Center News

Interpretation Services Make Duke Research Accessible to Spanish Speakers

Spanish is the second most common language in the United States and Durham, North Carolina, with about 13 percent of the Durham community primarily speaking Spanish at home. By law, clinics with patient services must make their services accessible when a language is strongly represented in the community. However, scientific research is not always accessible to Spanish-speaking families.

Employee Spotlight: Anna Catherine Henley

Anna Catherine Henley, also known as A.C., has been working at the Autism Center since 2023. Originally from Charlotte, A.C. developed an interest in working with autistic individuals while serving as the director for the ACEing Autism program in Charlotte. A.C. led the program designed to coach tennis clinics for autistic children, while in high school. After high school, A.C. completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Alabama, where she worked with various scholars on ADHD related research.

Autism Center Team Publishes Practical Suggestions for Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinical Care

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face barriers in finding neurodiversity-affirming clinical care that is suited to their communication style and needs. In this chapter, by Drs. Sam Brandsen, Tara Chandrasekhar and Lauren Franz offer practical suggestions for creating a safe, accessible, and effective clinical care approach for individuals with IDD.