Yale Autism Program

Yale Autism Program Our core mission is to advance the best science of clinical care for individuals with autism and their families.

Welcome to the Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine. Our clinical services include evaluations, treatment and capacity-building consultations to schools and the community at large. Our research covers a wide range of clinical and basic science projects, from gene-finding to access to community services. The focus of this research is social and communication development, linking genes to brain to behavior. We train the next generation of leaders in the field in various disciplines of science and clinical care. And we are deeply involved with parent support and governmental agencies, having the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge, disseminating best practices, and improving services in the community.

The Yale School of Medicine recently published Part One of a three-part Q&A series with Dr. McPartland exploring the his...
03/04/2026

The Yale School of Medicine recently published Part One of a three-part Q&A series with Dr. McPartland exploring the history of autism, ongoing research, and future directions in the field. Click the link in our bio to read the article, and stay tuned for Parts Two and Three!

On March 21st, we hosted our second Autism Acceptance Basketball Game in collaboration with Yale Athletics & the Yale Me...
03/02/2026

On March 21st, we hosted our second Autism Acceptance Basketball Game in collaboration with Yale Athletics & the Yale Men’s Basketball Team! It was a close game, but the Bulldogs pulled out a win! We loved spending time with supporters of the McPartland Lab and the Autism community! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a special day! 🏀💜

Last week, fellows Shivani and Emma attended the Stratford Public Schools Early Childhood and Kindergarten Discovery Nig...
02/13/2026

Last week, fellows Shivani and Emma attended the Stratford Public Schools Early Childhood and Kindergarten Discovery Night to meet local families and share information about our current studies.
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We are actively recruiting 3-11 year-olds with intellectual disability with and without autism. More information can be found in the purple pinned post at the top of our page or on our website!

Save the date! The McPartland Lab is partnering with the Yale Athletics Department to co-host a men’s basketball game on...
02/09/2026

Save the date! The McPartland Lab is partnering with the Yale Athletics Department to co-host a men’s basketball game on February 21st that supports autism through inclusive, fun, and sensory-friendly activities and accommodations for autistic individuals and their families.

Interested in attending? Check out the link in our bio to RSVP and submit artwork to be displayed on the Jumbotron on game day. We look forward to seeing you there! 🏀

The McPartland Lab recently hosted an autism friendly basketball game in collaboration with the Yale Athletics Departmen...
02/05/2026

The McPartland Lab recently hosted an autism friendly basketball game in collaboration with the Yale Athletics Department! We had lots of fun seeing new and familiar faces!

Calling all recent and soon-to-be college graduates interested in cutting-edge clinical research in autism in the McPart...
12/12/2025

Calling all recent and soon-to-be college graduates interested in cutting-edge clinical research in autism in the McPartland Lab at the Yale Child Study Center! The application for the Sara S. Sparrow Fellowship is now open and closing February 1st, 2026. Checkout the link in our bio for more information on the fellowship and how to submit your application.

For questions, interested applicants should contact mcp.lab@yale.edu or call 203-737-4586.

Last week, our first year fellows attended The Social Chase Fundraiser Concert Gala! This event supports The Social Chas...
11/24/2025

Last week, our first year fellows attended The Social Chase Fundraiser Concert Gala! This event supports The Social Chase, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive support network for neurodivergent teens and adults. The night was filled with great music, dancing, and community! Pictured with our fellows are Social Chase founder Helen Taylor and honoree Sharon Taylor. Thank you for having us!

Happy Autism Month! The McPartland Lab is highlighting perspectives from the community. Today’s post features Robin Wats...
04/28/2025

Happy Autism Month! The McPartland Lab is highlighting perspectives from the community. Today’s post features Robin Watson.

Does your child have Angelman syndrome? The McPartland Lab is seeking children aged 3-17 with Angelman syndrome to parti...
04/11/2025

Does your child have Angelman syndrome? The McPartland Lab is seeking children aged 3-17 with Angelman syndrome to participate in an in-person study to help us learn about brain development. Participants will receive a clinical evaluation and report, as well as up to $200 compensation. To learn more , please contact our team at 203-737-3439 or email autism@yale.edu

This week, we attended the Autism Science Foundation’s 12th Annual Day of Learning! We enjoyed hearing about groundbreak...
04/11/2025

This week, we attended the Autism Science Foundation’s 12th Annual Day of Learning! We enjoyed hearing about groundbreaking autism research from a diverse set of leading experts in the field. Thank you to for having us!

Meet Casey Carrow! Casey is a Sara S. Sparrow Fellow in the McPartland Lab. Swipe to learn more about Casey!
11/01/2024

Meet Casey Carrow! Casey is a Sara S. Sparrow Fellow in the McPartland Lab. Swipe to learn more about Casey!

The North Haven Special Education Community Resource Fair is happening October 23rd from 5-7pm at North Haven High Schoo...
10/16/2024

The North Haven Special Education Community Resource Fair is happening October 23rd from 5-7pm at North Haven High School. The McPartland Lab will be attending and we hope to see you there!

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Welcome to the Autism Program at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine. Our core mission is to advance the best science of clinical care for individuals with autism and their families. Our clinical services include evaluations, treatment and capacity-building consultations to schools and the community at large. Our research covers a wide range of clinical and basic science projects, from gene-finding to access to community services. The focus of this research is social and communication development, linking genes to brain to behavior. We train the next generation of leaders in the field in various disciplines of science and clinical care. And we are deeply involved with parent support and governmental agencies, having the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge, disseminating best practices, and improving services in the community.