First Annual Fostering Inclusivity through Technology Workshop
In May, UMD hosted the first annual Fostering Inclusivity through Technology Workshop and the 6th annual Neurodiversity at Work Research Conference.
Perspectives on inclusive education and neurodiversity
Recruiting parents of individuals with or without a developmental disability to participate in a study that examines their perspectives
Research on Anxiety in Autistic Adolescents
Heather Yarger, an assistant research professor in the Department of Psychology, received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to further her studies focusing on anxiety in autistic adolescents . Her work hopes to create more accurate racial...
PROMISE Receives Grant from Do Good Campus Fund
Promoting Meaningful Interaction and Social Engagement (PROMISE), led by Veronica Kang, received a $50,000 grant from the Do Good Campus Fund. PROMISE is a project focused on connecting the community of Asian American caregivers of children and adolescents with...Fostering friendships between autistic children and neurotypical peers
Recruiting schools interested in using a Literacy Based Behavioral Intervention (LBBI) to promote friendship development in K-5 students