Center - Research in Autism, Intellectual & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

04/08/2022

The MSU Family Stress Lab is working with Culver's in Okemos (3440 Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI) to host a fundraiser supporting the lab's autism sibling research. Culver's will donate a percentage of profits from this location on 4/12 (Tuesday) to the MSU Family Stress Lab's research. See the flyer below for more details!

04/05/2022

Don't forget that the deadline to apply to be a MI-LEND trainee is approaching quickly! MI-LEND is an interdisciplinary leadership training program that trains Michigan’s emerging leaders in disability.

Apply by May 1st. Contact mikebray@wayne.edu with any questions

The application for the 2021-2022 Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (MI-LEND) leadership training program is now open! Potential trainees have until May 1, 2022, to apply. To learn more, check out the MI-LEND recruitment flier below.

MI-LEND is an interdisciplinary leadership training program that trains Michigan’s emerging leaders in disability. Trainees can be from anywhere in the state, but need to be at least one of the following:
-A student currently enrolled in a Masters program or accepted for the fall semester (Fall 2022)
-Doctoral students
-Post-doctoral students and fellows
-Residents
-Community professionals who have completed the basic professional level of training in their disciplines
-Family members of an individual with a disability (parent, sibling)
-Individuals with disabilities (self-advocates)

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please visit the MI-LEND website:
https://ddi.wayne.edu/milendapp

For questions, contact Michael Bray (MI-LEND Training Director) at mikebray@wayne.edu

03/03/2022

Did you know that March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month? Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities works to highlight the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities.

Take time this month to reflect on and increase awareness about the inclusion of people with NDD/DDs, including awareness of the barriers that people with NDD/DDs sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live.

02/17/2022

The application for the 2021-2022 Michigan Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (MI-LEND) leadership training program is now open! Potential trainees have until May 1, 2022, to apply. To learn more, check out the MI-LEND recruitment flier below.

MI-LEND is an interdisciplinary leadership training program that trains Michigan’s emerging leaders in disability. Trainees can be from anywhere in the state, but need to be at least one of the following:
-A student currently enrolled in a Masters program or accepted for the fall semester (Fall 2022)
-Doctoral students
-Post-doctoral students and fellows
-Residents
-Community professionals who have completed the basic professional level of training in their disciplines
-Family members of an individual with a disability (parent, sibling)
-Individuals with disabilities (self-advocates)

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please visit the MI-LEND website:
https://ddi.wayne.edu/milendapp

For questions, contact Michael Bray (MI-LEND Training Director) at mikebray@wayne.edu

02/09/2022

The Michigan State University College of Music and Musicology program will be hosting a virtual guest lecture on music and neurodiversity on Wednesday, February 23 at 3:30pm. This presentation brings renowned autistic author and musician Jennifer Msumba together with Florida State university ethnomusicology professor and autism researcher Michael Bakan. Use the link below to register for this free event!

https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oEVFm1WMQrKiA8jnUqp_Bw

02/01/2022

Upcoming Event! The Wharton Center for Performing Arts will be holding two upcoming sensory-friendly performances in February.

The following shoes and dates will be included as part of their sensory-friendly shows this season:
Bodytraffic - February 19 at 2pm
Dog Man: The Musical - February 27 at 1:30pm

See link for more information:

A supportive and welcoming environment that makes live theatre accessible.

12/03/2021

Interested in a career supporting individuals with autism? Learn more about Michigan State University College of Education's M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Spectrum Disorders at its virtual open house, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. Link: https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/event/m-a-in-aba-asd-virtual-open-house/

10/01/2021

Another member of MSU's Homecoming Court, David Tran, has chosen the MSU Family Stress Lab for his homecoming fundraiser.

"I chose the MSU Family Stress Lab Autism Research project. This is dedicated to my younger half-sister who is autistic and hoping to spread awareness about the importance of understanding families with autistic relatives and how to provide resources and support to them." David Tran.

You can support the MSU Family Stress Lab by clicking here https://givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/raind-sibling-study

10/01/2021

Will you support neurodiversity and advocate for resources for individuals on the autism spectrum like Alyssa Ewell, 2021 Homecoming Court? Read more here http://bitly.ws/gUzP and donate now at https://givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/support-c-raind-at-msu!

“My research showed me the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and advocating for ways to close access barriers to resources for individuals in the [autism spectrum disorder] community." — Alyssa Ewell, senior majoring in psychology and member of the 2021 Homecoming Court, discussing the importance of supporting autism research.