Autism

The next frontier of neuroinclusion isn’t a question of better technology. It’s about enhancing connections. For too long, innovation built to serve neurodivergent people has developed in silos. Brilliant researchers work inside universities. Founders build promising technologies. Clinicians understand real-world needs. Investors look for scalable solutions. Advocates and neurodivergent individuals… Read More

Jan Schlueter has established a place for himself in the neurodiversity space. As an entrepreneur himself, he was brought into the Frist Center community for his tech background, and ended up finding a personal connection. What started as a career pivot became a mission with a family stake in it… Read More

According to a 2014 survey of more than 150,000 people conducted by the University of Cambridge, engineers are more likely to exhibit autistic traits than any other profession. Now, 12 years later, the need for career support among neurodivergent engineers in higher education is higher than ever. With an… Read More

Neurotech Frontiers: A National Platform Since its inception, Neurotech Frontiers has been conceived as more than a single event. It is a national platform dedicated to advancing neurotechnology and inclusive innovation at the convergence of science, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. Anchored by the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation… Read More

Dr. Amy Weitlauf is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Associate Director of Research at TRIAD (Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders), where her work sits at the intersection of clinical science, family advocacy, and early autism diagnosis. During graduate school, Dr. Read More

Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are excited to offer two great programs for Summer 2026. You can reach out to the team with questions at snp-reach@stanford.edu. They give acceptances out on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. SNP-REACH Dates: Cohort #1: July 6 –… Read More

Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are recruiting dedicated undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about neurodiversity, community service, advocacy, and have great organizational skills, to serve as camp leaders for both SNP-REACH and our pilot program, SNP-BRIDGE! 2026 Program Dates SNP-BRIDGE: June 15 –… Read More

We at FCAI are proud to announce the launch of the Neurotech Frontiers Incubation Program, a groundbreaking initiative developed in partnership with JANUS Innovation Hub. This six-month hybrid program will support early-stage startups building technology solutions that enhance the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals, their families, and… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is pleased to announce the successful inaugural Lab-Match Event, held today both in-person at Vanderbilt and virtually. This event brought together lab managers and start-up companies in a unique forum designed to connect researchers with entrepreneurial ventures seeking research support. The Lab-Match… Read More

What is the study? On behalf of the Postsecondary Education: Autistic Collegians’ Experience of Success (PEACES) study team, we encourage our partners to spread the word about this research study that honors the holistic lived experiences of autistic college students. One goal of this study is to create… Read More