Autism Around the Globe

06/22/2026

"Voice & Choice: Legal Decision Making for Individuals with Disabilities"
How can we ensure that adults with disabilities have a voice in decisions that affect their lives?
June 24, 2026 @ 12:00 pm EST (Virtual Program)
Organized by Yachad New England

06/16/2026

Auditory and Hearing Assessment in Autism Spectrum Disorder

The NLM Family Foundation seeks proposals from qualified institutions and multidisciplinary teams to design, test, and evaluate new models for hearing assessment in autistic individuals, especially those who are non-verbal or minimally verbal. The goal is to develop accurate, accessible, and sensory-friendly approaches for adults — especially those with limited language skills or other communication or sensory challenges. Awards up to $250,000 over two years, with second-year funding based on satisfactory progress. Application deadline: September 8, 2026. To review the full RFP and apply, visit: https://www.nlmfoundation.org/funding-opportunities/

05/04/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Lurie Autism Institute Symposium, taking place May 7, 2026, in Philadelphia. This one-day event will bring together leading experts in autism research, clinical care, and advocacy to explore the theme “Advances in the Biological Basis of Heterogeneity in Autism Across the Lifespan.”

Register for the 2026 Lurie Autism Institute Symposium on May 7 in Philadelphia.

04/30/2026

Penn and CHOP name founding director for Lurie Autism Institute, advancing new era of autism research

Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have appointed Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute.

04/13/2026

The STAR Global lab (Supporting Transformative Autism Research initiative) at the University of Virginia is pioneering autism research. Dr. Michaela DuBay is leading projects in Bolivia that improve screening, assessment, early intervention, and treatment for autism spectrum disorders to address a critical lack of evidence-based autism care across the country.
https://www.autismaroundtheglobe.org/story/improving-autism-screening-assessment-early-intervention-and-treatment-in-bolivia/

04/06/2026

The Lurie Center for Autism invites you to join Marcy Kingsbury, PhD, for a virtual presentation and discussion on the role of the gut microbiome in individuals with autism. Topics covered will include commonly observed gastrointestinal issues and symptoms, how the microbiome is shifted in ASD, and how diet shapes the gut microbiome and GI health. Dr. Kingsbury will also discuss the new research frontiers currently being explored to more accurately assess the role of the microbiome in ASD.

Registration is required: https://conta.cc/4stqBGE

04/06/2026

Autism Around The Globe: "The Kindness Café at The Price Center: Brewing Opportunity, Confidence, and Community" (USA)

Inside The Price Center in Newton, Massachusetts (USA), a simple cup of coffee represents something far greater than a morning routine. At the Kindness Café, every pour, steam, and smile is part of a powerful model for inclusion — one that centers around dignity, opportunity, and meaningful emplo...

03/30/2026

Autism Around The Globe
"From Brother to Barber: Autism-Inspired Haircutting Techniques"
Mohamed Abridan shares his experiences from Libya

My experiences as a barber began when I was 15 years old and my little brother with autism was just 6 years old. He wasn’t only my brother. He felt like my own son. As the eldest in our family, I played a paternal role and we shared a deep bond. I understood him in ways no one else could.

03/27/2026

The Simons Center for the Social Brain (SCSB) at MIT has announced a call for funding of postdoctoral fellowships. The Spring 2026 deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2026.

Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for outstanding candidates with recent PhDs (please see eligibility criteria below) who wish to conduct autism-related research at MIT under the mentorship of MIT faculty researchers. Applicants currently completing their PhD outside MIT (external candidates), w...