Feb 13, 2025

How brain research is changing autism science

Professor David Amaral has been researching brain function and behavior for over twenty years since he joined the prestigious UC Davis as part of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 1995. With a background in neuroscience and...

Feb 10, 2025

Robots in Autism Therapy Come with Dicey Risk-Reward Prospects

According to reports, the rapid pace of technological advancements, coupled with the rising prevalence of autism diagnosis in the United States and inherent difficulties within the autism therapy sector, highlights the pressing need for innovative tools such as robots....

Feb 06, 2025

Study links gene regulating brain circuit formation to autism and seizures

While environmental factors and pollutants have been linked to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, genetics has also been found to play a significant role in the development of Autism. More specifically, the gene neuropilin2 has been identified as a...

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 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 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 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 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...

Dec 10, 2024

New Study Links Autism to Air Pollution Exposure

For the past 10 years, the Autism rate in the United States has risen by a staggering 175%. These rates have intrigued and concerned scientists, prompting many studies and research in order to understand the possible causes of this...

Nov 27, 2024

Modesto police one of the first agencies in California to use Carter Kits

The Modesto police department has been making positive strides lately. Did you know that Modesto police is one of the pioneering California organizations to implement “Carter Kits”? Carter Kits are specialized bags that contain sensory items aimed at providing...