Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)

Thank you to our friends at Arizona PBS for inviting SARRC’s President and CEO, Daniel Openden, to talk about Community School.

Community School’s unique blended classroom environment and individualized instruction allows children without autism to learn and grow alongside children with autism. We welcome children ages 15 months to 5 years old and are currently enrolling across our Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa campuses (availability may vary across campuses and classrooms).

Thank you again to Arizona Horizon! Watch the full interview at: https://youtu.be/HBx-HDq_E10?si=geevmk4myKDdDGZ5&t=1221

To learn more about Community School, visit CommunitySchoolAZ.org.

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Join our team! We are a unified team striving to advance SARRC’s mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.

We currently have operations (non-clinical) positions for:
▪️Administrative Assistant
▪️Community Outreach Coordinator
▪️Provider Enrollment & Credentialing Specialist

To learn more about these opportunities and more, visit autismcenter.org/careers.

We are now accepting interest for our PEERS for Young Adults (ages 18+) program at our Mesa and Phoenix campuses! This popular program offers weekly group sessions that include instruction, role-play and activities focused on building and maintaining relationships.

Topics include:
✅ Conversational skills
✅ Dating
✅ Conflict resolution & handling disagreements
✅ Joining activities & planning hangouts
✅ and more!

Contact us at 602-606-9806 to learn more or visit autismcenter.org/Peers.

Join SARRC for a fun, family-friendly Research Open House and Free Developmental Screening Event on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon! This event is designed to help families or individuals gather information, ask questions and discover opportunities that may be a good fit for their child or themselves. The event will be held at SARRC’s 16th Street Campus: 2225 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006.

If you're interested in participating in research ➡ Open House Tours available to autistic individuals and their families.

If you have concerns about your child’s development ➡ Free screenings and guidance on next steps for children ages 1 to 12.

If you have autism and want to learn more about genetics ➡ Participate in SPARK for Autism, the largest autism research community – all ages are welcome!

Highlights
✅ Behind-the-scenes tour
✅ Free developmental screening
✅ Meet our research team
✅ Mock medical procedures
✅ Complimentary t-shirt and tie-dye activity!

Register your spot at https://sarrc.jotform.com/222545530086150.

SARRC is excited to expand to Tucson with a new campus planned to open in early 2027! But did you know we're already offering services now with no waitlist?

💜JumpStart: A six-week program that helps families who are new to autism by providing important information, support, and strategies for children ages 18 months-7 years old. Aside from a $25 enrollment fee, there’s no cost to participate.

💜 AIM ABA: Achieving Independence Meaningfully (AIM) ABA™ provides ABA services are flexible and are delivered in the setting where life happens, including home, school, workplace or the broader community.

Learn more at autismcenter.org/tucson.

Looking for fun programs for your kids or teens this summer? ☀ In an effort to support inclusive programs for campers of all ages, SARRC is proud to partner with several summer camps in Arizona.

Check out our partner camps:
⭐ Children's Museum of Phoenix
⭐ Arizona Science Center
⭐ The Phoenix Theatre Company
⭐ Camp Hubbard
⭐ Valley of The Sun J
⭐ Camp Daisy and Harry Stein
⭐ Village Health Clubs and Spas (featuring four Valley locations)

Learn more about dates, ages, and more at autismcenter.org/summer-camps.

📸: Arizona Science Center

Now accepting interest! SARRC offers engaging programs for teens and young adults that help build social, communication and real-world life skills in a supportive group setting.

▪ CommunityWorks is a pre-employment program that gives teens hands-on volunteer experiences throughout the Greater Phoenix area while developing job readiness, communication and social skills.

▪ PEERS for Young Adults strengthen friendship and social skills through weekly group sessions, role-play activities and parent-supported learning designed to help participants make and keep friends.

Learn more at autismcenter.org/teen-adult-services.