UCLA Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental Clinic- CAN Clinic

03/19/2026

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 Advances in Autism 2026: The Current State of Autism Science, hosted by the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment. More info here: https://tinyurl.com/8ac9mxyv

03/18/2026

It's the 10th Year of SPARK at UCLA! To learn more about this amazing FREE genetic study follow our Instagram where we will post resources and upcoming events!



For questions reach out to our UCLA SPARK team: SPARK.research@mednet.ucla.edu

01/06/2026

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in Bakersfield in partnership with Exceptional Family Center. 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, January 31st. For more information, please see the flyer below.
If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/6UJrdRF7BcAjAZoP9
Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es
For questions, contact:
Lily Mendes: lmendes@mednet.ucla.edu ; (424) 371-1345
Angelina Matar: amatar@mednet.ucla.edu
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

12/18/2025

Join us for a FREE Parent Training Session hosted by UCLA, SPARK, and The Color of Autism Foundation! 💙

Learn about positive discipline for children with disabilities and how to navigate IEPs with expert speakers Natasha Nelson and Gloria Perez, JD.

📅 Saturday, January 10th | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Children’s Institute, Los Angeles
🍽️ Lunch & refreshments provided

Scan the QR code or RSVP here: https://forms.gle/t9Nt2ckyMtjshM2i7

10/01/2025

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in Downey in partnership with We Rock the Spectrum. SPARK is a nationwide study with a simple mission: to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to improve lives. Attendees will get to participate in SPARK for Autism and receive free gym play time.
The event will be held on Saturday, November 8th. For more information, please see the flyer below.
If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/eTJVyRon5gZzrLt77
Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es
For questions, contact:
Lily Mendes & Angelina Matar: spark.research@mednet.ucla.edu
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

07/31/2025

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in Bakersfield in partnership with Exceptional Family Center. 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 Cold Sweet Treats!
The event will be held on Saturday, August 23rd. For more information, please see the flyer below.
If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/UfBbCH8t1CMc5Egp6
Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es
For questions, contact:
Lily Mendes: LMendes@mednet.ucla.edu
Angelina Matar: AMatar@mednet.ucla.edu
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

05/12/2025

Interested in participating in Autism research? Please find ongoing studies offered by UCLA's UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment below. Reach out to study contact for any questions or additional information!

More research opportunities can also be found on the CART website at: https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/autism/open-research-studies

05/12/2025

🌼 Is your child with autism between 3.5–5.5 years old and using fewer than 20 words?

Join the FREE BLOOM Study at UCLA!

💬 Speech & social communication intervention
🎯 JASPER or JASPER + PROMPT (both evidence-based!)
🧸 Play-based, engaging, and backed by research
🕒 12 weeks, 2x/week sessions

Help your child bloom in communication!

📞 (310) 983-1057 | ✉️ cogarcia@mednet.ucla.edu

04/07/2025

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in Redondo Beach in partnership with We Rock the Spectrum. SPARK is a nationwide study with a simple mission: to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to improve lives. Attendees will get to participate in SPARK for Autism and receive free gym play time.

The event will be held on Sunday, May 4th. For more information, please see the flyer below.

If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/zmfPwNy74fSKxCKz7

Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es

For questions, contact (Hablamos español!):
Kayleigh Bullon & Leo Dominguez Ortega: spark.research@mednet.ucla.edu

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

03/11/2025

Join us for “Advances in Autism 2025: Translating Research to Clinical Practice” on April 4, 2025 – available both in-person at UCLA and online.

Presented by the UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART), this annual symposium is designed for all those interested in learning about the latest breakthroughs in intervention research and treatment in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including health care providers, teachers, autism service providers, and families. Nationally renowned UCLA CART faculty and distinguished panelists—including clinicians and community discussants will present the most up-to-date information about ASD.

https://ucla.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=7911

10/03/2024

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in Bakersfield in partnership with Exceptional Family Center. 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 Halloween goodies!

The event will be held on Saturday, October 19th. For more information, please see the flyer below.

If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/LW6wmJ9vn2YAY7J87

Unable to attend? Register for SPARK online via
English: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla
Español: www.sparkforautism.org/ucla/es

For questions, contact (Hablamos español!):
Kayleigh Bullon: kbullon@mednet.ucla.edu
Leo Dominguez Ortega: ldominguezortega@mednet.ucla.edu
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you and your families!

09/23/2024