SARRC-Led Study Funded By the National Institute of Mental Health Lowers ASD Diagnosis Three Years Earlier Than Age Reported By CDC
When Arlo was 18-months-old, his parents, John and Jenna, noticed subtle sensory issues and a lack of speech development. They asked their pediatrician if the characteristics and behaviors Arlo was […]
12 News: Doan Makes A Difference: These Beneficial Beans Are An Employment Game-Changer
Thank to Arizona Coyotes veteran Shane Doan and 12News for making a special visit to SARRC's Beneficial Beans Garden. Shane had the chance to learn more about SARRC's efforts to […]
FOX 10: Clinical Trial Looking For Children With Fragile X Syndrome To Test Treatment Using CBD
By: Jennifer Auh, FOX 10 PHOENIX (FOX 10) — Can CBD help certain autism patients? A local autism research center is hoping to experiment on patients, specifically with Fragile X […]
Tips & Strategies: Tooth Brushing
“I want my own apartment, I want to move out!” My sister has started hundreds of phone calls with this sentiment. At 34 years old, my sister still requires some […]
For Sam, Summer Camp Experience Proves Life-Changing
Sam, 23, thought he was going to be a teacher. His mom was a teacher, and so that was familiar to him. In fact, he even worked at her school, […]
SARRC Awarded $75k to Support Expansion of the Community School
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to announce a $75,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities to expand one of the organization’s key programs: SARRC’s Community School. The Community […]
SARRC Announces Two New Board Members
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board of Directors: Chadwick Campbell and Jamie Price. SARRC’s Board of […]
Michael’s Goal | Gaining meaningful employment
At age 58, Michael came to SARRC unemployed. Self-sufficient and hardworking, SARRC helped Michael secure a job where he recently celebrated his one-year anniversary. According to his supervisor, Michael is […]
Eleni’s Goal | Earning her varsity letter
Eleni was diagnosed with autism at 19 months and has utilized SARRC’s services ever since. From in-home therapy to ongoing support at Sunnyslope High School, SARRC has continued to customize […]
Tony’s Goal | Communicating his needs
Tony, a cute, curious and energetic boy with a smile that breaks hearts, was diagnosed at 20 months. Ever since he enrolled in SARRC’s Community School, an inclusive preschool, Tony […]