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New research from the UC Davis MIND Institute has found that infants as young as 6 months old can benefit from early autism intervention. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/publish/news/newsroom/9224

#autism Lessons for Joint Attention, Imitation Skills, Communication, Self-Help Skills, Independent Skills, Pre-Vocational Skills, Social Skills, Play Skills, Sensory Involvement, Basic Concept Mastery, Vocabulary/Literacy, Fine Motor, Gross Motor. Over 100 starting points and beginning places for creating meaningful activities for young children with autism. #autismawareness #autismawarenessmonth (TpT)

(Autism) Apps, Lesson Ideas and Activities for Young Children with Autism

Handy infographic showing the differences between boys and girls with autism spectrum disorder

Study confirms mitochondrial deficits in children with autism

With April being Autism Awareness Month we wanted to highlight some amazing women with autism who have accomplished some incredible things. "Autism's a very important part of who I am. I like the way I think, and I wouldn't want to change that." — Temple Grandin found at http://www.makers.com/blog/14-amazing-women-autism

Seats are available for the Northern California premiere screening of the Autism Speaks documentary "Sounding the Alarm." The film looks at the lives of 12 American families after their children receive an autism diagnosis. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. RSVPs required, to Terri Contenti, 916-703-0289. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/publish/news/newsroom/8837

Just found this amazing YouTube video of a little girl with autism spelling out her words for her mother, about what children with autism want to tell their parents. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD805XUuF8c&feature=youtu.be

UC Davis MIND Institute study finds association between maternal exposure to agricultural pesticides, autism in offspring

Congratulations to the amazing Dr. Randi Hagerman, who will receive the Distinguished Scholarly Public Service Award from the UC Davis Academic Senate for years of commitment and caring for individuals with fragile X and other neurodevelopmental disorders http://bit.ly/1g6GGHh

THANK YOU to all of the wonderful families who made the National Autism Awareness Month Community Open House such a wonderful success! It was a great day on April 26! Check out the video! http://tinyurl.com/mk9xoj4

Join the MIND Institute for its family fun Community Open House on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! There will be magicians, games, a rock-climbing wall, bounce houses, food trucks and more! Later in the week attend the film screening "Sounding the Alarm" about families who receive an autism diagnosis on April 29 at 5:30 p.m.!

Emma's Hope Book

Ari Ne'eman and Emma Zurcher-Long speak at CoNGO - http://emmashopebook.com/2014/04/03/emma-presents-at-congo-with-ari-neeman/

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