Action For Autism benefiting SARRC in Phoenix
Apr 2, 2015, 5:23 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2015, 7:21 am
KTAR’s eighth annual Action for Autism benefiting SARRC — Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center — happened Thursday in downtown Phoenix.
You can HELP by going to ActionforAutism.com.
As the event closed down at 6 p.m. the final toteboard read $186,912 from generous Arizonans.
$186,912. Thanks for a great day for #ActionForAutism #AutismDay2015 pic.twitter.com/jvyV52nUge
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 3, 2015
Established in 1997, SARRC’s mission is to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.
The Center for Disease Control says that 1 in 68 children in the United States have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
• This is roughly 30 percent higher than previous estimates reported in 2012 of 1 in 88 children.
• In Arizona, the rates are slightly higher at 1 in 64. This doesn’t mean living in Arizona presents any increased risk for having a child with ASD. It actually means we’re better at detecting ASD in Arizona.
• The data continues to show that ASD is almost five times more common among boys than girls: 1 in 42 boys versus 1 in 189 girls.
• The report also shows most children with ASD are diagnosed after age 4, even though ASD can be diagnosed as early as age 2.
• The rates will likely continue climbing as detection and awareness improves. In fact, other studies of population rates indicate they could be as high as 1 in 50.
You can learn more about SARRC by visiting AutismCenter.org
To follow along with the day read the stories and social media posts below.
Become an Action Hero today by donating to the @KTAR923 #ActionforAutism Radiothon at 602-368-8188. #donate #AutismDay2015
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
One of our amazing volunteers taking the first donation of the day! #ActionforAutism @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/aMB3Kjt54S
— SARRC (@SARRC_tweet) April 2, 2015
Action for Autism benefiting SARRC in Phoenix on KTAR 923FM. Donate, listen and take #ActionForAutism. 602-368-8188
Posted by KTAR News on Thursday, April 2, 2015
9:45 a.m.:
JumpStart is a six-week program that provides information, support and training for parents of children up to the age of 6 who have recently been diagnosed with or are at risk for ASD.
Jeff and Sunni Woolf, parents of four-year-old twins, Sierra and Lennon just completed JumpStart.
Lennon and Sierra are on very different levels of the spectrum. The twins are so different that Jeff and Sunni had to be trained separately. They were prepared because their two older children have been diagnosed with Asperger’s and learning disabilities.
The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center has been extremely helpful and they are very thankful for the resources.
SARRC Co-Founder and Medical Director, Dr. Raun Melmed presents at $5,000 donation for #ActionForAutism! @KTAR923 pic.twitter.com/IqeleeCcsf
— SARRC (@SARRC_tweet) April 2, 2015
Making a huge difference for @SARRC_tweet #ActionForAutism pic.twitter.com/jDegXWOeS5
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
Making a HUGE difference. #ActionForAutism #AutismDay2015 pic.twitter.com/B8k4F2ESUU
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
This is why you donate. Right here. 602-368-8188 #ActionForAutism pic.twitter.com/V2Ae3MXjNQ
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
11:30 a.m.:
Susan Pinto’s son, Nick, 20, has been involved in various SARRC programs. Specifically teen programs, such as, LibraryWorks.
Nick has been through many of SARRC’s programs through the Vocational Academy. The academy and SARRC’s Employment Services have helped him be successfully employed.
The programs have helped his social skills in that employment.
#LightItUp for Autism. #ActionForAutism pic.twitter.com/9fYJ1MInsd
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
Big thanks to the @Dbacks for donating 2,000 tickets today to giveaway during our #ActionForAutism Radio a Thon. #AutismDay2015
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
1:30 p.m.:
Matt Cottle, a former adult SARRC client, is entrepreneur and owner of a home bakery business, Stuttering King Bakery.
Matt has been involved with the Rising Entrepreneur Program, Culinary Works and Home Baking Program, with SARRC. He graduated from the Home Baking Program and opened his own business, the aforementioned Stuttering King Bakery.
Matt has achieved amazing success with the programs and support of SARRC.
.@SARRC_tweet's mission is to advance research & provide a lifetime of support to individuals with autism & their families #ActionForAutism
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
Mac knows the number to call to help knock it out of the park for SARRC. Call now! #ActionForAutism pic.twitter.com/mFzvdF0Qg2
— Mac and Gaydos™ (@MacandGaydos) April 2, 2015
You saw that correctly. $30,000 from @sproutsfm #ActionForAutism pic.twitter.com/SWq3YnIPrI
— KTAR News on 92.3 (@KTAR923) April 2, 2015
Incredible story – Year later, family has changed 'night and day' with help from @SARRC_tweet: http://t.co/3sS9BCJZc5 pic.twitter.com/IVn4TRKlYy
— Tyler Bassett (@Tyler_Bassett) April 3, 2015
