Fellows and Affiliates
FCAI Welcomes New Fellows and Affiliates!
Jul. 14, 2024—** Originally Posted 14th July, 2024 ** We are delighted to welcome our new FCAI Fellows and Affiliates for 2024. Read on to learn more about these exceptional individuals. Rachel Hundley – FCAI Affiliate Rachael is a Psychologist and Associate Professor in Pediatrics. Her clinical and research efforts have focused on assessment for autistic and...
Director of UCONN’s Center of Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation Interviewed on The Special Needs Voice Podcast
May. 7, 2024—Director of UCONN’s Center of Neurodiversity Employment and Innovation, Judy Reilly, was interviewed for the latest Special Needs Voices Podcast episode. This insightful conversation is just a click away, available on the Spotify app or at the following link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lOK54Jrh84b7rspoUrRQ4 In this episode, Judy speaks about her background and interest in the Neurodiversity field. She introduces her...
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...
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...
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:...