Employee Spotlight: Mary Beth Hooks
As an advocate, educator, and dedicated clinical care professional, Mary Beth Hooks serves as an esteemed clinician here at the Duke Center for Autism. Mary Beth, originally from a small town in eastern North Carolina called Fremont, moved to the sprawling metropolis of the Triangle in 2004. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University (NCSU) in 2008, and continued her education through training in Applied Behavior Analysis, and eventually receiving a Master of Social Work graduate degree from NCSU.
Dr. Elena Tenenbaum Interviewed on WPTF News Radio for Autism Awareness Day
On April 18, 2024, Elena Tenenbaum, PhD, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, spoke to the hosts of the WPTF Morning Show about adult autism awareness. Listen to the radio segment here.
Hari Srinivasan Delivers 2024 Autism Acceptance Month Keynote Presentation
On April 3, 2024, Hari Srinivasan presented the keynote address in the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development's 2023-24 Autism Seminar Series, in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month.
Brandsen, Chandrasekhar publish "Developing an inclusive campus for autistic students."
The article "Developing an inclusive campus for autistic students" appears in the March 2024 issue of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education. The paper discusses specific ways that colleges can become more accessible for autistic students.
Exploring the Connection: When Autism and ADHD Intersect
Dr. Geraldine Dawson is quoted in this blog post from IEP resource website A Day in Our Shoes with Lisa Lightner.
ABCs of Disability Planning Podcast: Developing novel tools for Autism screening
Dr. Geraldine Dawson is interviewed on the ABCs of Disability Planning podcast about novel digital health approaches for autism screening and outcome monitoring.
EMJ Reviews Podcast: Unlocking Autism Spectrum Disorder - parts 1 and 2
Dr. Dawson is interviewed on the European Medical Journal Reviews podcast in a two-part episode.
The Important Role of Psychiatrists in Meeting the Needs of Autistic Children and Adults
When people think of supportive services for autism, they often imagine specially trained teachers, psychologists, social workers, or speech and occupational therapists. They don’t always think of psychiatrists. But they should.
Autistic children and adults often experience co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Some studies suggest that up to 70 percent of autistic people have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Up to 50 percent suffer from anxiety disorders, and many autistic individuals also experience depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Trainee Spotlight: Adesuwa Emovon, MMCi
Clinical Research that Improves Access to Healthcare and Empowers Caregivers
Adesuwa Emovon has always enjoyed working with children, whether it involved teaching them a new concept or playing games. As a graduate student, she sought out the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development to broaden her experience in working with children with disabilities and their families and learn more about research.