“In A Different Key” Back in Phoenix
The extraordinary documentary about a mother’s search for the first person diagnosed with autism—now an 88-year-old man living in rural Mississippi—continues its amazing, enlightening journey across the country. “In … More
SARRC’s 2022 Annual Community Breakfast Shares Theme of “Better Together”
Congratulations, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, on reaching an incredible milestone—25 years! We look forward to celebrating with you at the 2022 SARRC Annual Community … More
By Denise D. Resnik & Maureen CaseyLike autism spectrum disorder, the challenge of providing quality housing and community options for adults with autism and other neurodiversities is complex. We can’t solve all problems all at … More
Coaching • Connecting • Creating Confidence in the Future
We’re excited to share that Lifelong Networks for Communities of Support (LNCS) sessions are back! LNCS is a group of parents and family members of adults with … More
2022: First Place’s Year of Adventure!
First Place–Phoenix residents and Transition Academy students recently experienced their first Adventure Club outing. The group donned boxing gloves and enjoyed an afternoon of sparing and boxing at Pro … More
Welcome to the First Holiday Tour of Doors!
First Place–Phoenix’s Holiday Tour of Doors was a bright and cheery success! Residents and Transition Academy students had a blast getting festive in a variety of ways. They … More
She was 80. I was 30 years younger. We bonded instantly as moms of adult sons with autism. Her heart forever touched my own as she shared her journey of moving her adult son 10 … More
Happy Thanksgiving from First Place!
Everyone is preparing for a fabulous First Place feast, including baking pumpkin pies, tuning in to the annual Thanksgiving parade, enjoying a turkey dinner with all the fixings—and watching a Netflix … More
"What age would you be if you didn't know what age you were?" –Satchel Paige, American Baseball Player
As I celebrate my birthday today, I’m inclined to reflect on my younger, early-30s self. Knees that carried … More
A big vision can be inspiring—and a magnet for like-minded pioneers on the same path.Consider a healthcare model where no one goes untreated or is medically misunderstood because of a diagnosis of autism or other neurodiversity. That’s our … More