Scientific research articles can be difficult to read, even for experts, and some are only available through paid journal subscriptions.
To make our work more accessible, we’ve selected key publications from our team and summarized the main findings in clear, everyday language.
When available, we also include a link to the full article or abstract so you can explore further if you’d like.
Integrating Tailored Surgery Care Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals
A team including Duke’s Sam Brandsen, Geraldine Dawson, and Madhav Swaminathan (Anesthesiology) gives tailored recommendations for caring for neurodivergent patients before, during and after surgery in the newest issue of eClinicalMedicine. Read the full open access paper here.
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.
Danai Fannin, PhD, pens article investigating the narrowed gap in autism diagnosis between Black and white youth
Recent data suggests that the gap in autism diagnosis between Black and white youth has narrowed. In a new open access article in Autism Research, Danai Fannin, PhD, and colleagues question whether this means better access to supports for Black autistic youth.
Dr. Fannin is a member of the Duke Autism Center of Excellence Community Engagement Advisory Board and an adjunct faculty member at Duke Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences.
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.