Dave Gaines

March 12, 2018

Autistic Spectrum, Government, Research

Autistic Adults Needed for Research in Eating Experiences

Dave Gaines

March 12, 2018

Autistic Spectrum, Government, Research

Autistic Adults Needed for Research in Eating Experiences

Participants are needed for a research study of food patterns and eating experiences of autistic adults.

Dave Gaines

January 4, 2018

Autistic Spectrum, Government, Local, Research

Adolescents with Autism Needed for Paid Research Study

Dave Gaines

January 4, 2018

Autistic Spectrum, Government, Local, Research

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.

Dave Gaines

November 19, 2017

Advice, Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

How to Enhance the Attention Span of Children with Autism

Dave Gaines

November 19, 2017

Advice, Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

How to Enhance the Attention Span of Children with Autism

Helping your child concentrate involves discovering their inner motivation, providing them with a peaceful working space and ensuring they have an avenue to release stress and energy.

Dave Gaines

October 30, 2017

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

Musical Healing for Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Dave Gaines

October 30, 2017

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution, Intervention

Musical Healing for Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Rhythmic and melodic patterns provide students on the autistic spectrum with a way in which to organize auditory information and helps with anything from grasping the sequence of tasks to remembering academic facts.

Dave Gaines

August 3, 2017

Autistic Spectrum, Events, Fun, Local

My Way Matinee: The Emoji Movie

Dave Gaines

August 3, 2017

Autistic Spectrum, Events, Fun, Local

My Way Matinee by Regal Cinemas gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie once a month with the sound turned down and the lights turned up.

Dave Gaines

October 8, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution

Three Situations Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Encounter

Dave Gaines

October 8, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Guest Contribution

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.

Dave Gaines

March 1, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Events, For Kids, Fun, Fundraising, Local, SASSNA, Support SASSNA

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

Dave Gaines

March 1, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Events, For Kids, Fun, Fundraising, Local, SASSNA, Support SASSNA

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.

Dave Gaines

February 22, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Education, Intervention, SASSNA, SASSNA in Action

Teaching Autistic Students Cheat Sheet

Dave Gaines

February 22, 2016

Autistic Spectrum, Education, Intervention, SASSNA, SASSNA in Action

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.