Jul 26, 2026

Federal Court Revives Lawsuits Claiming Tylenol During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism

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...

Jul 19, 2026

Sacramento Bike Camp Helps Kids with Autism and Other Disabilities Learn to Ride

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...

Jul 12, 2026

Grand Jury Report Highlights Challenges for Black Students with Disabilities — Including Autism — in Natomas

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....

Jul 05, 2026

UC Davis MIND Institute Hosts Virtual Summer Event on Technology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

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...

Jun 28, 2026

New Study Sheds Light on Maternal Genetics and Autism Risk

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...

Jun 22, 2026

Sacramento Health Systems Turn to Technology to Help New Mothers

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....

Jun 14, 2026

California Leaders Push Back on Changes to Vaccine and Autism Information

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...

Jun 07, 2026

UC Davis MIND Institute Launches PAIR to Bring Community Voices Into Autism Research

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,...

May 31, 2026

Meristem Earns Nonprofit of the Year Honors in Assembly District 7

Some organizations just quietly do the work that changes lives without making a big fuss about it. This week, one of those groups in the Sacramento area got some well-deserved recognition. Meristem, a Fair Oaks program helping neurodiverse young...

May 24, 2026

Finding Strength on the Run: A Sacramento Story of Autism and Community

There’s something powerful about watching someone keep moving forward, one step at a time, even when the path looks different. In Sacramento, a young man named John Almeda and his dedicated mother have turned that simple act of running...

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Federal Court Revives Lawsuits Claiming Tylenol During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism

Sacramento Bike Camp Helps Kids with Autism and Other Disabilities Learn to Ride

Grand Jury Report Highlights Challenges for Black Students with Disabilities — Including Autism — in Natomas

UC Davis MIND Institute Hosts Virtual Summer Event on Technology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

New Study Sheds Light on Maternal Genetics and Autism Risk

Sacramento Health Systems Turn to Technology to Help New Mothers

California Leaders Push Back on Changes to Vaccine and Autism Information

UC Davis MIND Institute Launches PAIR to Bring Community Voices Into Autism Research

Meristem Earns Nonprofit of the Year Honors in Assembly District 7

Finding Strength on the Run: A Sacramento Story of Autism and Community

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