SARRC, Autism Speaks Celebrate 13th Annual Autism Walk
On Sunday, Oct. 28, families from around Arizona came together to celebrate the 2018 Autism Speaks Walk in partnership with SARRC. The event drew nearly 15,000 participants comprising 530 walk […]
SARRC, Great Hearts Academies Partner for Autism Screening Project
Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism. Many children are not identified until after the age of 6, which […]
Research Shows Smartphone-Based Assessment Expedites Autism Diagnosis
Behavior Imaging®, a Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center partner, recently completed a National Institutes of Health-funded research study to compare current in-person autism assessment practices with the Naturalistic Observation […]
Celebrating Diversity: A teen’s experience in CommunityWorks empowers her to raise autism awareness
Most people have many misconceptions about autism. Four years ago, I was no different than most people. Whenever I thought of autism, I would immediately think of either my best […]
Overcoming Picky Eating for Kindergarten: One family’s story of introducing new foods
At age 4, Jackson Thorne was very specific about the foods he would eat. On his rotation were chicken nuggets, tostadas, beans and chips, and a specific pasta dish that […]
5 ‘Bite-Sized’ Tips for Mealtime Success
The team at SARRC put together five bite-sized tips for parents of children who face challenges during mealtimes. Our top five tips may help create a better bond and reduce […]
Charting New Paths: Your Support Lights the Way for Brighter Futures
Yes! I will make a $36 gift to support SARRC's early screening projects. Together, we can lower the age of diagnosis by continuing to expand Southwest Autism Research & Resource […]
5 Back to School Tips
Starting a new school year can be a time of excitement for your child. However, returning to school after a long summer break can be a challenging adjustment. Start the […]
Finding the Missing Piece
When Euan Campbell was 2-years-old, his parents, Chad and Elana, began to notice some red flags and delays with his development. They began early intervention services — speech therapy and […]
Making a Splash: Hubbard Swim School
As Tyler Hubbard was growing up, his parents suspected he might have autism. “Over the years, it just became more and more obvious,” says his father, Bob Hubbard. But little […]