Technology

Lionheart Academy of the Triad School Logo. ASCEND – the Assistive & Supportive Center for Empowerment, Neurodiversity & Development — officially launched this month on the campus of BrightStone in Franklin, and we are thrilled to announce that our second chapter is opening shortly in Greensboro, NC, at… Read More

And this year promises to be bigger than ever! The conference will again be held at Langford Auditorium on the Vanderbilt University Campus between October 13th – 15th, 2026, and is a cooperative event between the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation and Janus Innovation Hub. ​ Following the… Read More

ASCEND – the Assistive & Supportive Center for Empowerment, Neurodiversity & Development — officially launched this week on the campus of BrightStone in Franklin and will bring together leaders in research, technology, and community services, with self-advocates and civic stakeholders from the community. Our first ASCEND chapter is… Read More

The Frist Center for Autism and Innovation is proud to introduce a brand-new partnership initiative to transform how innovation in neurodivergent support reaches the communities that need it! ASCEND — the Assistive and Supportive Center for Empowerment, Neurodiversity and Development — will enable state chapters, rooted in community… Read More

Thank you to the wonderful Dr. Nigel Newbutt, FCAI Affiliate from University of Florida, for sharing this opportunity! Applications are now open for PATHS Cohort 2, an 8-week program designed to prepare autistic talent for careers in the semiconductor industry. This program, co-designed with autistic personnel, is created specifically… Read More

WHAT IS THE STUDY? This study is by one of our own NISE fellows, Hari Srinivasan, and is taking place in person at the Wallace Lab on Vanderbilt Campus. The study is entitled: Virtual Bubbles, Real Insights. Investigating Peripersonal Space in Autism. A recent article by Vanderbilt Journalism Lab… Read More

Aspie Bootcamp: Python Course Instructor Myranda Shirk teaches the class on Zoom. Today marks the start of this year’s Aspie Bootcamp: Python, part of FCAI’s programming commitment to creating pathways for autistic and neurodivergent learners to build skills that support education and career goals. Over the course of the program,… Read More

During National Security Week, Vanderbilt University convened leaders from government, academia, and industry to examine how neurodivergent talent can strengthen national security and how workforce systems can better identify, recruit, and support cognitive diversity. The workshop was held in conjunction with the 2026 Asness Summit on Modern Conflict… 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

A new Tennessee-based partnership is launching what organizers believe is the first structured workforce pathway for neurodivergent adults to become Virtual Driving Readiness Instructors, using advanced driving simulation to help learners build confidence and skills before transitioning to on-road instruction. The initiative brings together assistive technology developers, university researchers,… Read More