Autism

\”Study enrollees will be aged 6 to 16 and selected from military families located in the San Diego area. … Thomas G Muehlbauer, CEO of AVACEN Medical stated, \’We will be donating an AVACEN 100 to each family completing the study. If the child does not respond, our device can still offer benefits for each […]

\”At the age of 2, Alexander was diagnosed with autism, which has sharply affected his ability to talk and interact with others. But 10 years ago, the Poway High senior found a different way to communicate. Alexander is what’s know as an autistic savant, with perfect pitch, a near-photographic memory for music and a surprising

\”The ticket holders, many of whom are autistic, were given an opportunity prior to the show to play a life-sized Inside Out emotions board game with the characters of the movie, and they were also able to meet Disney stars Mickey and Minnie. But more importantly, Fett said they were able to share the experience

  Mark Your Calendars! The third annual Pistachio Autism Awareness Cut-A-Thon will be held on Sunday, April 17th between 11 AM and 2 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of San Diego with a minimum donation of $35 required for all haircut services. Space is limited and appointments are recommended by calling 760.230.4880.

  Pistachio is proud to be the new sponsor of Autism Society of San Diego’s Family Fun Gymnastic Night in Carlsbad. In partnership with the event, the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Carlsbad will provide the gymnasium equipment and bounce house. In addition, proceeds from Pistachio’s recent Cut-A-Thon Autism Awareness fundraiser will help provide the

  Pistachio\’s Annual Autism Fundraiser last Sunday was a great success! A big thank you to all of our valued clients and team members for helping the cause.  

  On Saturday May 31st, from 6-10pm, Autism Society San Diego will be throwing a fundraiser in support of its annual surf camp. Hosted at the super local Bird’s Surf Shed in San Diego, the event will feature food by Manny’s TJ Tacos and music by Temple of Dad. In addition there will be a

  On April 26th, at the Newport Film Festival, the film “Trace Amounts” made its public debut. A film by director, Eric Gladen. Notably, Trace Amounts beams a spotlight onto the rising autism epidemic in America. More specifically, it focuses on the relationship between ethylmercury in vaccines and autism. Over the years, the topic has

When I moved to San Diego some 15 years ago, a few of my clients shared their trials and tribulations with autism. I was concerned, but I had just married. As a result, I didn’t believe that an illness would ever affect my family. Today, as a parent of an autistic child, I have a