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December 9, 2026
Autism and Suicide Prevention: Introduction to the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuroaffirming Toolkit
Dr. Darren Hedley, Dr. Claire Brown
The Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuroaffirming Toolkit (span.toolkit) is a co-produced, evidence-based resource portal for healthcare professionals supporting Autistic people…
February 19, 2026
The Intersection of Race and Disability
Amber Davis, PhD
Dr. Amber Davis discusses the intersection of race, disability, and autism as it pertains to diagnosis, care, and oppression. She…
January 21, 2026
Disparities in Autism Ascertainment in Black Children
Aisha Dickerson, PhD, MSPH
Aisha Dickerson, PhD, discusses disparities in autism ascertainment in Black children and accessible treatment models that can help reach underserved…
November 5, 2025
All StakeholderS Engaged in Research Together—the ASSERT learning community
Beth Malow, MD, Susan Brasher, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN
Dr. Beth Malow presents the ASSERT: All StakeholderS Engaged in Research Together project which seeks to engage people on the…
September 3, 2025
How Can Insights from Autistic Doctors, Including Autistic Psychiatrists, Contribute to Improving Understanding of Autism and Outcomes for Autistic People?
Mary Doherty, PhD
Autistic doctors have unique insights to offer on autistic experience, autistic wellbeing and healthcare. Including a mixture of research data…
August 6, 2025
Live Q&A—Masking: Deconstructing the Myths
Dena Gassner, PhD
This is a follow-up session to Dr. Dena Gassner’s June 11th, 2025, presentation on the same subject. You can watch…
June 11, 2025
Masking: Deconstructing the Myths
Dena Gassner, PhD
Dena Gassner, PhD, deconstructs autistic masking and provides a new framework for understanding this universal human experience. She discusses myths…
May 15, 2025
Healthcare Equity and Access Concerns in Autism
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD
Mojdeh Mostafavi, MD, discusses how to achieve healthcare equity for all persons, including those with autism spectrum disorder and other…
March 12, 2025
Autism and Trauma: Research Updates
Connor Kerns, PhD
Dr. Connor Kerns delivers research updates on the intersection of trauma and autism. She describes the relationship between childhood adversities,…