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,...

Jan 23, 2026

Health System Pressures and What They Mean for Neurodevelopmental Care

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...

Jan 06, 2026

Search Underway for Missing Teen with Autism

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...

Dec 08, 2025

Non Verbal Sacramento Teen With Autism Found Safe After Overnight Search

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...

Nov 30, 2025

Couple Helps Families and First Responders Through Autism Awareness

In Fremont, California, Kari Rich and Mispup Brownrich are making a meaningful difference for families living with autism. The couple founded Joshua’s Gift, a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental challenges and their families. Over the years,...

Nov 18, 2025

Families Spend Thousands on Autism Therapy Without Proof

For some families navigating autism, the search for effective therapies can feel confusing and stressful. Over the past decade, a treatment called magnetic e-resonance therapy (MERT) has appeared in clinics across Southern California. Marketed as a way to improve...