autism

Adolescents with Autism Needed for Paid Research Study

Adolescents with Autism Needed for Paid Research Study

The Cognitive Control in Autism (CoCoA) study at the UC Davis MIND Institute is almost done with recruitment. Spots are filling up fast, but they are still in need of females with an ASD diagnosis ages 13-16 and males with an ASD diagnosis ages 16 and 17.

Folsom Police Department Launches Project Lifesaver

Folsom Police Department Launches Project Lifesaver

Residents with disabilities in the Folsom community, who meet the eligibility requirements, are fitted with a device (bracelet) that allows officers to track the resident should they become lost.

Three Situations Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Encounter

Three Situations Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Encounter

Autism can present unique situations in the daily life of families, depending on the needs of their child. For the most part, families are able to adapt and rework their routines for a happy, healthy child. However, a family with an autistic child still may experience daily challenges associated with the diagnosis.

Autistic Spectrum Night @ the Sacramento Kings (and Second to Last Game Ever at Sleep Train Arena)

Autistic Spectrum Night @ the Sacramento Kings (and Second to Last Game Ever at Sleep Train Arena)

This season, the Sacramento Kings basketball team has dedicated their April 7th, 2016 home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which is also the Kings' second to last game ever at the Sleep Train Arena, to recognition and awareness of individuals on the autistic spectrum.

Teaching Autistic Students Cheat Sheet

Teaching Autistic Students Cheat Sheet

Our "Teaching Autistic Students Cheat Sheet" is a concise list of research-backed teaching methods that can be viewed and shared electronically, or printed out. The document can be used by anyone - parents, educators, therapists, other service providers - to quickly gain a core set of methods for teaching autistic students.

Special Joint Concert 2016: Japan・Mexico・America

Special Joint Concert 2016: Japan・Mexico・America

In this international showcase of musical ability, young artists from Japan, Mexico, and the United States (Santa Clara, CA), come together to share their love of music and song. In the first act experience the superb piano tones of artists previously featured in the International Piano Festival by People with Disabilities. In the second act rock out to the music of the award-winning Magic Makers Ensemble, which brings developmentally challenged students from the Bay Area together every week to grow, gain strength, share joy, and have a Rocking Good Time!