On April 26, 2017, we welcomed a group of leaders from across the U.S. (and Australia!). Together, we experienced the supportive community of Greater Phoenix. These pioneering leaders, families and organizations gathered to learn about … More
By Denise Resnik, Matt’s mom; originally posted on Different Brains
While Dr. Seuss was very much part of my childhood, I never memorized or retained more than a few lines of my favorites. Not so for … More
Here is media coverage from the December 6, 2016 groundbreaking for First Place-Phoenix. First Place®AZ held a ceremony for the construction launch of First Place-Phoenix, a new $15 million residential property for adults with autism and different … More
First Place AZ Breaks Ground on 55 Apartments, Residential Training Program and National Leadership Institute in Phoenix
First Place®AZ broke ground recently on First Place-Phoenix, a new $15 million residential property for adults with autism and different … More
By Denise Resnik, Matt’s mom; originally posted on Different Brains
Community building is a process. It requires vision, passion, grit, resilience and an ability to connect dots—lots of them. It also requires sound strategies and fundamentals, … More
By Denise Resnik, Matt’s mom; originally posted on Different Brains
Just a few decades ago, no one thought that running a four-minute mile was possible; that the three-point shot would become an NBA standard; that the … More
By Denise Resnik, Matt's mom; originally posted on Different Brains
Our son celebrates his 25th birthday June 3, representing another time of great reflection on the progress he’s made, the enormous steps he still needs to … More
John Donvan and Caren Zucker, award-winning journalists and authors of New York Times-best seller, In a Different Key—The Story of Autism, spent four days in Phoenix this month filming a segment for PBS NewsHour. Their … More
By Denise Resnik, Matt's mom; originally posted on Different Brains
Something fell on the sidewalk. I saw it from a distance. I also saw other cars speeding by.
As I approached, what I saw was an elderly woman … More
By Denise Resnik, Matt's mom; originally posted on Home Matters April is Autism Awareness Month and a time for reflection on progress made since our son Matt’s diagnosis 23 years ago. Thankfully, much has changed since we … More