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An NIH Autism Center of Excellence at Duke University dedicated to cutting-edge research, clinical care, and training the next generation of professionals.
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Many young autistic children also have ADHD, which can impact the child’s experiences. However, figuring out which autistic children have ADHD can be difficult.

A new paper from Duke researchers describes an approach that providers can take to identify ADHD in autistic kids. doi.org/10.1080/1537...
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Dr. Rebecca Shaffer will present the next session in the Duke Autism Seminar Series - "Addressing Emotion Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Outcomes of Regulating Together" Wed, Dec 3 at 4pm ET
Register for this free webinar at https://duke.zoom.us/meeting/register/FGcyR0pTR-KTQYxn8HXsRQ
November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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We are now accepting your artwork for our 2025 holiday art gallery and contest!
All entries will be featured in a gallery, and one winner will be selected as our 2025 holiday card.
See autismcenter.duke.edu/gallery for details on how to send in your art! Please submit your entries by Fri, Dec 5
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Alexandra Bey, MD, PhD, is a child psychiatrist in the Duke Autism Clinic and a researcher in the Duke Center for Autism. We sat down with Dr. Bey for a conversation about how her dual roles in research and patient care overlap.
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Spotlight: Alexandra Bey, MD, PhD, Serves Families Through Research and Patient Care
Alexandra Bey, MD, PhD, is a child psychiatrist in the Duke Autism Clinic and a researcher in the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development. Dr. Bey’s research and clinical career is dedicated to i...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Autism develops from many influences during early brain development. Duke researchers explain a “threshold” model: no single gene or factor causes autism on its own. Many small genetic differences, with certain environmental influences before birth, can add up and increase the likelihood of autism.
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Genetic and environmental influences in autism: Guiding the future of tailored early detection and intervention

A Viewpoint by Alexandra L. Bey et al.: www.jci.org/articles/vie...
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Dr. Rebecca Shaffer will present the next session in the Duke Autism Seminar Series - "Addressing Emotion Dysregulation in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Outcomes of Regulating Together" Wed, Dec 3 at 4pm ET
Register for this free webinar at https://duke.zoom.us/meeting/register/FGcyR0pTR-KTQYxn8HXsRQ
November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Join us for the next sensory-friendly film - ALADDIN at 11 am this Saturday, Nov 22 at The Carolina Theatre of Durham

Get FREE tickets at carolinatheatre.org/events/film/...
November 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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We are now accepting your artwork for our 2025 holiday art gallery and contest!
All entries will be featured in a gallery, and one winner will be selected as our 2025 holiday card.
See autismcenter.duke.edu/gallery for details on how to send in your art! Please submit your entries by Fri, Dec 5
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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There's still time to register for this Friday's Neurodiversity College Career Summit, organized by Duke Neurodiversity Connections and the Duke Career Center!

See details and registration at app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs...
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Huge thanks to Duke Women's Soccer for supporting the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development at last night's game! The kids enjoyed the game and getting to meet the players on the field.

And congratulations on a big win over Clemson!
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Dr. Anna Laakman, a recent clinical psychology internship graduate who joined our faculty, was struck by the range of training experiences the program offered & the faculty's dedication to helping trainees meet their goals. Learn more about the program: https://ow.ly/FcL650Xl44y
Headshot of Anna Laakman. Quote: “I was struck by how many different training opportunities we had. Additionally, the faculty worked with trainees to ensure our training goals were met, including giving us opportunities to learn from other faculty members beyond our immediate supervisors. I feel incredibly grateful to have trained with so many wonderful people at Duke!”
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Next Wednesday, Nov 5, at 4pm ET, Dr Greg Siegle from the University of Pittsburgh will present "Sensory and emotional sensitivity in autism: from neuroscience to narrative."

Register for this free webinar in the Duke Center for Autism Seminar Series at duke.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Greg Siegle, PhD, Prof of Psychiatry, Clinical and Translational Science at Pitt, will speak at the next presentation in our Autism Seminar Series! Wed, Nov 5 at 4pm. Register for this free webinar at https://duke.zoom.us/meeting/register/jz811LVzQ2-IwHARj8cBJA
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October 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Fri, Nov 7: The virtual 2025 NC Neurodiversity College Career Summit connects NC college students seeking internships + full-time opportunities with neurodiversity-affirming employers.

🤝 Register at https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/2b042d31-e547-40ae-9feb-be2d9b716852/student_preview
October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Read the latest Connections newsletter online! This month's edition features:

🎙️ Podcast interviews with Autism Center researchers
🧠 Research updates from the Autism Center of Excellence projects
⚽ Discounted tickets to Duke Women's Soccer

and more!

Read and subscribe: t.e2ma.net/webview/s2ei...
October 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Dr. Kim Carpenter, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, spoke at last week's UNC TEACCH Conference about how co-occurring ADHD and anxiety impact autistic children, and shared some tips to improve diagnostic protocols and care planning for these co-occurring conditions.
October 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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In the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development clinic, Duke child & adolescent psychiatry fellows learn how to improve the mental health of autistic & neurodivergent children. Duke Psychiatry's Dr. Nate Copeland shares more about the fellows’ experience ⤵️ https://ow.ly/eXIB50XeXPT
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“In the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development clinic, fellows will get exposure to developmental disabilities and differences with comorbid mental illnesses, complex psychopharmacology techniques for children of all ages, how to navigate nuanced therapies and health systems that frequently involve multiple team members, and how to support families through all of these processes.” Nathan Copeland headshot.
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Join us for a sensory-friendly screening of Monsters, Inc. at 11 am next Saturday, Oct 25 at the Carolina Theatre of Durham!
Get FREE tickets at carolinatheatre.org/events/film/...
October 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Our founding director Dr Geraldine Dawson will be speaking at the NDBI Connections Conference on Friday, Oct 24. She will present "How Technology and AI are Changing Early Detection and Intervention in Autism"
See details and registration at https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/ndbi2025/home
October 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Duke Women’s Soccer is dedicating their final home game to the Duke Center for Autism!
⚽ Duke vs Clemson
📅 Thurs, Oct 30, 7 pm

Our valued community can get tickets at a discounted rate:
1st Ticket: FREE
Each additional ticket: $5
Get your tickets at https://goduke.evenue.net/promotions/DCABD
Duke Women's Soccer player warming up on the green field at Koskinen Stadium with scoreboard in the background. Event details in caption.
October 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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If you missed Dr Matthew Engelhard's presentation in our seminar series yesterday, you can learn more about his work with electronic health records and early autism prediction, along with our related projects and goals at autismcenter.duke.edu/news/can-ele...
Can Electronic Health Records Reveal Early Signs of Autism?
When a child’s early social development doesn’t quite match the typical timeline of milestones and behaviors, parents and other caregivers may wonder about next steps to help their child, as well as w...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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The @autismsocietync.bsky.social's annual Triangle Run/Walk is next Saturday, October 11 at 8am!

Find details and registration at secure3.convio.net/asnc/site/TR...
2025 Triangle Run Walk for Autism
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September 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Last week, Dr Kim Carpenter and Lori-Reinhart Mercer joined WCOM for a conversation about autism research, and how you can help the COMET study. Listen at soundcloud.com/dj-jenny-sai...
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The Duke Comet Study Needs YOU!
Mix tapes & song prescriptions. Tune in to the Chris or Jenny show on wcomfm.org Fridays at 9pm ET. Clinical research communicator by day. Aspiring event DJ the rest of the hours. Follow me at https:
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September 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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At the next Duke Autism Seminar, Matthew Engelhard, MD, PhD from Duke's Dept of Biostats and Bioinformatics presents "Toward AI-Based Alerts Promoting Early Autism Supports" - Wed, Oct 1 at 4pm ET.

Register for this free webinar at duke.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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September 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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At the next Duke Autism Seminar, Matthew Engelhard, MD, PhD from Duke's Dept of Biostats and Bioinformatics presents "Toward AI-Based Alerts Promoting Early Autism Supports" - Wed, Oct 1 at 4pm ET.

Register for this free webinar at duke.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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September 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM