Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
Advancing research and providing a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families
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09/25/2025
This workshop is now VIRTUAL! 💻
Curious about housing for individuals with special needs? 🏠 During this free, virtual workshop hosted by SARRC on Saturday, Sept. 27, participants will gain a basic understanding of the different housing options available for those with special needs.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m.: Welcome
9:05–9:25 a.m.: Copa Health
9:25–9:45 a.m.: First Place AZ & SARRC
9:45–10:05 a.m.: Opportunity Tree
10:05–10:25 a.m.: Mosaic
10:25–10:30 a.m.: Closing
Register at bit.ly/HousingSept27!
09/24/2025
✨ Why do YOU walk for autism? 🥰✨ Share your reasons in the comments! ⬇
Our 5th Annual YES Day Walk for Autism is coming up on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tempe Beach Park! 💜 Whether you walk for family or for fun, bring your family and friends and walk for a good cause, browse our resource fair, enjoy food trucks, and participate in fun activities. It's a day full of connection and community!
Be part of the movement 👉 Register today at YesDayforAutism.org!
09/23/2025
Let’s clear up some common misconceptions about autism services 🤓.
Swipe through to learn the facts behind these myths — and see why access to support is for everyone who needs it 💜
09/22/2025
Recent discussions and media reports have raised questions about whether taking acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism in children.
As always, research is constantly evolving and we welcome conversations and meaningful outcomes for families.
Please visit our blog for the most up-to-date information: bit.ly/PregnancyAndTylenol
09/22/2025
We are now offering our Comprehensive Behavioral Program (CBP) to families in Tucson! 🙌 This program supports children age 13 and younger with individualized, evidence-based care delivered in natural settings like the home, school, or community. With a flexible model tailored to each child’s needs, we’re able to meet families where they are, literally. Whether at home, in school, or out in the community, we come to you! 🏠
Contact our team by calling 602.606.9806, emailing intake@autismcenter.org or visiting autismcenter.org/Tucson for more information!
09/19/2025
We’re honored to be featured in Frontdoors Media magazine, sharing our vision for the future of autism support in Arizona 🤩🌵
This spotlight highlights how far we’ve come and the exciting path ahead to expand services and reach even more families.
📖 Discover the full story featuring the Goodluck family and see why this campaign matters to so many: bit.ly/FrontdoorsSARRC2025
09/18/2025
Fundraising for YES Day Walk for Autism is off to an amazing start! Thank you to everyone who has been building their teams and hitting their fundraising goals 💪
This year, you can earn exclusive swag by reaching these milestones:
👕 Raise $100: Show your pride with the 2025 YES Day Walk commemorative t-shirt
💧 Raise $500: Stay hydrated with your YES Day water bottle
🏆 Raise $1,000: Join the WalkStars 1K Club with a VIP event-day experience including: VIP check-in with Dutch Bros coffee, VIP parking, leading Walk kickoff, invitation to SARRC’s Donor Appreciation Event in November
Haven’t registered yet? Register at ✨YesDayForAutism.org✨ and join the fun on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Tempe Beach Park!
09/17/2025
Our longtime friends at Sanderson Ford AZ are driving support for autism! 🚘💥 When you buy a vehicle at Sanderson Ford, they’ll pay your plate fees when you select the Arizona Autism Awareness license plate! Plus, a portion of the proceeds will directly benefit First Place AZ and the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center. You get a new ride, autism gets a lift! 💪✨
09/16/2025
Whether you’re just starting your employment path or looking to grow in your current role, SARRC's Employment Services offer personalized support designed to help you succeed! 🤩
SARRC’s Employment Services program focuses on supporting individuals in preparing for, obtaining, and retaining employment. This program also works with clients enrolled in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
Employment Services could be right for you if you:
✅ Have a desire to work
✅ Need help finding a job
✅ Are looking for assistance with interviewing and onboarding
✅ Have difficulty holding onto a job
✅ Would benefit from developing social skills in the workplace
✅ Are looking for on-the-job coaching
Learn more about funding and enrollment by contacting our Family Resource Team at 602.606.9806 or visit autismcenter.org/employment-services for more info!
09/15/2025
Tucson families! ➡ SARRC is offering free developmental screenings for families of children up to age 13 at our new Tucson office!
The screening process takes about 15 minutes, depending on the child’s age and responses. During this time, parents or caregivers will meet with an experienced SARRC team member, who will use a standardized and validated procedure to determine whether a formal evaluation is recommended. Please note: developmental screenings are not autism evaluations, however, based on responses and eligibility, a developmental evaluation by a licensed professional may be offered at no cost at a later date.
Event Details
📆 Date: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍Location: SARRC’s Tucson Office: 3925 N Business Center Dr. Tucson, AZ 85705
(Located within the Goodmans Interior Structures Campus)
🎈Brighten the day with free balloon animals!
Who Should Attend:
A screening is recommended for parent(s)/caregiver(s) with children up to 13 years old who have concerns about their child’s development; observe that they are not achieving milestones that other children are; or notice behaviors that seem out of the ordinary.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Register at form.jotform.com/250767140001141.
Please click the link to complete this form.
09/15/2025
Every family’s journey is unique—and every story matters 📖.
We’re honored to support families like the Goodluck family, who show us daily the strength, resilience, and hope that drives our work 🙌.
Their experience reminds us why expanding access to autism services is so important—and why your support makes all the difference.
💜 Learn more about our programs and how you can help at autismcenter.org/AtoZ.
09/14/2025
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Established in 1997, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. We are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research.
We're also an entrepreneurial nonprofit, with less than three percent of annual revenue coming from state and federal funding. Our 18,000-square-foot Campus for Exceptional Children and our 10,000-square-foot Colonel Harland D. Sanders Center for Autism Studies, co-located with our Vocational & Life Skills Academy, are state-of-the-art clinical centers that serve as models for similar research and resource facilities.
OUR MISSION
To advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.
OUR RESEARCH
SARRC's Research Department is focused on three initiatives: (1) improve early detection of ASD, (2) improve treatments for ASD, both behaviorally and pharmaceutically, and (3) educate various professional communities to improve their capacity to serve individuals with ASD.
SARRC is among the most robust sites in the United States for recruiting subjects for molecular / genetic, pharmaceutical, and clinical research trials. While not officially affiliated with any university medical center, we foster active collaborative research projects with organizations such as Translational Genomics, Inc., Arizona State University, Barrow Neurological Institute, University of California San Diego, Georgia Institute of Technology, and private industry partners.
