UCLA Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental Clinic- CAN Clinic

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

07/25/2024

Join us for a SPARK Study Live Registration Event in Tarzana in partnership with We Rock the Spectrum. SPARK is a nationwide study with a simple mission: to advance our understanding of autism to improve live. Participants will gain free access to the WRTS, an inclusive and sensory friendly play gym!

The event will be held on Saturday, August 24th from 10am-3pm.

For more information, please see the flyer below.
If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/FCgX51pT4AqbWb6L7

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!

The SPARK study is a nationwide research effort that strives to advance our understanding of autism to improve lives. We have partnered with We Rock the Spectrum - Tarzana to host a live registration event on Saturday, August 24th where our UCLA team will help families register for the study and col...

04/17/2024

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. Attendees will be able to complete the SPARK study and participate in Autism Acceptance Month activities.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 20th. For more information, please see the flyer below.

If interested in participating, please RSVP through this URL:
https://forms.gle/PJPEsvo6Kz9cBhih6

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!