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TEDx Presentation with speaker Blythe Corbett, Ph.D. April 18th

We are excited to share that Vanderbilt Human Resources Employee Learning and Engagement team will host the 7th Annual TEDxVanderbiltUniversity event on April 18, 2023. Blythe Corbett, Ph.D., Professor of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Psychology will be one of the six speakers from the Vanderbilt Community to step into the red circle to share their idea worth spreading! Where: This year’s event will take place in Ingram Hall at the Blair Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, 1 month ago

Research Updates

Now Enrolling for Female Development Study

The SENSE Lab team is looking for females with and without autism spectrum disorder to be a part of our new study all about female development. We invite you to watch this short video about our research, and to learn more about how you can be involved, visit our study page here.

By tappjt, 6 monthsOctober 6, 2022 ago

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SENSE Theatre Study Featured in NIMH Director’s Message!

The SENSE Lab’s NIMH-funded, R01 multisite SENSE Theatre research study was recently featured in Dr. Joshua Gordon’s NIMH Director’s Message, “Research Along the Autism Spectrum: Diverse Research to Meet Diverse Needs.” The multisite intervention study, led by Dr. Blythe Corbett, and including additional sites at University of Alabama and Stony Brook University, aims to support school-aged youth with autism spectrum disorder through a peer-mediated, theatre-based social intervention. The full message from Director Dr. Gordon can Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, 11 months ago

SENSE Theatre

SENSE Theatre Production “The Adult School” April 15 and 16

Performance Details: Dates: Friday, April 15, 2022 & Saturday, April 16, 2022 @ 7:00 PM CT (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Location: Wyatt Center Rotunda (1930 South Drive, Nashville, TN 37212) *FREE ADMISSION Audience Registration Link: https://redcap.link/TheAdultSchool_Apr_22 ———————————————————- Event Description: Adults with autism will take the stage with Dr. Blythe Corbett’s SENSE Theatre® program April 15th & 16th at 7pm CT in Vanderbilt’s stunning Wyatt Center Rotunda to perform The Adult School, a play about Read more…

By Rachael Muscatello, 12 months ago

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Theatre, Music, and Autism Live Event this Thursday

Tune in to “Live from the Vue” on Thursday, November 18th, at 7pm Central Time to watch Dr. Blythe Corbett discuss the SENSE Theatre® program. There will also be live performances from two of our musical collaborators! To tune in, join the Community Arts of Bellevue Facebook Live Event (click here) or on Youtube (here).

By Rachael Muscatello, 1 year ago

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SENSE Theatre in VUMC Voice

Our federally-funded research study of SENSE Theatre in adults with autism spectrum disorder has been featured in a story from VUMC Voice! To read all about the most recent production of SENSE Theatre’s “The Adult School” and learn more about the program, see the full story here.

By Rachael Muscatello, 1 year ago

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SENSE Theatre Featured on NPT’s Arts Break!

SENSE Theatre was recently featured on Nashville Public Television’s ‘Arts Break.’ To watch the story via YouTube go to this link.

By Rachael Muscatello, 1 yearOctober 15, 2021 ago

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SENSE Lab Research Featured by Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine

A review of findings from a recent publication in Autism Research will be featured in the July 2021 edition of Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine. The article, titled “Girls with Autism Start Puberty Before Their Peers,” includes an overview of the research, significant findings, and implications, as well as paths for next steps. The full article is available here.

By Rachael Muscatello, 2 years ago

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From Discover VUMC: “Pre-teens with ASD Experience Distinct Physical Changes”

Study findings from the “Examining Stress and Arousal Across Pubertal Development” project were recently featured in a story from Discover VUMC, which reports on recent medical science and patient care breakthroughs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The article highlighted several recent SENSE Lab publications, including those describing elevated BMI in ASD, advanced pubertal development in females with ASD, and camouflaging of social symptoms. The full story can be found here.

By Rachael Muscatello, 2 years ago

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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, 2 years ago