Fifty years ago, autism was considered rare. Early studies estimated only two to four children out of every 10,000 were autistic. By 2000, the CDC reported about 1 in 150. Today the figure stands at roughly 1 in 31....
Early one July morning, 13-year-old D’veda Haag walked away near Watt Avenue and La Riviera Drive in Sacramento. Within a few hours, the Sheriff’s Office announced she had been found. For her family, the relief was huge. For many...
A big development in New York this week has brought new attention to the ongoing debate about acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol. A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against the company that makes...
This summer in Sacramento, the iCan Shine Bike Camp is giving kids and teens with developmental disabilities ( including autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome ) a real shot at learning to ride a regular two-wheel bike. A lot of...
A recent Sacramento County Grand Jury report is exposing some really troubling problems in the Natomas Unified School District. Kids with disabilities, especially Black students, are getting suspended way more often and missing far too many days of school....
Families, educators, and professionals supporting people with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions will soon have a valuable opportunity to learn more about technology. The UC Davis MIND Institute’s 2026 Summer Institute will explore how digital tools can help, as...
A new study out of Denmark is giving us a clearer picture of how genetics might play a role in autism risk. By looking at cousins, the researchers are trying to tease apart whether certain maternal health issues affect...
Hospitals and startups in Sacramento are rolling out innovative tools such as remote monitoring, video appointments, and data tracking to improve the way mothers receive care during pregnancy and after giving birth. The goal is to keep moms safer....
California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed families and health professionals to the new West Coast Health Alliance for clear guidance on vaccines. This move came after the Centers for Disease Control website updated its pages and now says, “The...
This is really positive news for families in Sacramento and Northern California. The UC Davis MIND Institute is creating a new program called PAIR, in full, Partnership for Inclusive Research. They are reaching out to autistic people, family members,...
