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...

Nov 01, 2024

Modesto Fire Department receives autism training certification

Here in California, one Fire department stands out for its progressive approach to Inclusion and disability services. The department is None Other than the Modesto Fire Department, which embarked on autism certification training as early as July. Modesto Fire...

Oct 13, 2024

Modesto police introduce new tool to assist people on the autism spectrum in emergencies

As any parent would attest, children’s emergencies can always quickly escalate and cause tension & distress. It can even be more overwhelming when dealing with a family member who has sensory sensitivities. In such situations, the best advice is...

Sep 19, 2024

Aubyn Stahmer named the new director of UC Davis MIND Institute

UC Davis MIND Institute recently announced the appointment of a new director, Professor Aubyn Stahmer. For those unfamiliar with the UC Davis Institute, it focuses on research and treatment for developmental disabilities. Stahmer’s expertise The newly appointed director Stahmer...

Sep 11, 2024

Sacramento café changing the lives of people with disabilities

A remarkable café in Sacramento is making a positive impact in the community. The cafe is none other than the Purple Tree Café, a business that is hiring and focusing on individuals with disabilities who often face challenges in...

Aug 09, 2024

Bierman Autism Centers Presents “A Beginner’s Guide to Social Skills” Caregiver Webinar

Knowledge is power, and nothing is more resourceful for a parent raising a child with autism than having a deep understanding of the essential social skills that their child may struggle with. It even becomes more helpful when an...

Jul 30, 2024

Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Autism Cognitive Function

Researchers have been investigating the potential of innovative cognitive impairment medicine, and recently, a novel experimental therapeutic agent has emerged. Although it’s a cancer drug, this agent, known as ADH-503, has shown promise in addressing cognitive challenges associated with...

Jul 05, 2024

Autism and Puberty: How to Support Your Child

The age at which children transition to young adults is particularly often challenging for even the average adolescent, and it stands to reason that autistic children might find this period even more arduous. Consider these: the confluence of typical...

Jun 08, 2024

I traveled to Disneyland with an autistic child – this was my family’s experience

Eddie’s Mom couldn’t believe it. She witnessed with unbelief as her son showed exhilaration while they were on tour at Disney’s Buzz Lightyear ride, traveling in a cable car and astonishingly hitting imaginary targets with laser guns at virtual...

May 03, 2024

Eye-Tracking Technology in Autism Diagnosis

For many families with children showing signs of autism, the path to a definitive diagnosis can be long and frustrating. Extended wait times coupled with inconclusive results often exacerbate the anxieties of already concerned parents. However, hope has emerged...