The Real Spectrum

Most people have never heard of the IACC, or the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee. It was established under the Children’s Health Act of 2000 and re-authorized most recently under the Autism CARES Act of 2024. It’s housed within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), coordinating autism research, services, and policies across …

Dr. Blythe Corbett brings a unique perspective to the world of autism research. From her early work as a paramedic and actor to her current role as a psychologist and leading autism researcher in the SENSE (Social Emotional NeuroScience Endocrinology) Lab, Dr. Corbett has constantly returned to the same question: how do we better understand …

For many high school students, the college admissions process is both exciting and overwhelming. For autistic and other neurodivergent students, however, that journey can present unique challenges, from navigating self-advocacy to deciding whether or not to disclose a diagnosis. Dr. Eric Endlich, a clinical psychologist turned college admissions consultant, has dedicated his ...