CAN Research Center: multi-disciplinary, collaborative center for basic, clinical, and intervention research and education in autism and NDDs @UofSC
Columbia, SC
Joined October 2022
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Must read story! Dr. Alexandria Carrico is redefining #musicality through the lens of #culture, #community, and #disability. Read more at the link below!
#autismresearch #disabilityinclusion #accessiblearts
Ethnomusicologist Alexandria Carrico is redefining musicality - University of South Carolina - ... assistant professor in the University of South Carolina's School of Music. ... A misconception about Carrico's work is that she is a music therapist. - ift.tt/DeLJEmC
Kicking off the academic year at our annual Fall Retreat!
Over 60 attendees heard 10 faculty talks, 4 community-based panels or talks, #translationalscience activities, and more!
We are ready to start the new year with this wonderful group of committed #researchers!
Corrected title: The@UofSC_CAS is hiring for the Peter and Bonnie McCausland Distinguished Chair in Neurosciences! Learn more at uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/1901…
The @UofSC_CAS is hiring for the McCausland Endowed Chair in Neurosciences! Learn more at uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/1901…
July 22nd is #WorldFragileXDay! Today is a powerful reminder of how #geneticresearch fuels understanding and hope. At CAN, we’re committed to uncovering how Fragile X and autism intersect, and advancing science that supports every brain. 💡
CAN faculty member Dr. Jessica Bradshaw highlights how RFK Jr.’s autism investigation distracts from real scientific progress and support for families. Read more below!
Commentary: There's a lot of things we don’t know about autism. This isn't one of them. trib.al/c3jhq2j
Clinical report outlines how, why to pursue genetic diagnosis for GDD/ID. publications.aap.org/aapnews…
Are you a parent of a child or adult with autism? This support group may work for you! Dr. Rob Hock and the Autism and Family Lab are hosting 8-week parent support groups starting in mid July 2025 through July 2026. Learn more at asdfamresearch.com/supportgr…
🎓🏆Celebrating the brilliance of our 2025 graduate award winners! These scholars exemplify excellence at the University and we are proud to have them as part of CAN. See their awards below!
#research #autismresearch #gradschool #awardwinning
Maya Renaud, psychology (COLAB): Outstanding Community Engagement
Miranda Foster, psychology (@uofsc_esdlab): Outstanding Graduate Teaching (graduate teaching assistant)
Rachel Hantman, psychology (@uscnddlab): Outstanding Research
CONGRATULATIONS!
Navigating an autism diagnosis just got a little easier. Dr. Rob Hock’s Autism Parent Navigator program pairs families with experienced mentors to offer guidance, support, and hope.
Read more here: sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/04/a…
#autismsupport #autismresearch #parentnavigator
🎉UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENT🎉
Rooster Tales is back! CAN and @uofsc_theadance are hosting a #FREE #inclusive camp for actors age 10-14 on the Autism Spectrum. Explore storytelling, build confidence, and connect through drama.
Join us on June 9-13. Learn more from the link below
Do you have a baby around 6 months old? You may be eligible for a compensated research study at USC! The @uscnddlab is recruiting infants for a NIH-funded study.
Questions? Contact [email protected]!
Benefits include:
-Compensation for you and your family’s time
-Reports containing data on your child’s development
-Participation from the comfort of your own home!
#research #usc #infantresearch #fxs #fragilex #autismresearch
#Downsyndrome researcher Dr. Kristy Welshhans was recently named a 2025 Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor Award winner! Read more about her lab and approach to #mentorship here: sc.edu/study/colleges_school…
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Congrats to all winners! 🎉
The results are in! 😃 Check out winner lists and a photo gallery from #DiscoverUSC2025 last week 🔗 sc.edu/about/signature_event…
ALT A Discover USC 2025 presenter snaps a photo of her co-presenter, who is posing with Cocky, both giving the spurs up hand signal.
🚗💡 Exploring new frontiers in brain science with cutting-edge mobile EEG technology! 🧠✨
Dr. Caitlin Hudac and the B-RAD Lab are bringing research to the streets to better understand how our brains work in real-world settings. Learn more here:
sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/03/h…