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Register Now for September Salon Series with Nigel Newbutt
Sep. 19, 2025—Event Information Register now for our monthly Salon Series event with Frist Center for Autism and Innovation Fellows and Affiliates. In partnership with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Where: Hybrid (Virtually on Zoom or in OMC241) When: Monday 22nd September 12:00pm — 1:00pm Central Register for virtual attendance here. Topic of the talk Reframing Communication Through...
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE: FCAI August Salon Series with Holden Thorp
Sep. 4, 2025—FCAI is excited to announce that our August Salon Series, featuring FCAI Distinguished Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of the Science Family of Journals, Holden Thorp, is now available online on our YouTube channel or embedded in this post. You can find out more about our Fellows and Affiliates and their Salon Series Talks here.
Neurodiverse Technologies Webinar with SANDI Ambassador Jimmy Humphreys NOW AVAILABLE
Sep. 3, 2025—“From Barriers to Freedom: Jimmy’s Neurodivergent Journey to a Driver’s License.” In this powerful session, Jimmy explains why the SANDI Driving Simulator is essential for learners who struggle with traditional driver’s education. He highlights how SANDI provides the structure, practice, and confidence needed to prepare for life behind the wheel. If you missed it, you...
TONIGHT: Webinar Featuring Neurodiverse Technologies’ Ambassador Jimmy Humphrey
Aug. 26, 2025—🚗 From Barriers to Freedom: A Neurodivergent Journey to a Driver’s License 🚗 ⭐⭐ 6 pm CT TONIGHT! ⭐⭐ Neurodiverse Technologies welcomes its newest ambassador, Jummy Humphrey, to tell the story of his own driving journey in this webinar! Join us as Jimmy shares his remarkable journey to independence. As an autistic individual, Jimmy faced...
TOMORROW: Frist Center for Autism and Innovation Hosts August Salon Series Lecture Featuring Holden Thorp
Aug. 18, 2025—The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to announce its upcoming August Salon Series Lecture featuring acclaimed scientist and editor Holden Thorp. The lecture will take place in a hybrid format on Tuesday, August 27th, from Noon to 1 PM, in partnership with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Holden Thorp, the Editor-in-Chief of the...
FCAI Fellow Amber Crabtree Featured on CBS This Morning Alongside FCAI
Aug. 1, 2025—We would love to extend our congratulations to Amber Crabtree, PhD Candidate and Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering Fellow at the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, candidly discussing her experience of autism, sensory issues, her research, and the importance of it on CBS’s This Morning. This piece also features the Frist Center Director, Keivan...
FCAI Partner TACT in Dedicated Episode of Mike Rowe’s New Show “People You Should Know”
May. 27, 2025—We are so excited to share that TACT, one of our partner organizations, is featured in a dedicated episode of Mike Rowe’s new show, “People You Should Know.” Watching this episode will give you a tour around TACT’s new 19,000 sqft facility, introduce you to some of the many awesome students that TACT train, and...
NISE Fellow Hari Srinivasan Co-Authors Foreword with Temple Grandin in Autism for Dummies
May. 25, 2025—We want to extend our deepest congratulations to Hari Srinivasan, one of our Neurodiversity Inspired Science and Engineering (NISE) fellows. Hari co-authored the foreword for the new book Autism for Dummies with Temple Grandin. Hari’s section of the foreword is provided below, along with a link for those interested in buying the book. Congratulations again,...
FCAI Partner Mentra Hosting Unique Neurodiversity Innovation Summit! Register now!
May. 24, 2025—We are so excited for on of our partner organizations in neurodiversity workforce growth, Mentra, to be hosting this unique summit! See below for their message! The workforce is changing. Will you be part of the movement? This May 29–30 in San Francisco, Mentra is bringing together 100+ leaders from Google, Salesforce, EY, Dropbox, and...
Vanderbilt Magazine Article Tells Story of FCAI and Autism Research
May. 24, 2025—We are thrilled to announce the release of an exciting article in Vanderbilt Magazine celebrating the groundbreaking work of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation! By highlighting our mission to empower neurodivergent and autistic individuals and spotlighting the dedication and passion of our director and staff, this article is a testament to the incredible...