Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC)

Research: to advance Autism Research, sarrc initiates and collaborates in large-scale studies to find answers to pressing questions faced by individuals with asd (Autism spectrum disorder) and their families. Sarrc's cutting-edge Research is focused on improving screening and diagnosis for Autism, enhancing behavioral and pharmaceutical treatments for Autism, and educating professionals in order to increase their capacity to serve the Autism community.

Residential transition academy: the first place az transition academy operated by the Center, is a two-year intensive and comprehensive community based state-of-the-art program designed to transition young adults with Autism to living independently in the community. Through a partnership with first place az and the Center, students live in their own apartments within a multi-generational apartment complex.

Clinical services: following a family-centered approach, sarrc is focused on assisting families on their journey once a child is diagnosed with asd. Sarrc's clinical model is grounded in applied behavior analysis with a particular focus on naturalistic behavioral interventions in inclusive environments (e.g. At home, in school, on the job and in the community). Each of our programs, classes and trainings are guided by best-practice models; the most currently available science; improving quality of life and producing meaningful outcomes; and the individualized needs of the children, adolescents, adults and families we serve.