Families in Napa now have access to a new fitness program designed specifically for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The program, called Kidisthenics, was started in San Diego in 2018 by behavioral specialist Arlene Lopez Martinez, who has over 20...
Joe Hunter has worn many hats in his life. He worked for years as a fire captain in Sacramento, running into burning buildings to save people. Then he became known across America as an affable competitor on the TV series Survivor. However, the thing...
Scientists at UC Davis are studying why some children develop autism, and their findings suggest that the type of work parents do before and during pregnancy may play a role. This doesn’t mean parents are at fault. Instead, it shows how specific environments and...
Autism research has been underway for a few decades. What scientists have learned is that both genetics and environmental factors can play a role. A recent study adds to this understanding by examining whether parents’ exposure to certain workplace chemicals before birth may be...