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...

Sep 26, 2023

Drowning prevention resources

The Drowning Prevention Foundation partners with the Consumer Product Safety Commission as a Pool Safely Campaign Safety Leader. Watch this video and learn how to keep children safe around pools. Follow the links below for more water safety information. Originally posted...

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 21, 2021

Section 4511.6

Welfare and Institutions Code – WIC DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ( Division 4.5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252. ) CHAPTER 1.6. General Provisions ( Chapter 1.6 heading added by...

Jun 05, 2021

Infant Development Program

Special Education Primary Contacts Andrea Lemos, Ed.D., Director(916) 228-2381 Michael Bernardis, Program Specialist(916) 277-5900 ext. 1112mbernardis@scoe.net Coretta Sayers, Program Secretary(916) 277-5900 ext. 2csayers@scoe.net Wendy Roberts, IDP Intake Specialist(916) 277-5900 ext. 1132wroberts@scoe.net The program serves infants and toddlers, birth to...

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...

May 23, 2018

Study: Instagram is the most damaging social media platform to young people’s mental health

Instagram is the most detrimental social media network to young people’s minds, according to new research by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) in the UK. The study, called #StatusOfMind, examined the negative and positive effects of social...

May 20, 2018

Clues to autism’s roots from brain study

If you read magazines frequently or even just keep up with the latest news, there’s a good chance you have heard about autism. Autism in the U.S. right now is a prevalent condition & it affects both children and...