FCAI News
NISE Fellow Hari Srinivasan to Deliver TedX Talk on April 20th; Open to the Public!
Apr. 14, 2024—In the spirit of spreading ideas, TEDx is a program that brings people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, live speakers and TEDTalks videos combine to spark profound conversations and connections in a small group. The upcoming TEDxFolsom High School Youth event promises to be an inspiring experience. The speakers are...
Deputy Director Tim Vogus Interviews with Owen School of Management; Discusses Managements Role in Neuroinclusion
Apr. 13, 2024—In this new article highlighting the importance of ND in the workplace, Owen School of Management interviews FCAI Deputy Director Tim Vogus, discussing a manager’s role in creating an inclusive environment. The article emphasizes the challenges that neurodivergent individuals face and the benefits that workplaces can experience by embracing ND. With a focus on education,...
Frist Center seeking applications for new fellows, affiliates
Apr. 9, 2024—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation has announced its 2024 call for membership, which allows Vanderbilt faculty and staff to apply to become affiliates or fellows of the Center. The work of current fellows and affiliates has resulted in multi-million-dollar grants and was highlighted nationally on CBS’s 60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper. An affiliate...
April FCAI Salon Series: Art and Science to Enhance Social Competence for Children and Adults with Autism with Blythe A. Corbett Ph.D.
Apr. 6, 2024—We are thrilled to present this month’s Salon Series talk featuring Blythe A. Corbett, Ph.D., a distinguished James G. Blakemore Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With her unique blend of art and science, she will delve into how this innovative approach can significantly enhance...
FCAI Associate Director Dave Caudel Discusses the Strengths and Challenges of Neurodiversity in New Talk
Mar. 30, 2024—Last week, FCAI Associate Director Dave Caudel spoke for a Disability @ Work session hosted by the UNC Charlotte Career Center. Caudel discussed the strengths and challenges of neurodiversity, and these undeserved and underutilized members of our society. You can view the video below or on YouTube here. Every spring, the UNC Career Center offers programming...
March FCAI Salon Series: A Panel Discussion on Clinical & Services Research In The Neurodiverse World
Mar. 14, 2024—When: Monday 18th March, 2024 —> 12:00pm – 1:00pm Where: Online and in person at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Auditorium We are excited to announce this this month’s FCAI Salon Series, which will be a panel discussion, with panelists Dr. Julie Taylor and Dr. Amy Weitlauf and panel moderator Dr. Jim Bodfish. The topic of...
Applications Now Open for Aspie Bootcamp: Python 2024
Feb. 26, 2024—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce that applications are open for the third year of our summer program Aspie Bootcamp: Python — our free, virtual, summer coding camp. This bootcamp is a great way to become eligible for future internship and employment opportunities with employers who seek job candidates that...
FCAI Director Keivan Stassun Interviewed for The Special Needs Voice Podcast
Feb. 23, 2024—Our director, Keivan Stassun, was interviewed for the latest Special Needs Voices Podcast episode. You can listen by searching on the Spotify app or at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hmcBoR4vMaqFq4Kefpz6D In this episode, Keivan “will be speaking about topics such as his childhood and how it affected his career progression, his son with Autism that inspired...
FCAI NISE Fellow Publishes Article in Psychology Today Regarding Grief in the Autistic Community
Feb. 13, 2024—Frist Center for Autism and Innovation Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering Fellow Hari Srinivasan has published a new article in Psychology Today about the impact of grief on the autistic community. In this article, Hari discusses his own moving experiences with grief after the recent loss of both of his grandparents and how grief as...
February FCAI Salon Series: Taste the Rainbow: Designing with Color and Patterns for Neurodiversity with Kendra Oliver
Feb. 4, 2024—We are excited to announce this month’s Salon Series speaker, Kendra Oliver! This months talk will be held online only, and sign up is available here. Please come and get to know another of our wonderful Frist Center fellows. When: Tuesday 13th February, 2024 at Noon CT Where: Virtual – https://vanderbilt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkc-mpqj8vGdXUQE367brA43pY4q4B075Z#/registration Kendra Oliver Talk Description:...