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...

Jul 25, 2024

Infographic for Sacramento County: Prenatal Diets and Autism Risks

Autism rates have been rising steadily in recent decades, prompting researchers to investigate what really causes the condition. As of now the precise etiology of autism remains elusive, but a growing body of evidence points to genetics, environmental pollution,...

Jul 19, 2024

Which States Are Most Supportive for Raising a Child with Autism?

Autism rates are on the rise in the United States, with current statistics indicating that approximately 1 out of every 36 children are identified with Autism. This is a concerning number that calls for increased awareness and support, considering...

Jul 14, 2024

Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have a 20% chance of autism

Research on whether genes actually contribute to the heritability of autism spectrum disorder has been ongoing for quite some time. The most recent research points to a conspicuous genetic link, with evidence reflecting that siblings of children diagnosed with...

Jul 09, 2024

Autism severity rooted in embryonic brain growth, study suggests

One puzzle that has proven to be particularly perplexing in the realm of neurodevelopmental disorders is the marked variability in autism manifestations among children. In short, the severity & symptomatology diverge so greatly among those diagnosed with autism &...

Jul 05, 2024

Autism and Puberty: How to Support Your Child

The age at which children transition to young adults is particularly often challenging for even the average adolescent, and it stands to reason that autistic children might find this period even more arduous. Consider these: the confluence of typical...

Jul 01, 2024

How To Know If Applied Behavior Analysis Or Alternative Treatments Are Best For Your Child With Autism

Parents and caregivers of ASD children would agree that one of the major challenges they face is ensuring the child is receiving the most effective and evidence-based treatment available. There are many sources out there that claim to offer...