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As the Bakersfield City School District convenes for its Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday evening, discussions and votes will be held regarding potential reductions in employment for various positions and services within the district.  The fate of numerous...

  It’s a breakthrough for Natasha Nelson, a 35-year-old businesswoman from Stone Mountain, Georgia, when she was finally diagnosed with autism a few years ago. Before that, she had always struggled to understand social norms and behaviors that seemed...

One of the challenges encountered by Autistic children is fear anxiety or trauma during medical trips, which can contribute to their avoidance of healthcare. In fact, children with disabilities are at a significantly higher risk – four times more...

While Autism awareness has significantly improved over the years, children living in under-served areas still face challenges in accessing quality care. Many research studies have shown that African-American children, as well as Latino children, are diagnosed quite late in...

If you live in  Sacramento, you probably know the Bay Bridge, where several lights were installed to improve the infrastructure. This may be a cool sight to behold for some, but in most cases, this project is not as...

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...

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...

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...