UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment

07/02/2026

🎙️ We’re on the Autism Weekly Podcast!

Episode #232 of Autism Weekly features our very own Dr. Brandon Ito, Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the UCLA Tarjan Center, exploring the intersection of autism, sexuality, gender identity, and mental health.

🎧 Search “Autism Weekly” on any podcast app

07/02/2026

BIG NEWS!! Pathway at UCLA Extension just announced their very first Pathway Summer Experience!

Hosted on the iconic UCLA campus, the Pathway Summer Experience is an overnight residential program designed for neurodivergent adults ages 18-26. Throughout the program, participants will engage in a dynamic mix of recreational activities and seminar style workshops focused on independence, self-advocacy, and college readiness.

Whether you’re exploring higher education for the first time or looking to build the skills needed to thrive in an inclusive college environment, Pathway offers a supportive, structured space to grow.

When: Sunday August 2nd - Friday August 7th 2026
Where: UCLA Campus
Cost: $1750

Applications are due by June 30th!

For more information visit UCLA Pathway or copy the link below to apply now!

https://forms.gle/iQ4p469mwAvbjMw89

07/02/2026

06/24/2026

UCLA and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) awarded up to $17.25 million grant to participate in autism clinical trials network. “Through this important work, we will produce leading-edge research and accelerate understanding and treatment for patients with autism and related genetic conditions,” said Dr. Rujuta Wilson.

Together, UCLA and CHLA form the IMPACT-LA site, one of 12 initial sites worldwide chosen to accelerate clinical trial readiness and implementation for autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through coordinated, large-scale research.

06/23/2026

Researchers at UCLA CART are recruiting families in the Greater Los Angeles area who are either pregnant or have an infant under 9 months of age, and who have at least one older child with a confirmed clinical diagnosis of autism.

Families receive $55.00 for each study visit and will receive verbal feedback about their child’s development throughout the study, as well as written developmental feedback at the 24-month visit, along with an additional $80. Some visits can be conducted in person or remotely at home.

For more information, contact: [email protected] or (424) 518-1612.

06/16/2026

Researchers at UCLA CART are recruiting families in the Greater Los Angeles area who are either pregnant or have an infant under 9 months of age, and who have at least one older child with a confirmed clinical diagnosis of autism.

Families receive $55.00 for each study visit and will receive verbal feedback about their child’s development throughout the study, as well as written developmental feedback at the 24-month visit, along with an additional $80. Some visits can be conducted in person or remotely at home.

For more information, contact: [email protected] or (424) 518-1612.

06/16/2026

Join the UCLA PEERS® Clinic as a Career Coach!

We’re seeking motivated undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students to support autistic young adults in our PEERS® for Careers program, an evidence-based social skills intervention focused on workplace success.

Career Coaches work one-on-one with participants, attend weekly Zoom sessions, receive supervision from PEERS® clinicians, and gain valuable experience working with autistic adults. Upon completion, coaches may attend a PEERS® Certified Training Seminar at no cost ($500 value).

🗓️June-September 2026 (~10 hrs/week)
💻Tuesdays, 4:00-7:30 PM PT via Zoom
📧To apply, send your CV/resume and cover letter to
[email protected]

06/03/2026

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in partnership with We Rock the Spectrum -Downey. SPARK is a nationwide study with a simple mission: to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to improve lives. Participants will get to participate in SPARK and enjoy some sweet treats!
The event will be held on Saturday, June 20th. For more information, please see the flyer below.
If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/FQdMwVkzjQkfVg1D7
Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es
For questions, contact:
Lily Mendes: [email protected] ; (424) 371-1345
Angelina Matar: [email protected]. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

05/04/2026

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in partnership with Momentum Academy. SPARK is a nationwide study with a simple mission: to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to improve lives. Participants will get to participate in SPARK and enjoy some sweet treats!
The event will be held on Saturday, May 30th. For more information, please see the flyer below.
If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/Hh1Ly1ECtuKNeAy27
Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es
For questions, contact:
Lily Mendes: [email protected] ; (424) 371-1345
Angelina Matar: [email protected]. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

05/02/2026

With misinformation about autism on the rise, access to trusted, evidence-based information matters more than ever. Join us for a day of learning, dialogue, and community. Register for the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment's scientific symposium on May 8 @ UCLA and online. https://ucla.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=9229