Aug 16, 2026

Missing Autistic Teen in Carmichael Found Safe After Community Alert

On August 5, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office asked the public for help locating 15-year-old Josiah Pierre. He was last seen around 1:30 p.m. near Madison and Manzanita avenues in Carmichael. Because Josiah is autistic, the agency classified him...

Aug 02, 2026

Sacramento Girl with Severe Autism Found Safe After Another Elopement

Early one July morning, 13-year-old D’veda Haag walked away near Watt Avenue and La Riviera Drive in Sacramento. Within a few hours, the Sheriff’s Office announced she had been found. For her family, the relief was huge. For many...

Jul 26, 2026

Federal Court Revives Lawsuits Claiming Tylenol During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Autism

A big development in New York this week has brought new attention to the ongoing debate about acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol. A federal appeals court has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against the company that makes...

Jul 19, 2026

Sacramento Bike Camp Helps Kids with Autism and Other Disabilities Learn to Ride

This summer in Sacramento, the iCan Shine Bike Camp is giving kids and teens with developmental disabilities ( including autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome ) a real shot at learning to ride a regular two-wheel bike. A lot of...

Jun 14, 2026

California Leaders Push Back on Changes to Vaccine and Autism Information

California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed families and health professionals to the new West Coast Health Alliance for clear guidance on vaccines. This move came after the Centers for Disease Control website updated its pages and now says, “The...

May 04, 2026

UC Davis Professor David Amaral Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Autism Research

Prestigious INSAR Award Recognizes Decades of Groundbreaking Work on Autism Subtypes A respected researcher from UC Davis has been honored with one of the highest awards in autism science for his lifelong contributions to the field. David Amaral, distinguished...

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...

Mar 15, 2026

Building Confidence Through Family and Small Business

A Southern California mother and her teenage son are showing that autism does not limit dreams. Instead, with support, patience, and opportunity, it can be part of a powerful story of growth and independence. Bree, Juan, and her 14-year-old...

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,...