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center is pleased to announce the election of Stephanie King to its board of directors. Stephanie has been with The Charles Schwab Corporation for 17 […]