Sep 02, 2024

Growing need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth

An issue that has been taken less seriously is the mental health care for children with developmental disabilities. Among the top issues are the limited access to mental health services, complex government systems, and insufficient availability of daily caregiving....

Aug 27, 2024

Researchers say discovery points to possible Autism causes in children

Some research has been published lately, all of which have been trying to find what causes some neurological disorders. Autism specifically has triggered interest in the scientific community from all over the world, including Israel, Japan, the USA, Canada,...

Aug 22, 2024

Newsom must invest in disability service providers now

It’s commonly believed that parents should not have to outlive their children unless faced with a tragic circumstance. This belief becomes especially poignant seeing our children grow up with developmental disabilities to a point where they may rely on...

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....

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...

Apr 02, 2024

Analyzing the Autism Prevalence Landscape

Few topics in healthcare are as alarming and complex as autism prevalence figures. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting communication, social interaction, and behavior, remains a subject of intense research and advocacy. It’s a topic steeped in complexity, with shifting...

May 15, 2022

National Autism Indicators Report: The Intersection of Autism, Health, Poverty and Racial Inequity

In the year (2020) about 5 percent of four-year-old kids in California received an Autism diagnosis, which is concerning compared to the CDC’s average of 2.2 percent for the same age group nationwide. Research has been actively exploring the...

Nov 13, 2020

Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times

As tough as it may be to adults during these times of fear and uncertainty caused by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), one can imagine how much more weird and traumatizing it can be for children and young...

Oct 30, 2020

Related Approaches

While early educational intervention is key to improving the lives of individuals with ASD, some parents and professionals believe other treatment approaches may play an important role in improving communications skills and reducing associated behavioral symptoms. These complementary therapies...