Central Arizona Family Benefits from Intensive Parent Training at SARRC
Like most four years olds, John Michael of Bagdad, Arizona is a “giant bundle of energy,” according to his mom, Jennifer, a special education teacher. “He [John Michael] is outgoing, […]
PBS NewsHour Series “A Place in the World” Features SARRC, Thanks to Brilliant Storytellers John Donvan and Caren Zucker
John Donvan and Caren Zucker, highly acclaimed journalists from ABC’s Nightline, recently released their now New York Times best-selling book, “In A Different Key-The Story of Autism,” which documents the […]
Beneficial Beans Café Gets a New Look, Offers Same Great Coffee with a Purpose
Today, SARRC gathered with officials from the City of Scottsdale and members of the public to reopen the Beneficial Beans Café-Scottsdale, located at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library. It was […]
Schools Should Utilize a Universal Screening for Social Challenges, New Study Suggests
A new screening tool for use in schools helps effectively identify school-age children with social challenges, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied School Psychology. The […]
Autism Expert Peter Gerhardt Visits SARRC to Talk Sex and Relationships
By: Amy Kenzer, BCBA-D, Director of Clinical Services, SARRC World reknowned autism expert, Peter Gerhardt, Ed. D, spoke to more than a hundred autism providers and individuals and families impacted […]
1,400 Supporters and Individuals Impacted by Autism Attend SARRC’s 17th Annual Community Breakfast
Approximately 1,400 business and community leaders, individuals impacted by autism, and SARRC supporters attended the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center’s (SARRC) 17th Annual Community Breakfast on Friday, April 24, […]
SARRC Partner Plants Gardens For Housing Venture
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center would like to give a green thumbs-up to the Boys Team Charity – Camelback League for preparing and planting the gardens for First Place […]
Family Receives Life-changing Answers After Radiothon
For the first seven years of his life, Danny Portillo Jr. and his family lived in dischord. Danny couldn’t talk, frequently threw tantrums, and would harm himself. "It was […]
Dentist Applies SARRC Training to Her Work Abroad
The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center has been hosting trainings for Arizona dentists to learn best practices for assisting patients who have autism, thanks to a grant from the […]
13th Annual Operation Santa Claus In Full Swing
The season of giving is in full swing, and we're rallying donations for the 13th annual Operation Santa Claus sponsored by Sanderson Ford, Sanderson Lincoln, The UPS Store and ABC […]