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...

Apr 17, 2024

Understanding the Importance of ABA Therapy: The Indiana Controversy and What it Means for Families

Dozens of Indianapolitan parents and advocates, their faces etched with concern, gathered outside Governor Holcomb’s residence in August 2023, demanding the reconsideration of the recently proposed cuts to Medicaid reimbursements for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a well-regarded treatment...

Mar 21, 2024

Sacramento State’s Disability Cultural Center: Inspiring Change for the Future

In line with Disability Pride Month, Sacramento State University has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by unveiling an innovative Disability Cultural Center in July 2023. This life-altering project aims to give students with disabilities access to a safe, welcoming, and...

Mar 10, 2024

Addressing The Long-Standing Inequalities Faced by Black Special Needs Students in Sacramento Schools

For parents, their child’s education is paramount. The stories of parents relocating homes and uprooting their lives to ensure a better education for their children are heartbreaking. And when these stories become a common narrative for a particular community,...

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Aubyn Stahmer named the new director of UC Davis MIND Institute

Sacramento café changing the lives of people with disabilities

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

Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Autism Cognitive Function

Autism and Puberty: How to Support Your Child

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

Eye-Tracking Technology in Autism Diagnosis

Understanding the Importance of ABA Therapy: The Indiana Controversy and What it Means for Families

Sacramento State’s Disability Cultural Center: Inspiring Change for the Future

Addressing The Long-Standing Inequalities Faced by Black Special Needs Students in Sacramento Schools

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