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Temple Grandin will be the featured speaker at UNT’s Autism Event April 13. As part of the second annual “+ Autism” series, ACES is grateful for the opportunity to co-sponsor Temple Grandin’s lecture and panel discussion in partnership with the University of North Texas. The event will be held at 9 a.m. at the Temple…

ACES is excited to announce a unique sibling program now being offered in the Orange County clinic. Open ACES blends siblings of clients, typical peer model volunteers, and clients with autism into small groups to learn from one another. Clients and siblings of all ages are welcome to join. Trained and caring behavior interventionists work…

Finding the right toys for your child with special needs can be a challenge. Today’s toys can sometimes overload a child with too much stimuli; while others can actually help improve motor skills, auditory skills, socialization and more. Knowing the difference can turn a good gift in to a great one. Dr. Smita Mehta is…

At ACES, it’s not just the kids who love Halloween! ACES Irvine staff really got in to the spirit this year holding their first annual “Staff and Family Halloween Party” on October 28th. Games and activities were provided for the well-attended event including the Eyeball Toss, Pin the Hat on the Witch, and Haystack Hunt….

Some things just go together like peanut butter and jelly, summer and swimming, ice cream and adults with disabilities. That’s right. A very special Texas-based company called Howdy Homemade employs adults with autism and other disabilities to greet customers and serve up delicious ice cream. Their motto is “Howdy Homemade harnesses hope and hard work…

“Are you a user of the Force?” said Kylo Ren. “Yes” repeated a young boy with autism. The boy then activated his lightsaber to absorb the force lightening. The “Jedi Training” provided by Kylo Ren was one of many Star Wars themed activities offered as part of the “Open ACES” program. Although the children called…