Feb 02, 2025

New program improves surgery experience for neurodiverse kids

One of the challenges encountered by Autistic children is fear anxiety or trauma during medical trips, which can contribute to their avoidance of healthcare. In fact, children with disabilities are at a significantly higher risk – four times more...

Jan 28, 2025

Playgroups where children with exceptional needs can ‘fully be themselves’

It’s been a breath of fresh air for Kristyn Traynor, a mother in the Sacramento area, to discover activities and playgroups where her 3-year-old daughter, Bloom, can now play and feel at ease. Kristyn’s daughter was diagnosed with autism...

Jan 23, 2025

$10 Million Grant Aims at Improving Autism Treatment

While Autism awareness has significantly improved over the years, children living in under-served areas still face challenges in accessing quality care. Many research studies have shown that African-American children, as well as Latino children, are diagnosed quite late in...

Jan 19, 2025

How Multilingualism Enhances Cognitive Abilities in Children with Autism?

A new UCLA study has discovered a correlation between multilingualism and improved cognitive functioning in children, especially those with autism. This study, published in the journal Autism Research, adds to previous research that has already highlighted the benefits of...

Jan 13, 2025

Sacramento man sues over ‘discriminatory’ Bay Bridge lights, says they cause suicidal thoughts

If you live in Sacramento, you probably know the Bay Bridge, where several lights were installed to improve the infrastructure. This may be a cool sight to behold for some, but in most cases, this project is not as...

Jan 08, 2025

Meet Baylor’s expert on equine-assisted therapies for Autistic children

Meet Dr. Beth Lanning, a key figure in Baylor University’s Department of Public Health. For Dr. Beth, what began as an aspiration to become a large animal veterinarian evolved into a multifaceted career that blends science, engineering, health, and...

Jan 02, 2025

Woodland CA parent fights district for special ed services

The pain of a parent witnessing their child struggle is immeasurable. For Meagen Reveles Kuntz, this anguish deepened when she realized her daughter, who depends on special education services, was stagnating and regressing academically. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) For...

Dec 27, 2024

Rethinking autism through the diagnostic process

The rise in autism in the past two decades has sparked numerous attempts to comprehend it. Some people have unsubstantiated beliefs about vaccines being the cause, while others have focused on finding a genetic explanation. Autistic Intelligence In 2022,...

Dec 20, 2024

Sacramento’s NineFingers finds healing and community through music and dodgeball

Today, NineFingers looks back at his beginnings as a 12-year-old musician and recalls how days of heartbreak led him to the solace of his mother’s guitar. His eclectic style and enigmatic personality have made him a standout in the...

Dec 14, 2024

Artist Spotlight: NineFingers finds healing and community through music and dodgeball

Meet NineFingers, a passionate musician known for his unique ability to blend various musical styles. At the tender age of 12, he’d pick up a guitar and play his heart out. However, one thing made him worry often—he had...