Mission

Established in 1997, the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center's (SARRC) mission is to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. SARRC provides programs that address the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) of all ages by offering an early intervention program for newly diagnosed children up to 6 years of age; an eight-classroom inclusive preschool for children from 18 months to 5 years of age; K-12 school consultation services; home-based programs; intensive parent training for families living in rural communities; community-based life skills and vocational experiences for teens (ages 13-18); and employment services for adults. In 2019, SARRC served 1,115 children, teens and adults with ASD through our clinical and research programs; educated 8,545 parents, family members, typical peers and community members; and provided training to 2,437 educational and medical professionals.