While environmental factors and pollutants have been linked to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, genetics has also been found to play a significant role in the development of Autism. More specifically, the gene neuropilin2 has been identified as a key player in regulating the...
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 likely – of having unmet...
It’s been a breath of fresh air for Kristyn Traynor, a mother in the Sacramento area, to discover activities and playgroups where her 3-year-old daughter, Bloom, can now play and feel at ease. Kristyn’s daughter was diagnosed with autism just last year and is...
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 their lives compared to Caucasian...