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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Rapid population growth, an aging population, and a national physician shortage are putting increasing strain on the Sacramento region’s health systems. These difficulties impact all facets of medicine, but they also have significant ramifications for people with autism and...
Sacramento deputies and community volunteers are searching for 14-year-old Adriana Cervantes. She is autistic and went missing near Arden Way and Bell Street on December 19. Adriana left school around 1 30 p.m. Her family is worried. Adriana is...
When a child with autism goes missing, every minute feels heavier. Families understand how quickly worry turns into fear, especially when their child is non verbal or might not respond when called. That was the reality for a Sacramento...
