May 13, 2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hypoxic Brain Injury Both a Cause and an Effect

A recent study by Dr. Cristian Preciado found that when babies don’t get enough oxygen before they’re born, most commonly due to complications during pregnancy, it leads to a condition called “hypoxia.” Babies who experience this are more likely...

May 07, 2025

HHS pushes back on registry for autism

As you probably already know, there has been some announcement of plans to research the prevalence of autism on a national scale and find its cause by September. RFK Junior, the lawyer who has relentlessly advocated against Vaccines, recently...

May 02, 2025

It’s a life purpose’: Sacramento advocate reflects on autism work amid national debate

Since the CDC unveiled recent stats on autism, there has been growing concern among the current government and health officials. The CDC’s latest report shows that 1 in 31 U.S. children were diagnosed with autism in 2022, up from...

Apr 23, 2025

Autism Rates Among Children Have Increased

On Tuesday, the 15th of April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report stating that there has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to their findings,...

Apr 19, 2025

Car restoration project in Sacramento helps build life skills for people with disabilities

While there is vast support and recognition for children with autism and learning challenges, the often forgotten members of our community are young Adults on the Autism spectrum. From the time they finish school, young Autistic adults may face...

Apr 13, 2025

Despite RFK Jr.’s push for more research, Bay Area experts say: ‘Vaccines do not cause autism’

The CDC has reported a steady increase in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, with one out of every 36 8-year-old children now being identified as autistic. There has been a claim that this increase is due to the...

Apr 04, 2025

CA grants dentists money to help special needs patients

Visiting a dentist’s office can seem a natural task for some individuals. Still, let’s consider the high-pitched drilling, bright fluorescent lights and uncomfortable poking and prodding. It may be an overwhelming experience for children who are hypersensitive to sounds,...

Mar 25, 2025

Children With Autism Showing ‘Dramatic Improvement’ With Surprising Drug

As Autism awareness and research continue to develop, new options are constantly being explored for the treatment and management of this complex disorder. Dr. Frye’s findings on Leucovorin Dr Richard Frye, a pediatric neurologist from Arizona, has conducted multiple...

Mar 17, 2025

California releases Master Plan to better support people with Autism and other developmental disabilities

Californians with special needs have the right to equal opportunities in employment, education, transportation, health care, behavioral health services, developmental services, and other programs. They deserve the chance to live and thrive within their community without barriers or discrimination. ...

Mar 10, 2025

How brain research is changing autism science

Professor David Amaral has been researching brain function and behavior for over twenty years since he joined the prestigious UC Davis as part of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 1995. With a background in neuroscience and...