Join us for a webinar about applying to internships and postdoctoral fellowships with a neurodiversity focus! Register here: montclair.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Check out our inaugural Autism SIG Monthly Digest! Here you’ll find a summary of recent listserv activity, including new job openings and research and advocacy opportunities, along with our SIG Spotlight: abctautism.com/monthlydiges...

Job ad! 🔎 Searching for an autism-related research position? Check out this one at the University of Miami with one of our committee members, @diondrastraiton.bsky.social ! Apply here: umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCare...

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We’re excited to introduce our 2026–2027 Committee Members for the ABCT Autism SIG Advocacy Committee! Grateful for their leadership, collaboration, and commitment to equity, and excited to see the impact they’ll make this year!

We are excited to invite you to an informal Autism SIG Coffee/Tea Meet-Up during INSAR 2026. Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 Time: 9:45–10:45 AM Location: Prague Congress Center - Outside the Keynote/Awards Ceremony venue - Level 2, Congress Hall

We’re excited to introduce our 2026-2027 Committee Members for the ABCT Autism SIG Conference Planning Committee! This group helps shape our SIG programming at ABCT, from organizing the pre-conference and business meeting to inviting speakers and reviewing SIG poster submissions.

We’re excited to introduce our 2026-2027 Committee Members for the ABCT Autism SIG Awards Committee! This group plays a key role in recognizing outstanding contributions to autism research and clinical practice at the ABCT Annual Convention in November.

We’re excited to introduce our 2026-2027 Committee Members for the ABCT Autism SIG Diversity Committee! This group is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within autism research and clinical practice. We’re grateful for their commitment and excited for the impact they’ll make!

‼️Happening in 1 hour! Our Virtual Seminar on The Intersection of Autism and Immigration: Clinical Guidance for Supporting Individuals and Families: Fri 4/17 12:00–1:30pm EST. Register + submit questions: montclair.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We're excited to introduce our 2026-2027 Committee Members for the ABCT Autism SIG! We will post each committee over the next few weeks. See below for our SIG's Leadership & Team Structure overview and the members of our Communication & Outreach committee who make these posts 🤩

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thinking about these points on #AutismAcceptanceDay ⬇️⬇️⬇️

CommunicationFIRST@communicationfirst.bsky.social · 5mo ago

#TheTruthAboutAutism is folks have a lot to say about it, but they are not listening to #nonspeakers. CommunicationFIRST firmly believes in the motto #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs. To learn about communication rights & access from autistic people, watch LISTEN: lnkfi.re/listenfilm. @autisticadvocacy.org

Join us Friday 4/17 from 12:00-1:30 pm EST for our next virtual webinar titled, "The Intersection of Autism and Immigration: Clinical Guidance for Supporting Individuals and Families." This event is co-sponsored by the AAIDD Psychology Interest Group. Register here: montclair.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Listen to our most recent session from our seminar series titled, “The Connection Between Neurodivergent Physical and Mental Health: Crucial Considerations for Therapeutic Practice” by Dr. T.A. McDonald @spectrum-for-life.bsky.social. View it here ➡️ youtu.be/qvG2wsf5kJE?...

Connection between Neurodivergent Physical & Mental Health: Considerations for Therapeutic Practice

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We love this set of #SuicidePrevention resources for autistic people, co-designed with autistic people and suicide experts! Check out their resources for autistic people, their loved ones, and professionals! www.med.unc.edu/aaset-sp/res...

This will be a great seminar. Join the ABCT Autism SIG to learn more about these topics, which autistic self-advocates have highlighted as high priorities for autism research!

ABCT Autism SIG@abctautism.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join us for a virtual seminar led by Dr. T.A. McDonald, titled “The Connection between Neurodivergent Physical and Mental Health: Crucial Considerations for Therapeutic Practice.” The seminar is on Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm EST. Registration link is in the comments!

Join us for a virtual seminar led by Dr. T.A. McDonald, titled “The Connection between Neurodivergent Physical and Mental Health: Crucial Considerations for Therapeutic Practice.” The seminar is on Friday, February 27, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm EST. Registration link is in the comments!

Such a great resource! Definitely check this out for tips for AAC users and allies to do policy advocacy!

CommunicationFIRST@communicationfirst.bsky.social · 7mo ago

#PublicPolicy refers to how our government turns our requests into rules & laws. In our Policy Advocacy 101 Webinar for AAC Users & Allies, #PolicyChange advocates, like Samuel Habib & Angelica Vega, share tips for advocating at all levels of #government. lnk.to/adv101 [Image: Policy Advocacy… 1/3

🗓️ Save the Date: Our First Virtual Seminar of 2026! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. T.A. McDonald on February 27th (12:00-1:30 PM EST). 🧠 "The Connection between Neurodivergent Physical and Mental Health: Crucial Considerations for Therapeutic Practice." 🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The Autism SIG is constantly reflecting on how we can better #advocate for the intersectional policy changes in this article. We’d love to hear from #Autism SIG Members: How have you tried to move the focus away from "fixing" the individual and toward changing the environment or policy? 💬👇

ABCT Autism SIG@abctautism.bsky.social · 7mo ago

⬇️ New Research Spotlight ⬇️ "Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches That Target Public Policy" Calling for a field-wide shift toward structural reform and "just research" that centers multiply marginalized Autistic voices. doi.org/10.1111/josi... #AcademicBluesky #Neurodiversity

⬇️ New Research Spotlight ⬇️ "Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches That Target Public Policy" Calling for a field-wide shift toward structural reform and "just research" that centers multiply marginalized Autistic voices. doi.org/10.1111/josi... #AcademicBluesky #Neurodiversity

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The neurodiversity movement challenges traditional deficit-oriented models of autism. However, inclusion efforts often prioritize individual attitudinal change over structural reform (e.g., policies ...

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Such an important review paper! We love how the Caregiver Skills Training program uses non-specialists and can help improve access to autism services. This review is especially exciting because it describes cultural adaptations too. What are your thoughts about caregiver-mediated interventions? 🤔

Autism: The International Journal of Research & Practice.@journalautism.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Scoping review: Facilitators, barriers, and cultural adaptations in the caregiver skills training program for children with developmental concerns journals.sagepub.com...

Let us know what you think about this study from our colleagues @lbrookman.bsky.social & @aubynstahmer.bsky.social & colleagues!

ABCT Autism SIG@abctautism.bsky.social · 8mo ago

#AutismResearch highlight!📚Brookman-Frazee et al., 2025: This hybrid type 3 implementation-effectiveness trial of 2 autism interventions found that a leader-level implementation strategy improved provider fidelity & child outcomes, while a provider-level strategy had no sig. effect on outcomes

#AutismResearch highlight!📚Brookman-Frazee et al., 2025: This hybrid type 3 implementation-effectiveness trial of 2 autism interventions found that a leader-level implementation strategy improved provider fidelity & child outcomes, while a provider-level strategy had no sig. effect on outcomes

What an incredible ABCT! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Precon, SIG Meeting, and all the talks. We are so grateful for the high-quality research and insights shared by our trainees and presenters! See you next year! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025

Today is the final day of #ABCT2025 and we’re rounding out with a clinical round table titled, “Promoting CBT Access for Autistic Clients - Successful Collaboration Across Professional Domains & Multiple Settings.” Join us from 12:15-1:45 PM in Empire C, Level 2. #ABCTAutism2025

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

Check out Saturday’s second poster session highlights focused on enhancing ERP for autistic individuals with OCD (PS7-11) and emotion dysregulation and anxiety in Autistic youth. Check these out in Elite Hall A, Level 1 from 3:00-4:00 pm! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025

There are several oral presentations focused on topics relevant to #autistic youth and adolescents in Celestin B, Level 3 from 3:00-5:00 pm! Check out SIG Co-Chair - Sadaf Khawar's presentation titled, "Assessment of Needs and Models of Support for Autistic Adults" and more! #ABCTAutism2025

Don't miss the live demonstration, Adapting Exposure Therapy with Autistic Clients with High Support Needs, today from 11:45 AM-1:15 PM in Bolden 2, Level 2. #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025

Saturday’s first poster session highlights focused on Autism, Anorexia Nervosa, and the mediating role of emotion dysfunction (PS5-72). Interested? Head to Elite Hall A, Level 1 from 3:00-4:00 pm! #ABCT2025 #ABCTAutism2025