LASR Focus on Autism

Laboratory of Affective Sensory Research at Vanderbilt University | Lab Director Carissa Cascio, Ph.D. @cjcascio_phd

[LASR Focus on Autism @AutismLASR]

LASR is hiring!
@cjcascio_phd is recruiting a Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator to help manage research projects related to sensory & facial processing in individuals with autism. See full job post on our Facebook: https://t.co/IxwSgxagX7
#researchjobs #autism #science

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Incredible science, meaningful connections, inspiring vibes at #INSAR2023. See you next year! In the meantime, keep in touch: https://t.co/z5LRYzPZy1

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Rounding out #INSAR2023 check out
11:30-1:30 Poster Session: Sensory motor and rbs and interests II
@QuantPsychiatry: Psychometric Evaluation of the Multidimensional Inventory of Sound Tolerance in Adults (MIST-A): A Novel Self-Report Measure Assessing Decreased Sound Tolerance..

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Come chat with our team at #INSAR2023
11:30-1:30 Poster Session: Sensory motor and repetitive behaviors and interests II

@zoltar316 preliminary work presented by Caitlin Convery: Putting the Self in Context: "A Preliminary Study of Interoceptive-Exteroceptive Integration..."

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#INSAR2023 Happening Now! Pop-in to Panel: Individual Variability in Sensory Processing and Developmental Links to Autism: Interdisciplinary Findings from Infancy to Adulthood

Giorgia Bussu, Viola Hollestein, and Jason He and our director @cjcascio_phd serving as discussant

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Stop by #INSAR2023 Poster Session📊-Brain Function🧠5:30-7:00pm:
@JenniFlorr: Exploring the geometry-aware resting state neural signature of cognitive empathy in autism

@brainykacie: Potential Neural Correlates of Audiovisual Speech Processing in Autistic and Non-Autistic Youth

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LASR Lab is touching down ✈️in Stockholm for #INSAR2023 Annual Meeting! We are excited to share our research and learn from others. We will be posting daily schedules so you can find and connect with our team at #INSAR2023. Check back!

Full program here: https://t.co/dkIXYUHjvG

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📢 Great event happening today @VanderbiltU from 7-9pm at Buttrick 305. See you there!

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Dr. Carissa Cascio @cjcascio_phd will be presenting exciting research updates at this week's @VUMCPsych Grand Rounds: Friday 1/20 at 12pm CST Luton Lecture Hall, VPH 1206 🗣️

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Upcoming VUMC Psychiatry Grand Rounds:
1/20 "Windows into #Autism Through Brain, Face, and Heart" with @cjcascio_phd
1/27 "Taking “social factors” into account in the mental health clinic: lessons from Brazil" with @DPBehague
https://t.co/pd2CnxkSSs

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Check out our lab newsletter highlighting LASR research updates, participant experiences, resources and more!

https://t.co/qnuZMf7juX

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As we close out 2022, we would like to thank everyone for their participation in our research and academic efforts this past year, both participants and families, as well as our professional colleagues! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

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Our lab kicked off November with many students presenting at the @Vanderbilt_KC Science Day! 👏 @cjcascio_phd for chairing this stimulating day of sharing research. Check out our lab's latest research: https://t.co/z5LRYzPZy1

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We're looking to add a postdoc to our team at Vanderbilt! Please spread the word. Our ideal candidate has experience in EEG, psychophysiology and/or MRI, and is passionate about autism, sensory processing, and the brain. Contact us or @cjcascio_phd for more information!

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Excited to share new toolkits from @VKCTRIAD: Promoting Neurodiversity, Self-Determination in Early Childhood Services: https://t.co/I7zcKbFOwj

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Open to the public! 🎬
SENSE Theatre® ACM Lifting Lives® Summer Camp Production:
The Year of the Ladybug
June 17-18, 7 p.m. CT
Vanderbilt's Wyatt Rotunda on Peabody Campus

👏 To the talented actors and Dr. Blythe Corbett and her clinical research program team within PART

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Come talk with @JenniFlorr about nuances in facial expressiveness in #autism at #INSAR2022

Thursday, May 12: 11:30-1:30pm -- Poster Session
Title: Subtypes of Spontaneous Empathic Facial Expression Production in Autistic Adults

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Come talk with @zoltar316 about #socialtouch in #autism at #INSAR2022

Thursday, May 12: 11:30-1:30pm -- Poster Session
Title: A Pilot Study of Active Social Touch in Autism

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Our team is excited to be at #INSAR2022! Looking forward to learning from leaders in autism research and autistic scholars, as well as presenting work from our lab to engage others @AutismINSAR

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Happy New Year from LASR! 🥳

Calling all kids!

[Lisa Monteggia @LisaMonteggia]

Please RT! The @VanderbiltBrain Institute is looking for a science writer/communication coordinator. Happy to answer questions about the position.
@VUBasicSciences @VanderbiltU
https://t.co/x08ijMrcsC