Sep 19, 2024

Aubyn Stahmer named the new director of UC Davis MIND Institute

UC Davis MIND Institute recently announced the appointment of a new director, Professor Aubyn Stahmer. For those unfamiliar with the UC Davis Institute, it focuses on research and treatment for developmental disabilities. Stahmer’s expertise The newly appointed director Stahmer...

Sep 11, 2024

Sacramento café changing the lives of people with disabilities

A remarkable café in Sacramento is making a positive impact in the community. The cafe is none other than the Purple Tree Café, a business that is hiring and focusing on individuals with disabilities who often face challenges in...

Sep 06, 2024

ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to neighborhood conditions

Esteemed researchers from the UC Davis MIND Institute, Sacramento, have recently brought a new perspective to light by analyzing the correlation between neighborhood (or rather environmental factors) conditions and ADHD symptoms in both autistic and non-autistic children. Environment &...

Sep 02, 2024

Growing need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth

An issue that has been taken less seriously is the mental health care for children with developmental disabilities. Among the top issues are the limited access to mental health services, complex government systems, and insufficient availability of daily caregiving....

Aug 27, 2024

Researchers say discovery points to possible Autism causes in children

Some research has been published lately, all of which have been trying to find what causes some neurological disorders. Autism specifically has triggered interest in the scientific community from all over the world, including Israel, Japan, the USA, Canada,...

Aug 22, 2024

Newsom must invest in disability service providers now

It’s commonly believed that parents should not have to outlive their children unless faced with a tragic circumstance. This belief becomes especially poignant seeing our children grow up with developmental disabilities to a point where they may rely on...

Aug 17, 2024

Sacramento City Unified needs 270 special educators. How it plans to hire before school starts

This past Monday, the Sacramento City Unified School District organized a recruitment event to attract qualified special education teachers and classroom aides. The district aims to hire 270 individuals for these roles before the start of the academic year....

Aug 13, 2024

ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to Neighborhood conditions

Research on the correlation between ADHD symptoms and autistic children is a crucial step toward a better understanding of mental health. Recently, a study conducted by the experts at UC Davis MIND Institute has shed light on the topic...

Aug 09, 2024

Bierman Autism Centers Presents “A Beginner’s Guide to Social Skills” Caregiver Webinar

Knowledge is power, and nothing is more resourceful for a parent raising a child with autism than having a deep understanding of the essential social skills that their child may struggle with. It even becomes more helpful when an...

Jul 30, 2024

Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Autism Cognitive Function

Researchers have been investigating the potential of innovative cognitive impairment medicine, and recently, a novel experimental therapeutic agent has emerged. Although it’s a cancer drug, this agent, known as ADH-503, has shown promise in addressing cognitive challenges associated with...