Easterseals: A Local Resource
Easterseals is a non-profit organization that is proudly committed to serving the Chicagoland and Greater Rockford communities. […]
Chicago Area COVID Resources
As the vaccine becomes more readily available, it is important to develop a plan while continuing to prioritize safety. The Vax For All website has been created to offer free resources to help individuals with autism and other disabilities prepare for their COVID-19 vaccine in Chicago. […]
COVID-19 Resources from the MIND Institute
The MIND Institute, an international collaborative research and clinical treatment center, is hosting a multitude of Facebook live events and Q&A postings related to the pandemic, […]
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
Every year, the NDL celebrates Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day and we encourage you to join us in supporting those affected by autism, as well as their family members, caregivers, and friends. […]
Benefits of Telehealth
Although the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has created and presented many challenges for individuals locally and globally, one positive that has come out of this is the increasing popularity and acceptance of telehealth. […]
NDL Doctoral Student Wins Best Poster Award at Houston Neuropsychology Symposium
Kritika Nayar, a doctoral student in the NDL, who is currently completing her Pediatric Neuropsychology Internship at the Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, was recently awarded the best poster research award at this year’s annual Houston Neuropsychology Symposium. […]
Mom Equips Ambulances With Sensory Kits To Help Children With Autism
Autism (ASD), Fragile-X syndrome (FXS), and other neurodevelopmental disorders don’t come with a handbook. As a caretaker of an individual with ASD, much of the learning must take place on the job and requires continual attention to detail. […]
NDL COVID-19 Remote Work Update
Following CDC, State, and University guidelines, and to ensure the safety of our lab members and the families who participate in our studies, we have moved to remote work for all staff and students and paused all in-person participant assessment visits for the time being […]
Midwest Fragile-X Syndrome Research Exchange
The NDL recently attended the second annual Midwest Fragile X Research Exchange hosted by those at the Waisman Center in Madison, Wisconsin. […]
Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience!
This holiday season, Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs are partnering up to bring sensory-friendly Santa and holiday experiences to individuals of all ages and abilities! […]