SARRC Introduces ThinkAsperger’s Mobile App
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is pleased to introduce the ThinkAsperger’s mobile app, an expansion of the ThinkAsperger’s program developed to aid in the identification of autism spectrum disorder […]
JumpStart Helps a Family at the Beginning of their Autism Journey
Samantha from Phoenix and her son Connor, age 4, are relatively new to their autism diagnosis. Samantha says that their journey began in late 2015 when Connor and herself were […]
First Place Transition Academy Celebrates Inaugural Graduation
On May 12, the inaugural First Place Transition Academy, operated by SARRC graduating class walked the stage during the GateWay Community College (GWCC) commencement ceremony, marking the end of a […]
SARRC Celebrates Annual Community Breakfast
On April 28, nearly 1,800 guests came together to celebrate SARRC's Annual Community Breakfast themed Revolution: Redefining the Status Quo. The event, which was co-chaired by long-time supporters Kathy and […]
Community School offers kindergarten readiness through academics, social inclusion
For Tempe residents, Whitney and Chad Wilkinson, finding the perfect preschool for their 3-year-old daughter, Charlie, was important. A school that not only emphasized academics, but social readiness as well. […]
SARRC’s Community Breakfast: A Legacy of Inspiration, Celebration
It was 1997. Packed inside a ballroom of the Phoenix Country Club were families and individuals who were there to learn more about autism and Phoenix’s newest nonprofit. Southwest Autism […]
Bashas’ and Food City to Support SARRC in April
This April, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center is partnering with all Arizona Bashas’ and Food City stores giving customers a chance to donate at the register. All donations collected […]
KTAR hosts “Spotlight on SARRC” March 27-31
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is kicking off Autism Awareness Month with "Spotlight on SARRC," a week-long radio campaign airing on KTAR-92.3! Starting Monday, March 27 through Friday, […]
SARRC’s Beneficial Beans Cafe Opens at Burton Barr Library in Phoenix
This week, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) opened its second Beneficial Beans Cafe location, nestled inside of Burton Barr Central Library. The cafe, which is part of SARRC’s […]
A Former Beneficial Beans Intern Reflects on His Experiences
Recent statistics show that, nationally, more than 90 percent of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed. SARRC’s Beneficial Beans program is working on a local level to empower young […]