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Support for Neurodiverse People in Ukraine
Mar. 19, 2022—The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) has issued the following statement calling for humanitarian aid for neurodiverse people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. March 16, 2022 Translated Statement: Ukrainian | Russian | Polish In response to recurring conditions across the globe, INSAR stands with all people who need to escape oppressive conditions. We are concerned with families...
Frist Center partners with Mentra
Mar. 11, 2022—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation has partnered with Mentra: “We’re on a mission to activate the neurodiverse workforce of tomorrow.” Mentra has an online platform that matches neurodiverse individuals with employers that value their strengths, helping to decode the complex world of navigating job offers and putting recruiters in front of candidates through...
Autism Career Empowerment Resource Now Available
Feb. 1, 2022—In collaboration with the College Autism Network and the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has released an online resource for career counselors working with autistic adults. Autism Career Empowerment (ACE) provides resources and training for college faculty and staff to provide autistic students with effective career counseling for employment success....
Autism Summer Internship application open for 2022
Jan. 21, 2022—This upcoming summer, the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation will hold its fourth annual Autism Summer Internship Program. This will include a cohort of research interns, all of whom are neurodivergent. This internship will focus on science and engineering (STEM) related projects. You may apply to be a research intern if you are currently...
Sign-ups open for summer 2022 Workforce Readiness and Prep (WRaP) camp
Jan. 21, 2022—Currey Ingram Academy is once again hosting a three-week program for students ages 15 – 20 who are on the autism spectrum. It is a collaboration between Currey Ingram Academy and the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. The Workforce Readiness and Preparation (WRaP) program uses a strengths-based approach to help young autistic people prepare for success in the...
Article: What Does It Mean to Be Neurodivergent?
Jan. 17, 2022—Shape recently published an article explaining the concept of neurodivergence, featuring experts including the associate director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Dave Caudel. This article tackles the basics of neurodiversity, highlights the ongoing debates on “disability” versus “difference,” and the evolving views on culture, clinical, and professional landscapes...
Adult Participants with Autism sought for Social Skills Study
Jan. 7, 2022—The SENSE Lab is currently recruiting adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to be part of a study that examines an intervention, SENSE Theatre®, targeting improvement of social skills in adults with ASD. We are looking for 18-35-year-old men and women with ASD to join our study. Participation includes psychological testing (2-3 hours), social interaction...
Teen Support Group for anxiety/depression looking for applicants
Nov. 1, 2021—Clinicians at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are offering autism-adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) groups for teens with autism experiencing anxiety and/or depression. Eligible youth must be currently in middle school or high school and have an ASD diagnosis. To learn more, please review the flyer below. ASD_CBT_Clinical_Group_Flyer_ER
FCAI Honored with Prestigious Community Service Award
Sep. 22, 2021—It was announced Sept. 15 that Vanderbilt University’s Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) was selected as the recipient of the 2021 Edward M. Kennedy Community Service Award, presented by the American Association for Access, Equity, and Diversity (AAAED). Named after U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy—whose decades long political career championed for the healthcare...
Join us virtually for the College Autism Summit 2021 – deadline to register is October 22
Sep. 14, 2021—The College Autism Summit, sponsored by the College Autism Network, brings together scholars, practitioners, administrators, employers, and self-advocates to discuss evidence-driven strategies that help support college students with autism and related learning differences. Transition to college, experience while in college, and transition to employment and independent living are all areas of focus. The College Autism...