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On May 19, three Frist Center for Autism and Innovation (FCAI) staff members will speak at Neurotech Frontiers Summit 2026: Where Innovation Meets Neurodiversity, a one-day event bringing together innovators, researchers, founders, clinicians, and advocates working at the intersection of emerging technology and neurodiversity. This convening builds on our October… Read More

Yesterday, the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, in collaboration with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, hosted a Salon Series event featuring Dr. Jim Coleman, Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. If you missed the live conversation, the recording is now available either below, on… Read More

Dave Thompson received the award on behalf of the A-SCENE project. We are thrilled to announce that the A-SCENE initiative has been honored with the Excellence in Accessible STEM Leadership Award at the Accessibility in STEM Conference hosted by NC State University. This prestigious recognition celebrates efforts… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, in collaboration with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, is pleased to present a special Salon Series event featuring Dr. Jim Coleman, Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Event Details: Date: Monday, March 30th Time: Noon – 1pm CT Format: Hybrid Event… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is excited to invite you to an upcoming event focused on advancing neurodiverse employment opportunities in Middle Tennessee. On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:30 AM, join us for the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Talent Solutions Forum’s special presentation: Rockin’ Neurodiverse Employment… Read More

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… Read More

We are excited to advertise a free viewing of the new documentary “Lost Potential: Unmasking the Autism Employment Crisis” in Nashville this month. This movie dives into a struggle many with autism face: gaining employment and remaining employed. Following the movie, there will be… Read More