Nov 09, 2025

Lodi Launches Inclusive T-Ball League for Children with Autism

A new T-ball league in Lodi is giving children on the autism spectrum the opportunity to participate in sports in a supportive and understanding environment. The Lodi T-Rexes held their first practice recently at Lodi High School’s baseball field,...

Nov 02, 2025

California Takes a Big Step for Dental Care in Autism

California has passed a new law that could make a real difference in the lives of people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 341, which creates a statewide program to help dental professionals provide...

Oct 23, 2025

Joy Rides: Skating Into Confidence

In 2014, two women saw a video that broke their hearts. Teens had bullied a boy with autism online, humiliating him in front of the world. Instead of just feeling upset, they decided to act. Both loved skateboarding and...

Oct 15, 2025

A League of Their Own: New T-Ball Team in Lodi Welcomes Kids with Autism

Jojo Duenas has been a football coach for sixteen years. When his three-year-old son was diagnosed with autism, Jojo wanted to make sure sports could feel safe and joyful for him. He noticed that most programs were not built...

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...