Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

established in 1997, the southwest autism research & resource center (sarrc) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to autism research, education, evidence-based treatment, and community outreach. we are one of the only autism organizations in the world that provides a lifetime of services for individuals and their families while also conducting cutting edge research. our mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. core values act with respect, compassion, and a sense of urgency. demand excellence and continuous improvement. promote cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork; be accountable to donors, families, peers, and fellow research partners. serve as an international leader in quality research and treatment. our research sarrc's research department is focused on three initiatives: (1) improve early detection of asd, (2) improve treatments for asd, both behaviorally and pharmaceutically, and