Dear friends of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development,
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Throughout the year, and especially this month, we celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of autistic people. Understanding and acceptance are important for creating a supportive society that allows autistic people to thrive.
Different kinds of thinkers launch innovations and creative solutions that benefit everyone. The world is a better place when the qualities of autistic people are accepted and valued.
We've been working with Duke University to create an environment that embraces neurodiversity throughout the campus and health system. Read on to see the impacts we have made.
Thank you for your support and partnership in our mission.
Best,
Lauren Franz, MB ChB, MPH
Interim Director
Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development
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What is the Autism Spectrum? |
We collaborated with the Duke University communications team to create this short video explaining the autism spectrum:
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Learn more about what autism looks like, and how it might affect a person’s life at different ages.
Keep up with the center’s news on our website!
| ArtVentures at the Nasher |
We had a great time on Sunday, March 9th, with the kids and families who attended the “ArtVentures at the Nasher” event, which we held in partnership with Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
Kids had the opportunity to make fun crafts and experience gallery exhibits in small groups led by Nasher tour guides.
Due to limited space, local families who partner with us in our mission were invited to participate in this event. To find out about limited invitation events, sign up for our research registry.
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Duke Autism Seminar Series |
Neurodiversity Initiatives at Duke University
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Wednesday, April 9, 4 pm
Tara Chandrasekhar, MD, and Sam Brandsen, PhD, of the Duke Center for Autism, will present this Autism Acceptance Month keynote presentation in our Autism Seminar Series.
Chandrasekhar and Brandsen will talk about recent programs and activities the Duke Neurodiversity Working Group has implemented to support neurodivergent students, staff, faculty, and other members of the Duke University community.
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Inquiry into Language Intervention Approaches
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| Wednesday, May 7, 4pm
Danai Fannin, PhD, CCC-SLP presents "Inquiry into Language Intervention Approaches Specific to Gestalt Language Users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems"
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Carolina Theatre Sensory Friendly Film Series |
The Carolina Theatre of Durham hosts free movie showings designed to be an inclusive experience for autistic individuals and others in need of sensory accommodation to enjoy classic family favorite movies on the big screen.
See the next few showings below, and visit the Carolina Theatre’s website for tickets and full schedule.
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| Saturday, April 19
Toy Story
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| Saturday, May 10
Wreck-It Ralph
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In case you missed it, the center's 2024 Impact Report is now online! It's filled with our favorite stories and most significant research from the year.
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