Autism
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Mothers of autistic girls needed to help VU researchers understand camouflaging in high school
Is your daughter enrolled in a public high school (grades 9–12) and in inclusion for at least 80 percent of the school day? If so, we are seeking the perspective of both you and your daughter on how and why autism characteristics are masked in school via an interview and questionnaire. Read MoreOct 12, 2022
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VKC Conversation Series: ‘Centering Autistic Perspectives in Applied Behavior Analysis’ Oct. 20
"Centering Autistic Perspectives in Applied Behavior Analysis" will be on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreOct 10, 2022
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Bridging the Gap: Clear Expectations Are Instrumental for Employees with Autism
New research from Vanderbilt Business identifies ways that managers can set up autistic employees for success. Read MoreAug 29, 2022
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VKC introduces new toolkits promoting neurodiversity, self-determination in early childhood services
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center recently introduced two brand-new educational resources created by the VKC’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) and the Vanderbilt Consortium LEND Training Program. Read MoreAug 3, 2022
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Social skills intervention study seeking adult participants with autism
The SENSE Lab is currently recruiting adults with autism spectrum disorder to be part of a study that examines an intervention, SENSE Theatre, targeting improvement of social skills in adults with ASD. Read MoreJul 31, 2022
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Parents, caregivers of Black youth with autism needed for transition supports research study
A research team at Vanderbilt University is seeking families of Black youth ages 14–24 with an autism diagnosis to participate in research that will be used to help improve supports, services and policy decisions for Black youth and their families as they navigate transition services into adulthood. Read MoreJul 28, 2022
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Youth with autism perform ‘The Year of the Ladybug’ June 17–18
Youth with autism will take the stage to perform The Year of the Ladybug, a play that reminds us that everything you need to know about life you can find in the garden. Performances are scheduled for Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. in Vanderbilt’s Wyatt Center Rotunda. Read MoreJun 13, 2022
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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center data shows increase in autism spectrum disorder prevalence, provides new data on 4-year-olds
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers, as part of the CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring network, report an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder. Read MoreApr 26, 2022
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Q&A: Vanderbilt expert discusses inclusive workplaces for people on the autism spectrum
In 2022, neurodiversity in the workplace is an issue capturing attention, as conversations on how to create more inclusive spaces for all continue among business leaders. Tim Vogus, deputy director of Vanderbilt's Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, focuses on research related to improving the workplace for people on the autism spectrum. Read MoreApr 6, 2022
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Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for Thought Leader Series on ‘Neurodiversity in the Workplace’
Join HR Employee Learning and Engagement for the next installment in its Thought Leader Series. “Neurodiversity in the Workplace” with David Caudel, associate director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, will be on Thursday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read MoreApr 1, 2022
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Free screening of documentary ‘In a Different Key’ is March 31
Vanderbilt will host an exclusive pre-release screening of the documentary "In A Different Key" on Thursday, March 31. The film is the story of a mother who tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man in rural Mississippi, to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Read MoreMar 23, 2022
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VKC Lecture: ‘Digital Equity in Autism Screening and Assessment’ Nov. 18
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's next Kennedy Center Lecture on Development and Developmental Disabilities will be Thursday, Nov. 18, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. CT. Katharine Zuckerman, associate professor of pediatrics at Oregon Health and Science University, will discuss “Digital Equity in Autism Screening and Assessment.” Read MoreNov 11, 2021
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Frist Center for Autism and Innovation recognized by American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity with 2021 Edward M. Kennedy Community Service Award
Under the leadership of Keivan Stassun, founding director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, the center has been recognized for its innovations in engineering research related to autism and the value of neurodiversity in the workplace. Read MoreSep 15, 2021
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VKC Community Lecture: ‘Learning How Children on the Autism Spectrum Process Sensory Information’ June 17
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Community Lecture Series on Research in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will present "Learning How Children on the Autism Spectrum Process Sensory Information" on Thursday, June 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreMay 26, 2021
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‘Are We Closing the Race/Ethnicity Gap in ASD Identification and Outcome?’ April 28
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (VKC TRIAD) is partnering with Meharry Medical College’s Department of Pediatrics to host a special virtual lecture on Wednesday, April 28, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT. Read MoreApr 11, 2021
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‘Hidden Challenges: Visual and Motor Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder’ April 19
Haylie Miller, assistant professor of movement science and applied exercise science and director of autism and developmental disorders research at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, will discuss “Hidden Challenges: Visual and Motor Symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder” on Monday, April 19, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. CT. It is the final Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Lecture on Development and Developmental Disabilities for 2020-21. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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Frist Center for Autism and Innovation to discuss ‘Autism and Disability Representation on Screen’ March 30
The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt will host a virtual discussion, “Autism and Disability Representation on Screen,” on Tuesday, March 30, at 10 a.m. CT. The event will be hosted on Zoom, and registration is not required. Read MoreMar 29, 2021
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Females with autism reach puberty earlier: study
Blythe Corbett, PhD, professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and investigator with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, recently led a study which found that on average, females with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experienced the onset of puberty 9.5 months earlier than their peers. Read MoreFeb 25, 2021
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Reducing stress in parents of children with autism
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders benefited from the addition of mindfulness-based stress reduction to parent-implemented behavioral interventions. Read MoreApr 21, 2020
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Resources for autism assessment and care amid COVID-19 pandemic
The rapidly evolving challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have caused countless disruptions for families across the country as they seek autism diagnostic assessments and support for their toddlers. In response, the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center has developed opportunities to share various resources with families, early intervention providers and diagnosticians. Read MoreMar 25, 2020