DLS from April 14, 2010

DLS from March 10, 2010

Joaquin Fuentes, M.D. discusses the successful GAUTENA program in the Basque Country of Spain for helping persons on the autism spectrum. Please note: this presentation is in English only. Recorded Fri, 26 Feb 2010.

Joaquín Fuentes, MD de España, ofrece una visión maravillosa del autismo y el autismo de investigación en curso en su totalidad en el idioma español (Parte 2 de 2). Grabado sáb, 27 de febrero 2010. English Translation: Joaquin Fuentes, M.D. from Spain, gives a wonderful overview of autism and current autism research entirely in the Spanish language (Part 2 of 2). Recorded Sat, 27 Feb 2010.

Joaquín Fuentes, MD de España, ofrece una visión maravillosa del autismo y el autismo de investigación en curso en su totalidad en el idioma español (Parte 1 de 2). Grabado sáb, 27 de febrero 2010. English Translation: Joaquin Fuentes, M.D. from Spain, gives a wonderful overview of autism and current autism research entirely in the Spanish language (Part 1 of 2). Recorded Sat, 27 Feb 2010.

This award-winning 2009 Figure 8 Films documentary produced for and aired on the Discovery Health Channel features a brief overview of what is currently known (and not known) about autism from a variety of experts in the field, including several UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute researchers and faculty members. It also tells the story of a family participating in the M.I.N.D. Institute's Autism Phenome Project.

An original MIND Institute/CEDD/CABIL production featuring Kathy Angkustsiri, M.D., providing an overview of the medical issues that are associated with Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

An original MIND Institute/CEDD production featuring Laura Greiss Hess, M.S., OTR/L & Kerrie Lemons Chitwood, M.A., CCC-SLP, providing an overview of assistive technology and how it is used in everyday settings to promote school and community inclusion and participation for individuals who have neurodevelopmental disorders. English and Spanish (Espanol) versions are available.

El Instituto original MIND / producción CEDD con Laura Greiss Hess, MS, OTR / L & Kerrie Limones Chitwood, MA, CCC-SLP, proporcionando una visión general de tecnología de asistencia y cómo se utiliza en contextos cotidianos para promover la escuela y la inclusión y la participación comunitaria para los individuos que tienen trastornos del desarrollo neurológico. Inglés y Español (Español) versiones están disponibles.

The local chapter of Autism Speaks held its second annual Walk Now for Autism fundraising event on October 4, 2009. This year, over 7,000 people attended, raising over $200,000 for autism reseach, advocacy, family services, and awareness. The walk was held at Raley Field and included appearances by Amy Lewis, KFBK anchor, Kevin Johnson, Sacramento Mayor, Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, CA Assembly women Mariko Yamada and Alyson Huber, and Dr. Blythe Corbett and the SENSE Theatre kids, as well as lots of fun activities for children and their families.