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ABCT Autism SIG
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Autism SIG (Special Interest Group) promoting neuroaffirming autism research, supports, and professional development.

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Fabulous insights shared by Drs. Katharine Pickard, Grace Lee Simmons, Kelsey Dickson, and Laura Klinger - SIG Leadership sharing their expertise on improving the inclusivity of mental health care for #autistic people!

#ABCTAutism2025
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Last night’s SIG Expo was a hit! Shout-out to our 12 wonderful presenters from various career stages who did a great job covering a range of topics.

We love our vibrant #autism research community!
#ABCTAutism2025
November 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Our SIG Meeting concluded with an insightful Keynote provided by Dr. Laura Klinger and Lindsey Nebeker about the practical, ethical, and scientific benefits of authenticity in community partnered #autism research.

#ABCTAutism2025
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Last (but certainly not least) we recognized Dr. Erin Kang, recipient of our 2025 Outstanding Mentor Award and Dr. Kelsey Dickson, recipient of the 2025 Early Career Award.

Extend your congrats for their meaningful and impressive contributions to #mentorship and #autism research!

#ABCTAutism2025
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Next on the agenda was recognizing our awardees - Join us in congratulating Justine Brennan (Best Student Clinician-Researcher Award Recipient), Sienna Halterman, Samantha Martin, & Lindsey Nebeker (Travel Award Recipients)! 👏🎉
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We kicked off our #ABCTAutism2025 SIG Meeting with a welcome and update on annual accomplishments from our wonderful SIG Co-Chairs! This was followed by the announcement of our new co-chair, @jordanalbright.bsky.social! Join us in welcoming her to this new role!
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Be sure to come to the Autism SIG Conference Meeting on FRIDAY!
November 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Keynote Speaker, Bridgette Hamstead, emphasizes how our current accommodation culture is rooted in eugenics and a history of workplace and educational policies that value efficiency and compliance over human diversity. In naming this, we can decide what to change and how.

#ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Join us for the Autistic Expertise Forum & Happy Hour! Presentations, discussion, and networking (cash bar & light refreshments) will be happening today from 4:30-6:00 PM at The Broadside! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
An incredibly helpful Q&A happening with insights about how to support #neurodiverse trainees and colleagues, navigating decisions to disclose diagnoses, and more. #ABCTAutism2025
November 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Panel Alert - "Unity is Strength: Cultivating Harmony and Camaraderie in Partnerships with Neurodivergent Colleagues" featuring Ava Gurba, Matt Lerner, Dena Gassner, Lauren Moskowitz, Elizabeth McGhee Hassock, & Morénike Giwa Onaiwu is happening now at the Autism SIG Annual Precon! #ABCTAutism2025
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Keynote Reminder: Bridgette Hamstead will speak on "Exploring the Historical and Cultural Forces Shaping Accommodation Culture" today from 3:00-4:00 PM at The Broadside (~2 miles from the ABCT Convention Hotel)! Join us!
#ABCTAutism2025 #ABCT2025
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trainee Spotlight at the ABCT Autism SIG Precon! Sienna Halterman presents on clinicians' ability to implement CBT/Mindfulness with Autistic Adults. #ABCTAutism2025 #ABCT2025
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The ABCT Autism SIG Preconference is happening NOW from 12:30-6 PM at The Broadside! Just finished up Coffee with the Experts with an excellent turnout!
#ABCT2025 #AutismSIG #ABCTAutism2025
November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We remain committed to affirming autistic lives and redirecting attention toward accessible supports, inclusion, and well-being.

Please take a look at our official statement on recent events below.

You can join our listserv for more information and resources @ abctautism.com/joining-the-...
September 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Want to learn more about how to build effective research partnerships with neurodivergent colleagues? Come to our virtual seminar series to learn with us in 3 seminars this fall! Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Mark your calendars 🗓️

Join us to learn about cultivating partnerships with neurodivergent colleagues in our seminar series

Link to register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Are you a clinical or school psychology doctoral student focused on #autism or #IDD? Attend our webinar & Q&A session about tips for applying to autism & IDD-focused internships & postdocs.

Tuesday, August 26 at 9am PST/11am CST/12 pm EST

Register at the link below⬇️
July 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣Calling all prospective clinical & school psychology interns and postdocs focused on #autism or #IDD! Attend our webinar & Q&A session about tips for applying to autism & IDD-focused internships & postdocs.

Tuesday, August 26 at 9am PST/11am CST/12 pm EST

Registration below⬇️
July 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
📣CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS📣

The ABCT Autism SIG is excited to announce our annual call for SIG Poster Expo submissions!

See below for abstract requirements that can be submitted @ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Reminder for those at #INSAR2025

Join ABCT Autism SIG members tomorrow MORNING for a meetup BEFORE the keynote. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Friday, May 2nd from 7:00 – 8:00 AM at Mr. West Cafe Bar (720 Olive Way | Seattle, WA 98101).
May 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
At #INSAR2025 SIG member Alexis Brewe has a talk The Impact of Group-Based DBT Skills Training on Emotion Dysregulation and Coping Skills Use for Autistic Adults @ 3pm in room 6B
#AutRes
May 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
At #INSAR2025 co-chair @sadafkhawar.bsky.social presented on C-CAP career advancement program at the Cultural Diversity SIG along with other international researchers
#AutRes
April 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Explore 'Eight Principles of Neuro-Inclusion' from an autistic perspective to learn how these principles foster inclusive research practices within the autism community!

Check out the full article here: www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

#AutismAcceptanceMonth
April 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM