Oct 07, 2025

RFK Jr.’s “Epidemic” Claim

Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines by calling the rise in autism cases an “epidemic.” Speaking at the White House, he said the growing number of children diagnosed with autism is a serious...

Sep 28, 2025

Autistic Children More Likely to Have Ongoing Stomach Problems

A new study from the UC Davis MIND Institute found that autistic children are much more likely to struggle with stomach and digestive problems than children who are not on the spectrum. These are referred to as gastrointestinal (GI)...

Sep 22, 2025

Boy with Autism Safely Reunited with Family After Search in Marin County

What began as a routine training session quickly turned into a real rescue when a 10-year-old boy went missing near Rodeo Beach in Marin County, California. The Marin County Search and Rescue team, made up of 30 trained volunteers,...

Sep 14, 2025

Kidisthenics Brings Autism-Friendly Fitness Program to Napa

Families in Napa now have access to a new fitness program designed specifically for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The program, called Kidisthenics, was started in San Diego in 2018 by behavioral specialist Arlene Lopez...

Sep 06, 2025

Joe Hunter: Firefighter, Survivor Star, and Fighter for Justice Turning Grief into Action

Joe Hunter has worn many hats in his life. He worked for years as a fire captain in Sacramento, running into burning buildings to save people. Then he became known across America as an affable competitor on the TV...

Aug 31, 2025

Work and Autism: How Parents’ Jobs May Influence Early Development

Scientists at UC Davis are studying why some children develop autism, and their findings suggest that the type of work parents do before and during pregnancy may play a role. This doesn’t mean parents are at fault. Instead, it...

Aug 24, 2025

Workplace Chemical Exposures and Autism

Autism research has been underway for a few decades. What scientists have learned is that both genetics and environmental factors can play a role. A recent study adds to this understanding by examining whether parents’ exposure to certain workplace...

Aug 17, 2025

Jobs and the Risk of Autism in Children

Researchers at UC Davis have found some new information about autism that could help families understand possible risks. The study shows there may be a link between the kind of work parents do and how severe autism symptoms can...

Aug 05, 2025

Understanding Self-Harm in Autism: A Young Man’s Mission

Sometimes, when someone is overwhelmed or can’t find the words to explain what they’re feeling, they might end up hurting themselves. This happens in the autistic community too, especially when emotions build up and there’s no clear way to...

Jul 26, 2025

From Silence to Speech: How a Mother-Led Therapy Model Is Changing Childhood

For many autistic adults, especially those diagnosed later in life, the biggest challenge isn’t the diagnosis—it’s the years spent pretending. Decades of trying to appear “normal,” of rehearsing conversations in their heads, mimicking social cues, and hiding who they...