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Dr. Corbett to be Featured on Next Episode of Saddleback College Open Diversity Festival

On Friday, April 28th, Dr. Corbett will be a part of the episode “Autism, Education, and Performing Arts: Where Have We Been and Where are We Going.” She will be featured as part of the 2021 Open Diversity Festival with Saddleback College and hosted by the Fine Arts and Media Technology department. The virtual episode will also include performances from students of Saddleback College. To read more about Dr. Corbett’s interview, see a recent article Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

Pubertal Timing Study Featured by VUMC and Spectrum News!

The SENSE Lab’s ongoing longitudinal study, “Examining Pubertal Development in Youth with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder,” has received a lot of positive press lately! Multiple outlets, including the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Reporter and Spectrum News have featured a recent publication from the lab, published in Autism Research, which found significantly earlier puberty in females with ASD compared to females with typical development and males with ASD. To read more about the study Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

Dr. Corbett Featured in Spectrum News!

Dr. Blythe Corbett was recently featured in an interview with Spectrum Autism Research News to discuss a newly published study from the SENSE Lab on early pubertal timing in females with autism. According to the study, females with autism start puberty around 9.5 months earlier than females without autism. Dr. Corbett describes this and more about the study findings in the Q&A with Spectrum, emphasizing the importance of pursuing this area of research, the clinical Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

SENSE Lab Takes a Break to Model New Masks

Despite continued physical distancing requirements, the SENSE Lab has been working hard to continue our research and serve our families. During a recent virtual lab meeting, everyone celebrated a job well-done with a recent gift from our director, Dr. Blythe Corbett— SENSE Lab masks! Now we can stay safe and look good while doing so. Thank you to Dr. Corbett for the fun and thoughtful gift!

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

Academy of Country Music Gift to Support SENSE Theatre®

A recent article in the VUMC Reporter announced a generous gift from ACM Lifting Lives to VUMC to establish the ACM Lifting Lives Autism Lab at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Among the programs supported by this new initiative includes Dr. Blythe Corbett’s SENSE Theatre®. With this support, more families will have access to and be able to participate in the theatre program. More information on the ACM Lifting Lives gift to VUMC can be found Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

SENSE Lab Participates in Flight Simulation Event!

On Saturday, September 14, the SENSE Lab had the opportunity to collaborate with American Airlines on their “It’s Cool to Fly American” event for individuals with disabilities and their families. The event was held at Nashville International Airport (BNA). Everyone agreed that it was a fun and meaningful experience for both participants and volunteers! To read more about the event, a news article in Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Notables can be found here.  

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

VUMC Reporter Features SENSE Lab Research

SENSE Lab Director, Dr. Blythe Corbett, was recently interviewed for a featured article in the VUMC Reporter, highlighting the SENSE Lab’s NIMH-funded “Teen Development in Youth with and without Autism”. To read the article and hear from Dr. Corbett on the importance of studying adolescence and pubertal development, click here! Those interested in learning more about the SENSE Lab’s research studies and how to participate can go to our Participate in Research page or contact Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, ago

SENSE Theatre® Featured in VUMC’s “Discover”

The SENSE Theatre® intervention program was recently featured in an article for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s new digital publishing platform, Discover. Click here for a link to the article. Research to support the theatre-based intervention is discussed, with quotes and discussion from SENSE Theatre® founder and SENSE Lab director, Dr. Blythe Corbett. The current NIMH-funded multisite study is highlighted as well. If you are interested in learning more about SENSE Theatre® and our intervention study, Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, ago