May 10, 2026

How One Mother’s Love and Running Helped Her Nonverbal Autistic Son Soar

Ten years ago, a powerful video captured a young man with nonverbal autism running with his mother cheering passionately beside him. That young man was John Almeida, and his story has since inspired hundreds of families across Sacramento. At...

Apr 20, 2026

UC Davis Pediatric Mobile Clinic Expands Access to Autism and Child Development Care Across Sacramento Region

UC Davis Children’s Hospital is bringing specialty pediatric services closer to home through its Pediatric Mobile Clinic, a community-based program launched to deliver care directly to schools and local organizations throughout the Sacramento region. The mobile clinic was established...

Mar 22, 2026

Understanding Environmental Factors and Autism

Recent studies by researchers at institutions including UC Davis Health and UCLA have examined how environmental conditions during pregnancy may be linked to autism. Part of that is wildfire smoke and its potential effects on early development. A massive...

Feb 14, 2026

New Autism Medications Bring Hope — and Important Questions

The newly authorized drug, leucovorin, is becoming popular in the autism community, where some families have named it the “small bottle of hope”. While initial accounts and personal testimonials have sparked enthusiasm, medical experts point out that current scientific...

Feb 02, 2026

Advancing Understanding Through Autism Research

The UC Davis MIND Institute remains a leader in advancing knowledge and research on the compassionate care of people with autism. With its longstanding Distinguished Lecturer Series, the institute plays a critical role in convening top experts in neuroscience,...

Jan 06, 2026

Search Underway for Missing Teen with Autism

Sacramento deputies and community volunteers are searching for 14-year-old Adriana Cervantes. She is autistic and went missing near Arden Way and Bell Street on December 19. Adriana left school around 1 30 p.m. Her family is worried. Adriana is...

Dec 17, 2025

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism

The West Coast Health Alliance has spoken & confirmed that vaccines are safe and they do not cause autism. This message is important because many parents have heard confusing or frightening claims over the years. Some of those claims...

Dec 08, 2025

Non Verbal Sacramento Teen With Autism Found Safe After Overnight Search

When a child with autism goes missing, every minute feels heavier. Families understand how quickly worry turns into fear, especially when their child is non verbal or might not respond when called. That was the reality for a Sacramento...

Nov 30, 2025

Couple Helps Families and First Responders Through Autism Awareness

In Fremont, California, Kari Rich and Mispup Brownrich are making a meaningful difference for families living with autism. The couple founded Joshua’s Gift, a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental challenges and their families. Over the years,...

Nov 18, 2025

Families Spend Thousands on Autism Therapy Without Proof

For some families navigating autism, the search for effective therapies can feel confusing and stressful. Over the past decade, a treatment called magnetic e-resonance therapy (MERT) has appeared in clinics across Southern California. Marketed as a way to improve...