Toluwa Balogun is a second-year medical student at the UC Irvine School of Medicine. He is also a PRIME-LEAD ABC scholar and an intern with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Disorders. His career interests include Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Pediatric Neurology, Dermatology, and Pediatric Otolaryngology. Being a parent of a neurodiverse child often comes…Continue Reading The Importance of Recreational Activities for Children with Disabilities: A Guide for Parents and Families
Year: 2024
Associate Degree and Advocacy: Celebrating Achievement and Empowerment
Written by: Cecilia Rideout In the vibrant tapestry of our Empowering Women of Color group, each achievement resonates as a triumph not just for the individual, but for the community as a whole. Today, we celebrate one such milestone – a member who recently earned her associate’s degree in psychology, liberal studies, and social and…Continue Reading Associate Degree and Advocacy: Celebrating Achievement and Empowerment
Celebrating Empowerment: A Year and a Half of ABC Workshops and Parent Support
Written by Cecilia Rideout A Seattle native turned Southern California resident, is a dedicated mother to two girls aged 6 and 1.5. Cecilia serves as a Parent Partner with the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a founding member of the Empowering Women of Color Parent Support Group. Actively engaged in her school…Continue Reading Celebrating Empowerment: A Year and a Half of ABC Workshops and Parent Support
Introducing our Team and Resource Website
Written in collaboration with The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders and PRIME LEAD-ABC Dear families and community partners, Happy New Year! We are taking this opportunity to introduce our team, our resource website, and our upcoming events. We are a group of medical students, parents, and clinicians dedicated to increasing access and improving care…Continue Reading Introducing our Team and Resource Website