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

During the TELE-ASD-PEDS-Preschool, or TAP-P, a clinician coaches the parent and child through a set of play and social activities that allow the clinician to observe the child’s social interactions, communication and play. (photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center)
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
September 23, 2026

Social Mode: Activated

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

By Bill Snyder
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
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
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
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