Experiences of Student & Trainee Autism Researchers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Duke Center for Autism's Dr. Marika Coffman joins other autism researchers in the INSAR commentary, "Experiences of student & trainee autism researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Read the full article, from the Dec. 14, 2021 issue of Autism Research here.
Roundtable Discussion of Autistic Autism Researchers Share Challenges and Benefits
Historically, few autism researchers have been openly autistic. Fortunately, a growing number of openly autistic scholars have begun to make their presence known in the autism field. An article in Autism in Adulthood shares a roundtable discussion with autistic scholars, including Duke Center for Autism’s clinical research specialist Jordan Grapel, who are conducting autism and disability research.
Read the full article below.
Psychiatric News: Visual Diagnostics Become More Accessible
In this Psychiatric News podcast, Duke Center for Autism Director Geraldine Dawson, PhD, and Duke University James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Guillermo Saprio, DSc, highlight the center's digital screening app and the future of eye-based tools to screen for autism.
Listen to the full podcast here.
Largest Study of its Kind Finds Oxytocin is Safe, but Ineffective
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the hormone oxytocin did not benefit autistic children. The multisite study was led by Duke Center for Autism's Linmarie Sikich, MD.
Read the article, in the October 14, 2021, issue of the NEJM here.
Passing of the Autism Society’s Co-Founder and First Elected President Ruth Sullivan
The Autism Society of America celebrates the life of Dr. Ruth C. Sullivan, who passed away yesterday in Huntington, West Virginia. Over the course of six decades, Dr. Sullivan worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those diagnosed with autism, their families, teachers, and others who care for and about them.
Journal of Autism & DD: New research suggests EDSM may have a unique impact on neural circuitry
New research suggests EDSM may have a unique impact on neural circuitry underlying social cognition and familiarity. Read the article in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders here.
NC PAL Spotlighted in NC Healthcare News - "Expanding Mental Healthcare for NC’s Kids"
Through affiliations between Duke Health and Duke School of Medicine, patients across the state benefit from academic research, grant funding and collaborative partnerships. One example is the NC-PAL line. This free telephone consultation program helps pediatricians across the state better treat children with mental health needs with the support of Duke Health’s psychiatrists and behavioral health specialists.
2e News Crucial Conversations Features ASD & ADHD with Dr. Geraldine Dawson
The Bridges 2e Center for Research and Professional Development presents "Crucial Conversations about Cognitive Diversity," a monthly webcast featuring the top minds in gifted and twice-exceptional education. In this finale episode, Duke Center for Autism Director Dr. Geraldine Dawson discusses ASD & ADHD.
Henrietta's Thistleberry Boots: New kids book resonates with those struggling among change
With charming pics & a simple, sweet story our Duke University Center for Autism clinician Dr. Laura Kirby introduces the world to adorable & relatable Henrietta, struggling to deal w/ uncomfortable changes she must make to stay healthy.
Learn more and order yours here.
