A small program in Seal Rock is quietly changing the lives of people on the autism spectrum with calm, steady horses. Founded by Marla Bowman, Reach For The Stars provides therapeutic horsemanship for people with autism and other physical and developmental needs. Funded by...
The newly authorized drug, leucovorin, is becoming popular in the autism community, where some families have named it the “small bottle of hope”. While initial accounts and personal testimonials have sparked enthusiasm, medical experts point out that current scientific data remain quite limited, and...
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, psychiatry, and autism research to...
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 other neurodevelopmental disorders, who frequently...