KTAR News and SARRC: 9th Annual Action For Autism To Raise Awareness

In partnership with Southwest Research and Resource Center (SARRC), KTAR News will hold its 9th annual "Action for Autism" that will kick off on Monday, March 28. The program aims to raise awareness about the neurodevelopmental disorder through educational materials and personal accounts.

The ultimate goal of "Action for Autism" is to raise awareness and find a cure for the disorder, reports KTAR News. KTAR News plans to incorporate one hour to talk about autism in their morning and evening news every day for one week. More so, they will also include one SARRC story in each of their talk shows.

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More so, starting Monday, listeners will learn more about autism through inspiring stories delivered across the radio. Listeners will also learn more on the high-end research provided by SARRC through the different online and social media platforms.

As part of their program, KTAR News will be giving away four-pack tickets to the Arizona Diamondbacks V Colorado Rockies game on April 29 if you join their discussion about autism. If you wish to be a part of "Action for Autism," simply text "ACTION" to 411923 and you will become an "Action Hero" and get a chance to win the tickets.

SAARC provides more details about "Action Hero" program as part of the 9th annual "Action for Autism". To become an Action Hero, one must make a one-time donation of $240 or more. You may also choose a monthly donation of $20 for the next 12 months and receive four free tickets to the April 29 game. Sign up is also available at Action For Autism to become an Action Hero.

Part of "Autism for Action" is also to bring kids with or without autism in one learning center, as reported previously by KTAR. The SAARC has a Community School that involves both autistic and non-autistic kids together in a unique learning model. According to the senior clinical manager and school director, Rachel McIntosh, they pair six children diagnosed with autism along with six or more children who do not have the disorder in one classroom.

This unique learning model has worked so well that they planned on to open more classrooms in the next year. In four years, they hope to serve four dozens more in three classrooms with 18 children with autism. Check out more about the Community School in the video below: