Daily Independent Article; Phoenix, AZApril is Autism Acceptance Month - a time to celebrate neurodiversity and recognize that autism not just a diagnosis, but an identity, a community, and a lived experience shaped by both challenges and strengths. In this...
The Standard Article; Kingman, AZ Mercy Care has designated Southwest Behavioral & Health Services a 2023 Autism Spectrum Disorder Center of Excellence Program. The innovative leader in behavioral health received recognition for the organization’s dedication and...
KDUS Radio Segment; Phoenix, AZ Since October 2017, Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE) has been supporting individuals with autism and their families. The organization's mission is to provide families faced with Autism Spectrum Disorder with whole-health...
Up the Hill Article; Goodyear, AZ This year marks the 5-year anniversary of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services' Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE). To celebrate this milestone, we're spreading the word and sharing 10 surprising facts about Autism...
The Front Porch Article; Surprise, AZ We have all witnessed what appears to be an individual having a meltdown. The individual is stressed, and the caregiver or person providing support feels overwhelmed. As a bystander and well-meaning person, you may want to offer a...
Arizona Health and Living Article; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE) is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a Fall Festival. SACE is a program of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), a non-profit...
Raising Arizona Kids Feature; Phoenix, AZ Southwest Autism Center of Excellence was one of many community resources featured in the September digital issue of Raising Arizona Kids magazine; this "Special Needs Resources" issue includes a directory...
When Rebekah McConnell's daughter Sarah turned nine, she was diagnosed with pervasive developmental and attention deficit disorder, followed by Asperger’s and anxiety. After a bit of research, they discovered Southwest Autism Center of Excellence, a collaborative...
Molly Arriaga, whose daughter Alexandra enjoys many of the things that other 17-year-olds enjoy despite the challenges of autism, shares the story of how her family found help through the Southwest Autism Center of Excellence, a collaborative effort of Southwest...
Autism "centers of excellence" are opening up around the Valley, hoping to ease the burden on families by providing a variety of resources and care under one roof. The Southwest Autism Center of Excellence opens Tuesday near the I-17 and Cactus. Read/view the...