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Frist Center for Autism and Innovation

Inventors and Entrepreneurs

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Our inventors and entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize new technologies, algorithms, and systems that enable neurodiverse people to gain employment, succeed at work, and achieve their full potential;

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Learn about our inventors and entrepreneurs and how they are using innovative technologies to support the neurodivergent community.

Learn about the technologies that have been been produced by our center and its partners.

Learn about the the impact our technologies have and where they are deployed.

Find resources for budding inventors and entrepreneurs, as well as information on accessing technologies.

Inventors and Entrepreneurs News

FCAI Program and Communications Coordinator Launches Non-Profit at the Intersection of Neurodiversity and Space Science: The Neuroverse Initiative

October 2, 2024

We are thrilled to share that our Program and Communications manager, Jessica Schonhut-Stasik, launched her non-profit, The Neuroverse Initiative (TNI), last week. This unique initiative operates at the intersection of space science and neurodiversity, with a mission to support neurodivergent space scientists in training, research, and advocacy. The mission statement of the new non-profit reads:…

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WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: INDK Filmmakers Meeting to Discuss New Educational Tool

November 7, 2023

The Frist Center team are so excited to announce our November Webinar. The team from “In A Different Key” the movie, will be joining us to discuss their new toolkit, designed to support understanding around autism. The In A Different Key movie is available on PBS for free, and the toolkit contains discussion booklets and…

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SDSU and Vanderbilt Driving Training Program Featured on Fox 5 San Diego

November 4, 2023

On November 4th, 2023, Fox 5 San Diego visited the NSF funded Vanderbilt and San Diego State partnership program for new driver training for people with autism. This AI-based program, which the NSF has funded, teaches potential drivers everything they need to know about driving before getting on the road, with lessons involving virtual reality…

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