Check out our October autism newsletter for some awesome upcoming events and current study opportunities!

Thanks to our team of physicians, psychologists, nurse, and research coordinators who came out to our annual Fragile X Family picnic today! We love having this event to celebrate our families and build community outside the clinic. And talk about gorgeous fall weather and colors!

Congrats to our very own Dr. Nelson for receiving the Hidden Gem Award 💎 She is an invaluable member of our team whose clinical and research skills make our lab function! We are so grateful to you, Meredith! We truly wouldn’t be where we are without you!

Join us for February's SPARK Webinar! 🗣️ The Effects of Autism on the School-to-Prison Pipeline with Jamie Upshaw When: Tuesday, February 20th — 1:00pm EST 🔗Zoom: bit.ly/3HLi50f 🔗Facebook Live: fb.me/e/3zwNp8xKg #BlackHistoryMonth

Join SPARK in celebrating and honoring #BlackHistoryMonth throughout February (and beyond!). Stay tuned for more! ❤️🧡💛🖤🤎

🎉 Celebrating Black History Month w/ Impact! 🌟 In 2024, SPARK proudly continues to empower the African American/Black autism community by supporting four exceptional clinical sites. These trailblazers — including Marcus Autism Center, Cincinnati Children's, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Texas Children's...

...have been awarded grants to create culturally relevant programs, bridging gaps in information and care access. Meet the winners fostering a more inclusive future! #SPARKCommunity #BlackHistoryMonth #AutismSupport #InclusionMatters

Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, 10AM-5PM at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Celebrate the Tuskegee Airmen breaking down barriers of discrimination in the US as they fought overseas. Freedomcenter.org.

Our nurse, Austin Corsmeier, has a great dissertation project examining facilitators and barriers to the cascade screening process in Fragile X! Interested families please check the link below!

So proud of our very own CRC Sam Turecki!!!

Had an amazing time at SPARK summer camp on Saturday-and can’t wait for sorts camp this weekend! This amazing event is the brainchild of my colleague Dr. Rebecca Shaffer and was supported by Neurobehavioral Treatment Discovery Lab PIs & CRCs, as well as volunteers from Division of Behavioral Med & Clinical Psychology and Cincinnati Children's.

Our very own Martine Lamy contributed to this ✨spectacular ✨ #ECHO on intense behaviors in autism! Check out the tweet below for more information and share with any and all colleagues who would benefit from this incredible learning opportunity!!

We are excited to announce that Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will be exhibiting at 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference on Jul 25 - 28, 2024. 🎉🎉 - via #Whova Event Platform

Happy World Fragile X Day from the Cincinnati Fragile X Research and Treatment Center!! Dr. Rebecca Shaffer Dr. Lauren M. Schmitt Dr. Debra Reisinger @NGLab14