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...

Jul 18, 2025

“Mozart in Me”: How Music Is Helping Kids on the Autism Spectrum Shine

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate people with disabilities, not just for their challenges, but for their strength, creativity, and uniqueness. A Teen-Led Music Class That Welcomes Everyone A group of teens in California...

Jul 09, 2025

Making the Fourth of July Less Overwhelming for Autistic Kids

The Fourth of July can be a sensory minefield for kids with autism. Fireworks, crowds, loud music, unfamiliar routines all of it stacked into one day. While some families view it as an opportunity to gather and celebrate, others...

Jun 29, 2025

A Mother’s Fight for Inclusion

When Lindsay got the letter from her son’s school, she felt her heart sink. Her son Nash, who’s in third grade and on the autism spectrum, was being told not to come to class—at least not until a new...

Jun 21, 2025

New Japanese Brain Stimulation Therapy Shows Promise for Autism

This year, Trump and RFK Jr. are both talking about autism, just not in ways that feel very helpful. While politics churns out conspiracies and blame, researchers in Japan are doing something quieter—and far more practical. At the University...

Jun 14, 2025

The Capital Region Is in the Vanguard of Autism Research and Treatment

Today, more and more families are hearing the word “autism” for the first time. The numbers are rising—1 in 31 children now, according to the CDC—but each child is so much more than a number. They’re someone’s whole world....

Jun 09, 2025

Travel Accessibility in California: Frequently Asked Questions

California is a great place for people with disabilities. The state doesn’t just follow the basic rules set by the government—it adds extra rules to make things even better. That means that if your loved one is experiencing sensory...

Jun 03, 2025

Where everyone belongs: Accessible arts programs and performances bloom in Sacramento

If you’re familiar with stand-up comedy, you know that one of the best things about it is how comedians turn real-life challenges into something funny. That’s precisely what Nina G does. She has a stutter and dyslexia, and instead...

May 26, 2025

California State Railroad Museum achieves sensory-inclusive certification

Visiting a busy museum can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for people with sensory sensitivities. That’s why the California State Railroad Museum has worked with KultureCity to become officially sensory-inclusive. With this certification, the museum has added special supports, like...