autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Archive — Page 1 of 11

Two clinicians sit at a computer workstation, with one taking notes as they observe a live video feed of a child in a playroom during a remote assessment.
October 8, 2026

New TRIAD project to evaluate telehealth assessments for autism in preschool-age children

The project will evaluate the use of the TELE-ASD-PEDS-Preschool, or TAP-P, a tele-assessment tool designed to evaluate children ages 3 to 6.

By Janet Shouse
Stylized side view of a person wearing a white virtual-reality headset and raising one hand, rendered with vivid red and blue glitch effects against a pale background.
September 23, 2026

Social Mode: Activated

Avatars help autistic adults connect with
each other — and to the world

By Bill Snyder
Kimberly Bress smiling at the camera outdoors, wearing glasses, a dark blue top, and a pendant necklace.
August 13, 2025

Kimberly Bress selected as 2025 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar

Bress is an MD-PhD candidate who is interested in the application of neuroimaging technology to understand cognition and behavior in adults with neurodevelopmental differences.

By Leigh MacMillan
Abstract world map formed by interconnected multicolored lines and dots on a dark blue background.
July 28, 2025

Large-scale study uncovers 57 genetic hotspots into stuttering origins

The video is produced by the research team to explain the results of the study. Findings from the largest genetic analysis of stuttering are published in Nature Genetics; they point to 48 genes associated with stuttering and highlight neurological pathways of risk.

By Leigh MacMillan
Colorful illustration of overlapping human profiles, each containing symbols representing different skills and interests, including numbers, music, puzzles, chemistry, circuitry, gears, and network connections.
April 15, 2025

VUMC researchers report the number of children with autism in Tennessee has doubled in the past decade

CDC releases new autism data highlighting early identification trends, prevalence and differences across the U.S.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Seven members of a multidisciplinary pediatric care team pose in a hospital corridor, holding an award beneath the “Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt” sign.
March 20, 2025

Primary Care Autism Team honored for developing new care pathway

“This program dramatically improved continuity of care, implementation of best practices, and patient/provider education.”

By Leigh MacMillan