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My husband and I had retired in 2006 and were planning a move from Northern California to the California Central Coast to be nearer our daughter and new son-in-law, Danny. Our plans changed very quickly when our son-in-law was offered and accepted a position with the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center in Phoenix. Our daughter was born here in Phoenix while my husband was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. It had never occurred to us that we would again be living in the Valley of the Sun but here we are. As a member of Soroptimist International for over 30 years and having been involved in many and varied community service projects, I needed something to do and decided it was time for me to become involved. On Tuesdays and Thursdays my grandson, Grady and I go to SARRC together. You will find me at the front desk on those days. I have been volunteering at SARRC for two years now and have enjoyed every day. The staff and volunteers are very dedicated to SARRC and it is a pleasure to work with them. The MOST rewarding part of any day I spend at SARRC is the interaction with the children, both typical and those in the spectrum. The growth of each and every child is nothing short of amazing.
We love SARRC. We have been served by the most capable, enthusiastic and dedicated staff which which we've ever been exposed. The caliber of professionals at SARRC are without parallel. Our sons both go to the community school and we couldn't be more pleased with the program. We have seen tremendous gains in the behaviors and affect of both our children. This is truly one special organization!
Really enjoyed your community works program! Wish we could do it year-around and not have to take turns on the waiting list.
I have an autistic granddaughter that I have adopted and raised since the age of 7 months. Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center was not around when she was first diagnosed with autism. When I first started taking her to SARRC, it was amazing the things that I discovered that they were doing for the children. She quit talking when she was 15 months of age. It took almost 4 years for her to become verbal again, allbeit just one word. There came a time that SARRC began Life Skills classes with her. They teach the children to make simple meals, how to wash clothes; teach hygiene and so many other things that allow a child like mine to be able to live somewhat independently. The other thing that my child has learned is socialization. There is a monthly "Monday Night Out" at the Life Skills Building. They have dinner, interact with the staff and each other. My child loves going there. She has found it easier to interact with others that are like her. She also has mild mental retardation, so there will be other things that she will not be able to do and will have to have a guardian after I am gone. I do volunteering there and love doing it and I love the staff; they are just wonderful. I also attend the monthly Grandparent's Meeting (or get-together) that they provide. There will be great speakers at those meetings that provide a lot of help and knowledge to the grandparents, some of which are raising their autistic grandchildren such as I am doing. I just cannot say enough about the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC).
My experienced with SARRC began shortly after my beautiful son Issac was diagnosed with Autism 10 years ago. Our journey with Autism began with SARRC and it not only provided the greatest roadmap of support but also the roadmap for hope. SARRC's mission of support through the life span of those impacted by this condition, continues to evolve and grow as our kids grow. We were blessed by the impact SARRC had in our son and in our lives and seeing the positive impact it has in so many families today, makes me commit to this great organization in heart and soul. The programs developed by SARRC and its amazing staff, and more importantly the great results of such programs, are an example the power of the human spirit, channeled through science and research.
My son was diagnosed with high functioning autism. I didn't really know what that meant and was having a very difficult time understanding what autism is. My family signed up for the Jump Start program and it has been a tremendous help! I am starting to understand my son and am better able to work with him and have more patience with him. Also, I have learned how to deal with his behaviors and celebrate the progress that he is making. I am grateful to SAARC for helping me have hope and see that my son can have success. The staff have been so helpful. They are great listeners and work well with the kids. I would highly recommend SAARC to anyone facing the challenge of having a child with autism.
I was horrified to learn the challenges my son was going to have because of the diagnosis we had received. It was a nightmare. I was scared and didn't know what was coming. To educate myself I was glad to find SARRC, meeting the families and staff was the best thing that happened to my family. I met people who said they knew what I was going through because they had been there and they were going to help my family. I received practical teachings and strategies, they engaged me in real conversations about the conditions and I had heart to heart conversations with moms like me who had walked down the road that I was in. I left the building with something in my hands, a tool that I could use at home confident that I was going to make it through another day. Today, my son's progress is amazing, my confidence has grown and my life is much happier. My entire family has grown much stronger through this experience and it was all but that one phone call I made to SARRC that took us through this road.
One of my grandsons has autism and is receiving support from SARRC. They have provided training at both their facility as well as in our home. All of the staff have been knowledgeable and very caring individuals. Not only do they know the technical side of autism and what treatments are most effective, they also understand the people side and how a truly compassionate coaching environment improves learning. We are very blessed to have SARRC's support.
Phenomenal facility, extremely educated and well versed staff and a truly loving and supporting environment.
I have been volunteering for this organization since its inception. At first I assisted in getting their small center improvemnts builtout and then with full reconstruction of the interior of their 18,000sf core campus. A few years ago I assisted them with the entitlement and buildout of their Vocational facility, which now houses both vocational programs and the research group. I have personally experienced the planned and well directed work this group does everyday for the children with autism and their families. Always caring, always focused on the individual needs of each person. Autism is not the same for everyone and SARRC does an excellent job addressing the unique needs as well as offering best practices when it comes to therapy and research. I have been an advisory board member and for the past 4 years a board member. This is a wonderful organization and an answer for many families' prayers.
My son was diagnosed with autism at age 2. I was told by my son's pediatrician that SARRC was a great parent resource-and she was right! I enrolled in a parent training session and was provided with detailed information to begin interventions at home to help my son. The training was very specific, there was an opportunity for me to engage in interactive sessions with my son with a SARRC consultant nearby to provide suggestions and feedback. I felt that SARRC was on my side, helping me to help my son. After the trainings, the staff was receptive of my phone calls for additional information or assistance. SARRC gave me the information I needed to avoid any delay in providing intervention therapy for my son. He has made tremendous gains in behavior, speech, and eating. Without SARRC, I probably would have wasted precious time in getting my son the help he desperately needed. The autism community is so fortunate to have SARRC as a resource and research center. Jacque Hale Lara, parent
Great Organization. Best place for parents to get the education they need to better raise their autistic child.
One month before our daughter's third birthday, we heard, "I'm sorry, she has Autism." With many questions and no answers, we turned to SARRC. From our first moment in the door, we found someone who was there to support us, help us, and give us HOPE. Our daughter’s life changed because of SARRC. But her life wasn’t the only one. Our entire family has been blessed by SARRC. They have helped our daughter blossum. Two years ago, she had no way of communicating. She had not spoken ANY words. We never truly knew what she wanted or needed. We had no idea if she was really listening and learning. Since we began at SARRC two years ago, she can now use a talking device and communicate in complete sentences. She has shown us that she knows colors, letters, and numbers, much like other kids her age. We would have never heard her say, "I love Mom." without SARRC. The staff have been nothing short of amazing. They have encouraged, instructed, listened, and cared for us every step of this new journey. They have equipped us with what we need to help our daughter as she grows to be the best that she can be. SARRC has been an answer to our prayers and an avenue to our dreams. Please help SARRC continue to touch the lives of those affected by AUTISM. They have meant the world to us.
I had never heard of autism until my son was considered "at risk" for autism at the age of 3. Our first steps was with SARRC. Janet Kirwin, with SARRC talked to me on the phone for what seemed to be an hour. She is a blessing as she lead me in the right directions. My family then took the Jump Start Program at SARRC. We were blessed to meet and talk with Temple Grandin. Over the years, we can still contact Janet for advise and help. From the newsletters to support and knowledge, SARRC really has been one of the best resources we had on this journey. I feel knowledgeable and strong enough to take on the responsibility of being a mom of a special needs child. Yet, I know that this is a journey and I have to keep learning as go. When I get in a pickle, I can contact them, take a class, talk to someone or get direction as to what to do next. Even their website is extremely helpful. I cannot say enough wonderful things about them. Love SARRC!!
I have two children with autism, and they have both been assisted by SARRC. My older son, who is 8, has been through their Jump Start program, and has been involved in a medical research program, through which we have seen great improvement! They are a highly visible organization in our community and have brought a lot of autism awareness to our community. They also work hard to help transition teenagers into the working world through their vocational programs.