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Digital media platforms enable marginalized groups to offer alternative representations

Anna Laakman, who has extensive experience establishing best teaching practices at one of the nation’s most distinguished autism centers, has joined UCI’s Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders as director of education & training. In her new role, Laakman will develop innovative training opportunities for those who interact with and serve individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, […]

Study also points to potential new drug discovery advances

UCI has joined Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign, a global movement in which thousands of iconic landmarks, buildings, hotels, bridges and retail stores replace their outdoor lights with bright blue bulbs throughout April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.

Jean Gehricke’s research is revealing similarities between the two disorders and suggesting new treatment approaches

Center unites multidisciplinary experts in drug discovery effort

Catherine M. Brock, a highly regarded clinical and administrative leader in the field of autism spectrum disorders, will become executive director of The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders as of Sept. 15.

UC Irvine School of Medicine autism experts will address members of California’s Senate Select Committee on Autism & Related Disorders at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Teaching children the language of dance

Children with autism showed significant improvement after six months of simple sensory exercises at home using everyday items such as scents, spoons and sponges, according to