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 neurodiverse kids find this surprisingly...
A recent Sacramento County Grand Jury report is exposing some really troubling problems in the Natomas Unified School District. Kids with disabilities, especially Black students, are getting suspended way more often and missing far too many days of school. For parents who are raising...
UC Davis MIND Institute Hosts Virtual Summer Event on Technology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Families, educators, and professionals supporting people with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions will soon have a valuable opportunity to learn more about technology. The UC Davis MIND Institute’s 2026 Summer Institute will explore how digital tools can help, as well as the important risks...
A new study out of Denmark is giving us a clearer picture of how genetics might play a role in autism risk. By looking at cousins, the researchers are trying to tease apart whether certain maternal health issues affect kids directly through shared genes...